Successful smelting project delivery: Where preparation is half the battle

Metso’s Delivery team provides services from the earliest sales discussions through to the operation phase. From the very beginning of the sales phase, Metso lays the groundwork for successful project implementation, construction, cold and hot commissioning and a smooth startup - ensuring that every project is executed safely, efficiently and with confidence.

Engineering excellence across the full process chain

Our engineering teams specialize in designing the full process chain, integrating process expertise with optimal equipment sizing and layout. We ensure seamless coordination across:

• Process engineering and equipment design

• Layout and structural solutions

• Process control and automation

• Electrification

• Pumping

• Piping

In addition, Metso’s design expertise extends across slag concentrator plants, precious metals plants, gas cleaning and acid plants, as well as the copper electric refinery and effluent treatment - enabling us to deliver complete, harmonized plant designs with consistent performance.

Leading and managing world-class project execution

Metso’s Project Management leads and manages the global implementation of smelting projects across all contractual scopes, including engineering, equipment and materials supply, site activities and start-up. Our delivery teams plan and manage each project to meet financial targets, tight schedules and quality objectives – all while achieving customer satisfaction. We promote a collaborative working culture that builds strong team spirit and encourages transparent communication.

By applying proven Metso business processes and modern project management tools, we ensure disciplined execution and high safety standards across all aspects of the project portfolio. Maintaining a strong safety culture is central to our approach, as well as ensuring environmental awareness throughout all project phases, from design and construction to commissioning and handover.

A trusted global partner in smelting delivery

As first-class delivery professionals, the Metso team brings unmatched global experience, working with the strongest processes and tools to ensure profitable delivery and customer satisfaction.

We deliver safely, on time, with quality, and within budget - together.

This article is part of our Smelting Newsletter 2025. Visit the issue front page for all articles and greetings from Jyrki Makkonen - VP, Smelting.