Liebherr Group Delivers 300-Tonne Excavators to Kascco in Zambia

Strategic Insights -

Liebherr Group has delivered two 300-tonne R 9350 excavators to Kascco Ltd, one of Zambia's largest mining contractors, in 2025. The machines were delivered to the Sentinel Copper Mine, part of First Quantum Mineral's Trident Project, in north-western Zambia. This marks the first time Liebherr's mining product segment has supplied equipment to Kascco. The handover ceremony was attended by representatives from Liebherr and Kascco to celebrate the occasion. Kascco's operations director, Omar Fakir, emphasized the significance of the new excavators, stating that they will enhance productivity, reliability, and efficiency across their mining operations.

Key Takeaways:

  • Two 300-tonne R 9350 excavators were delivered to Kascco Ltd in Zambia by Liebherr Group in 2025.
  • The machines were commissioned in April and August, respectively, at the Sentinel Copper Mine, part of First Quantum Mineral's Trident Project.
  • This is the first time Liebherr's mining product segment has supplied equipment to Kascco.
  • Kascco has an existing fleet of Liebherr equipment at Sentinel mine, including 15 T 284 mining trucks, 2 R 9250 excavators, and 2 R 9100 excavators.
  • Liebherr Zambia will provide comprehensive on-site support to ensure optimal performance of the new excavator fleet.
  • Embedded technicians will be stationed on site to deliver expert assistance and maintenance services.
  • Kascco's operations director, Omar Fakir, emphasized the importance of the new excavators in enhancing productivity, reliability, and efficiency across their mining operations.
  • The partnership between Liebherr and Kascco is expected to deliver long-term benefits for both organizations.

Statistics:

  • Two 300-tonne R 9350 excavators were delivered
  • Commissioned in April and August, respectively, at the Sentinel Copper Mine
  • First time Liebherr's mining product segment has supplied equipment to Kascco
  • 15 T 284 mining trucks already operating at Sentinel mine
  • 2 R 9250 excavators already operating at Sentinel mine
  • 2 R 9100 excavators already operating at Sentinel mine
  • Comprehensive on-site support provided by Liebherr Zambia
  • Embedded technicians stationed on site to provide expert assistance and maintenance services
  • Kascco's operations director, Omar Fakir, has expressed confidence in the Liebherr equipment and the partnership.

Sources:

  • Liebherr Group news release, 2025
  • First Quantum Mineral's Trident Project website
  • Kascco Ltd website