Following its official launch in South Africa in May 2024, the first LiuGong 856H-E Max battery-electric wheel loader in Africa has been deployed at Samancor Chrome. Having put it through its paces for a few weeks, mining contractor M Civils tells Quarrying Africa that the machine has to date proven its mettle and ushers in a new age in earthmoving by not only reducing environmental impact, but also lowering energy costs. By Munesu Shoko.
To grow its business, Beowolf Mining, a leading supplier of drilling consumables to the quarrying and mining sectors, has set its sights on expanding its footprint in Africa. Director of sales Riaan Theron unpacks the African expansion strategy and some of the key trends in the drilling market. By Munesu Shoko.
After nearly five years of operation, ERG Industrial, a specialist in blast optimisation for quarries and mines, has made key observations in blasting processes. Of note, MD Eugene Preis tells Quarrying Africa, is that mines and quarries are ‘leaving money on the table’ by neglecting blasting basics such as quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC). By Munesu Shoko.
As digital transformation in the extractive industry continues apace, the role of measuring devices cannot be stated enough. Sensors are the starting point for digitalisation as they are the point at which data is created. It is therefore important that the measurement technology used to control and monitor processes at quarries and mines is fit for purpose. By Munesu Shoko.