Metso has been awarded an order to supply the Metso Loesche VRM dry grinding technology and associated auxiliary equipment to First Majestic Silver Corp. for their Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine restart project in Nevada, USA. The order represents an important milestone in bringing the innovative Metso Loesche VRM technology to the mining industry and supporting customers with a more energy-efficient comminution solution.
The value of the order is approximately EUR 9 million, and it is booked in the Minerals segment’s 2026 third-quarter orders received.
The order will be delivered in partnership with Loesche and includes a Metso Loesche VRM, baghouse filter, fan, hot gas generator and associated auxiliary equipment. Metso will also provide engineering support to ensure the safe and reliable implementation of the solution. The VRM will be used to grind material feeding the site’s existing roaster circuit.
"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," says Bjorn Nielsen, Vice President, HPGR and Dry Grinding at Metso.
“The Metso Loesche VRM is the ideal technical solution for this dry grinding project. Its outstanding energy efficiency, combined with superior drying performance, provides a clear advantage over competing technologies. Furthermore, its compact footprint makes the VRM grinding system an excellent fit for this brownfield project,” says Stefan Baaken, Managing Director of Loesche Australia.
Metso Loesche VRM technology advances sustainable comminution
Introduced earlier this year, the Metso Loesche VRM combines the strengths of two industry leaders to offer mining customers a transformative dry grinding solution. The technology is designed to reduce energy consumption while maintaining high grinding efficiency and operational reliability, helping customers meet their productivity and sustainability targets.
