Sandvik Secures $42M Underground Mining Equipment Order for Botswana Copper Mine

Sandvik has secured a major order valued at approximately SEK 450 million to supply a 32-unit underground mining equipment fleet to JCHX Mining Management for use at MMG's Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana. The order includes loaders, trucks such as 12 Toro TH663i trucks, drills, and digital monitoring solutions like a remote monitoring service, with deliveries planned from the third quarter of 2025 through the second quarter of 2026. Khoemacau, located in the Kalahari Copper Belt, is undergoing significant expansion after MMG's acquisition in March 2024, with plans to increase copper production first to 60,000 tonnes annually and eventually up to 130,000 tonnes by constructing a new processing plant and developing nearby deposits. The mine currently employs about 1,800 people, mostly local residents, and has an operational lifespan exceeding 20 years. Both Sandvik and JCHX emphasize the importance of advanced equipment and digital solutions to improve operational efficiency and meet ambitious production targets. Early expansion works have started, with full construction expected to begin in 2026 and first concentrate production anticipated in 2028.