Metso Corporate Newsroom News 2024 Metso to deliver VSF X solvent extraction technology for a battery-grade nickel project in China
Press release March 12, 2024

Metso to deliver VSF X solvent extraction technology for a battery-grade nickel project in China

 Metso Corporation’s press release on March 12, 2024, at 09:00 a.m. EET 

Metso has been awarded an order to deliver solvent extraction technology for a nickel plant in China. The value of this type of order is usually in the range of EUR 15-20 million. The order value is booked in the Minerals segment’s 2024 first-quarter orders received. 

Metso’s scope of delivery consists of the VSF® X solvent extraction process for the production of a battery-grade nickel sulphate solution. In addition, Metso will deliver multiple polishing filters, a Courier®  6X HX analyzer, as well as spare parts and advisory services. Prior to this order, Metso conducted the concept study and process test for the project. Basic engineering for the project is ongoing.

The modular Metso VSF® (Vertical Smooth Flow) X plants offer lower lifetime costs, significantly shorter lead times, and sustainable Planet Positive life-cycle technology built on decades of experience in solvent extraction. Metso’s offering includes optimized solutions, complete plants and services through innovative leaching, solvent extraction and electrowinning technologies.  

Find out more about the Metso VSF® X solvent extraction technology on our website. 

Further information, please contact:

Timo Nivala, Director, Hydrometallurgy Sales, Metso, tel. +358 40 7399 777, email: timo.nivala(at)metso.com

Helena Marjaranta, Vice President, Communications and Brand, Metso, tel. +358 20 484 3212, email: helena.marjaranta(at)metso.com

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change. 

Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial

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