Metso has received an order worth around €9m ($10m) to provide dry grinding technology to First Majestic Silver for the planned restart of the Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine in Nevada, US.
The order, which will be recorded in the Minerals segment’s third-quarter (Q3) 2026 results, includes the delivery of the Metso Loesche VRM (vertical roller mill) and supporting equipment.
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The equipment package comprises a baghouse filter, fan, hot gas generator and other auxiliary items.
Metso will work with Loesche as a partner on this project and will supply engineering support to help ensure the system is implemented safely and reliably.
The VRM is intended to process material that will feed the gold mine’s existing roaster circuit.
This order marks the introduction of the Metso Loesche VRM dry grinding technology to First Majestic’s operations.
The technology, launched earlier in the year, has been designed to use less energy while maintaining high grinding efficiency and operational reliability.
According to Metso, this approach aims to assist mining customers in achieving both productivity and sustainability goals.
Metso HPGR and dry grinding vice-president Bjorn Nielsen said: “This order marks a significant step in combining nearly 100 years of vertical roller mill expertise from Loesche with Metso’s extensive mineral processing know-how and service capabilities.
“The Metso Loesche VRM technology delivers industry-leading energy efficiency with a compact footprint that can be seamlessly integrated into existing processing plants. We are proud to be part of the next chapter of Jerritt Canyon’s development.
“We look forward to building a long and successful relationship with First Majestic, supporting the restart and future success of the operation.”
Metso’s range of dry grinding solutions is used across different minerals processing sites.
The company states that its technologies are intended to improve resource efficiency by helping decrease the operating costs and environmental impact.
In September 2026, Metso introduced three new additions to its digital portfolio intended to help mining operations optimise production, monitor performance data and improve workplace safety.
