MOPANI UNVEILS UNDERGROUND MAN-RIDING BUSES

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Mopani Copper Mines PLC has unveiled a fleet of over 20 underground man-riding buses to improve employee mobility and safety across its operations in Kitwe and Mufulira.

The buses, each with a 32-seat capacity, are part of the 47 operational machines and equipment acquired from Normet of Finland.

Mopani Chief Operating Officer, Rajvee Bora, said the carriers will solve a key underground challenge of long walking distances for employees, improving both safety and productivity.

“With employees no longer required to walk long distances underground, the workforce will arrive at work more energised and ready to perform, ultimately supporting stronger operational output,” Bora stated.

Normet Global CEO, Eduardo Santamaria, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to delivering products that directly address the needs of underground mines and the people who work in them.

Nkana South Mine Manager, Evans Chilekwa, urged employees to take good care of the buses, noting that the equipment will ease operational challenges, including response times to breakdowns.

Mopani CFO, Sharad Gargiya, emphasized that employee safety remains a priority, adding that the carriers will enhance how workers move to their underground workstations. He urged employees to avoid riding machinery not designed for man-riding.