Zimbabwean companies in the mining supplies sector are being encouraged by the country’s national trade development and promotion organisation ZimTrade to take advantage of opportunities in the... 

Labour costs, the effect of the exchange rate on the price of vehicle parts and carbon tax are some of the biggest challenges affecting the freight and logistics industry, says logistics and supply... 

If plans to create a Pan-African Auto Pact succeed, it can potentially create a market of four-million new vehicles a year, says African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) chairperson... 

The world’s biggest electric vehicle (EV) works at a mountainside quarry in Biel, Switzerland. The prototype electric dumper (eDumper) is the brainchild of eMining, which is a subsidiary of Kuhn... 

The Mathe Group, one of South Africa’s largest used radial truck tyre recycling operations, has invested in a new multimillion-rand operation to recycle waste rubber from the retreading process.... 

The primary goal of almost every mine in the world is ore extraction at the lowest possible cost.  To achieve this, the safe delivery of production tons is always the number one priority.... 

Global engineering company Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has added a new surface top hammer drill rig – the versatile Commando DC300Ri – to its offering. The drill rig is ideal for drill and... 

To enjoy cleaner air, South Africa’s policies need to change, says Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries air quality chief director Dr Thuli Khumalo. 

Global mining tyre services and tyre supplier Kal Tire has completed the installation of its technology-based tractability software, the Tire Operations Management System (TOMS), at a coal mine in... 

South African earthmoving equipment manufacturer and supplier Bell Equipment has added a new model to its range of articulated 4 x 4, two-axle articulated dump trucks (ADTs). The Bell B45E 4 x 4... 

Diversified materials company AfriSam is working to further reduce its carbon emissions, after achieving a sustained reduction of 35% as a result of on various initiatives over nearly two decades,... 

Diamond miner De Beers has, through a partnership with tyre manufacturers Bridgestone South Africa (SA) and Global Wheel, facilitated a five-year contract for Chibadura Trading – a women-owned... 

New data by advisory firm Ernst & Young (EY) has indicated a tightening demand for mining and construction equipment, with the value of the Australian mining fleet value index increasing by 7.5%... 

Accella Tyre Fill Systems™, the manufacturer of the branded TyrFil™ line, offers the mining industry a trusted, high quality tyre flatproofing solution designed to improve the efficiency of... 

Komatsu has released two new articulated dump trucks, the 28-tonne capacity HM300-5 and 40-tonne capacity HM400-5, both powered by low-emission Tier 4 Final engines and featuring Komatsu’s advanced... 

Biodiesel currently does not present as a more affordable energy alternative for the local mining industry, says Sandton-based energy product supplier InnoFES MD Alexander Grobler. He says that,... 

Australian Pump Industries announced a major contract for supply of 500 bar hydrostatic test gear for the Middle East.  Conceived, designed and built at Australian Pump Industry’s 2.5 acre Sydney... 

The year of 2017 is a landmark year for South Africa’s most experienced used equipment company, CTC Plant Company (Pty) Ltd, based at Airport Industria, Cape Town, conveniently located right next... 

Beijing Automotive Works (BAW) and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) will invest R250-million to expand and upgrade its minibus taxi plant, in Springs, Gauteng. The facility currently... 

Swedish construction equipment manufacturer Volvo unveiled the world’s largest articulated dump truck (ADT) – the 60 t Volvo A60H – and the brand’s largest ever crawler excavator – the 90 t Volvo... 

The construction of Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa’s (Redisa’s) Product Testing Institute (PTI), which started last year, is expected to be completed in the second... 

A testing facility is urgently required in South Africa to ensure locally made tyres meet the criteria for South African and African conditions, as there is currently no such facility on the... 

Canada-headquartered tyre management and supply company Kal Tire has acquired tyre manufacturer Tredcor Zambia, strengthening the company’s footprint within the Zambian earthmoving market. Kal Tire... 

Chinese vehicle manufacturer Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) and South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) on Tuesday announced the establishment of a new vehicle plant, to be located... 

Phase 1 of the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit’s revamp comprised the track upgrade, including its lengthening, realignment and resurfacing, as well as the replacement and assembly of the tyre wall... 

The new tandem axle lift function of Swedish vehicle manufacturer Volvo Trucks’ vehicles makes it possible for a truck to disengage and raise the second driven axle during operation, thereby... 

Three of tyre manufacturer Goodyear’s tyres, namely the Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar, the EfficientGrip SUV tyre and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2, were all awarded first place in their respective... 

South Africa’s automotive industry has a specific need for robust and heavy-duty linear overhead materials-handling solutions, which has seen specialist crane and related components manufacturer... 

Concrete equipment manufacturer and supplier Pan Mixers South Africa (PMSA) in January launched the new Fiori DB X35 self- and front-loading mixer to cater for emerging markets in Africa that... 

Logistics play a vital role in mining profitability. A unique bulk haulage fleet is supplying reliable, cost-effective materials-handling solutions to the Zambian and Democratic Republic of Congo... 

Global logistics and forwarding company Savino Del Bene received a platinum award for its importer tyre-industry supply chain cluster initiative at the twenty-fifth yearly Logistics Achiever... 

The new Caterpillar Cat CW34 pneumatic roller, which performs equally well on granular materials, as well as all types of asphalt mix designs, can be deployed on every compaction phase owing to its... 

With improved tread life, better flotation and excellent traction, the new Michelin XADN+ tyre has fast become the tyre of choice for the biggest players in the earthmover field. Bell Equipment is... 

Mining truck and tyre production should be on equal footing by around 2014 to 2015 onwards, as both tyre and truck manufacturers are spending big money to ensure the increased availability of both,... 

International high-pressure hydraulic tools manufacturer Hi-Force has added new products and accessories to its existing product range for use in the mining, power generation, petrochemicals and... 

Large-volume vehicle importers such as Hyundai and Kia have to start making “a real contribution to the economy by buying more locally-produced parts”, says National Association of Automotive... 

As the supply-demand equation for potash continues to tighten, prices will continue to climb, analysts said on Tuesday, with one predicting they may even top $650/t by the end of next year. “The... 

Attached please find a press release on: The shareholders of En-Tire Reclamation are proud to announce the release of its OTR tyre mobile shredding machine. 

Independent KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) lubricants vendor KZN Oils reports that it has acquired an additional 2,4-million litres of petrochemicals storage capacity in the province, to bring its total... 

South African nitrogen supply company Nitralife reports that it has won a multimillion-rand contract to supply diamond miner De Beers’ joint venture Debswana’s Jwaneng underground mine in Botswana,... 

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) hopes that the introduction of its new-look, Spanish-made Vito and Viano vans to the local market will boost its “rather flat” 6% share of the local mid-size van... 

Specialists in materials handling equipment Big Lift Trucks (BLT) is offering the coal mining industry range of bulk materials handling equipment that is designed for efficient bulk handling and...