The two R 9350 300-tonne excavators were delivered to Kascco Ltd – one of the largest mining contractors in Zambia – over the course of 2025. The first unit was commissioned in April followed by the second in August, both at Sentinel Copper Mine, part of First Quantum Mineral’s Trident Project in north-western Zambia. The new R 9350s join an existing fleet of Liebherr equipment at Sentinel mine, which includes 15 T 284 mining trucks, 2 R 9250 excavators and 2 R 9100 excavators.
While Liebherr and Kascco have worked together for several years primarily focusing on construction-sized equipment, these excavators mark the first machines delivered by Liebherr’s mining product segment to Kascco. The handover ceremony, held on site in late August, was attended by representatives from both organisations to celebrate the occasion.
‘The addition of these excavators marks a significant milestone for Kascco, as we firmly believe the Liebherr R 9350 will be a transformative asset in enhancing productivity, reliability, and overall efficiency across our mining operations,’ says Omar Fakir, operations director, Kascco.
Comprehensive on-site support for optimal performance
The team from Liebherr Zambia managed the delivery of these excavators and will provide ongoing technical support from its satellite site in Kalumbila to ensure Kascco maximises the performance of their new excavator fleet. Embedded technicians will be stationed on site to deliver expert assistance and maintenance services.
‘The Liebherr Zambia team has provided invaluable support in facilitating the acquisition of our two Liebherr R 9350 excavators. Their professionalism, efficiency, and deep understanding of our operational requirements ensured a seamless process from initiation to completion,’ says Fakir. ‘We value the partnership established with Liebherr and are confident that this collaboration will continue to deliver long-term benefits for both organisations as we pursue operational excellence and sustainable growth.’
Sebastien Tomasina, managing director of operations, Liebherr Zambia Ltd, also emphasised the importance of this collaboration. ‘We are delighted to strengthen our partnership with Kascco and to showcase the performance of Liebherr’s mining equipment with these two new R 9350s,’ says Tomasina. ‘We look forward to supporting Kascco in achieving continued success and building a long and successful relationship together.’
