Published by Jody Dodgson,
Editorial Assistant
Global Mining Review,
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Weir, a mining technology company, has secured a multimillion-dollar contract in quarter two with a major Chinese non-ferrous metals company to supply WARMAN® pumps for the Phase III expansion of a Xizang copper mine.
The scope includes two WARMAN® MCR® 450 cyclone feed pumps, and nine WARMAN® AHPP 20/18 tailings transfer pumps for use in the grinding circuit and tailings facility.
The expansion will increase processing capacity from 19.9 million to 30 million tpy, delivering an annual copper output of up to 200 000 t. Weir’s equipment will play a critical role in supporting efficient operations in one of the world’s most challenging mining environments at the country’s second largest copper mine.
The contract was awarded based on Weir’s strong total cost of ownership, underpinned by proven performance, durability, and lifecycle value. The decision was further reinforced by endorsement from the China ENFI Engineering Corporation (China Nonferrous Engineering and Research Institute, “ENFI”) and the customer’s prior positive experience with WARMAN® pumps.
Configured to operate effectively at elevations of up to 5118 m above sea level, WARMAN® pumps incorporate advanced wear-resistant technology to maximise uptime, extend service life and reduce maintenance requirements. Weir will provide end-to-end lifecycle support spanning commissioning, start up, and ongoing operations with their teams of expert engineers.
Jack Wang, Sales Director of Weir China said: “High-altitude mining environments place significant demands on equipment, particularly in extreme cold and low-oxygen conditions. Our WARMAN pump solution is engineered to perform consistently in these conditions while helping reduce maintenance and lifecycle costs.
This contract reflects the strong confidence placed in Weir, underpinned by ENFI’s endorsement and the customer’s proven experience with WARMAN pumps. Together with our end-to-end lifecycle support – from design and manufacturing through to installation, commissioning, and ongoing operations – we are helping ensure reliable, cost-efficient, and stable performance over the life of this project.”