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The Evolution of Design Trends in Industrial Machinery
11th June 2019

The influence of changes in human society and activity has always been the underlying motivation behind major trends in the development of everyday objects, and the trends and changes we’ve... 


W awards La Parilla mining contract
7th June 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed tin, gold and tungsten miner W Resources has appointed General de Maquinaria y Excavación (GME) its mining contractor for the La Parilla tungsten project, in Spain. The La Parrilla... 


Thackaringa cobalt project, Australia
Thackaringa cobalt project, Australia
7th June 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Cobalt Blue has signed an agreement with Mitsubishi Corporation to test its sulphur by-product at the project. 


Bucket manufacturer Lennéers chooses Hardox wear plate from SSAB for increased wear resistance and reduced weight
Bucket manufacturer Lennéers chooses Hardox wear plate from SSAB for increased wear resistance and reduced weight
5th June 2019

Swedish bucket manufacturer Lennéers uses Hardox wear plate from SSAB in all its products. Hardox abrasion-resistant steel enables Lennéers to deliver top-quality construction and agricultural... 


Variety of quality auctions before the school holidays
4th June 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Van’s Auctioneers will host a number of auctions during next week and before the June school holidays. Buyers should be on the lookout for these quality assets that will come under the hammer! On... 


Ardmore phosphate rock project, Australia
Ardmore phosphate rock project, Australia
31st May 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

A strategic assessment of the Ardmore phosphate rock project has been completed. 


Epanko graphite project, Tanzania
Epanko graphite project, Tanzania
31st May 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

The Tanzanian government has given its in-principle approval for Kibaran Resources’ debt financing arrangements for its Epanko graphite project. 


Coburn mineral sands project, Australia
Coburn mineral sands project, Australia
31st May 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

A definitive feasibility study has confirmed the project as one of the largest and most advanced undeveloped mineral sands projects in the world. 


GROWING DEMAND More than 280 MineWare systems currently support more than 130 surface mining operations throughout South Africa, North and South America and Australasia
First factory-fitted payload management system launched
10th May 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Japanese yellow metal equipment manufacturer Komatsu and its subsidiary, mining equipment solutions provider MineWare, launched the first factory-fitted payload management system – the Argus PLM –... 


Nordgold increases Lefa mine investment
29th April 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Diversified gold producer Nordgold has completed a significant investment programme at its Guinea-based Lefa mine. Capital expenditure in 2018, which was designed to both improve efficiencies at... 


Acacia swings to first-quarter loss on operational challenges, lower production
25th April 2019 By: Nadine James

London-listed Acacia Mining, which has various operations in Tanzania, has posted an adjusted net loss of $7-million for the quarter ended March 31, compared with adjusted net earnings of... 


Gold worth billions smuggled out of Africa
Gold worth billions smuggled out of Africa
24th April 2019 By: Reuters

Billions of dollars' worth of gold is being smuggled out of Africa every year through the United Arab Emirates in the Middle East – a gateway to markets in Europe, the United States and beyond – a... 


CONSTRUCTION 
A surface headgear and winder installation will be constructed from January to March 2020
Murray & Roberts Cementation wins Palabora contract
19th April 2019

Mining contractor Murray & Roberts Cementation has been awarded a contract by copper miner Palabora Mining Company for a 1 200-m-deep ventilation shaft. The shaft, with a lined diameter of 8.5 m,... 


Electrifying trade fair appearance
16th April 2019

Bauma visitors went high at the Wacker Neuson and Kramer stand: A Ferris wheel brought all the adventure-lovers to 35 meters height and this was a real crowd magnet. However, new products from the... 


Acacia reports 13% lower gold production for the first quarter
15th April 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Gold miner Acacia Mining on Monday reported gold production of 104 889 oz for the first quarter of this year, a 13% year-on-year decrease mainly as a result of lower output at the North Mara and... 


Ardmore phosphate rock project, Australia
Ardmore phosphate rock project, Australia
12th April 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Centrex Metals is on track to deliver its first shipments to customers this year. 


Epanko graphite project, Tanzania
Epanko graphite project, Tanzania
5th April 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Germany’s KfW IPEX-Bank has been mandated to provide debt funding to develop the project. 


Full line-up of tough Bobcat agricultural machines at NAMPO 2019
25th March 2019

From fencing to trenching and excavating to loading and cleaning, and even grapples for bales, Bobcat Equipment South Africa will have a full line-up of equipment ideal for the agricultural... 


BARRY OWEN 
Over-capacitated construction sector under extreme pressure owing to oversupply
Company positive in flat construction market
22nd March 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Despite there being no capital expenditure on projects in the construction sector, construction equipment supplier SANY GM Barry Owen says the company sees good opportunity to grow the SANY brand... 


New excavator set to launch in South Africa end of March
22nd March 2019

Capital equipment manufacturer Komatsu's PC210-10MO hydraulic excavator will make its local debut when the first unit lands in South African at the end of this month.  


M&R Cementation awarded Palabora ventilation shaft contract
18th March 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mining contractor Murray & Roberts (M&R) Cementation has been awarded a contract by Palabora Mining Company for a 1 200 m deep ventilation shaft. The shaft, with a lined diameter of 8.5 m, will... 


SITES ON AFRICA Vermeer aims to penetrate the renewable-energy market in Africa
Equipment supplier to spread its wings outside South Africa
15th March 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Industrial equipment supplier Vermeer will attend The Solar Show Africa 2019 which is combined with the 2019 Power and Electricity World Africa (PEWA) conference at the Sandton Convention Centre on... 


Tampia gold project, Australia
Tampia gold project, Australia
15th March 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

An updated feasibility study has confirmed the project as technically sound and robust. 


Yandal gold project, Australia
Yandal gold project, Australia
15th March 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Echo Resources has gained mining approvals for its Yandal gold project. 


GEM showcases ideal SANY equipment for agriculture at NAMPO 2019
GEM showcases ideal SANY equipment for agriculture at NAMPO 2019
11th March 2019

Goscor Earth Moving (GEM), the official distributor of SANY, the fifth-largest construction and related equipment manufacturer in the world, will showcase its front-end loader and excavator range... 


Kemach JCB’s customer-centricity is ‘a step above the rest’
Kemach JCB’s customer-centricity is ‘a step above the rest’
6th March 2019

“Today most machinery available on the market is good but what differentiates a brand is the company itself and the level of service it delivers. Kemach JCB is the number one reason we stick to the... 


Thackaringa cobalt project, Australia
Thackaringa cobalt project, Australia
1st March 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

The tug-of-war between joint venture partners Broken Hill Prospecting and Cobalt Blue over the project has intensified. 


Balama Central graphite project, Mozambique
Balama Central graphite project, Mozambique
22nd February 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

A feasibility study has found that Balama Central will generate outstanding returns. 


Electrifying! Wacker Neuson and Kramer at Bauma 2019
13th February 2019

At Bauma 2019, international construction equipment manufacturer Wacker Neuson Group will be taking visitors on an electrifying tour of its vast product portfolio. The zero emission range will be... 


GEM to extend SANY range even further in 2019
1st February 2019

Despite tough market conditions, Goscor Earth Moving (GEM) achieved significant growth in 2018, and is poised to extend its SANY range even further in 2019. This includes the addition of an even... 


Caterpillar profit misses as trade strains start to bite
28th January 2019 By: Bloomberg

Caterpillar had the biggest quarterly profit miss in a decade as a China slowdown hit demand for its signature yellow construction and mining equipment. The Deerfield, Illinois-based company also... 


Finniss lithium project, Australia
Finniss lithium project, Australia
14th December 2018 By: Sheila Barradas

Core Lithium will raise A$3-million through a share placement to accelerate resource expansion and an expanded definitive feasibility study at its Finniss project. 


E&J Construction acquires largest excavator in Africa from GEM
E&J Construction acquires largest excavator in Africa from GEM
10th December 2018

Mining-services company E&J Construction of eMalahleni has acquired a SANY SY750H excavator from Goscor Earth Moving (GEM) for a coal strip-mining contract in Mpumalanga. The giant 75 t excavator... 


Thackaringa cobalt project, Australia
Thackaringa cobalt project, Australia
7th December 2018 By: Sheila Barradas

The tussle between Broken Hill Prospecting and Cobalt Blue has intensified, as Broken Hill refuses to contribute a 30% share of expenditure expected for the project. 


Maximum Equipment
12th November 2018

OE suppliers to the Earthmoving, Construction and Mining Industry.   Suppliers of Hidromek Excavators & TLB's including range of South Korean hydraulic hammers, attachments including excavator... 


San Jose lithium/tin project, Spain
San Jose lithium/tin project, Spain
9th November 2018 By: Sheila Barradas

Infinity Lithium is scouting for a strategic partner for the project. 


Edenville secures up to $2.75m loan
6th November 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Aim-listed Edenville Energy has entered into a conditional $2.75-million convertible funding agreement with an entity managed by Lind Partners. Edenville, which is developing the Rukwa coal project... 


Thackaringa cobalt project, Australia
Thackaringa cobalt project, Australia
2nd November 2018 By: Sheila Barradas

Cobalt Blue has decided to delay the development of the Thackaringa cobalt project. 


R15m worth of SANY equipment supplied for coal-mine rehabilitation
R15m worth of SANY equipment supplied for coal-mine rehabilitation
14th August 2018

Goscor Earth Moving (GEM) has supplied over R15-million worth of SANY equipment to a construction and rehabilitation company in eMalahleni for a rehabilitation project at the Arnot coal mine in... 


Wacker Neuson: two new excavators in the 3.5 ton class
28th May 2018

With the conventional excavator ET35 and the zero tail excavator EZ36 Wacker Neuson is presenting two new models in the 3.5 ton class. Time-tested and proven features of larger models were... 


MODIFIED CAPABILITY The Hyundai R210W excavator is fitted with a tilt rotor attachment and a specially modified Octopus grapple to handle the 2-m-long sleepers
Excavator to lay sleepers in railway construction
14th August 2015

Infrastructure and development group Aveng subsidiary Aveng Rail has bought a 20 t Hyundai wheeled excavator from earthmoving equipment distributor High Power Equipment Africa (HPE Africa) that... 


Ngualla rare earths project, Tanzania
Ngualla rare earths project, Tanzania
3rd April 2015 By: Sheila Barradas

Peak Resources has secured a A$5-million loan to allow for development activities at the Ngualla rare earths project to continue. 


HEIGHTENED BARRIER
A survivalist vision and undercapitalisation of smaller contractors impact on the imports of new capital equipment
Survivalist vision disturbs capital equipment acquisitions
3rd April 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

A key concern affecting capital expenditure (capex), as well as acquisition rate of construction equipment, is “the survivalist vision” of smaller contractors, says industry body South African... 


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