Capital Equipment News August 2024

MINING EQUIPMENT

Revolutionising mining efficiency and sustainability In an effort to revolutionise the mining industry in sub-Saharan Africa, a significant partnership has been established between Canadian-based company, K-Tec and local company, Ukwazi. This collaboration aims to harness the strengths of both companies to boost efficiency, productivity, and sustainability within the mining and construction sectors. Capital Equipment News ’ Juanita Pienaar r ecently spoke to Jaco Lotheringen, Managing Director of Ukwazi to discuss the partnership and what it means for the mining industry.

K -Tec is globally recognised for its advanced earthmoving scrapers, which are designed to offer superior performance, durability, and efficiency. Their product line includes scrapers that are suitable for various applications, ranging from medium-sized to large-scale mining operations and heavy construction projects. K-Tec’s scrapers boast high load capacities, fuel efficiency, and the ability to handle tough terrains, making them

ideal for the demanding conditions often found in sub-Saharan Africa. The company’s pull-pan scrapers, towed behind high-horsepower tractors or artic ulated dump trucks, provide a streamlined solution with one operator and one engine picking up, transporting, and evenly spreading material. K-Tec’s scrapers have a proven track record across all seven continents, demonstrating their effec tiveness in applications such as stripping overburden, mine reclamation, haul road

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