Weir, a global leader in mining technology, has successfully installed China’s largest mill circuit slurry pump. The order includes six WARMAN® MCR® 650 pumps and two WARMAN® MCR® 750 pumps.

The site, located in the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), is 5,300 metres above sea level. The thin air and freezing temperatures make it a complex operating environment.

Despite these challenges, the Weir service team successfully carried out the installation on schedule, completing the precise lifting, positioning and pipeline connections of multiple large-scale, high-end pumps while overcoming low temperatures, oxygen scarcity and harsh terrain to ensure steady progress toward key milestones.

Angela Wang, Weir, Managing Director, China said:

‘Delivering the largest slurry pumps in China is a significant technical achievement and the fact that Weir was able to do this at such a high-altitude site epitomises our commitment to being at the forefront of reliability in the mining industry.

‘The Chinese slurry pump market is one of the most competitive in the world. There are a lot of new, local competitors that make claims about their products’ performance, but these are rarely backed by reliable, long-term operational data. Weir, on the other hand, has a vast installed base, world-class manufacturing and testing facilities and an unrivalled service network. That’s why Weir is still the preferred partner for Chinese miners, particularly for large-scale, challenging projects like this one.’

Elias Aho, Weir, Pump Optimisation Director said:

‘It’s great to see WARMAN® MCR® 750 pump installations now in China too. Weir has been at the forefront supplying and supporting the largest, highest capacity mill pumps on the market. With declining ore grades and increased demand, large mill pumps are increasingly playing a vital role in helping miners boost their throughput.

‘Delivering these solutions at high altitude sites has some significant engineering challenges, but Weir’s team of experts – drawing on decades of experience from across the globe – continues to be trusted by miners with their most critical mill circuit operations.’