Overview
Kinsenda Mine is located in the Sakania area of Haut-Katanga Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), approximately 5 km from the Zambian border. The mine is situated close to several major border crossings, including Kasumbalesa, Sakania, and Mukambo, providing significant logistical advantages for cross-border transportation of raw materials and mineral products.
The project officially commenced production in October 2017. After more than a decade of development and stable operation, the mine has established a mature management system covering safety, environmental protection, and production operations. The operation is currently running at full production capacity under stable conditions.
Production Capacity
Kinsenda is a mixed sulfide–oxide copper orebody with total recoverable ore resources of approximately 11.22 million tonnes and a mine life of about 20 years. The underground mining capacity is 600,000 tonnes of ore per year, with an average ore grade of 4.5% copper.
The Kinsenda concentrator has a processing capacity of 600,000 tonnes of ore per year, producing approximately 55,000 tonnes of copper concentrate annually with a copper grade of about 50%.
The processing plant utilizes advanced industry-standard crushing, grinding, and flotation processes. Both recovery rates and concentrate grades meet international industry standards, ensuring stable production capacity and consistent product quality.
Main Products
The mine’s core product is copper concentrate, which is supplied to major smelting companies both domestically and internationally. With stable product quality and reliable supply capacity, Kinsenda has established a strong reputation and solid market position within the global copper industry value chain.
Management Philosophy
Kinsenda follows Jinchuan Group’s management philosophy of “Jinchuan leadership with integrated Chinese and international management practices.” This approach combines the strengths of Chinese and international teams to enhance operational efficiency.
In production management, the Chinese team contributes its strengths in diligence, professionalism, and technical expertise to ensure effective control of production operations. In business operations, international employees leverage their advantages in operational systems, language communication, and professional expertise to optimize management and create value for the company.
Kinsenda is committed to developing effective talent management mechanisms and fostering a merit-based working environment. The company provides employees with opportunities to realize their potential and advance their careers. It also broadens career pathways for Chinese employees to cultivate internationally capable professionals while strengthening training for local employees and maximizing workforce localization to ensure long-term operational stability.
