JCHX orders 45-unit Sandvik underground fleet for KCM Zone 5 contract in Botswana

The order, which was booked in Q2 2026, covers 45 machines, including Toro^® LH621i loaders, Toro^® TH663i trucks, Sandvik DD422i and Sandvik DL422i drill rigs, Sandvik DU412i production drills, Rhino™ 100 and RBH-24 raiseboring equipment, as well as DA101 and KA811 utility units. The scope also includes AutoMine^® for the loaders and longhole drill rigs, Sandvik Digital Trainer and Digital Driller training solutions, along with access to My Sandvik Productivity and Remote Monitoring Service, supporting improved operator safety, increased productivity and enhanced equipment utilization. Delivery of the machines is scheduled to begin in August 2026 and will finish in April 2030.

Awarded in 2025 and valued at approximately US$70 million over five years, JCHX’s contract at KCM covers underground mining activities in the high-grade Zone 5 orebody, which is central to KCM’s production profile and future expansion plans. As part of MMG’s broader growth strategy, Zone 5 is being developed to increase mining fronts and access higher-grade copper areas, supporting a ramp-up to 60,000 metric tons per year in the near term and contributing to a longer-term expansion target of 130,000 metric tons annually.

Wang Xiancheng, Chairman of JCHX, said: “Sandvik has consistently demonstrated its ability to deliver the right solutions for our underground mining operations, combining advanced equipment with strong technical support. Our long-standing relationship is built on trust, and Sandvik has proven time and again that it fulfills its commitments. The recent engagement from Sandvik’s senior management, including their visit to Beijing, further strengthened our confidence and added significant value to this collaboration. We look forward to continuing this partnership as we develop the Zone 5 operation at KCM.”

Since July 2025, Sandvik has secured orders with JCHX exceeding SEK 1 billion, demonstrating the strength and momentum of the companies’ partnership.

“At KCM Zone 5, Sandvik is delivering a total solution as a true one-stop shop, combining equipment, services and digital technologies,” said David Wang, JCHX Global Account Manager, Sandvik Mining. “This success reflects strong cross-functional collaboration across our teams, a consistent and close on-site presence and continuous follow-up to ensure we deliver on our commitments. We’re also proud that our local, regional and global support model has been recognized by JCHX, along with our agility in adapting to their evolving needs as the project develops.”

For further information, please contact:
Floors Foord
Territory Manager – Botswana
Sandvik Mining
Email: floors.foord@sandvik.com