October 2008
With diesel being a major contributor to a company's operating costs, Bell Equipment ADT owners are pleased with their choice of machine, reporting fuel efficiencies of five to six litres per hour less than competitive machines. Full story on page 4.
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Raising the industry's profile - an unremitting quest
The quarry industry is a vital part of the mining sector, and one that has not received due recognition over the years. Modern Quarrying talks to Nico Pienaar about some very pertinent industry issues.
The power of the pebble - far from a pipe dream
Modern Quarrying reports back on Tom Ferreira's presentation at the IQSA's symposium, and looks at the technology behind the amazing development.
Hard 'wiring' for high performance, produces rapid, sustainable results
Why do some businesses continue to deliver while others don't? Modern Quarrying visits Partners in Performance to find out the answers.
Oil contamination - management and remediation
Samchem - the largest supplier of drilling fluid chemicals to the mining industry in Africa, has launched a new product to effectively manage oil contamination in ground sumps and around drill rigs. Modern Quarrying takes a look at this product.
ROC L8 helps Stuart Coal on expansion patch
The energy crisis that focused the attention of the country on the role of the coal producers, Modern Quarrying reports on Stuart Coal and its successes with the Atlas Copco ROC L8 drilling
Caterpillar's 962H - the new standard for midsize loaders
A report back on Caterpillar's 20 t 962H wheel loader
Aggregate - the lifeblood of he construction industry
Sandvik Construction expects to treble its revenue in the next five years
Komatsu ADT with rear eject body - performs well at Namakwa Sands operation
This ADT's eject body eliminates the need to spread waste material after offloading
