CONTENTS
REGULARS
Editor’s comment
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Africa news
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World news
7
New equipment news
10
Mega machines
20
Regional directory of
rental equipment
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Insight 40
PRODUCT FOCUS
Dig those attachments!
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Science
In the search to maximise uptime while increasing productivity and ROI,
OEMs are designing adaptable attachments to ensure multiple use for
their equipment.
MEGA MACHINES
Mining monster
Taller than the Statue of Liberty and heavier
than the Eiffel Tower, called Bagger 288,
this monster mining machine is one of the
largest land vehicles on Earth.
NEW EQUIPMENT
Chinese mining mettle
Located in Mpumalanga Province, Arnot coal mine produced around five
million tonnes of coal per year before it was closed in 2015, resulting in
the need to rehabilitate the mining area. SANY was the OEM of choice.
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Keep a lookout for our upcoming issues,
where we will look at areas relating to
technological advancements, remote
monitoring, and maintenance. If you would
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please contact [email protected].
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