Quarry operators rethinking their equipment strategy
Quarry operators are moving from single-purpose machines to versatile and multifunctional solutions. This is according to Astec Industries regional product and sales manager, Andre Kruger.
Using the right cyclone for tailings management
Tailings management remains under scrutiny in the global industry as the call for strict safety and sustainable practices increases. The continuous demand for minerals and metals means that modern mines must raise throughput, control costs and reduce their environmental footprint, all while responsibly managing their Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs). Meeting these demands starts with a
Smarter mining solutions to be displayed at MTE Rustenburg
Join RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group PLC, to witness its latest product and service offering at the Rustenburg Mining, Engineering & Mineral Processing Exhibition, hosted by the Mining Technical Exhibition (MTE) on 16 April 2026. The event will take place at the Impala Rugby Club in the Northwest.
The investment that pays a cost-savings dividend! (Part 2)
By Shesby Chabaya – head: Operations, WearCheck Zimbabwe The snowball effect A snowball rolling down a slope will pick up more snow on its way, thereby growing bigger in size and gaining more momentum, to the point that one may not even be able to stop it. By the same token, a regular study of
The investment that pays a cost-savings dividend! (Part 1)
By Shesby Chabaya – head: operations, WearCheck Zimbabwe The majority of organisations implementing oil analysis face the challenge of maximising operational cost savings against the pressure to achieve full production and enhancing shareholder value. Oil analysis provides a means to achieve the end goal – a positive payback and overall cost savings. However, this is
Weir upgrades Eastern Cape Heavy Bay Foundry to meet global demand
In the Eastern Cape port city of Gqeberha, Weir’s Heavy Bay Foundry (HBF) is undergoing unprecedented expansion, establishing itself as a central manufacturing hub within the group’s global supply network.
Pilot Crushtec targets European growth at Hillhead with Stage V Twistertrac
Exhibiting this year at Hillhead – the UK’s largest quarrying, construction and recycling equipment exhibition – Pilot Crushtec will showcase its latest generation TwisterTrac VS350E Stage V mobile crusher while accelerating its drive to build a stronger European distribution footprint.
Evolving transfer points at the heart of modern mining efficiency
Material transfer points have quietly become strategic assets in mining, as higher throughputs, tougher ores and tighter ESG requirements reshape how bulk materials are moved. According to Mark Baller, managing director of Weba Chute Systems, the past decade has transformed expectations of chute performance – and the company has matched that shift with advanced engineering,
Why modular building solutions are key to powering Africa’s new mining developments
By Karen Oliver, business manager at Waco Modular Africa’s mining frontier is expanding rapidly, with new mining operations emerging across the continent to meet the surging global demand for critical minerals, such as copper in the DRC, lithium in Zimbabwe and graphite in Mozambique.
Enabling smart manufacturing environments through technology
With the transformation towards the fourth industrial revolution, moving towards industrial automation has become a non-negotiable requirement for staying ahead of the competition.