FLSmidth has signed a lifecycle agreement with Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited, one of India’s leading iron ore mining and metals processing companies. The FLSmidth lifecycle agreement covers the full FLS equipment flowsheet across LMEL’s mining operations. The order value has not been disclosed.
The agreement builds on a series of orders received from Lloyds Metals over the past two years, reflecting the continued development of a strong, long-term partnership between the two companies.
FLSmidth Signs Lifecycle Agreement With Lloyds Metals
LMEL operates the single largest iron ore mining operation in India and is currently in the process of significantly scaling its production and processing capacities. The FLSmidth lifecycle agreement reflects a shared commitment between the two companies to drive operational excellence and support the responsible development of India’s mining industry.
As part of the lifecycle partnership, FLSmidth will provide a dedicated on-site team alongside a bespoke maintenance programme tailored to LMEL’s operations. The agreement also includes a continuous learning programme for long-term upskilling, operations readiness training and on-site management of consumables and spare parts. All of these elements are aimed at maximising mining equipment uptime and reliability as LMEL’s operations scale up.
New Repair Centre to Support Mining Operations
As part of the broader partnership, FLSmidth and Lloyds Metals are also developing a new repair centre. The facility is intended to bring advanced repair and service capability closer to the installed equipment base, supporting faster response times, improved availability and long-term asset performance.
The repair centre forms a key part of the FLSmidth lifecycle agreement, reinforcing the company’s approach to supporting customers across the full lifecycle of their operations. For LMEL, operating the single largest iron ore mining site in India, having localised repair capability is expected to deliver meaningful improvements in equipment availability across its expanding operations.
Partnership Targets Equipment Uptime and Reliability
Alanas Kraujalis, interim President of the Service Business Line at FLSmidth, commented on the agreement. “We are pleased to enter this agreement with Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited. To be entrusted as a long-term partner for a company of LMEL’s scale and ambition is a testament to the expertise and dedication of our teams, and to the value our lifecycle approach delivers for customers,” he said.
Kraujalis added that the company looks forward to working closely with LMEL to keep their plant’s mining equipment performing at its best, supporting their growth and contributing to the continued advancement of iron ore mining in India.
The FLSmidth lifecycle agreement underscores the growing importance of comprehensive service partnerships in the mining sector, particularly as operators like Lloyds Metals expand their production footprint and require sustained equipment reliability at scale.