Established in 2010, Rossmin Mine has established itself as one of South Africa’s leading producers of high-quality calcitic and dolomitic limestone. At the centre of its success is not only a high-grade limestone deposit, but also a relentless focus on driving efficiencies, compliance, and reliability of supply. By Munesu Shoko.
To help customers avoid costly unplanned truck downtime and keep their assets in operation, Volvo Trucks South Africa has established its local Volvo Uptime Centre. Currently located at the company’s Jet Park headquarters, the support hub uses vehicle data to proactively monitor components, predict issues before they cause breakdowns, and assist with service scheduling. By Munesu Shoko.
Having acquired its first John Deere machine in 2021, South African-based construction and mining contractor, PGN Civils, has quickly grown its John Deere fleet to double-digit numbers. Central to the fleet expansion, explains director Keith Mnisi, is a product that has proven its mettle in taxing operating conditions, complemented by a good backup support structure. By Munesu Shoko.
This year marks Ralf Hennecke’s 30th anniversary at BME, a division of the Omnia Group. Having joined the company in 1995, Hennecke rose through the ranks to become MD in August 2021. Under his leadership, the company has been on a five-year growth trajectory – not only bottom line growth, but also the growth of people. In a one-on-one with Quarrying Africa, he discusses the pillars of this growth and unpacks how the explosives industry – and the mining sector in general – has evolved over the past three decades. By Munesu Shoko.