Catoca Mining Company, situated in the province of Lunda Sul, has recently acquired nine suction pumps equipped with an advanced automation system from South Africa.
These pumps boast a pumping capacity of up to 800 cubic meters per hour, aimed at improving the flow and suction of submerged water within the mine.
According to José Jorge Chingango, head of the Water Evacuation section, the acquisition of these pumps will ensure smoother operations. Initially, maintenance will be conducted by South African specialists, followed by Angolan staff.
André Jacinto, Catoca’s water pump foreman, noted that while the operation is similar to previous pumps, the new equipment offers increased efficiency and speed. Technicians from the Mining Department will handle the equipment.
Established in 1997, Catoca Mining Company is majority-owned by the Angolan state, represented by ENDIAMA, holding 59% of the company’s total share capital.
