Copper-Cobalt Flotation and LeachingLualaba Mining Province, Democratic Republic of Congo
Cross-Border Heavy Grinding Media Transport to the Katanga Copperbelt
Result: 4,200 MT forged grinding media delivered direct to pit-side across inland transit networks.
01 · Operational Challenge
Supply Bottlenecks & Exposure
Moving high-density forged alloy steel balls (100mm and 125mm) from ocean discharge into the central DRC corridor under strict axle-load limits without multi-week border stoppages.
02 · Logistics Integration
Direct Sourcing & Bonded Buffer Staging
Zabion coordinated heavy payload flatbed haulage using bonded transit manifests with pre-cleared customs documentation, route surveys, and dedicated staging depots.
03 · Operational Outcome
Production Impact
Supplied SAG and ball mill grinding media on schedule, maintaining target ore grind sizing without production interruptions or liner damage.
"Moving heavy consumables into the Copperbelt requires active border management. Zabion handled the customs transit and road haulage without demurrage."
Procurement Manager, Copper-Cobalt Hydrometallurgical Operation
Deployment Parameters
Client Profile
Copper-Cobalt Hydrometallurgical Plant
Geography
Lualaba Mining Province, Democratic Republic of Congo
Cargo Moved
Forged Alloy Steel Grinding Balls (100mm and 125mm)
Volume / Tonnage
4,200 Metric Tonnes
Multimodal Routing
Punjab and Gujarat, India → Kolwezi Mining District, DRC
Framework Timeline
6-month phased delivery cycle