Operating in Zambia's key mining regions, Kokeb provides specialised infrastructure that supports mining operations — from workshops and maintenance facilities to access roads, plant slabs, and operational support buildings. We understand the safety, scheduling, and technical demands of mining environments.
With our headquarters in Solwezi — the heart of Zambia's copper mining growth corridor — we have built deep expertise in delivering infrastructure for mining operations in technically demanding and logistically complex environments. Mining clients trust Kokeb because we understand how mines operate, what they need, and what happens when things are late or built to the wrong standard.
Why Mining Clients Choose Kokeb
Local Presence in Mining Regions
Headquartered in Solwezi — the Kansanshi/Sentinel mining corridor. Fast mobilisation, established relationships, and deep local knowledge.
Understanding Mine Site Operations
We know how mine sites function — permit-to-work systems, hot work permits, lockout/tagout, confined spaces, and blast exclusion zones.
NCC Grade I Certification
The highest NCC classification — mandatory for many major mining infrastructure contracts and contractor prequalification frameworks.
SHEQ Systems Aligned
Kokeb's safety management system is designed for mining environments — fully alignable with Tier 1 client safety management requirements.
Own Equipment Fleet
No dependence on external plant hire — self-mobilising and self-sufficient, which is critical in remote mining areas.
Multi-Discipline Capability
Civil, building, electrical, mechanical, and geomatics services in one group — reducing subcontract coordination risk for complex packages.
Kokeb delivers the full spectrum of civil and building infrastructure required to support mining operations — from exploration support facilities through to final mine closure and rehabilitation works.
Infrastructure Capabilities
Workshops & Maintenance Facilities
Heavy equipment and fleet maintenance facilities engineered for loads, drainage, and safe working conditions — purpose-built for mining environments.
Mine Roads & Hardstands
Access roads and internal mine roads — gravel, compacted, and sealed to mining standards for operational and safety requirements.
Plant Slabs & Foundations
Industrial foundations designed for heavy static and dynamic loads to structural engineering specifications.
Mine Site Drainage
Water management infrastructure including drainage channels, sumps, stormwater diversion, and acid mine drainage containment features.
Accommodation & Welfare Camps
Worker villages and accommodation camps — construction and maintenance for remote mine sites to mining company standards.
Mine Closure & Rehabilitation
Progressive and final mine closure civil works, rehabilitation, and environmental compliance to regulatory requirements.
Additional Mining Infrastructure Services
- Reagent storage facilities and chemical containment infrastructure
- Security perimeter fencing and gatehouse facilities
- Water supply and distribution systems for mine sites and camps
- Electrical reticulation for site offices, workshops, and camp areas
- Explosive magazine construction and blast equipment storage
- ROM pad and crushing facility civil works and hardstands
- Tailings storage facility (TSF) civil works — embankment construction and monitoring infrastructure
- Environmental monitoring infrastructure — bunding, monitoring wells, and sampling points
Working in and around mining operations demands the highest levels of safety discipline. Kokeb's SHEQ management system is specifically designed for these conditions — providing structures, processes, and a culture that protect our people and our clients' operations.
Mining Safety Management Elements
- Site Induction & Orientation: All Kokeb personnel complete mandatory client site induction before commencing work on any mine site
- Permit to Work: Full compliance with client PTW systems — hot work, confined space, excavation, and energised equipment permits
- Risk Assessment: Site-specific risk assessments (JSAs and RAs) completed before each new task or change in work conditions
- Daily Toolbox Talks: Structured pre-shift safety briefings covering daily hazards, weather, interface risks, and equipment status
- Personal Protective Equipment: Mandatory PPE compliance — minimum standards met and enforced on all Kokeb sites
- Incident Reporting: Immediate reporting, investigation, and corrective action for all incidents — including near misses and first aids
- Medical Fitness: Pre-employment medical assessments and periodic health surveillance for all site personnel
- Emergency Preparedness: Site-specific emergency response plans aligned with client mine emergency response frameworks
Client Safety System Alignment
Kokeb has experience working under the safety management systems of Zambia's major mining operators — including First Quantum Minerals and associated Tier 1 contractors. Our SHEQ team works directly with client safety teams to ensure full system alignment from day one of site mobilisation.
Kokeb has delivered mining infrastructure projects across Northwestern Province and the Copperbelt — Zambia's two primary copper producing regions. Our clients include Tier 1 mining houses and their principal contractors.
Zambia's Mining Growth Corridor
Northwestern Province — where Kokeb is headquartered in Solwezi — is the centre of Zambia's mining growth corridor. Kansanshi Mine (First Quantum Minerals) and Sentinel Mine (Kalumbila) represent two of Africa's largest copper operations, and together with surrounding junior mining activity, the region generates significant demand for reliable, compliant infrastructure contractors.
Kokeb's physical presence in Solwezi provides a critical competitive advantage — lower mobilisation costs, faster response times, established supplier relationships, and deep institutional knowledge of the local environment. Mining clients consistently report that Kokeb's local presence reduces programme risk compared to contractors mobilising from Lusaka or outside Zambia.
Client Types Served
Major Mining Houses
Direct relationships with large mining operators for infrastructure packages aligned with mine development programmes.
Tier 1 Mining Contractors
Subcontract and JV arrangements with international mining contractors for specialist civil and building packages.
Mining Service Companies
Infrastructure for mining services providers — logistics, reagents, explosives, and mine support businesses.
Junior Mining Operators
Exploration and early-stage development support for junior miners establishing operations across Zambia.
The following projects demonstrate Kokeb's track record in delivering quality mining infrastructure under demanding conditions.
Nyembwe Properties / Headland Logistics — Heavy-Vehicle Depot — Completed and handed over in March 2020, this state-of-the-art depot was specifically engineered for heavy-vehicle parking and maintenance — serving as a vital operational hub for Headland Logistics Limited's extensive international and local haulage networks. The facility incorporated reinforced hardstands, fuel bunding, workshop facilities, office infrastructure, and welfare facilities — all designed for 24/7 heavy commercial operations.
Track Record Summary
- Mine site workshop and maintenance facility construction for Tier 1 mining clients
- Internal mine road networks and hardstand construction in Northwestern Province
- Staff accommodation and welfare facility construction for remote mine operations
- Bulk earthworks and platform establishment for mine surface infrastructure
- Drainage and stormwater infrastructure for mine site and processing plant areas
- Security fencing, gatehouse, and site access control infrastructure
Kokeb welcomes enquiries from mining operators, mine contractors, and mining services companies with infrastructure requirements in Zambia. We can respond quickly with relevant experience documentation and an initial scope discussion.
What to Include in Your Enquiry
- Mine name, location, and commodity (copper, cobalt, other)
- Type of infrastructure required (workshop, road, hardstand, drainage, accommodation, or combination)
- Approximate scope or footprint
- Client safety system and prequalification framework requirements
- Contracting model (direct, JV subcontract, or framework)
- Programme requirements and anticipated start date
Contact Kokeb at info@kokebenterprises.com or call +260 97 409 4000 (Solwezi). We can provide prequalification documentation, SHEQ system evidence, NCC certification, and project references on request.