Civil work on mines requires BCCEI registration – Here is why
As more contractors offer civil-related services to opencast mines, the Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI) is reminding […]
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Creating a culture of efficiency
In a cutthroat trading environment, Afrimat’s Cape Lime Vredendal places a culture of efficiency at the heart of its operations in order to reduce operating costs, increase profitability, ensure sustainable operations and maintain market competitiveness. Fostering a mindset of continuous efficiency improvement, the management team recently reconceptualised its load and haul regime, and central to that strategy was the migration from traditional construction-type tipper trucks to Scania mining tippers. The move has ushered in a new era in both efficiency and productivity. Munesu Shoko was recently on site and filed this report for Quarrying Africa.
Volvo ADT upgrades to hold industry in good stead for the next decade – Kobie Pruis
Following Babcock’s recent unveiling of the much-anticipated New Generation Volvo articulated dump trucks (ADTs) in southern Africa, leading mining contractor
Fitting the hauling bill
In a landmark deal, M Civils became the first recipient of the New Generation Volvo articulated dump trucks (ADTs) in southern Africa in early June this year, taking delivery of 12 new A40 units from Babcock to execute a newly-awarded surface mining contract in Rustenburg. Deployed on a taxing chrome mining project, the machines have already lived up to their billing, prompting the company to place an order for 12 more A40 units. Munesu Shoko was recently on site and filed this report for Quarrying Africa.