In South Africa, gold mining has historically been a major industry, and various types of ore crushers have been used to process gold-bearing rock. Here are some commonly used crushers in South African gold mining:
1. Jaw Crushers
– Used for primary crushing of large gold ore chunks.
– Common models: Telsmith, Metso, Sandvik.
– Robust and suitable for hard rock mining.
2. Cone Crushers
– Secondary or tertiary crushing after jaw crushers.
– Efficient for finer crushing (e.g., Symons, Nordberg HP series).
– Often used in conjunction with ball mills.
3. Impact Crushers (Horizontal Shaft Impactors – HSI)
– Used for softer ores or recycled material.
– Less common in hard-rock gold mining but useful in certain operations.
4. Gyratory Crushers
– Used in large-scale mining operations (e.g., deep-level gold mines).
– High-capacity machines for primary crushing.
5. Stamp Mills (Historical Use)
– Older technology, once widely used in South African gold fields.
– Crushed ore via heavy mechanical stamps (now mostly replaced by modern crushers).
6. Hammer Mills & Ball Mills
– Often used after primary crushing to further 
nd ore into fine powder.
– Common in small-scale and artisanal mining.
Where to Find Used Ore Crushers in South Africa?
– Mining Equipment Suppliers: Companies like Bell Equipment, ELB Equipment, Osborn (now part of Sandvik).
– Auction Sites: Check Bidvest Industrial & Mining Supplies, GoIndustry DoveBid.
– Second-Hand Markets: Johannesburg (especially areas near mining hubs like Rustenburg and Witwatersrand).
Would you like recommendations on specific models or suppliers based on your mining scale?