July 2009
Barloworld Equipment's Cat Rental Store is making a huge difference in terms of commercial viability for Witbank-based mining contractor Izazi Mining. See page 6 for details.
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Saldanha digs deep to supply 'the coast of dreams'
Saldanha Quarry, which is tucked away about 3,5km south of the town of Vredenburg, can claim responsibility for most of the infrastructure in Saldanha and its surrounds. The quarry has a long history dating back to the early 1970s.
Aspasa calls for level playing fields
Aspasa has been campaigning against illegal mining in the aggregate and sand industry for over a decade. One has to ask the question, is the DME up to handling this serious problem?
What do you expect from your earthmover tyres?
There is no magic improving tyre life, says Michelin Tyre Company's Kevin Emmett. It's all about the basics.
A glimmer of hope on the African mining horizon?
The future of commodity mining projects is discussed at the height of what may well be the worst economic crisis in the world.
Ongoing industry skills development - a driver for economic growth
This international perspective looks at New Zealand's strong system of industry-led training.
Locally-designed track in underground application
Osborn has supplied two 3042 mobile, track-mounted crushers for underground use at Randgold Resources' Loulo gold mine in West Africa.
Anglo Platinum orders turnkey mobile crushing plant
FLS Smidth has been awarded an order for a turnkey 200 t/h mobile crushing plant for Anglo Platinum's Mogalakwena South plant in Northern Province.
Quarry excavator - a quality machine at a quality price
Hitachi Construction Machinery SA recenty demonstrated its ZX520 LCR quarry excavator at a quarry site outside Johannesburg.
