Modern Mining June 2024

Jonsson mobile double crushers are characterised by their uncompromising quality, sustainability and outstanding cost per ton. larger Jonsson range is ideal for the African mining sector.” Since launching the brand, a year-and-a-half ago, Metso has achieved product success in Australia, the UK and New Zealand with Pilot Crushtec now looking to replicate this success locally. Mining becomes key for Pilot Crushtec Discussing mining, Marais explains that for most of Pilot Crushtec’s existence, which spans 34 years, supply of equipment has been dominated by the aggregates sector. However, since 2021 mining has accounted for as much as 70% of equipment sales, with aggre gates and recycling accounting for 20% and 10% respectively. “Equipment sales have historically enjoyed a roughly 50-50 split between aggregates and mining; however, last year was the first time where we experienced an exponential move towards mining

Whether it’s aggregates or mineral ore, the Jonsson range can tackle a wide variety of applications looking for high tonnage and lowest cost per ton. as the dominant equipment sales procurer. The current state of the quarrying sector is unstable for us – we have noted an influx of price competitive products from China and India which are begin ning to gain traction in the local market.” With mining emerging as an important segment, Pilot Crushtec continues to re-evaluate how it aids contractors to the mining sec tor. Some of the key differentiators between the aggregates and mining sectors are the timeframes related to decision making when purchasing large-scale equipment, with the aggregates sec tor being the more agile. The mining sector though has a greater focus on aftermarket expectations as miners rely heavily on after sales support and backup spares. Pilot Crushtec will provide after sales service and support for the Jonsson range from its head office in Jet Park on the East Rand. 

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