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Procurement Services

Global Sourcing for Mining Operations

KCA's Procurement Services Division is managed by Jim Estes and provides purchasing services for mining operations worldwide. Decades of experience procuring and shipping to remote sites with technically-oriented buyers who speak the language of the process industries.

50+
Years procuring
30+
Countries shipped to
Hundreds
Vendor relationships

Key Advantages of Purchasing Through KCA

Decades of experience in procuring and shipping to remote mining operations
• Purchasing personnel are technically oriented and familiar with the terminology of the process industries — we can speak your language and suggest appropriate selections or substitutions
Competitive pricing on parts and supplies, always accompanied with superior service and follow-up
• Flexibility to handle one-off urgent orders or ongoing supply relationships

KCN — Mexico Subsidiary

Kappes Cassiday del Norte (KCN) is a subsidiary of KCA that not only supports our construction management activities in Mexico, but also specializes in: international localization, purchase, import, export, monitoring, online support, timely delivery, and provision of warehousing services. KCN also conducts inventory management of raw materials, tools, spare parts, and machinery necessary for clients' operations across Mexico.

What We Source

Process equipment, spare parts, consumables, reagents, lab supplies, instrumentation. Whether you need a single replacement valve or a complete plant equipment package, we handle the specification, vendor selection, expediting, and shipping.

Remote Site Logistics

KCA has shipped equipment and supplies to mining sites in remote regions of Mexico, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Experience with customs documentation, international freight (including hazardous goods), and emergency expediting for production-critical parts.

500+Engineering Projects
74Modular Plants Delivered
17EPCM Contracts
30+Countries Worked
1972Founded
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Selected recent projects where KCA delivered this service. All from our portfolio of 500+ engineering projects.

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Common Questions

Frequently asked.

How long does a typical KCA testwork campaign take?
Bench-scale programs take 4–8 weeks; column leach campaigns 3–6 months depending on heap height and ore character; full bankable feasibility-level testwork can span 9–18 months. Every campaign begins with a metallurgical interview to set the scope, schedule, and budget against your project milestones.
Can KCA take a project from testwork through commissioning?
Yes — this is KCA's defining capability. Most EPCM firms outsource testwork; KCA self-performs the lab, engineering, and (in EPCM mode) construction management. The flowsheet you sign off on is designed by the same team that builds the plant. One handoff. Fewer surprises.
Where does KCA work geographically?
KCA's Reno, Nevada headquarters serves projects in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. Our Chihuahua, Mexico affiliate (Kappes Cassiday del Norte) supports operations across Mexico and Central America. Our Perth, Western Australia affiliate (KCAA) serves Asia-Pacific. Over 500 projects across six continents since 1972.
What types of ore does KCA test and engineer?
Primary expertise is gold and silver — both heap leach and milling/agitated cyanide processes. We also work on copper, lithium, and base metals. The KCA lab routinely runs HPGR, gravity, flotation, cyanide, and Merrill-Crowe campaigns across all commodity classes.
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