Mining & processingZambia · Copperbelt2023–2025 · Entrega por fases
Load-and-haul combination for an open-pit copper mine
Plant expansion raised stripping volumes; the platform reconfigured the fleet with 90 t excavators and 60 t wide-body tippers, adding a parts warehouse.
5 : 1
Truck-loader ratio
48 h
Parts lead time
+ 30%
Capacidad de desmonte
CHALLENGE
Desafío del sitio
Truck tonnage did not match loading capacity, increasing queue time, fuel and tyre costs.
APPROACH
Qué hicimos
- 01Truck-to-loader ratio recalculated from cycle times to cut mutual waiting.
- 02Fast-moving parts pre-positioned locally with 48-hour coverage.
- 03Driver fatigue management and inspection routines reduced unplanned downtime.
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