Metso Outotec to supply copper solvent extraction and electrowinning technology to North America

Metso Outotec has signed an agreement for the supply of copper solvent extraction and electrowinning technology to North America. The order value of approximately EUR 50 million has been booked in the Minerals' segment fourth-quarter orders received.

Metso Outotec's scope of delivery includes basic engineering, a technology package for the VSF^® solvent extraction and electrowinning plants, as well as advisory services for mechanical installation and commissioning, start-up, and spare parts.

"We are looking forward to working on this project, which will be an important reference for Metso Outotec in North America's growing copper market," says Mikko Rantaharju, Vice President, Hydrometallurgy, at Metso Outotec.

Read more about solvent extraction and electrowinning technologies on our website.

Further information:

Mikko Rantaharju, VP, Hydrometallurgy, Metso Outotec, tel. +358 20 529 211,email: mikko.rantaharju(at)mogroup.com

Helena Marjaranta, VP, Communications and Brand, Metso Outotec, tel. +358 20 484 3212, email: helena.marjaranta(at)mogroup.com

Metso Outotec is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. By improving our customers' energy and water efficiency, increasing their productivity, and reducing environmental risks with our product and process expertise, we are the partner for positive change. Metso Outotec is committed to limiting global warming to 1.5°C with Science Based Targets.

Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Metso Outotec employs over 15,000 people in more than 50 countries and its sales for 2021 were about EUR 4.2 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. mogroup.com, twitter.com/metsooutotec