Metso delivers a major performance solutions contract at Sierra Gorda mine in Chile

Metso continues to deliver a significant performance solutions contract at Sierra Gorda SCM Copper & Molybdenum mine in Chile. The services provided include preventive maintenance and calibration of Sierra Gorda’s eight on-stream analyzers. The particle size analyzers and chemical composition analyzers, which are a core portion of their flotation process, play a vital role in controlling and optimizing process performance.

As part of this agreement, Metso’s responsibilities include performing maintenance of the sample handling system, as well as the maintenance and calibration of the analyzers. The two-year contract, which commenced in February 2019, includes daily, weekly and monthly tasks as well as stringent KPIs. In this performance contract, Metso is evaluated on the ability to increase uptime and measurement accuracy.

“The service provided by the Metso team demonstrates true professionalism, collaboration and teamwork. They have delivered high availability and accuracy of our on-stream analyzers, consisting of Courier and PSI technology. This has allowed for more timely operational decisions, aiding us in maximizing process performance. We are really satisfied with the work Metso has delivered and look forward to our continued partnership,” says Edgardo Chiappa, Plant Manager, Sierra Gorda SCM, KGHM Polska Miedz & Sumitomo Joint Venture.

“We are proud to have had this opportunity to not only continue, but deepen, our partnership with Sierra Gorda. We greatly value this relationship as well as the confidence that they have shown in our ability to service such a key piece of their process.” says Giuseppe Campanelli, President, Minerals Services, Metso.

Metso has been systematically expanding its service offering in the important Chilean and Pacific Rim mining markets. The service organization’s ability to deliver and sustain performance improvements within the mining industry is based on this additional focus on maintenance, technology and process expertise.

Metso is a world-leading industrial company offering equipment and services for the sustainable processing and flow of natural resources in the mining, aggregates, recycling and process industries. With our unique knowledge and innovative solutions, we help our customers improve their operational efficiency, reduce risks and increase profitability. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki in Finland and had sales of about EUR 3.6 billion in 2019. Metso employs over 15,000 people in more than 50 countries. metso.com, twitter.com/metsogroup

For further information, please contact:

Eduardo Nilo, Senior Vice President, Pacific Rim, Metso, Tel. +56 2 23702009, E-mail: eduardo.nilo@metso.com 

Helena Marjaranta, Vice President, Communications and Stakeholder Relations, Metso Corporation, Tel. +358 20 484 3212, E-mail: helena.marjaranta@metso.com