Revolution underway in materials handling for today’s mines
Traditional methods of moving material from pit to plant are being re-evaluated, as mines look for technologies that deliver high […]
Local mining sector draws commendation at Joburg Indaba
There was a renewed sense of a positivity for the future of South African mining at the Joburg Indaba this
Inaugurating a new processing era
Following the acquisition of PPC’s Botswana-based commercial quarry assets back in October 2021, Danoher committed a large capital investment into a new processing plant for its Gaborone-based Kgale Quarry. With the new plant, CEO Scott Danoher tells Quarrying Africa, Danoher has increased capacity significantly, optimised operational efficiencies, maximised safety, and enhanced flexibility to process the variable resource. By Munesu Shoko.
First Volvo A50 haulers clock in
Following Babcock’s recent launch of the Volvo New Generation articulated dump trucks (ADTs) in southern Africa, leading mining contractor JCI Mining has taken delivery of the first ten A50 units in the region, deploying them on one of its new projects in Limpopo, South Africa. Based on a lifecycle costing model, Matthew Abraham, MD of JCI Mining, is convinced that the A50 hits a ‘sweet spot’ with unmatched cost-per-tonne prospects. By Munesu Shoko.