• Fast project implementation within 15 months
• This order reaffirms RPCL’s commitment to building a stable resource base and promoting long-term, sustainable development in the regions where the minerals are extracted
• This contract is one of the first secured by SMS group following the integration of its proven sintering and pelletizing technologies

Resources Pellets Concentrates Pvt. Ltd. (RPCL) Bengaluru, a joint venture between Indian companies BKG Mining Private Limited and Fomento Resources Pvt. Ltd., has signed a contract with SMS group for the delivery of a compact-sized pellet plant designed for an annual capacity of two million tons. The new facility will be located in Somalapur Village, Sandur Taluk, Ballari District, Karnataka.

As part of the agreement, SMS will provide the basic engineering, manufacture, and supply of all major plant equipment, along with a comprehensive spare parts package and an integrated digital solution suite. The scheduled timeline for full project delivery is 15 months.

By choosing this technology, RPCL is reinforcing its commitment to building a stable resource base and promoting long term, sustainable development in the regions where its minerals are extracted. In addition, the integrated digital solution suite from SMS will offer RPCL benefits such as reduced human intervention, more stable production, and improved energy efficiency.

“This recent win in India demonstrates that we, as part of SMS group, are now fully prepared to meet the evolving needs of the iron and steel industries. Our compact pellet plant concept unites innovation, sustainability, and digital intelligence—perfectly aligned with the ambitions of our customers in developing regions,” said Matthias Gabriel, CoC- Agglomeration at SMS group.

The project further solidifies SMS’s position as a leader in metallurgical solutions with the ability to adapt to varied site conditions, ore qualities, energy profiles, and regulatory requirements.