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Kobelco Excavators and pre-owned B30Es are gold for Phakamisa

In the world of sailing, it’s common for a yacht to change tack to make use of the most favourable wind. This analogy also holds true for business, especially in mining-related industries where sudden changes in market conditions often force drastic changes in business tactics to remain sustainable and competitive.

Finlay Jaw Crusher proves its worth in manganese mining

Should you draw a straight line between the towns of Postmasburg and Hotazel in the Northern Cape, you would measure around 120km. This is not unusual but what is rather amazing is that on either side of this line lie mineral deposits totaling 80% of the world’s manganese ore.

SR Civil Contractors sets a strong example for other emerging contractors

To the man in the street, road construction, maintenance, and improvements to both pedestrian and motorised traffic infrastructure often seem a hinderance as opposed to their intended long-term benefits.

Phakamisa Logistics crushes it with Finlay fleet

Any owner of equipment used for crushing, screening, material handling or haulage will tell you that due to the nature of the material and environmental conditions, equipment will suffer downtime from time to time.

NextEra Electrical gives glowing review of Bell TLB’s cost and performance

When Francois van Wyk decided to buy a new Tractor Loader Backhoe (TLB) recently, he researched the market thoroughly. Over the years he had owned and operated many such machines from different manufacturers and wanted to know what the operational and maintenance costs would be for a period covering 6 000 hours.

JCB appoints new dealer in key South African market

Sindane Mining Ventures invests in a new Bell TLB

Giving up a ten-year long career in investment banking is a decision that cannot be easy to take unless it’s driven by an overwhelmingly and fervent desire to be self-employed in a totally different field, such as working in mining and civil construction.

Finlay Conveyor benefits stack up for Blurock Quarries

Since establishing in 1947, Blurock Quarries has made an indelible mark on the town of Estcourt in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Its opencast pit has become a defining landmark over the decades but, more importantly, the company has established itself as a valuable contributor to the local economy supplying aggregates to support infrastructure development and providing much-needed employment.