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Recently, Zoomlion successfully delivered over 100 high-end wide body mining trucks in bulk to the CMOC-owned Kisanfu (KFM) copper-cobalt mine in Lualaba Province of the DRC which are now in full operation. Previously, the project had purchased more than 100 mining truck equipment units from Zoomlion, meaning the fleet now exceeds 200.
The mine is owned 5% by the state and 95% by KFM Holding which in turn is owned 75% by CMOC and 25% by CATL via Ningbo Brunp CATL New Energy. The mine is located about 33 km from the Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) copper-cobalt mine, which is also owned by CMOC.
The new trucks are part of the KFM Phase II expansion project, which is advancing steadily, and is expected to be in operation in 2027, adding ore processing capacity of 7.26 Mt/y and 100,000 t of annual copper metal production capacity. Currently KFM has one production line with a capacity of over 200,000 t of copper and 50,000 t of cobalt making it the world’s largest cobalt mine.
Zoomlion says this large-scale truck repurchase reflects the client’s high recognition of Zoomlion’s products and services, plus fully demonstrates the company’s strong overseas competitiveness and benchmark status in mining equipment.
The KFM copper-cobalt mine is located in the southeastern part of the DRC in one of the world-class mining hubs of Africa. The area features complex terrain and dense steep slopes, a dusty working environment, and harsh working conditions, placing extremely high demands on the equipment’s ramp climbing performance, load-bearing capacity, durability reliability, and fuel economy. Zoomlion says it serves as a rigorous testing ground for the comprehensive performance of mining machinery and equipment.
The 80 t payload ZT115G series mining trucks delivered this time are Zoomlion’s benchmark models designed for complex overseas mine conditions, and capable of adapting to demanding scenarios such as continuous heavy load operations in mining areas and long-distance hauls.
Zoomlion says the vehicle’s transmission system is optimised through specialised working condition matching, balancing operational efficiency and fuel economy. The chassis structure adopts a high-strength design, offering outstanding impact and fatigue resistance, ensuring good stability under heavy loads. The truck body is wear-resistant and reliable, and the suspension system adapts to complex road surfaces, ensuring stable and continuous operation of the vehicle under harsh conditions.
To address the complex operating environment of the mine, Zoomlion says it provides localised full lifecycle service support, relying on local service outlets and on-site technical teams to provide comprehensive support including equipment inspection, rapid fault handling, and spare parts supply, ensuring that the large mining truck fleet can operate continuously and reliably, reducing maintenance pressure.
The Africa Regional Head of Zoomlion explained: “The customer previously purchased a fleet of our mining trucks. Since it was put into operation, the equipment has operated stably and performed excellently, meeting the demands of high-intensity operations in the mining area. At the same time, our service guarantees are also very thorough, giving customers great peace of mind. So the moment they needed to add new capacity, the customer immediately thought of us.”
Zoomlion added: “This batch delivery vividly reflects Zoomlion’s deep cultivation of the African mining equipment market and its deepening localised layout. In the first three quarters of 2026, Zoomlion’s mining machinery sales in Africa saw significant year-on-year growth, with dump truck sales doubling, further enhancing our market share and influence in Africa. Zoomlion will continue to target overseas market demands, provide higher-quality mining equipment and more comprehensive localised services, leveraging the dual advantages of hardcore equipment and professional services to create greater value for customers.”
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