First fully-electric Sandvik mobile crushing plant for Africa
Sandvik Rock Processing, through distributor S&R Enterprises, has introduced the first fully electric Sandvik mobile crushing plant in Africa with […]
November 7, 2025
BME Technical Summit channels expertise to map the future of mining
A renewed focus on enhancing safety, promoting sustainability and providing tangible value to customers through responsible and innovative mining practices
Optimising loading cycles
By ensuring each piece of equipment is loaded correctly, quarries can optimise haulage efficiency, leading to better resource utilisation, increased output and more sustainable practices. Based on this understanding, two leading quarries in South Africa have deployed the VEI load weighing systems from Dynamic Weigh Systems (DWS) with great results. By Munesu Shoko.
Driving the transition to zero-emission trucking
As Africa forges ahead to become a global force in sustainable development, SANY Southern Africa has made a giant leap towards zero-emission trucking with the establishment of its commercial vehicle division, focusing on electric vehicle (EV) technology. On March 28, 2025, the company deployed the first-ever fully electric truck with battery-swapping technology in a super link side-tipping application in South Africa, marking a new era in mining logistics. By Munesu Shoko.