JCHX Mining Management Co., Ltd. has selected Sandvik Mining to supply a 32-unit underground equipment fleet to support mining operations at MMG’s Khoemacau Copper Mine (KCM) in Botswana.
The order, which was booked in 3Q25, includes 12 Toro® TH663i trucks, 10 Toro® LH621i loaders, eight Sandvik DD422i development drills, one Sandvik DL432i longhole drill, and one Sandvik Rhino 100 raise borer. The contract also includes Remote Monitoring Service, providing critical information to improve fleet performance. Equipment deliveries are scheduled to begin in 3Q25 and continue through 2Q26.
“We are proud to partner with JCHX in delivering safe and productive operations at KCM”, said Mats Eriksson, President of Sandvik Mining. “Our advanced underground technologies and digital solutions will help enable efficiency and performance as the site ramps up production in the coming years.”
Located in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt, KCM is a major underground operation with significant expansion underway. Since acquiring the mine in March 2024, operator MMG has advanced plans to increase annual copper production from current levels to 60 000 t within two years, leveraging the existing 3.65 million tpy process plant and targeting higher-grade zones through improved mine access and flexibility.
Longer term, MMG aims to increase total output to 130 000 tpy of copper in concentrate by constructing a new 4.5 million tpy process plant, expanding Zone 5 production and developing nearby deposits. Early works for the expansion project have commenced, with construction expected to begin in 2026 and first concentrate anticipated in 2028.
“We’re proud to partner with Sandvik for this important contract”, said Xiancheng Wang, Chairman of JCHX Mining Management Group. “Sandvik’s reputation for high-performance equipment and strong aftermarket support was key in our decision. This fleet will play a vital role in helping us deliver operational excellence and meet the ambitious production targets set for the Khoemacau site.”