Metso to supply two energy efficient Vertimill® grinding mills to iron ore producer in Canada
20.10.2023A Canadian iron ore producer has awarded Metso an order for two powerful Vertimill® 4500 grinding mills to be delivered in Q3 of 2024. The value of the order, which exceeds € 10 million, has been booked in Minerals segment’s 2023 third-quarter orders received.
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“We are very pleased to collaborate on projects that support decarbonization of the steel industry through production of high-grade and high-purity iron ore with sustainable processes. The Vertimill® stirred grinding mill technology is globally recognized as a leading solution for energy-efficient grinding. Compared to traditional technology, operators can typically save up to 30 to 35 % of the electrical energy and grinding media consumption. A small footprint and easy installation are also big advantages,” says Graham Davey, Director, Stirred Mills at Metso.
Vertimill® technology is a prime example of Metso’s Planet Positive offering. It is capable of handling feed sizes of up to 6 mm and grinding to product sizes of 30 µm or less. Vertimill® is available in standard mill sizes ranging from 15 HP (11 kW) to 4500 HP (3352 kW). Since the introduction of the technology in the 1990s, Metso has sold over 540 Vertimill® units to nearly all types of minerals, including over 100 000 HP of just the 4500 size.
Metso is the only manufacturer worldwide that can offer several stirred mill technologies (Vertimill®, HIGmillTM and SMD), enabling it to support customers with the most suitable and efficient mill for their application.
