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Equipped with a 2,5 m³ bucket, it offers bucket digging force and arm digging force of 287 kN and 245 kN, respectively.

In a deal worth about R12-million, Goscor Earth Moving – the exclusive dealer for SANY’s range of earthmoving equipment in South Africa – has delivered the first three units of the new SANY SY500H mining excavator to mining and beneficiation company, Africa Mining Group, writes Munesu Shoko . SANY SY500H DIGS IN

G oscor Earth Moving (GEM) recently introduced the new 50-tonne SY500H excavator in the local market. It is the second-biggest model in SANY’s large excavator line-up, and forms part of the Chinese OEM’s mining range, which also comprises the 36-t SY365H and the recently-launched 75-t SY750H. Leading mining and beneficiation company, Africa Mining Group (AMG), has since taken delivery of the first three units to dig onto our shores. Scott Yuan, COO at AMG, tells Capital Equipment News that the units have already been deployed at the company’s Kathu, Northern Cape mining project. Joining AMG’s existing fleet of 10 excavators, 10 dump trucks and six front- end loaders, the three SY500H excavators will be deployed for the expansion of the existing mining area in order to increase monthly production. The R12-million deal was initiated in mid-August, and the machines were already on site by the end of September. The three units were ordered with no major special requirements, apart from the fact that they needed to be mine safety- compliant – reflective tape, fire extinguishers, safety grid over front window and orange beacon light.

Key considerations AMG is a mining and beneficiation company that focuses on investing,

level in the local market. Since GEM took over the distribution of SANY earthmoving equipment in South Africa, the range has gained significant traction in the local mining, construction and road-building industries. Yuan, who is of Chinese origin, but grew up in South Africa, is a mechanical engineer who understands the significance of a reliable and efficient piece of machine in achieving operational success, especially in tough mining conditions. “We did our research on the different brands available in the market and we found that the SANY machine comes at a very reasonable price, yet the performance is very competitive,” he says. Rudy Burger, GEM's branch manager at Kathu, says the SANY SY500H sets new levels of efficiency with its low running costs, facilitated by its affordable price, parts and increased fuel efficiency. Powered by an Isuzu engine delivering rated power of 300 kW @ 1 800 rpm, it has an operating weight of 49 500 kg. Equipped with a 2,5 m³ bucket, it offers bucket digging force and arm digging force of 287 kN and 245 kN, respectively. Through SANY’s independently-developed engine pump valve control technology, the average working efficiency of the excavator has increased by 7,5%. The machine also boasts a proprietary

prospecting, excavating and, above all, trading in Africa. “Our specialty is to implement efficient and effective mining and beneficiation techniques to ensure we extract maximum value out of the product; converting unsaleable low grade ore to a saleable product,” explains Yuan. The success of every mechanised mining project hinges on reliable and efficient equipment. Poor equipment efficiency (availability, utilisation, productivity and quality) can endanger the success of any project. With that in mind, AMG conducted its research before making its buying decision. At the top of its considerations were a number of operational parameters, but more importantly, efficiency, productivity, durability and reliability of service from the supplier. A high configuration digging machine, the SANY SY500H ticked all the right boxes for AMG. The machine is designed with customers’ return on investment in mind – with an array of features that speak to high efficiency, long operating life and high reliability. This is complemented by the unparalleled aftermarket support from GEM, which has taken the SANY brand to a whole new

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