Metso to deliver comminution equipment
Metso has been awarded orders for the delivery of crushing and grinding plant equipment for Artemis Gold’s Blackwater Mine Expanded Phase 2 (EP2) development project in central British Columbia. The total value of the orders is € 39 million, of which approximately € 16 million was booked in the Minerals segment’s 2025 second-half orders received, and € 23 million in the 2026 first-quarter orders received.
“We have been impressed with Metso’s proven operating equipment, their financial commitment to build a comprehensive service repair facility in Prince George, B.C., as well as their steadfast commitment to provide strong local service support at the mine site. Metso is a trusted partner that shares our vision to help build a more diversified and sustainable British Columbia economy,” said Jeremy Langford, President, Artemis Gold Inc.
The crushing equipment delivery includes a Superior™ MKIII primary gyratory crusher as well as Nordberg® HP Series™ cone crushers. The grinding equipment delivery consists of a Premier™ 18 000 kW semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) mill and a Premier™ 18 000 kW ball mill. Metso will also deliver vertical and horizontal slurry pumps, MHC™ hydrocyclones, and a RockSense™ particle size analyzer.
“Metso’s Premier SAG and ball mills include our patented Polymer HSB trunnion bearings and in-house wear lining systems. Metso is industry leader in supplying large gear-driven horizontal grinding mills,” says Christoph Hoetzel, Senior Vice President, Grinding at Metso.
“We are pleased to be supporting Artemis Gold in their continued development of the Blackwater Mine. We believe our Metso Plus equipment and services will bring added sustainable value with positive impact to the environment and community in the central B.C. area,” says Giuseppe Campanelli, President, North and Central America (NCA) at Metso.
