Metso has signed an agreement with Aldridge Mineral Madencilik A.Ş., a subsidiary of CVK Mining Operations Industry and Trade Inc, for the supply of key minerals processing equipment for the Yenipazar polymetallic mining project in Türkiye. The value of the order is approximately €25 million, and it has been booked in the Minerals segment’s 2026 third-quarter orders received.
The Yenipazar project is a greenfield polymetallic mining development located in the Yozgat province of Türkiye. The deposit contains copper, lead, zinc, gold and silver, making it one of the country’s most significant polymetallic resources.
“Yenipazar is a strategic polymetallic project for Aldridge Mineral, and selecting an experienced technology partner is critical to its successful development. Metso’s strong local presence in Türkiye, combined with its global minerals processing expertise and proven know-how in polymetallic comminution and beneficiation, gives us confidence that the project will be supported with the right technologies and close collaboration throughout the execution phase,” says Hüseyin Çevik, Chairman of CVK Madencilik.
“Complex projects like Yenipazar highlight the growing need for advanced minerals processing solutions and experienced technology partners capable of managing demanding flowsheets, multiple process areas and integrated equipment deliveries. We are pleased to support Aldridge Mineral with our proven technologies, process expertise and equipment, helping the project maximise equipment utilisation, improve process performance and support efficient production of valuable critical metals needed for industrial growth and electrification,” says Mert Katkay, Sales & Services Director, Türkiye, Azerbaijan & Georgia at Metso.
Metso’s delivery scope for the Yenipazar concentrator plant includes a Metso Durarok™ primary sizer, Metso Premier™ semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) mill and ball mills with mill linings, as well as TankCell® flotation cells, thickeners, filters, Courier® and PSI® analysers and samplers.
Metso says it offers a comprehensive portfolio of minerals processing technologies designed to support efficient, reliable and sustainable operations. Its comminution, flotation and dewatering solutions it adds “help customers achieve high recovery rates, improve resource efficiency and optimise lifecycle performance in base metals processing.”
