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Earthmoving & Surface Mining Equipment
Program aims to lower equipment repower costs
18th May 2022 Caterpillar is expanding its service replacement engine program for owners of equipment powered by its engines, giving new alternatives to a major engine overhaul. The program consists of four options, including new replacement engines, Cat Reman engines, short block engine replacements and... →
Reduced lead time for popular rear eject bodies
8th April 2022 Rear eject truck bodies are engineered and manufactured to fit a specific truck body chassis and are designed to be easy to operate in the cab, reducing dumping and spreading time by eliminating the need to stop and raise the truck body. A variety of industries, including general construction,... →

ISO certification of low profile loader leads to more local manufacture
3rd November 2021 Achieving ISO certification for the roll over protection structure (ROPS) and falling object structure (FOPS) of the Sandvik LH115I low profile loader is seen as a major boost for Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions’ South African operation. The ROPS and FOPS for the South African-built Sandvik... →

Custom-engineered chute solutions
1st October 2021 The in-house engineering capability and expertise of a leading chute designer and manufacturer were recently demonstrated in a specialised chute application for a local platinum mining customer. Working in conjunction with a hydraulics specialist, a chute solution was developed for an application... →

Safety-critical berm monitoring on openpit mines
16th September 2021 Dump point related accidents in openpit mining operations can be catastrophic, causing human casualties, damage to equipment and loss of productivity. The use of effective safety berms that comply with required height standards is imperative to safeguard personnel and equipment and berm... →

50 years of world-renowned loaders and trucks
9th September 2021 Sandvik is celebrating the fiftieth birthday of its Toro family of loaders and trucks for underground hard rock mines. The first loader was a Toro 100DH loader with a ‘massive’ 1.5-t carry capacity, manufactured in Tampere, Finland. The design and production facilities later moved to Turku and in... →

Tough tunnelling projects tackled by articulated haulers
20th August 2021 Rail travel is considered to be a greener mode of transport and the European region is set to see an increase in tunnelling projects, all of which will require robust and productive machinery. Scottish manufacturer Terex Trucks details why its articulated haulers are particularly suited for use... →

World-first hydraulic solution for tracked carriers
28th July 2021 A hydraulic solution developed to minimise ground compaction in tracked carriers used in mining and construction, is said to be the first of its kind. Hytec South Africa and Bosch Rexroth Germany joined forces to develop a hydraulic solution for Bell Equipment that would ensure optimal... →

New range of drilling rigs and mast attachments available
22nd July 2021 A series of powerful, compact, and modular drill mast and drilling rig systems has recently been announced. The latest product line from Mincon aims to provide customers with more effective and efficient drilling packages, as well as expert drilling experience to help reduce drilling costs. →

Raiseborers to speed up drill and blast methods on mining sites
14th July 2021 Recently introduced to the Southern African market, two ‘plug-and-drill’ raiseborers are soon to be delivered to local mining sites. The primary application of the Rhino 100 raiseborers from Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions is for drilling of production slots, but can also be used in a range of... →

Pre-owned equipment from around the world
23rd April 2021 A new website dedicated to the sale of pre-owned equipment from across the globe has been launched. Bell Equipment created the online solution to promote its pre-owned equipment through a dedicated global website, which is also accessible from the company’s website. →

Digital tools improve mining efficiencies
12th February 2021 Digital tools such as equipment health monitoring and process management are increasingly being applied to underground mines in an effort to continuously improve efficiencies. Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions specialises in designing and implementing digital tools, with its AutoMine automation... →

New battery-electric loader unveiled
14th October 2020 A new battery-electric loader has been introduced as the world’s first 18 t battery loader. The LH518B from Sandvik has been designed around the loader’s Artisan battery system and electric driveline, with the objective of maximising the potential of battery technology. In designing the loader,... →

New generation loader available in South Africa
30th April 2020 A new flameproof underground loader is now available for order in South Africa. The loader is an enhanced 12 t high-capacity heavy-duty utility vehicle that is said to offer improved performance, reduced emissions and lower total cost of ownership Sandvik explains that its LS312 loader builds on... →

Hydraulic shovel meets strict emissions standards
20th March 2020 A new hydraulic mining shovel is available in configurations to meet the strictest diesel emissions standards, such as those in North America and Europe. The Cat 6030 Hydraulic Mining Shovel features Product Link Elite, which enables data communications for machine health monitoring in the... →

New tyre size for heavy machinery
13th March 2020 A new size has been added to a range of tyres designed for the heaviest of machinery and the most difficult terrain in forestry, earthmoving and road maintenance In 2018 Nokian Tyres launched the Nokian Tractor King, designed to combine the strength of an earthmoving tyre with a new kind of lug... →

Dumper swivels in small spaces
6th February 2020 A swivel site dumper designed for small to medium jobsites and crowded or confined areas, has been introduced. The dumper measures 3.95 m in length and 4.41 m in width and features forward and swivel tipping mechanisms, allowing the load to rotate 90° on either side before being tipped. This... →
Apron belt feeder promises strength and control
6th December 2019 A new apron belt feeder for run-of-mine (RoM) and stockyard applications offers the strength of an apron feeder with the spillage control of a conveyor system. The belt-over-apron feeder has a low-profile loading deck and a modular design, for adjustable-rate feeding of abrasive materials such as... →

Battery electric loader set to launch
10th September 2019 A new battery electric load-haul-dump (LHD) underground mining loader is currently being developed. The design promises the use of advanced technology lithium-ion batteries and fast, onboard charging to advance safety and promote higher production. →

New tipper trailer design wins international prize
11th June 2019 A ground-breaking tipper trailer, guaranteeing maximum payload; fuel efficiency; and extreme durability, has been developed. By implementing design advances in the use of high-strength steel, the weight of the tipper trailer was significantly reduced. The new design won the international Swedish... →
High-performance motor grader added to portfolio
7th May 2019 A new motor grader, featuring a cabin with 360° all-round visibility and a 75 dB silent mode for noise cancellation, has been added to Goscor Earth Moving’s portfolio. It has a load-sensing hydraulic system for motion control and a system which regulates the flow volume automatically, according... →
Epiroc South Africa (Pty) Ltd
12th November 2018 Epiroc is a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries. With cutting-edge technology, Epiroc develops and produces innovative drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment, and provides world-class service and consumables. Tel: +27(0) 11... →

Tesmec SA
12th November 2018 Tesmec Group is a world leader in the design, production, and supply of large track-trenchers for cables and pipelines as well as surface miners for bulk excavation and selective mining, they can excavate any material from very hard rock to soft soil, from permafrost to desert areas. Tesmec also... →
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