Metso Announced that it has awarded by Maaden, a gold processing plant for the Ar Rjum mine located in the Makkah Region, approximately 200 km northeast of Ta’if, Ar Rjum in Saudi-Arabia.
The order value is approximately EUR 128 million.
Metso’s delivery includes an end-to-end gold processing line from ore to doré consisting of a crushing station, related conveying systems, a grinding circuit including SAG and ball mills with auxiliary equipment, pre-leaching and CIL leaching circuit and final tailings thickeners, gravity separation circuit, elution plant, and gold room technologies. In addition, Metso will provide process electrification, field instrumentation, and automation, as well as detailed engineering for the processing plant.
“We are honored to be Maaden’s partner in this landmark project, which not only strengthens our long-standing collaboration but also aligns closely with Saudi Arabia’s national strategy to expand and diversify its mining industry. By delivering advanced, sustainable gold processing solutions and comprehensive services, Metso is proud to support the Kingdom’s vision for increased gold production and responsible resource development,” said Piia Karhu, President, Minerals at Metso.
