Iron Ore Pelletizing technical illustration · conceptual illustration
The announced project
Metso announced on 19 November 2025 a contract for a traveling-grate pellet plant for Kuminex Steels in Hospet, Karnataka, India. The release stated a capacity of 1.5 Mtpa and expected production to begin in mid-2027. That timing is the expectation in the original announcement; this briefing does not verify subsequent progress.
The stated scope
The supplier described engineering and design, proprietary equipment, instrumentation and control systems, supervisory services and technical training. The announced order value was EUR 11 million. A supplier order value should not be treated as the total installed cost of the project.
What to follow next
A project record should track later updates on construction, utilities, commissioning and first production. Separate the announced process-equipment scope from the owner’s complete investment. This helps EPC and procurement readers compare projects without confusing a technology package with a turnkey plant.
Sources & context
Metso · Kuminex project announcement · 19 November 2025 ↗
Prepared for the resource collection, October 2026. Source dates are preserved; this page does not imply subsequent project milestones have been verified. Submit a correction or expert contribution.