Africa's mining sector stands at a critical juncture. As operations scale up to meet global demand, the need for high-capacity, mobile equipment that combines productivity with compliance has never been more urgent. In a strategic move set to transform the region's material processing landscape, lifting products manufacturer Terex’s Magna brand has appointed mineral processing equipment manufacturer MMD Mineral Sizing Africa (MMD) as its official distributor across sub-Saharan Africa. The partnership is designed to unlock the high-capacity market segment with a partner that understands African mining realities.

This marks the first time the globally respected mineral sizing specialist will represent a Terex brand, bringing together Magna’s engineering powers with MMD Africa’s deep-rooted African expertise. Since establishing a South African manufacturing facility in 2004, MMD Africa has been at the forefront of supporting the continent's mining industry, making it the ideal partner for Terex to access this strategic market.

“MMD Africa’s decision to represent Magna demonstrates that our machines meet the demands of large-scale mining and our commitment to customer support aligns with theirs,” explains Terex Magna business line director Neil McIlwaine.

Engineered for Scale, Designed for Mobility

The Terex Magna portfolio represents a new generation of mobile crushing, screening and conveying solutions designed specifically for large-scale operations. With machines capable of processing up to 1 500 t/h, the range addresses Africa's most pressing challenge: operations requiring massive capacity but unable to justify fixed plant infrastructure owing to changing ore bodies, phased mining plans, or distributed deposits.

This mobility imperative makes Magna’s mobile solutions particularly relevant for the region, offering processing capacity traditionally associated with stationary plants while maintaining flexibility to relocate as operations evolve. The ability to move high-capacity processing equipment to follow the ore body, rather than hauling material to a distant fixed plant, can fundamentally reshape operational efficiency and project viability.

Competitive Advantage

What distinguishes Magna is its integration of cutting-edge technology with proven engineering fundamentals, all supported by the strength and global capabilities of the Terex Group. Each unit incorporates Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, enabling real-time performance monitoring, predictive maintenance scheduling and data-driven optimisation. This digital integration translates into improved uptime, reduced operational costs and enhanced safety, essential factors in Africa’s competitive mining landscape.

The range carries mandatory CE certification, which comfortably exceeds African regulatory requirements across safety, environmental impact and operational standards. This provides mining operators with the assurance that their investments align with increasingly stringent environmental and workplace safety regulations across the African Development Community region.

Beyond compliance, Magna equipment incorporates advanced dust suppression systems, optimised fuel consumption profiles, and noise reduction technologies. These mining features are critical in an era where environmental, social and governance considerations increasingly influence mining project viability.

Proven Performance, Local Support

Application-specific case studies from operations worldwide demonstrate the range’s consistent performance in demanding conditions – from hard rock quarrying to large-scale aggregates production and recycling applications. These proven track records, combined with the equipment’s inherent durability and serviceability, make it ideally suited to Africa's challenging operating environments.

MMD Africa’s appointment as regional partner ensures that this world-class equipment comes with established local infrastructure and expertise. The company’s South African manufacturing facility and decades of experience in Africa’s mining and quarrying sectors create a comprehensive support network for Magna customers across the region.

By adding Magna to its portfolio, MMD Africa strengthens its ability to deliver robust, high-output mobile solutions tailored to African mining realities. More importantly, the partnership signals Terex’s commitment to supporting Africa’s position as a globally competitive mining hub, with MMD Africa as the strategic partner to unlock this high-capacity market segment.

For mining operations seeking to enhance productivity, improve compliance and future-proof their material processing capabilities, the Terex Magna range offers a compelling solution built on proven technology, comprehensive local support, and a clear understanding of what it takes to succeed in Africa's dynamic mining sector.

For more information about the Terex Magna range and MMD Africa's capabilities, visit www.terex.com/magna