Modern Mining August 2015

EVENTS

earthmoving equipment, JCB dealer Kemach Equipment, Hitachi, Daewoo and Belaz (which has the world’s biggest rigid dump truck in its line-up). The presence of Caterpillar dealer Barlo­ world Equipment is a particularly exciting development for BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA as the company is one of the market leaders in its field. The Caterpillar range it represents is arguably the most complete line-up of products for mining and construction available from a single manufacturer. On the underground mining side, a com- pany to look out for will be Krugersdorp-based AARD Mining Equipment, established under

number of our exhibitors will be from this sec- tor, although it is difficult to be precise as so many companies are active across both mining and construction,” says Crewe. Bell Equipment was one of the anchor exhibitors in 2013 and, amongst other things, unveiled its 60-ton B60 ADT, very definitely a mining machine, at the event. This year it will have an even bigger presence with its stand in the outdoor area including a pre-production large ADT from its latest E-series generation of trucks. Other companies offering heavy plant for mining will include Barloworld Equipment, Case Construction Equipment, HPE Africa, which markets and supports Hyundai

A pre-production model from the Bell E-series large articulated dump truck range will head up the com- pany’s extensive product of- fering that will be on display at the show.

MBE Minerals has more than 40 years of African experience MBE Minerals South Africa, with a legacy of over 40 years on the African continent, will share its technology capabilities and ser- vices with visitors to BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA. MD Johannes Kottman explains that the company is focused on providing a complete technical solution to the mining sector that encom- passes innovative technology, capital equipment and support services.

up by an in-house laboratory facility and pilot test work capabil- ities. The centre is also used as a training facility for customers, either on general mineral processing or on the operation and maintenance of specific MBE equipment. 

As one of the leading suppliers of iron ore and coal ben- eficiation technology, MBE Minerals offers basic and detailed engineering, components for complete plants and systems including modernisation and capacity increase measures, as well as automation and process control equipment. The company’s scope of services includes feasibility studies, raw material testing, financing concepts, erection and commis- sioning, personnel training and pre- and aftersales services. Available technologies include its Pneuflot® flotation, BATAC® jig, ROMJIG®, Jones® Wet High Intensity Magnetic Separator (WHIMS), PERMOS® (LIMS), the Palla Vibrating Mill®, TESKA® HMS Separator and a wide variety of screens and feeders. MBE Minerals SA receives expertise and technical sup- port from its worldwide network, including the MBE Coal and Minerals Technology’s R&D centre in Cologne, Germany. The R&D centre consults with customers from all parts of the world with regard to optimum processing and this service is backed

BATAC® jig fromMBE Minerals SA offers excellent separation accuracy.

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