Considering Transfer Points Early Makes Sense
The mining sector relies increasingly on Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) firms for new builds and expansions, allowing miners to focus on their core mandates. The advantage of using EPCMs is their design and execution capability, which many mining companies have elected to reduce over the years. According to Weba Chute Systems project manager […]
Crusher and Screen on a Single Chassis
The popularity of mobile plants which host a crusher and a screen on a single chassis is testament to the benefits they deliver to the market; but the design should not compromise production performance. This is according to Charl Marais, Pilot Crushtec’s sales manager for South Africa, who highlights how the Metso LT220D embodies an […]
The “Go-to” Guy
Complex transactions in the equipment industry require a special breed of dealmakers who are able to work all angles of a deal to see it over the line no matter the challenges. Danie Gerber, director of ELB Equipment is one of the last of a disappearing breed who is able to use his vast experience […]
Putting in the Right Fundamentals
Following the end of its long-term dealership agreement with JCB in 2021, Kemach has adopted a multi-brand strategy that has seen the company entering into distributorship agreements with several premium equipment manufacturers. “We felt that by being linked to a single brand we were limited to a certain extent. There are several sectors of the […]
Avoiding Mining Accidents
Several recent mining accidents involving trackless mobile machines (TMMs) as well as incorrect lockout procedures of equipment and conveyors, has led surface mining industry association (ASPASA) to call for closer adherence with safety legislation. The association’s director, Nico Pienaar, says the majority of accidents can be avoided by following the requirements of the Mine Health […]
Mines a Soft Target
Mines within different regions of the country should pool their security resources and share intelligence information in order to better direct efforts at combatting the growing crime scourge.
Selling/Sourcing Used Equipment
“If you are looking to get rid of any yellow metal equipment, we can guarantee a buyer and the best price globally, based on our international network that has been built up over 25 years,” claims Conrad Smith, founder and owner of MHS Plant & Equipment.”
New National Parts Distribution Centre
A streamlined central warehouse will stock spare parts and components for all of Babcock’s business units and will facilitate the swift dispatch of items to all its national and regional branches.
Cementing a Partnership
With effect from August 2021, Kemach Equipment became the appointed South African partner to Liebherr for the sales and aftersales service of construction and earthmoving machinery. Les Lothian, CEO of Kemach Equipment, is galvanised by the partnership, saying, “Our experienced sales team is now equipped to provide current and future customers with a 360-degree solution […]
Fuel-efficient Crawler Excavators
New to HPE Africa’s range of Hyundai crawler excavators, is the recently launched Hyundai R210 Smart Plus series, with advanced design features over the previous 210 Smart machines. Explains Ross Collard, Managing Director, HPE Africa, “Noteworthy features of the R210 Smart Plus series compromise fuel efficiency, high productivity, safe and smooth operation and easy control. […]
