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.
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.
Quarrying by its nature is a price-sensitive industry because it deals with low-value bulk products, yet quarrying companies operate in complex and harsh conditions that require high-quality products. Balancing the need for high-performance products with budget constraints is a constant challenge and a key factor in purchasing decisions. Against this backdrop, Tru-Trac Rollers is bringing to market its Q-Series range of belt scrapers and trackers or self-aligning idlers, specifically designed to meet the needs for quarries and related industries. By Munesu Shoko.
Given the criticality of conveyor systems to the success of mines and quarries, the importance of adopting a proactive maintenance strategy cannot be stressed enough. Speaking to Quarrying Africa, Keletso Mabula, Sales Engineer: Belt Cleaners at MATO Products, stresses that conveyors are the arteries of a mining or quarrying operation, and when they stop, production stops. A proactive maintenance strategy is therefore not optional, it is essential. By Munesu Shoko.