Metso wins new Huayou equipment order
- 28 May 2025
Metso has extended its involvement in Chinese EV battery materials group Huayou's major Indonesia nickel cobalt hydrometallurgy project with an order to supply sustainable tailings filtration technology.
The manufacturer said it would deliver 16 Larox FFP3512 filters and provide advisory services and spare parts for installation and commissioning to Huayou Group's laterite nickel mine project in Indonesia.
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, one of the world's largest nickel producers and part of Huayou Group, is leading development of a US$9.8 billion battery downstream project in the country with PT Vale Indonesia, Ford and Indonesia's Danantara sovereign wealth fund.
Metso says it has signed several cooperation agreements with Huayou Group to provide comprehensive minerals processing solutions for its projects in Indonesia, including SAG mills, ball mills, as well as Larox filters and thickening equipment of various specifications. It described Huayou's nickel cobalt hydrometallurgy venture as one of the largest and most advanced hydrometallurgy projects in the world.
The newly ordered fully automatic, fast-opening Larox filter press units are part of the manufacturer's Metso Plus offering. It says the filter combines the benefits of membrane technology and sidebar design with high mechanical and process performance, providing safe and sustainable high-volume dewatering of tailings with low operating and life cycle costs.
Metso general manager, minerals sales, Greater China market area, Xun Fang, said: “We are honoured to continue our partnership with the Huayou Group by delivering our advanced filtration technology for their world-class nickel project in Indonesia.
“This repeat order underscores the trust Huayou Group has in our sustainable tailings solutions featuring high efficiency, reliability, and energy savings.
“We are fully committed to providing leading-edge technical support, expertise and services to ensure the successful implementation and long-term performance of this project.”
