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Earthmoving & Surface Mining

OPEN PIT PRACTICAL Twenty community members attended a 30-day mobile machinery for surface mining training programme in 2019
Skills development integral to sector mandate
7th May 2021 By: Darren Parker

The mining industry needs to employ more skilled workers with higher qualifications to progress and modernise, which will, in turn, enable the industry to operate safer and more efficiently, says... 


LOADED
The SK220XD-10 is loaded with features not usually found in 20 t machines
New excavator hits local shores
30th April 2021 By: Darren Parker

Original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Bell Equipment, which through its Southern African distribution network is the exclusive distributor of Japanese OEM Kobelco excavators in Southern Africa, has... 


GETTING HAMMERED The Top Hammer XL drilling system expands the hole size range of top hammer drilling up to 178 MM
New drill promises better efficiency
30th April 2021 By: Darren Parker

Original-equipment manufacturer Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions launched its new Top Hammer XL large-hole drilling system for large-scale surface mining and quarry applications through a global... 


WIDENING PROSPECTS
Several opencast mine exptensions are currently being planned and developed by Menar’s coal mining subsidiaries
Menar extends opencast coal operations
30th April 2021 By: Darren Parker

Mineral resources investment group Menar’s subsidiary Canyon Coal is ploughing ahead with plans to begin the development of two new coal mines – De Wittekrans near Hendrina, in Mpumalanga, and... 


OGUZ KICIROGLU Diesel is the lifeblood of opencast mining operations
Demand high for automated fuel system
30th April 2021 By: Darren Parker

Since the launch of a fuel automation system at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in February last year, mining technology company Minetec Smart Mining has seen significant demand for the... 


PULLING OUT ALL  THE STOPS The Austin team works closely with steel manufacturers to get optimal performance, both structurally and for its abrasion-resistant properties
Tech advancements will address productivity challanges
2nd April 2021

Although mining terrain, minerals and the earth’s surface materials may remain largely the same for years to come, the development in the technology used to extract these minerals has changed... 


Hitachi, ABB sign MoU to explore carbon-reducing opportunities
29th March 2021 By: Donna Slater

Technology company ABB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with machinery manufacturer Hitachi Construction Machinery to share their expertise and collaborate in bringing solutions to... 


ATTRACTIVE DUMP 
The Flow Control Body was developed over the last decade in response to a customer’s needs for its coal hauling application
Augmented truck bodies boost efficiencies
26th March 2021

The quicker, safer and more smoothly processes flow on a mine, the better it is for production efficiencies and profits, says ASX-listed company Austin Engineering, which has leveraged its 50 years... 


Master Drilling acquires 40% interest in AVA Solutions
10th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Drilling services provider Master Drilling has acquired a 40% interest in data-driven mining fleet management solutions specialist AVA Solutions. Founded in 2015 by Anton Fourie and Jason van der... 


Brikor acquires 40% stake in Zingaro
3rd March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Brick manufacturer and supplier Brikor has acquired a 40% shareholding in multiproduct road transportation services provider Zingaro Holdings for R50-million. Zingaro primarily operates in South... 


KEEP IT COAL
The De Wittekrans mine has an estimated life-of-mine of about 25 years
Two-phase coal project will secure production
19th February 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Coal exploration and mining company Canyon Coal’s De Wittekrans greenfield project, in Mpumalanga, South Africa, will take place in two phases. Phase 1 – the opencast operation – has an... 


SIMON ANDREWS
The uptake of battery technology in Africa in its uptake will not be driven by legislation as it is in Europe
Africa’s battery potential remains untapped
29th January 2021 By: Darren Parker

Africa’s mining sector holds significant untapped potential for battery-powered equipment, which original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions aims to explore, says... 


BIG PLANS
Basil Read Mining aims to diversify beyond the commodities it currently works in, while expanding its geographical footprint
Contractor learns lockdown lessons
29th January 2021 By: Darren Parker

The main lesson learned over the past year is that, regardless of the challenges and new limitations brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, good relationships are key to keeping businesses... 


Online hub launched to boost home-grown mining equipment development
Online hub launched to boost home-grown mining equipment development
12th November 2020 By: Donna Slater

To increase local manufacturing and the attractiveness and attention thereof, the Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) and the Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (Memsa) have launched the... 


ROBUST MARKET RESPONSE 
National Group and Liebherr have received positive feedback on the R 9200 from users, who are impressed by its operator-friendly features
Company supplies excavator to gold mine
16th October 2020

Australian mining group National Group, through its earthmoving equipment supplier subsidiary National Plant & Equipment, continues to be a key supplier to the mining industry, including its... 


BEN HAILES
With about 70% of our revenue generated from Australian mining, we have broadened our relationship with existing customers through providing efficient, timely and cost-effective solutions
New software provides diverse equipment supply options
16th October 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Australian mining and heavy equipment trader ComponentsONLY is aiming to broaden its product offering as it begins to incorporate new supply solutions. This includes the commercialisation of an... 


Sandvik digitises mechanical cutting equipment to improve safety
29th September 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

In addition to performance and extensive safety features, engineering company Sandvik says its mechanical cutting equipment also offer effective digital solutions to boost productivity, reduce... 


A MOVING PROPOSITION
Customers value the manoeuvrability and flexibility of their on-site mobile pumps
Mobile pumps prove useful in opencast mining
11th September 2020

The mobility of trailer-mounted pumps has earned them a reputation for versatility and efficiency, according to pump-leasing agent Integrated Pump Rental. The company claims that its range of Sykes... 


GIVING THE POWER BACK
The repower project in Ghana saw Cummins installing complete new power packs on the mine’s dewatering pumps
Strategic penetration of pumps market under way
11th September 2020 By: Darren Parker

Engine manufacturer Cummins is strategically targeting the dewatering pumps market in Africa and the Middle East using a two-pronged approach by working with original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs)... 


EASY TO USE
If the user can read the display, then they can use the pump
Plug-and-play pumps range launched
11th September 2020 By: Darren Parker

Industrial pump manufacturer Verder Pumps South Africa has launched the Verderflex iDura – a new range of pumps – during the 2020 Electra Mining Connect week online event, hosted from 7 to 11... 


NO POWER NO PROBLEM
The diesel-driven PAS/VAR range of pumps is ideal for areas where power is not available
Rental pump option preserves capital
11th September 2020 By: Darren Parker

Portable air and power rental company Rand-Air, a subsidiary of industrial equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco, has introduced the Weda range of dewatering pumps to its suite of rental options to... 


Significant potential exists for local capital equipment exporters
Significant potential exists for local capital equipment exporters
10th September 2020 By: Donna Slater

South African Capital Equipment Exporters Council (Saceec) director and CEO Eric Bruggeman has pointed out that South African capital equipment exporters had exported R178-billion worth of capital... 


NO POT LUCK
A Beyondie SoP bankable feasibility study was completed prior to the company’s board approving full development of the project
Accommodation for Aus SoP mine on track
28th August 2020

Work on the Beyondie sulphate of potash (SoP) project’s non-process infrastructure, which includes 60 additional rooms for construction accommodation, has continued apace, notes a press release by... 


NICO PIENAAR
The surface mining sector represents a large part of the overall mining community
Pandemic prevents further engagement on housing draft
28th August 2020

A call for further engagement with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) regarding the 2019 Draft Review of Housing and Living Conditions Standard has stalled as a result of the... 


Specialised Exhibitions MD Gary Corin.
Electra Mining Africa 2020 going digital with Connect – and it’s free of charge
20th August 2020 By: Martin Creamer

The Electra Mining Africa Connect week will enable exhibitors to promote their products and services free of charge alongside industry-related informative webinars, media activations and product... 


Afrimat continues pursuit of UCP
23rd July 2020 By: Schalk Burger

Industrial minerals and construction materials company Afrimat on July 22 announced its firm intention to acquire Unicorn Capital Partners (UCP). UCP’s business comprises of mobile crane hire,... 


DEPARTMENT OF MYSTERIES
Hydraulics is often perceived as a somewhat mysterious field of expertise
More skilled experts needed in hydraulics sector
17th July 2020 By: Darren Parker

The hydraulics sector in South Africa could benefit from more highly skilled hydraulics experts, says hydraulics company Axiom Hydraulics GM Eugene Tondolo. “The hydraulics sector is unique in that... 


BUCKET-LOAD OF IMPROVEMENTS
The new Cat 6060 features updated engines, improved hydraulics, heavy-duty structures and undercarriage, Cat electronics and a state-of-the-art cab
Next-generation shovel designed for better performance
17th July 2020 By: Darren Parker

Original-equipment manufacturer Caterpillar opened orders for its next generation Cat 6060 hydraulic mining shovel late last year, although none have been sold in Africa yet. Caterpillar hydraulic... 


EARTHMOVING COMPONENTS IMPORTING
Currently, Components Only is a net importer of product for many countries the company works with
Company continues global growth
3rd July 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Following growth in Australia, as well as expansions into other countries, Australian mining and heavy equipment trader Components Only is focusing on continuing its momentum in terms of global... 


MINESTAR EDGE
Automating the production recording process and provides access to business insights in near real-time. This provides an opportunity to improve operations within each shift
Automation technology solution can help smaller mines
3rd July 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Earthmoving technology supplier Caterpillar’s new cloud-based technology platform, MineStar Edge, can be used to manage production cost effectively, particularly on small surface mines. “Many... 


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