In a statement, Harsco said the contract, worth about US$150 million, includes meltshop cleaning, slag handling and crushing, metal recovery and drop ball services.

“This agreement is key to maintaining our strong strategic presence in Latin America, and it underpins our commitment to our customer by delivering value and adding solutions with the highest quality and safety standards,” said Russ Mitchell, chief operating officer for Harsco’s metals and minerals unit.