A Landmark Partnership in the Heart of Saudi Arabia
In a bold stride toward innovation and sustainability, **Maaden has commissioned Metso to supply a gold processing plant for their Ar Rjum mine located in the Makkah Region, approximately 200 km northeast of Ta’if, Ar Rjum in Saudi Arabia**. This high-value venture, worth approximately EUR 128 million, is a testament to both companies’ commitment to advancing gold production while harmonizing with the Kingdom’s economic diversification strategy. Notably, this investment is positioned as a milestone in Saudi Arabia’s quest to expand its mining sector—a vision aligned with its long-term national development goals.
The project’s contract is structured with precision: EUR 24 million booked in Metso’s Minerals segment’s 2025 third-quarter order intake, and EUR 104 million in the fourth quarter. Furthermore, advisory services for equipment installation, commissioning, and start-up form a separate Service contract, ensuring seamless integration of technology and operations. This partnership embodies a perfect blend of engineering expertise and strategic foresight.
Engineering Excellence from Ore to Doré
Metso’s delivery is nothing short of comprehensive. They will provide an **end-to-end gold processing line**—from raw ore to refined doré bars. This includes a robust crushing station, advanced conveying systems, and a grinding circuit equipped with SAG and ball mills. The facility’s processing chain will also feature pre-leaching and carbon-in-leach (CIL) systems, tailings thickeners, gravity separation units, an elution plant, and gold room technologies. But Metso’s scope doesn’t end there; process electrification, field instrumentation, automation, and detailed engineering for the entire plant are part of the package.
With over **25 years of local presence in the Middle East**, Metso is no stranger to the terrain, the challenges, and the opportunities. Their localized knowledge combined with global technological prowess ensures that the plant will operate at peak efficiency—maximizing gold recovery while upholding stringent environmental standards. It’s more than just technology; it’s a statement of sustainable growth, responsible resource management, and innovation-driven progress.
A Golden Future Awaits
This joint effort between Maaden and Metso paints a vivid picture of tomorrow’s mining industry—sustainable, efficient, and deeply connected to community and national goals. As gold flows from the deserts of Ar Rjum, it brings with it the promise of growth, prosperity, and an enduring legacy forged in golden ambitions.
