Getting the better of dust emissions with CHRYSO’s Eco Dust
An innovative range of dust suppressants available from CHRYSO Southern Africa provides substantial benefits and enhancing operational efficiency. CHRYSO Eco […]
Load & Haul
Raising awareness about the Bargaining Council
While contract mining is generally regarded as a mining role, there are, however, a number of operational functions conducted on a quarry or mine that fall within the civil engineering scope, which thus compel companies to register with the Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI). In a one-on-one with Quarrying Africa, Lindie Fourie, operations manager at the BCCEI, outlines some of these activities and why concerned parties should comply. By Munesu Shoko.
Kobelco excavator boosts production for AML Aggregates
When Raksha Laghari needed a new quarry-specified loading tool for the quarry she had just bought, she turned to Bell
New Volvo EC550E punches above its weight
Having introduced the first Volvo EC550E unit late last year, Babcock reports increased demand for the new 55-t class excavator. A major talking point is the new Independent Metering Valve Technology hydraulic setup, which allows the machine to punch well above its weight with production more in line with 60-65 tonne (t) class machines. Customers can also expect 40% more productivity and a 25% improvement in fuel efficiency, writes Munesu Shoko.