Metso and BHP ink iron ore contract 

Metso has signed a three-year agreement for the supply of metallic liners for chute solutions to BHP (ASX: BHP) to support WA Iron Ore (WAIO) operations. 

Under the contract, Metso will supply WAIO with a suite of liner solutions, including the company’s industry-leading XAlloy™ metallic as well as cast wear liners, amongst others.  

Metso’s lining solutions are renowned for their ability to minimise downtime and thereby maximise throughput and productivity.   

Metso chute and conveyor solutions director Tobias Krull comments on the agreement. 

“We are strongly focused on delivering better overall efficiency and productivity for our customer operations,” he said. 

“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 proven track record of delivering customized chute wear lining solutions for various mining applications, with a strong emphasis on safety, performance, and durability. Xalloy™ wear linings, for example, are manufactured using state-of-the-art welding technology to apply a highly alloyed chromium carbide-based material to a mild steel backing plate. 

Adding to the capability of customised solutions, Metso has a solid manufacturing presence in Australia, featuring advanced foundry operations and specialized rubber and Poly-Met production.