Project Profile
Work Description: Kamoa Copper Mine Project
Owner: Kamoa Copper SA
Commenced in: Oct 2017
Kamoa is the 2nd largest copper mine and the largest undeveloped high-grade copper asset in the world, jointly controlled and operated by Zijin Group, Ivanhoe and DRC government.
Having closely followed the mining developments in DRC, in 2016 JCHX established its local subsidiary – Jimond Mining Management Co Ltd (JMMC). In Oct 2017, JMMC and Kamoa Copper SA signed the contract for twin decline at Kamoa-Kakula, with scope of works mainly comprising of development of two large-section declines (respectively in 7 × 6.1m，5.5 × 6.1m and identified as conveyor decline and service decline), and installation of permanent services. The total length of excavation is about 3600m, Laid a solid foundation for successful commencement of Phase I production at Kamoa-Kakula project.
In June 2019, the five-year underground development contract for Kamoa Copper Mine was signed between both parties, representing a remarkable triumph of JCHX in overseas market expansion.
JCHX has been responsible for the mining works at the mine since 2021, with the annual production reaching 3.063 mtpa and cutting volume 146,500 m³/a. The cooperation with the Owner is continuously deepening.
