Lukala Pit/Heidelberg Cement – Overburden Removal and Limestone Hauling Project

Start Date

2024-09-03

Start Date

2024-09-03

Location

Lukala

Client

Private

Status

Complete

At Inter Oriental Builders SARL (IOB SARL), we are engaged in a comprehensive overburden removal and limestone hauling operation at the Lukala Pit, a key site for Heidelberg Cement. Our expertise in site preparation and material handling is supported by a fleet of modern machinery, ensuring efficient and timely project execution.

Project Overview

Our work at the Lukala Pit involves the loading, hauling, and disposal of overburden material, along with the excavation and transportation of limestone. These operations are critical to maintaining uninterrupted cement production for Heidelberg Cement. The project covers various tasks, from ensuring access for trucks to managing waste material dumping.

Lukala Loading of overburden material at Lukala Pit/ Heidelberg Cement using Excavator CAT329 CAT 950H Weel loader fixing access for trucks doing hauling od overburden at Lukala Pit, Belvedere area. Top view of IOB Machines performing Load and haul of limestone material at Lukala Pit Heidelberg Cement. Tipping of overburden materials by CAT 730 at the waste dump area Loading of overburden material at Lukala Pit/ Heidelberg Cement using Excavator CAT329

Key Equipment and Activities

  • Excavator CAT 329: This machine is instrumental in the loading of overburden material at the Lukala Pit. Its precision and power ensure efficient excavation, moving large volumes of material to prepare the pit for further limestone extraction.
  • CAT 950H Wheel Loader: The wheel loader is deployed to maintain and fix access routes for trucks transporting overburden material. Its work ensures smooth and safe hauling operations, particularly in challenging areas like the Belvedere section of the pit.
  • CAT 730 Articulated Dump Trucks: These trucks handle the transportation of overburden material to designated waste dump areas. Their versatility and capacity make them ideal for managing the substantial volume of material removed from the pit.
  • Site Overview: IOB machines, including excavators, loaders, and dump trucks, work in unison to perform load and haul operations of limestone material. This top-down view of the site highlights the synchronized activities that keep the project running smoothly.
  • Environmental Responsibility: In line with our commitment to sustainable practices, we carefully manage overburden materials and maintain access roads to minimize environmental impact. Road maintenance, performed using graders, ensures the safety and longevity of transportation routes within the pit.
CAT 950H Weel loader fixing access
Top view of IOB Machines performing Load and haul of limestone material

Through this project, IOB SARL continues to demonstrate our expertise in large-scale civil engineering, excavation, and material transportation, delivering high-quality results to support Heidelberg Cement’s operations at Lukala Pit.