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Earthmoving, Surface Mining and Equipment
Sintech
15th July 2022 Since 1984 Sintech has supplied the South African market with clutches, brakes and engineering solutions for a range of applications in mining and mining-related industries. Sintech supplies services and products for the mining process itself as well as for the processing of mined products.... →
Prices driving upgrades, maintenance
By: Nadine Ramdass 15th July 2022 The current steep increase in commodity prices has led to mining clients’ upgrading and maintaining their equipment to reduce downtime and maximise output, says steel fabricator Hydra Arc project management office manager Tyrone van Heerden. While rising costs have had a negative impact on the... →
Market to reach $345bn by 2031
15th July 2022 The global mining equipment market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7% during the forecast period of 2021 to¬¬ 2031, says a report by research and consulting services company Transparency Market Research. In 2020, the global mining equipment market was valued at... →
Mine gains autonomous fleet
15th July 2022 Manufacturing company Komatsu – and subsidiary Komatsu Chile S.A. – has announced plans for the Komatsu FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) to be deployed on a total of 62 930E ultra-class haul trucks by 2024 at Los Bronces, a Chilean openpit copper mine owned by diversified major Anglo... →
Company introduces versatile scalping screen
By: Simone Liedtke 15th July 2022 Local contractors can now deliver desired results across a variety of applications by taking advantage of Finnish industrial machinery company Metso Outotec’s Lokotrack ST2.3 scalping screen. Taking the nomadic nature of contract crushing into consideration, Metso Outotec paid particular... →
Proactive maintenance ensures max efficiency
By: Nadine Ramdass 15th July 2022 With about 45% to 60% of the repair and maintenance costs associated with a tracked machine involving the undercarriage, an effective preventative maintenance programme is essential to ensure operators get the maximum equipment life span at the lowest cost per hour, says manufacturer, distributor... →
Electric concept rig showcased in Norway
15th July 2022 Global engineering company Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions in May demonstrated its electric concept rig for surface drilling at the Vei og Anlegg 2022 exhibition, one of Scandinavia’s largest construction trade shows. The concept rig will also be showcased in Tampere, Finland, at Sandvik Mining... →
New excavator suited to local mines
By: Halima Frost 2nd July 2021 Construction equipment supplier HPE Africa says its new crawler excavator series is suited to earthmoving applications in South Africa’s mining and construction environments. The R210 Smart Plus crawler excavator series was introduced to HPE Africa’s portfolio in May, with advanced design... →
Manufacturer invests in autonomy research
By: Halima Frost 2nd July 2021 As part of a continuous effort to optimise payload and improve customers’ profit margins, while decreasing emissions and impact on the environment, South African earthmoving equipment provider Bell Equipment has invested heavily in research and development in its drive toward realising full... →
New excavator teeth cutting ground
2nd July 2021 Earthmoving and utility equipment manufacturer Komatsu’s new Kprime Tooth System from wear solutions specialists Hensley Industries is now available as standard on new Komatsu excavators. The Kprime Tooth System has been designed as a stronger and longer-lasting product, offering additional... →
Trommels, feeders for surface mining available
By: Halima Frost 2nd July 2021 The MDS static and mobile trommels, as well as the apron feeders, of South Africa-based equipment supplier BLT World are compatible with the crushers, feeders, recycling and other screening plants in South African surface mining operations. “Our customers in the mining sector have shown a... →
Company continues global growth
By: Cameron Mackay 3rd July 2020 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 growth. “About 30% of our revenue is now international. Our international expansion is twofold – to... →
Automation technology solution can help smaller mines
By: Cameron Mackay 3rd July 2020 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 smaller mines rely on people, often haul truck operators, to manually record production information on... →
Equipment rentals benefit from dwindling economy
By: Cameron Mackay 3rd July 2020 Owing to the recent economic downturn caused by the Covid-19 outbreak, many clients of heavy equipment solutions provider Bobcat Equipment South Africa are opting for short-term rental options, rather than the long-term commitment of buying. The rental segment has contributed significantly to... →
Company leverages 20 years’ experience to benefit clients
3rd July 2020 The selection of suitable equipment for specific earthmoving tasks is critical, not only to optimise productivity, but to also ensure efficient capital expenditure, minimal downtime and safety on site, notes Equipment supplier HPE Africa. It is also critical that the equipment that is selected... →
New software makes tyre management easier
By: Halima Frost 5th July 2019 Global mining tyre services and tyre supplier Kal Tire has completed the installation of its technology-based tractability software, the Tire Operations Management System (TOMS), at a coal mine in Delmas, Mpumalanga, and will finalise an installation at a surface mining customer in Rustenburg, in... →
New multipurpose drill rig launched
5th July 2019 Global engineering company Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has added a new surface top hammer drill rig – the versatile Commando DC300Ri – to its offering. The drill rig is ideal for drill and blast contractors as it suits multiple different applications, according to the company. →
High-powered dump truck available in SA
5th July 2019 South African earthmoving equipment manufacturer and supplier Bell Equipment has added a new model to its range of articulated 4 x 4, two-axle articulated dump trucks (ADTs). The Bell B45E 4 x 4 was introduced to the market in April and, like all Bell 4 x 4s, the trucks are produced in Bell... →
Local sector needs to combat imports, enhance manufacturing
By: Halima Frost 5th July 2019 Imports, and not an inability to export, are currently the largest obstruction in the local earthmoving and surface mining capital equipment sector, says South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC) CEO Eric Bruggeman. A machine can be imported and then either sold or hired at a... →
Autonomous testing making strides
By: Halima Frost 5th July 2019 Information technology provider Vist Group is currently spearheading the Intelligent Mine project which entails large truck manufacturer Belaz Corporations’ autonomous trucks being used at a test site in the town of Zhodino, in Belarus, using fifth-generation (5G) technology. The test zone was... →
Senninger Impact Sprinklers: Flexible Options for Dust Control
5th July 2019 The mining industry recognizes the need to control dust. Constant use of roadways by heavy trucks creates significant dust, reducing visibility and contributing to equipment wear and impacting the health of personnel. Dust is often controlled using water trucks that move at a slow pace while... →
Failsafe, Vehicle Fire Detection and Suppression Specialists
5th July 2019 Failsafe Fire Projects (FFP) specialises in providing robust, top-quality, reliable fire detection and suppression systems, particularly in the heavy industry and mining sectors. Established in 1996, FFP has grown to become one of the foremost, preferred suppliers in sub-Saharan Africa. The... →
Sintech
5th July 2019 Sintech services and supports a range of products, imported from around the globe. Since its establishment in 1984, four key suppliers have been instrumental in Sintech’s growth in the earthmoving and mining markets. Carlisle →
New excavator reduces emissions, fuel use
By: Halima Frost 5th July 2019 The first Hitachi 20 t EX1200-7 excavator – one of Hitachi’s newest models in the EX-7 Series – arrived in South Africa at the end of May, construction and earthmoving machinery manufacturer Hitachi Construction Machinery Africa tells Mining Weekly. The excavator will be commissioned at the... →
Case celebrates 60 years of loader manufacturing
6th July 2018 Having introduced the W9 four-wheel drive in 1958, construction equipment supplier Case Construction Equipment today offers a full range of compact and full-sized wheel loaders for all applications, from road building and recycling centres, to urban construction and quarries. To celebrate its... →
New wheel dozer to drive productivity levels
6th July 2018 Global mining and construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar has released the new Cat 814K – a wheel dozer that delivers “operating comfort, efficiency and serviceability advancements”. The wheel dozer’s features include a new, sound-suppressed cab, an efficient power unit and transmission... →
Sandvik offers safe, dependable blast drilling
6th July 2018 Mining equipment and services provider Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has delivered and commissioned the first DR461i, now identified as the DR412i rotary blast hole drill, to the African continent. According to Sandvik, the DR412i blast-hole drill improves productivity while returning fuel... →
Welding Alloys South Africa
6th July 2018 Every time a piece of rock impacts or moves across a metal surface, it removes small pieces from this surface, resulting in wear. Even though this wear is very small, the volume loss of these shavings adds up over time and has a direct impact on operational costs. For this reason, Benoni-based... →
Custom lube vehicle boosts mine’s safety, productivity
6th July 2018 Earthmoving equipment distributor Hitachi Construction Machinery Africa, in conjunction with its Mozambique subsidiary dealership, Hitachi Construction Machinery Mozambique, has designed and provided a custom-built lubricant vehicle for diversified mining giant Vale to enhance the availability of... →
Manufacturer to launch new excavator
By: Melissa Zisengwe 6th July 2018 Heavy machinery manufacturer SANY will launch the new 75 t SY750 excavator this month for the local mining industry, having first launched the excavator onto the global market in 2017. According to SANY, the new excavator will be the first of its kind in South Africa. The excavator, primarily... →
Bell Equipment extends excavator range, Kobelco partnership
By: Erin Steenhoff-Snethlage 6th July 2018 South African earthmoving equipment manufacturer and supplier Bell Equipment is expanding its partnership with Japanese excavator specialist Kobelco Construction Machinery (Kobelco) with a range of three mini excavator models and three larger models launched in April. Bell is the exclusive... →
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