Metso to supply crushing equipment to Fortescue Metals Group

Metso will supply crushing equipment to Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (Fortescue) in Australia. The delivery will be completed by May 2012. The value of the order is approximately € 34 mn. The order comprises 13 units of MP1000 secondary cone crushers. Three units will be delivered to Fortescue's Christmas Creek iron ore site, and another ten units will go to the Solomon iron ore mine site. Both sites are located in the Pilbara region in Western Australia.The crushers will be supplied to the sites in a pre-assembled and modularised form. Metso will also be providing installation and commissioning the assistance of all units.Contact: Metso. Website: www.metso.com