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Earthmoving and Surface Mining

MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT

SA mechanical workhorses among gigantic machines to be featured on Discovery Channel next month

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The world’s most incredible machines, including a group of remarkable South African workhorses, will take centre stage on Discovery Channel, in November, when the channel’s new action-packed engineering show, X-Machines, premieres.

By: Loni Prinsloo

30th October 2009

MINING & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

Caterpillar unveils fifth-generation mining truck

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The world’s biggest manufacturer of mining and construction equipment Caterpillar has released its newest version mining truck, the fifth-generation 793F Cat Mining Truck.

By: Loni Prinsloo

16th October 2009

MINING EQUIPMENT

Mining fleet company playing key part  in Pilanesberg mine production ramp-up

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One of the Terex’s largest equipment fleets is playing a central role in the ramp-up phase of junior-miner Platmin’s Pilanesburg mine on the Western Limb of the Bushveld Complex.

By: Loni Prinsloo

2nd October 2009

MINING SERVICES

Iamgold awards mining fleet software contract to Wescon

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Global positioning system-based fleet management systems provider Wenco was installing its software and mobile data terminals on Canadian gold-miner Iamgold’s entire mining vehicle fleet at the Essakane mine, in Burkina Faso. “Wenco’s...

By: Creamer Media Reporter

21st July 2009

Earthmoving and Surface Mining

Equipment supplier  weathering the storm

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South African industrial group Barloworld reports that its automotive division is delivering good results despite difficult markets.  

By: Kelly Farthing

3rd July 2009

Earthmoving and Surface Mining

Heavy equipment company well positioned for  economic upswing

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Mining and construction equipment supplier McCarthy Heavy Equipment, a subsidiary of McCarthy Limited, is confident that it will be well positioned for growth when the market turns for the better.

By: Kelly Farthing

3rd July 2009

Earthmoving and Surface Mining

Mining equipment manufacturer reports big drop in sales

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Manufacturer and supplier of steel attachments for surface mining equipment VR Steel is reporting a drop in sales owing to adverse market conditions worldwide.

By: Kelly Farthing

3rd July 2009

Earthmoving and Surface Mining

SA manufacturer  upgrades articulated dump truck

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Heavy equipment manufacturer Bell Equipment has introduced a new mark VI D-Series articulated dump truck (ADT).

By: Kelly Farthing

3rd July 2009

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Company	Continent	Country	Facility
Terex Caterpillar Cummins Eqstra Holdings MCC Platmin Terex Africa Wenco Barloworld In 2008 McCarthy Heavy Equipment McCarthy Limited Sany BHP Billiton Rio Tinto Vale VR Steel Bell Equipment	Africa Asia South America	Canada South Africa Burkina Faso Angola Australia Brazil China India	Mogalakwena Platinum Mine Sishen Mine Bushveld Complex Pilanesburg Mine Essakane Mine
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