Finnish technology company Metso has been awarded €70 million in equipment contracts for the Reko Diq copper-gold mine in Pakistan. The contracts cover advanced Metso Plus beneficiation and dewatering equipment, completing a frame agreement announced in August 2025.
Of the total, €40 million was recorded in the minerals segment’s third-quarter 2025 order intake, and €30 million in the fourth quarter. The Reko Diq mine is jointly owned by Barrick Gold (50%) and the governments of Pakistan and Balochistan (50%).
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Reko Diq, one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold areas, is expected to significantly boost Pakistan’s economy. After previous delays due to legal disputes, production is slated to begin by the end of 2028.
Metso’s delivery includes a complete flotation flowsheet combining TankCell and Concorde Cell™ technologies for efficient rougher and cleaner circuits. The system integrates high-intensity regrinding mills, Larox PF60 series filters, durable slurry pumps, and HRT High Rate Thickeners with Reactorwell™ technology.
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The contract also includes a mill reline machine featuring advanced Auto-Grapple™ functionality and safety features to service Premier™ ball mills. Metso says the combination of TankCell and Concorde Cell technology ensures high metallurgical efficiency at lower operating and capital costs.