TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS
Long-distance conveyor systems to transport bulk material such as iron-ore, bauxite, coal and copper.
Forging ahead into Africa: LIBO Group’s global growth strategy Chinese multinational technology corporation, Huawei’s, strategic and collaborative partnerships with companies such as LIBO Heavy Industries Science & Technology Co., which specialises in the R&D, manufacture and operating of bulk material handling equipment, aligns with its focus on digital microgrid energy in the mining industry.
S peaking to Modern Mining on the side-lines of Mining Indaba, Meitong Zhou, CFO of LIBO Group, discussed the company’s development strategy into Africa. LIBO Group specialises in intelligent long-distance conveyor solutions, partnering with Huawei, who is the leader in power solutions, especially for the African mining sector. Clean energy solutions include PV (Photovoltaic) systems and ESS (Energy Storage Systems). LIBO Group and Huawei have partnered to deliver professional solutions and products for belt conveyor demonstration projects that are intelligent, efficient, green, low-carbon, and high-capacity. Together, they are building benchmark projects for green mines and smart mining conveyor systems. “Our focus is to provide efficient, cost-effective, intelligent, environmentally friendly, low-carbon, and high-capacity transport solutions for the mining industry. The LIBO Group’s conveyor systems are ideal for Ultra-Long-Distance Bulk Material Conveyance including 50 mtpa. Mine owners can focus on mining, while the long-distance transportation of bulk materials from the mine to the processing plant or port can be handled by the LIBO Group and Huawei.” According to Meitong, given the challenges such as heavy rainfall and its adverse impact on road infrastructure, mining companies are increasingly adopting conveyor systems as an
alternative solution. “While a rail system is ideal for the transport of bulk material; constructing a rail system in Africa is often costly and takes several years to complete. These factors make conveyor belt systems an attractive solution, as they can be installed within a year and quickly begin transporting materials at high capacity. In addition, they enable year-round bulk material transport and can operate reliably even during the rainy season. Moreover, LIBO offers flexible cooperation models, including tailored financing solutions, localised technical support, and modular designs that adapt to diverse terrain and operational requirements across African regions.” For instance, LIBO’s ‘Pay-per-Ton’ model—already deployed in Serria Leone and Indonesia—reduces upfront CAPEX by over 60%, while its EPC+O (Engineering, Procurement, Construction + Operations) model enables clients to outsource full lifecycle management—from design and build to maintenance and performance optimisation—under a single, outcome-based contract. Additionally, LIBO provides hybrid financing structures combining sovereign guarantees, green bonds, and vendor leasing, tailored to match project cash flow profiles. For project upgrades, the ‘Retrofit-as-a-Service’ option allows phased integration of intelligent conveyors into existing infrastructure
30 MODERN MINING www.modernminingmagazine.co.za | JUNE 2026
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