Lloyds Metals and Energy awards Weir a contract for 14 GEHO TZPM 2000 PD pumps with GLORES for the second phase of its Surjagarh iron ore slurry pipeline project in Maharashtra, adding 16 Mtpa and cutting logistics emissions by an estimated 69% versus road haulage.
The Weir Group has secured a significant order from Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited to supply 14 GEHO TZPM 2000 positive displacement pumps equipped with the GEHO Load Reduction System (GLORES) for a major iron ore slurry pipeline project in India. The contract was booked in the first quarter of 2026 and will support the second phase of Lloyds Metals’ slurry pipeline development at its Surjagarh mine in Maharashtra.
Lloyds Metals holds government‑approved rights to mine approximately 56 million tonnes of iron ore per year, positioning the company as a key player in India’s growing iron ore segment. In the current phase of the project, the slurry pipeline will extend to about 200 km and add a further 16 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of transport capacity to the system. According to Lloyds Metals, switching to the pipeline solution is expected to avoid around 69% of carbon emissions compared with conventional road transport, delivering a cleaner and more sustainable logistics route for bulk ore movement.
Weir is already a familiar partner on this project, having supplied pumps for the first phase of the Surjagarh slurry pipeline. That initial section spans approximately 100 km and is now fully operational, with a transport capacity of 10 Mtpa. The second‑phase order deepens the relationship between the two companies and underlines the role of engineered PD pump technology in long‑distance, high‑pressure slurry applications serving the mining industry.
Tony Hendriks, Global Product Manager for GEHO at Weir, said the latest win demonstrates the strength of the company’s GEHO slurry pumping technology. He noted that the GEHO TZPM 2000 PD pumps are specifically designed for high‑pressure, long‑distance slurry pipelines and give Lloyds Metals a proven, high‑capacity solution that supports future throughput increases without adding technical risk. Hendriks added that the technology helps the customer reduce its reliance on traditional logistics while lowering both operating costs and carbon emissions through slurry transport.
Pushpal Banerjee, Indian Regional Manager for GEHO at Weir, described Lloyds Metals as an ambitious, innovation‑driven Indian miner and emphasised the strength of the partnership. He said the two teams have developed a “blueprint for success” based on early engagement, close collaboration and robust technical work, and that Weir looks forward to supporting Lloyds Metals on future phases of the project.
From the customer side, P R Prasad, Director – Projects at Lloyds Metals, highlighted the experience gained during the successful delivery of the project’s first phase. He explained that Weir invested time in understanding the challenges and constraints of the development from the outset, enabling both companies to align around a shared vision for the slurry pipeline solution. Prasad added that Lloyds Metals has full confidence in GEHO technology and that the inclusion of the GLORES system further enhances pump performance, reinforcing the decision that this was the best solution available for the application.
Founded in 1871, The Weir Group PLC is one of the world’s major engineering businesses, focused on helping mining and infrastructure customers operate more sustainably and efficiently. The company’s engineered solutions aim to enable the production of essential resources using less energy, water and waste, while reducing total cost of ownership for customers. Weir employs around 12,000 people in more than 50 countries and maintains a presence in every major mining region. Its ordinary shares trade on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker WEIR LN, while its American Depositary Receipts are listed over‑the‑counter in the USA under WEGRY.
