New copper and zinc processing projects continue to drive demand for reliable mineral processing equipment, including flotation cells for concentrator plants.

In August 2026, Metso announced an order to supply key processing equipment for the Yitirrti copper-zinc-silver project. The planned concentrator has a processing capacity of approximately 1.5 million tonnes per year. The equipment package includes crushing equipment, flotation cells, thickeners, regrind mills, and slurry analyzers.

Flotation is an important separation stage in many copper, zinc, and polymetallic ore processing plants. Flotation cells are typically arranged according to the requirements of the rougher, scavenger, and cleaner stages.

When selecting flotation equipment for a new plant or plant expansion, key factors include:

• Ore type and mineral characteristics
• Required processing capacity
• Grinding fineness and pulp conditions
• Flotation residence time
• Rougher, scavenger, and cleaner requirements
• Equipment maintenance and wear-part service life

As processing plants become larger or existing circuits are upgraded, appropriate flotation cell sizing and circuit configuration become increasingly important.

For a new flotation plant, equipment selection should be based on process data and beneficiation test results rather than capacity alone. Cell volume, aeration, pulp circulation, and wear-part requirements should all be considered during equipment evaluation.

Y&X supplies flotation machines and related spare parts for mineral processing applications, including flotation equipment and polyurethane rotor and stator sets.

Contact Y&X to discuss flotation equipment options for your copper, gold, zinc, or polymetallic ore processing project.

Source: Metso, August 20, 2026. This article is an original industry news summary and does not indicate Y&X participation in the project.