ON THE COVER: The mining and quarrying sector across South Africa and the broader African continent is undergoing a decisive transformation. Market consolidation, stricter compliance requirements, and relentless pressure to maximise throughput while minimising waste and downtime are redefining operational priorities. In this environment, intelligent connected systems that provide real-time visibility and actionable insight are no longer optional - they are fundamental to sustainable performance. Loadrite, an international brand of smart scales for heavy equipment, is at the forefront of this shift, with a comprehensive, locally supported approach through Loadtech Loadcells that makes it possible to weigh in real time, optimise loading operations, and access live data from anywhere on the continent.
The modular sand shift
As pressure mounts on natural sand resources and construction demand accelerates, manufactured sand is rapidly becoming a strategic priority for quarry operators across Southern Africa. According to James Atkins, Product Specialist at Pilot Crushtec, the shift is being driven by a combination of regulatory reform, environmental responsibility, and the need for predictable, high-quality aggregate production. Wilhelm du Plessis reports.
Mobility as a strategic advantage for mines and quarries
As mines, quarries and aggregate producers face rising costs, tighter margins, skills shortages and increasing pressure to improve safety and reduce their environmental impact, mobility is emerging as one of the most effective levers to improve operational resilience. According to leading global manufacturer Astec Industries, equipment like the Astec GT205 mobile screen, GT125 mobile jaw crusher, the newly introduced FT2650 mobile jaw crusher, FT200 OC track cone crusher and GT165 scalper are increasingly sought after by astute operations recognising the benefits that they offer in terms of flexibility, lower operation costs and improved safety compared to traditional, fixed installations.
Optimising results and ROI from conveyor safety training
The hours spent training production and maintenance teams can lead to variable results. They might just tick the boxes without providing a return on investment. Or they can enhance safety, foster team building, and develop a deep understanding of the equipment that boosts efficiency and uptime. By R. Todd Swinderman, President Emeritus/Martin Engineering
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