Metso to Deliver Gold Processing Plant in Saudi Arabia

128 Million Euro Deal Metso to Deliver Gold Processing Plant in Saudi Arabia

2026-01-16 Source: Press release Metso 1 min Reading Time

Metso has been selected by Maaden to supply a gold processing plant for its Ar Rjum mine located in Saudi Arabia. The order value is approximately 128 million euros.

Maaden has commissioned Metso to supply a gold processing plant for their Ar Rjum mine located in Saudi-Arabia.(Source: Metso) — Maaden has commissioned Metso to supply a gold processing plant for their Ar Rjum mine located in Saudi-Arabia.
(Source: Metso)

Espoo/Finland – Maaden has commissioned Metso to supply a gold processing plant for their Ar Rjum mine located in the Makkah Region, approximately 200 km northeast of Ta’if, Ar Rjum in Saudi-Arabia. The order value is approximately 128 million euros, of which 24 million was booked in the Minerals segment’s 2025 third-quarter order intake, and 104 million in the fourth quarter. Advisory services for equipment installation, commissioning, and start-up are also included in the delivery under a separate Service contract, which will be booked later.

Metso’s delivery includes an end-to-end gold processing line from ore to doré consisting of a crushing station, related conveying systems, a grinding circuit including SAG and ball mills with auxiliary equipment, pre-leaching and CIL leaching circuit and final tailings thickeners, gravity separation circuit, elution plant, and gold room technologies. In addition, Metso will provide process electrification, field instrumentation, and automation, as well as detailed engineering for the processing plant.

“We are honored to be Maaden’s partner in this landmark project, which not only strengthens our long-standing collaboration but also aligns closely with Saudi Arabia’s national strategy to expand and diversify its mining industry. By delivering advanced, sustainable gold processing solutions and comprehensive services, Metso is proud to support the Kingdom’s vision for increased gold production and responsible resource development,” said Piia Karhu, President, Minerals at Metso.

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