Quarrying Africa

14/01/2026

The FLS Training Academy in Chloorkop is expanding its role in strengthening mining sector skills across Africa and beyond, from apprentices to graduate engineers. Recently accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB) as an official assessment centre, it reinforces FLS’s commitment to developing exceptional skills in Africa for Africa.

The FLS Training Academy in Chloorkop is expanding its role in strengthening mining sector skills across Africa and beyond, from […]

14/01/2026

The 2026 Investing in Mining Indaba, which will be held in February in Cape Town, will once again unite stakeholders from across the continent’s mining value chain to deepen collaboration and build a more resilient, inclusive and prosperous future for African mining.

The event’s focus on strong partnerships is aptly reflected in its overarching theme, “Stronger Together: Progress Through Partnerships”, which resonates with blasting, explosives, and mining chemicals solutions provider BME’s core ethos of ‘partnerships for shared innovation and problem-solving’.

Collaboration among key stakeholders in Africa’s mining sector unlocks solutions to pressing challenges – like safety and environmental risks, skills […]

14/01/2026

Having previously served as financial director, Tim Ward has been appointed managing director of Babcock's Equipment business. Building on the strong foundation already in place and his extensive organisational knowledge, Ward – who has been with the company since 2002 – will oversee operations across southern Africa, ensuring Babcock continues delivering quality support and long-term value to its customers in the region.

Having previously served as financial director, Tim Ward has been appointed managing director of Babcock’s Equipment business. Building on the strong foundation already in place and his extensive organisational knowledge, Ward – who has been with the company since 2002 – will oversee operation...

14/01/2026

Metso is reinforcing its position as a leading partner for mining and aggregates customers through the continued expansion of its Life Cycle Services (LCS) agreements. In 2025 alone, Metso secured over 100 new LCS contracts with global and regional mining companies and large aggregates producers.

Read more: https://quarryingafrica.com/metso-secures-over-100-new-life-cycle-services-contracts-in-2025/

Metso is reinforcing its position as a leading partner for mining and aggregates customers through the continued expansion of its […]

06/01/2026

As the electromobility shift gathers pace in the mobile crushing and screening space, Sandvik Rock Processing has brought its first dual-powered machine into southern Africa, a QA452e tracked mobile, three-deck sizing screen with Doublescreen technology. Sold by S&R Enterprises, the southern African...

11/03/2025

Amid a steady move towards the concept of intelligent drilling, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions brought its first Sandvik DR412i rotary blasthole drill into Africa some two years ago. A radical upgrade of the previous KS-Series, the DR412i has lived up to its design billing of combining power with intelligence to deliver new levels of process optimisation, efficient drilling and dependable pe*******on in harsh mining conditions.

Amid a steady move towards the concept of intelligent drilling, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions brought its first Sandvik DR412i rotary blasthole drill into Africa some two years ago. A radical upgrade of the previous KS-Series, the DR412i has lived up to its design billing of combining power with...

11/03/2025

Amid growing demand for onboard weighing systems and conveyor belt scales in Africa, leading manufacturer of precision weighing solutions, Loadrite, is looking for new dealers in selected African regions to expand its distribution network on the continent.

Amid growing demand for onboard weighing systems and conveyor belt scales in Africa, leading manufacturer of precision weighing solutions, Loadrite, is looking for new dealers in selected African regions to expand its distribution network on the continent. By Munesu Shoko.

11/03/2025

Another Tru-Trac innovation has been proven in the field, with its Apex Trough Tracker ensuring reliable alignment on wide high-speed and heavy-load belts at Richards Bay Coal Terminal. Guy F**t explains that this solution is good news for conveyor operators in Africa and abroad.

Another Tru-Trac innovation has been proven in the field, with its Apex Trough Tracker ensuring reliable alignment on wide high-speed […]

11/03/2025

Introducing the John Deere 944 X-Tier Wheel Loader to Africa!

Sustainable mining practices are the future of Africa’s mining industry, and the 944 X-Tier with its E-drive technology
is here to deliver just that.

✅ 13- 33% less fuel consumption with hybrid-electric E-Drive
✅ Up to 930,000 kg less CO₂ over its lifetime
✅ 80% fewer NOx emissions for cleaner air

Real power. Real efficiency. Real MAKOYA.

Ready to change the game? https://www.deere.africa/en/our-company/news-media/news-releases/2025/eco-conscious-wheel-loader/

30/07/2024

Early morning crushing!

23/06/2024

Booyco Engineering’s debut at Electra Mining Africaning Africa is a clear reflection of the company’s growing contribution to safe, healthy and legally compliant working conditions on mines.

Booyco Engineering’s debut at Electra Mining Africa is a clear reflection of the company’s growing contribution to safe, healthy and […]

23/06/2024

Tru-Trac, a global leader in solutions for conveyor belt misalignment, will use Electra Mining Africa this year to showcase a whole new range of belt trackers among its innovative offerings.

Tru-Trac, a global leader in solutions for conveyor belt misalignment, will use Electra Mining Africa this year to showcase a […]