Amid a steady move towards the concept of intelligent drilling, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions brought its first Sandvik DR412i rotary blasthole drill into Africa some two years ago. A radical upgrade of the previous KS-Series, the DR412i has lived up to its design billing of combining power with intelligence to deliver new levels of process optimisation, efficient drilling and dependable penetration in harsh mining conditions. By Munesu Shoko.
In a year that the company celebrated its 70th anniversary, 2024 also marked another important landmark in the history of Bell Equipment – 40 years of manufacturing articulated dump trucks (ADTs). In a one-on-one with Quarrying Africa, product manager Brad Castle details some of the major milestones in the company’s ADT journey during the past four decades. By Munesu Shoko.
Multotec has opened its consolidated research and development and test work facility, designed to improve process flow to efficiently serve
By putting health and safety at the core of its operations, AfriSam reached a major safety milestone in October 2024 and has in recent years received multiple acknowledgments for its safety performance. Vernon Brown, National Health & Safety Manager Construction Materials, tells Quarrying Africa that the development of a safety culture, with a genuine and visible commitment from both leadership and the workforce, has been central to AfriSam’s strong health and safety performance. By Munesu Shoko.