Modern Mining March 2025

SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS

Kangra delivers ambulance to Mpumalanga government A much-needed life-saving vehicle that will reduce emergency response time in Mkhondo was handed over to the Mpumalanga Department of Health on 21st January 2025. Fitted with standard medical equipment, the ambulance will serve communities under the Mkhondo local municipality. It is designed to provide relief for injured or sick residents who need urgent medical assistance while in transit to health facilities. The purchase of the vehicle and the Railveyor announces strategic partnership with Deebar Global haulage company, Railveyor, has appointed Deebar as their official sales representative in South Africa. This partnership is a pivotal step in Railveyor’s global expansion, enhancing its capabilities in this dynamic and resource-rich region, according to Tas Mohamed, CEO of Railveyor. As a leading supplier of innovative mining solutions, Deebar led the installation of an earlier Railveyor system at Phakisa Mine, a Harmony Gold-owned operation in South Africa. This project exemplified the power of combining Deebar’s local expertise with the advanced technology of the Railveyor system – to deliver an efficient and sustainable materials handling solution. “We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with Deebar,” said Mohamed. “Their proven track record and deep understanding of the South African mining landscape make them an ideal partner as we continue to innovate and provide

Rapid interest in Weir modular wheeled plant concept

solutions that align with the industry’s needs.” Through the strategic agreement, Railveyor and Deebar will collaborate on new opportunities across South Africa, offering clients state-of-the-art material haulage systems that prioritise efficiency, sustainability, and safety. The partnership underscores Railveyor’s dedication to forging meaningful relationships that drive progress in the mining industry, he said. n

The WMWP features a TRIO TC 36 cone crusher designed for secondary and tertiary crushing.

Since its official introduction earlier this year, the Weir Modular Wheeled Plant (WMWP) has generated a lot of interest amongst customers in southern Africa. This was particularly apparent at Electra Mining Africa, where the first commercial unit on display was one of the major attractions on the company’s stand. From inception, the introduction of the WMWP concept was aimed at addressing specific customer needs in the market. Based on Weir’s feedback collection, the most relevant and useful aspects of the design were always going to be mobility and ease of deployment – parameters of paramount significance to contractors who seek to easily move their plants on and between production sites. “Given that the design of the WMWP concept addresses these specific customer needs, we have seen immediate acceptance in the marketplace. In addition to mobility and ease of deployment, the concept offers the flexibility of a mobile plant and the productivity of a static plant. From an economic point of view, customers can also enjoy the mobility of the plant without the complexity associated with additional maintenance obligations for components such as diesel engines and tracks related to mobile tracked units,” says Hakan Karlsson, Director Crushing and Screening at Weir. Weir used Electra Mining Africa to showcase its first commercial unit, the Weir Modular Cone/Screen WMWSC36-5162, a combination of a TRIO® TC36 cone crusher and a TRIO® TIO 5162 double-deck screen on a single trailer. The plant can be operated as a standalone unit or as part of an existing plant. It can also be integrated as a fully mobile solution, highlighting the versatility of Weir’s wheeled modular plant offering. n

Railveyor, has appointed Deebar as their official sales representative in South Africa.

fittings were part of the commitment by coal mining company, Kangra, to fully implement its Social and Labour Plan. The ambulance was unveiled during an official handover ceremony held at the Driefontein Community Health Centre. Kangra invested R1.2 million to purchase and customise the Volkswagen Crafter in line with the Department of Health’s specifications. Mkhondo Municipality Executive Mayor Ngelosi Ndhlovu said, “The ambulance can penetrate remote or underserved areas, guaranteeing that a greater number of community members receive emergency medical treatment.” n

Kangra invested R1.2 million to purchase and customise the Volkswagen Crafter.

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