Resources Pellets Concentrates Pvt. Ltd. (RPCL) Bengaluru has signed a contract with SMS Group for the delivery of a compact-sized pellet plant.

The plant is expected to have a capacity of two million tons and will be located in Somalapur Village, Sandur Taluk, Karnataka.

Matthias Gabriel, CoC- Agglomeration at SMS Group: “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.”

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.

RCPL is a joint venture between the Indian companies BKG Mining and Fomento Resources.

The scheduled timeline for full project delivery is 15 months.