Metso has secured two multi-year Life Cycle Services (LCS) agreements worth around €60 million to provide filtration support for major mining operations in South America and the Asia-Pacific.
The contracts include a five-year agreement with a major copper producer in South America and a four-year deal with a major lead-zinc producer in the Asia-Pacific. Together, they will support an extensive installed base of Metso’s Larox® PF filters through parts supply, maintenance and digital services.
The orders will be booked on a phased basis, with the first components recorded in Metso’s Minerals segment orders received during the first quarter of 2026. One of the agreements ranks among the largest filtration LCS orders the company has secured to date.
Both contracts are based on Metso’s Larox® PF Plate Pack Management Service (PPMS), part of the company’s Metso Plus offering. The service package includes planned maintenance, spare parts supply, repairs, upgrades, technical support, digital monitoring and asset management solutions, alongside local workshop and service capabilities.
“This long-term service model supports proactive maintenance, ensures predictable performance, and provides cost transparency, ultimately optimizing cost per ton in copper and base metals processing,” Metso manager LCS solutions sales Frank Araneda said.
Metso said the agreements are designed to improve plant availability, extend asset life and maintain consistent end-product quality. The inclusion of OEM repairs, upgrades and digital monitoring is expected to enhance operational visibility while reducing unplanned downtime.
The company also said the lifecycle approach supports sustainability goals by promoting component reuse and reducing material consumption. Reconditioning filter components lowers embedded carbon compared with manufacturing new equipment, helping customers meet climate and resource efficiency targets.
Metso senior vice president of beneficiation, dewatering and hydrometallurgy Miika Tirkkonen said the agreements reflected the company’s ability to combine its installed equipment base with aftermarket expertise.
“These agreements highlight the strength of combining our installed base with deep product knowledge and comprehensive aftermarket capabilities,” Tirkkonen said.
“With our local service presence, digital solutions, and proven life cycle concepts, we focus on helping customers improve reliability, increase predictability, and deliver measurable long-term value in their operations.”
Metso currently has more than 600 active LCS contracts supporting mining customers worldwide.
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