In South Africa, Terex Trucks’ TA300, a compact and versatile ADT that can be used for various light mining and construction applications, has proven popular. Terex Trucks reports increased sales, particularly in the articulated dump truck (ADT) range, following its association with Babcock in southern Africa.
A Doosan DX225LCA excavator loads a Komatsu articulated dumper in the quarry pit. Equipment Africa recently witnessed the Doosan DX225LCA excavator in the thick of things at a newly opened quarry in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. To kick-start its construction materials business venture, a South African start-up
50-65% of mining companies’ revenues is accounted for by capital and operating expenditures. Mining can play a vital role on the sustainable development of some of the world’s poorest countries, yet many countries that are most economically dependent on mining would benefit from improved governance, according
The CASE Rodeo operator challenge brought together the best machine operators from across Europe, Middle East and Africa, in a challenge of skill and technical ability. The finest construction machinery operators from across Europe, Middle East and Africa recently gathered at the CASE Customer Centre Paris
The new Michelin XDR3 increases tyre life by a minimum of 10% compared with its predecessor, the Michelin XDR 2. Mining operations experience difficulties with their vehicles on a daily basis due to the rigid landscape, operational inefficiency and lack of safety within the workplace. The
The Brokk 280 generates as much as 25% more breaking performance over its predecessor. Brokk, a manufacturer of remote controlled demolition machines, has introduced its new Brokk 280. The machine features increased demolition power over its predecessor, includes the all-new Brokk SmartPower electrical system and incorporates
The Bobcat E20 2-tonne model is a Zero Housing Swing excavator. Oman National Engineering & Investment Co., based in Muscat in the Sultanate of Oman, has taken delivery of the first mini-excavators to be sold in the country, comprising 20 new Bobcat E20 compact excavators supplied
Bolted externally onto the machine is one of WearCheck’s bypass filters for the transmission. The filters have already saved a mine over R1,5 million during an initial trial process. Condition monitoring specialist, WearCheck, has extended its fuels, lubricants, air and coolants (FLAC) maintenance programme to include
This surface collision avoidance safety system enhances productivity and operational continuity. Becker Mining South Africa’s latest generation safety device – the Intelligent Collision Avoidance System (ICAS) – provides situational awareness for operators to ensure optimum safety on site. This surface collision avoidance system also enhances productivity and
While the technology is available, South African mining organisations are largely not ready to embrace it. The technologies to make mining great again already exist, but are mining firms ready to adopt them? By Louise Steenekamp, Director, Energy & Natural Resources – South Africa, Wipro Limited
