Epiroc to accelerate DRC copper project
Sweden-based supplier Epiroc has won an order from Kamoa Copper for mining equipment that will be used at a large underground mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The company said Kamoa Copper had ordered Minetruck MT65 haulers, the world’s highest payload underground truck in the field, and Scooptram ST18 loaders and Boomer 282 face drilling rigs but did disclose the quantity.
The machines will be used at the Kamoa-Kakula mine, where Epiroc will also provide on-site technical support and operator training. The mine is projected to become one of the world’s largest copper-producing assets, according to Epiroc.
Epiroc’s chief executive officer and president Helena Hedblom described the Kamoa-Kakula mine as a very exciting and climate-ambitious project.
“We are proud to contribute to the mine’s safety, energy efficiency and productivity through our state-of-the-art products and solutions,” Hedblom said.
All units will be equipped with Epiroc’s telematics system, which allows for intelligent monitoring of machine performance and productivity in real-time.
The Minetruck MT65 and Scooptram ST18 machines will have Epiroc’s Rig Control System, RCS, installed, making them ready for Epiroc 6th Sense functionality such as remote control and automation.
