Metso Minerals will supply crushing and grinding equipment for a major mine expansion project in Australia. Newcrest Mining Limited has ordered primary gyratory crushers, grinding mills, related auxiliary equipment and technical services for the redevelopment of its Telfer gold mine. The value of the order is approximately EUR 30 million. The equipment will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2003.

The order includes three primary gyratory crushers for processing run of mine ore. Metso will also supply two semi-autogenous (SAG mills) and two ball mills.

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