AECI’s PowerBoost changes the game in the explosives industry
AECI Mining Explosives, constantly at the forefront of innovative explosive technology, has launched its new PowerBoost booster. “Moving away from […]
Prevailing against supply chain disruptions
The current global supply chain disruptions have had adverse effects on OEMs and equipment users alike. To prevail against such a whimsical supply chain environment, SANY Southern Africa has beefed up its stock levels for new machines and parts. With over 100 machines on the floor, the company has one of the largest inventories of new mining excavators in the local market. By Munesu Shoko.
Setting a new hauling benchmark
In the quest for increased cost efficiency and productivity, there is a deliberate migration from traditional dump trucks to construction-type mining trucks at some of the local quarrying and surface mining operations. With the arrival of its new Volvo FMX – which sets a new payload benchmark, thanks to its ground-breaking 38-tonne (t) bogie which allows for a gross combination weight of up to 150 t – Volvo Trucks South Africa has the right tool to further entrench the trend, writes Munesu Shoko.
Driving profitability with Scania’s data-driven services
To provide fleet owners with a competitive edge, Scania is taking its data-driven service solutions to a whole new level. In a one-on-one with Quarrying Africa, Russell Pinard, Area Manager Commercial Sales at Scania Southern Africa, says using data to determine when to maintain a vehicle based on usage, condition and wear, and targeting specific parts for maintenance or replacement, will drive greater efficiencies in asset management. By Munesu Shoko.
