Volvo Trucks donates truck to train more female drivers
Volvo Trucks South Africa has donated a new FH440 truck-tractor unit to the Commercial Training Academy (CTA) for use in […]
Reshaping the crushing landscape in Africa
Following the local launch of the UJ443E fully electric mobile crusher late last year, Sandvik Rock Processing reports strong early interest in the technology. The first two Sandvik UJ443E machines in Africa – the third and fourth units to be produced globally – have been sold to local mining contractors through southern African distributor, S&R Enterprises, signalling the impending fundamental shift towards fully-electric mobile crushing technology in Africa. By Munesu Shoko.
Specialist water sealing – a critical capability in underground mining
Sealing water fissures underground is a specialised capability requiring advanced engineering, drilling precision and carefully selected grouting technologies to control
Key changes to diesel rebates imminent
After a long review process that started in 2015, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is fundamentally changing how the diesel rebate system works. Traditionally, diesel refunds were processed through the Value Added Tax (VAT) system, and in future, they will be treated as a standalone Customs and Excise rebate. In a one-on-one with Quarrying Africa, Andrew Hancock, tax consultant at Colenbrander Inc., unpacks the changes and their impact. By Munesu Shoko.