Sandvik Secures Major Equipment Order for Khoemacau Copper Mine Expansion
Swedish engineering group Sandvik has secured a significant order from China-based JCHX Mining Management to supply an underground mining equipment fleet for the Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana. The order, valued at approximately Skr650 million ($68.55 million), was recorded in the second quarter of 2026. The contract includes a range of mining vehicles such as loaders, trucks, and drills, along with digital monitoring systems like Sandvik's Remote Monitoring Service. The equipment deliveries are scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026, with most units expected to be supplied between 2026 and 2028. The Khoemacau Copper Mine, located in Botswana's Kalahari Copper Belt, is undergoing a significant expansion, aiming to increase its copper metal in concentrate output from 60,000 tonnes per annum to 130,000 tonnes per annum. 
