As operating costs continue to rise, mines and quarries are exploring smarter hauling solutions to boost productivity, improve efficiency and support their sustainability goals. With this in mind, Volvo Trucks South Africa will exhibit at Electra Mining Africa 2026 to unveil its latest innovation – the 8×4 FMX 480 heavy-duty tipper – built to handle heavy loads in tough terrain. By Munesu Shoko.
In a major milestone, AfriSam’s Rheebok Quarry achieved record volumes through the gate last year despite the challenges of operating a single-line plant, managing increased maintenance demands and maintaining high safety and environmental standards in a fast-paced, high-production environment. Quarrying Africa’s Munesu Shoko recently visited the site to discover how the team achieved this remarkable feat.
This year marks 20 years since Afrimat listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). In a one-on-one with Quarrying Africa, CEO Andries van Heerden reflects on the key milestones that have shaped the company’s journey over the past two decades. He unpacks how a carefully executed diversification strategy has transformed Afrimat from a localised construction materials supplier into a successfully diversified and resilient mid-tier mining group. By Munesu Shoko.
The pairing of the EC950 and new series A60 – Volvo Construction Equipment’s largest-ever excavator and the world’s biggest articulated dump truck (ADT), respectively – is rapidly becoming a go-to solution for high-productivity mining, quarrying and heavy earthmoving operations. With the introduction of the new series A60, Babcock, Volvo CE’s dealer in southern Africa, expects demand for the 90-tonne (t) EC950 – the perfect excavator for loading the 55-t A60 hauler and already a customer favourite – to grow even further as interest in Volvo CE’s flagship ADT continues to increase. By Munesu Shoko.