Core Insights - Harmony Mining has selected Metso to supply equipment for the Eva Copper Mine project in Queensland, Australia, with an order valued at approximately €55 million [1] - The Eva Copper Project is expected to become Queensland's largest new mine and the fourth-largest copper mine in Australia, following a positive final investment decision [2][3] Project Details - The mine is forecasted to produce around 60,000 tonnes of copper and 14,000 ounces of gold annually over an estimated 15-year mine life [3] - The project will utilize a mechanized, open-pit mining approach and a conventional copper concentrator process to reduce operational risk [3] Equipment Specifications - Metso's equipment delivery includes a gearless Premier SAG mill with 24MW of installed power, a Premier twin pinion ball mill with 18MW of power, and associated mill linings and spares [4] - For pebble crushing, Harmony has selected two MP800 cone crushers, recognized for their performance and reliability [4] - The flotation circuit will feature 15 Metso TankCell flotation cells and a Vertimill VTM3000 [4] Additional Technologies - A Metso Courier 6X SL slurry analyser will provide real-time assaying of copper and other elements in the slurry [5] - The project will also utilize a Metso PSI 500i Particle Size Analyser and Metso MillSense for quick online analysis of grinding operations [5] - For concentrate and tailings management, Harmony has chosen 20m concentrate and 65m tailings thickeners, equipped with Metso's Reactorwell to enhance water recovery [5][6] Partnership and Collaboration - Metso Minerals Asia-Pacific vice-president expressed pride in being chosen by Harmony and highlighted the collaborative efforts in optimizing equipment selection [7]