Routine maintenance of a conveyor system is often overlooked, yet it is a sure-fire way of extending component life. Fran van der Berg, GM at Martin Engineering Africa, tells Quarrying Africa that regular maintenance is not only critical to productivity and safety, but also vital to cost control and overall profitability, amongst other operational parameters. By Munesu Shoko.
Deciding on the right excavator for your quarrying operation requires careful consideration of several important factors. Here are some of the top tips to help quarry owners/managers make informed decisions when it is procurement time. By Munesu Shoko.
UD Trucks’ Quester range celebrates 10 years of its international launch this year. Having made its local debut in 2015, the model has enjoyed remarkable success across applications, principally in the construction and quarrying markets. Rory Schulz, sales director at UD Trucks Southern Africa, details the evolution of the truck and local successes during the past decade. By Munesu Shoko.
Partnerships, it is often said, are the secrets to success – and this truism has been more than borne out in the life of KwaZulu-Natal-based Brauteseth Blasting, whose long collaboration with Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has just reached new heights.