Metso strengthens long-term partnership with a major mining customer in South America through new technology development for crusher wear parts

Metso has secured the continuation of a long-term supply agreement with a major mining company in South America for MX crusher wear parts used in Nordberg® MP1250 crushers. This continuity is supported by joint technology development and continuous improvement efforts with the customer, through which Metso has been introducing new solutions aimed at optimizing equipment performance, extending component wear life, and contributing to safer and more efficient operations. Through this agreement, Metso strengthens its position as a trusted original equipment manufacturing partner for high-performance wear solutions and supports the customer’s ongoing efforts to improve productivity, safety, and operational efficiency. 

This new technological development, built on the long-term relationship with the customer, is integrated into a 3-year supply agreement, which represents an annual business volume of approximately EUR 10 million. The first deliveries of these new wear solutions were booked in the Minerals segment’s 2026 first-quarter orders received. It also stands as one of Metso’s largest orders globally in the crusher wear parts business.  

Strengthening aftermarket business through long-term wear parts supply  

The agreement covers the supply of wear parts for the customer’s existing Metso crushing equipment, reinforcing Metso’s strong installed base and OEM aftermarket capabilities at the site. The agreement includes a supply-only scope, with Metso maintaining a dedicated on-site stock to ensure availability aligned with the customer’s consumption rates. Additionally, Metso supports the customer with technical expertise, including engineering presence and ongoing on-site monitoring of crusher performance and liner usage. 

“Delivering a best-in-class customer experience is at the core of everything we do. In this long-term partnership, we combine advanced wear technology with close collaboration, on-site presence, and deep application expertise to ensure our customer achieves consistent performance, reliability, and safety in their operations. This is how we create lasting value together,” says Emilio Lamas, Vice President, Crusher Wears region South America at Metso. 

Supporting operational efficiency and safety 

Metso’s MX wear parts solutions are parts of the Metso Plus - Opens in a new window portfolio and are designed to significantly extend wear life as well as reduce the frequency of maintenance shutdowns. This enables mining operations to improve productivity while reducing operational risks associated with liner replacement activities. 

Metso’s MX wear technology reflects the company’s innovation in crusher wears. In 2024, Metso expanded the MX offering for large cone crushers, with solutions designed for Nordberg® HP Series™ and MP Series™ applications. The technology helps maintain the optimal wear profile for longer, improves liner utilization, and can provide up to double wear life in secondary crushing applications. For mining operators, this is a critical factor in achieving both efficiency and safety targets. 

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Further information:  

Emilio Lamas, Vice President, Region South America, Crushers Wears, tel.  +51 987 125 344, email: emilio.lamas(at)metso.com 

Metso Media Desk, tel. +358 20 482 1930, email: media(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.  

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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