Metso has signed a three-year agreement for the supply of metallic liners for chute solutions to BHP, specifically for its Western Australia iron ore (WAIO) operations.

The value of the agreement has not been disclosed.

This contract will see Metso provide a suite of liner solutions, including its XAlloy metallic and cast wear liners.

The company offers a comprehensive range of protective chute lining solutions tailored to meet challenging customer requirements.

Metso’s lining solutions are recognised for their ability to minimise downtime while maximising throughput and productivity.

Metso chute and conveyor solutions director Tobias Krull said: “We are strongly focused on delivering better overall efficiency and productivity for our customer operations. With our extensive offering in chute liner designs, backed by decades of experience and innovation, we can deliver greater uptime and safer, quicker maintenance for our customers.

“This contract further solidifies Metso’s position as a trusted solutions provider within the mining industry.”

Metso has a strong history of providing tailored chute wear lining solutions for diverse mining applications, prioritising safety, performance, and longevity.

For instance, the Xalloy wear linings are produced using advanced welding technology to bond a high-alloy chromium carbide-based material to a mild steel backing plate.

In addition to its customised solutions, Metso has a strong manufacturing presence in Australia, which includes advanced foundry operations and specialised production of rubber and Poly-Met materials.

Furthermore, the company has a considerable network of service centres across Australia.

In March, Metso launched the Cu POX leaching solution, a hydrometallurgical process designed to improve the efficiency of copper sulphide leaching and promote environmental sustainability.

The Cu POX leaching solution also addresses the challenges associated with changing ore compositions and the depletion of mineral deposits.