Metso delivers high-performance crushers to Grupo Mexico’s La Caridad copper concentrator plant
31 December 2025
Metso will supply several high-capacity Nordberg MP800 cone crushers to Grupo Mexico’s La Caridad copper mine in Sonora, Mexico, to boost concentrator capacity. Valued at over €20 million, the order strengthens the long-term partnership and highlights Metso’s advanced, energy-efficient crushing solutions for large-scale copper mining operations.
Metso will deliver to Grupo Mexico several high-capacity Nordberg® MP800 cone crushers. The crushers will be installed at La Caridad copper mine’s concentrator plant in Nacozari, Sonora, Mexico, to increase the plant’s capacity.
Grupo Mexico is the largest copper producer in Mexico. Metso has a long-term strategic partnership with the company and has delivered a significant amount of equipment to their different mining sites during recent years.
"We are honored that Grupo Mexico has chosen Metso for this important order. Our products are designed to meet the highest standards of efficiency and sustainability, aligning perfectly with Grupo Mexico's ambitious targets," said Giuseppe Campanelli, President, North and Central America Market Area, Metso.
The value of the order, which was booked in the Minerals segment’s 2025 third-quarter order intake, was over EUR 20 million.
Unique crushing portfolio backed up with service capability
An optimal crushing process reduces the ore to a desired size more efficiently, economically and safely. Metso’s portfolio of reliable and energy-efficient crushing solutions delivers superior performance and maximized throughput for even the most demanding mining applications.
Metso Nordberg® MP800 crushers represent the latest development in high-capacity crushing, offering up to 15% more capacity and significantly improved crushing force compared to previous models. With enhanced chamber design, automation readiness, and safer maintenance features, the MP800 is engineered to deliver consistent reliability and lower operating costs in demanding copper applications.