The price of chrome mining equipment in South Africa varies depending on the type, size, and supplier. Below is a general price range for key equipment used in chrome mining:
1. Crushers & Screens
– Jaw Crusher: R500,000 – R3,000,000+
– Cone Crusher: R800,000 – R5,000,000+
– Vibrating Screen: R200,000 – R1,500,000
2. Excavators & Loaders
– Excavator (20-50 ton): R1,500,000 – R6,000,000
– Wheel Loader (5-10 m³): R1,200,000 – R4,500,000
3. Dump Trucks
– 30-ton Dump Truck: R2,500,000 – R7,000,000
– Articulated Dump Truck (ADT): R3,000,000 – R8,500,000
4. Drilling Equipment
– Blast Hole Drill Rig: R4,000,000 – R15,000,000
– Exploration Drill Rig: R2,500,000 – R10,000,000
5. Spiral Concentrators & Jigs (Beneficiation)
– Spiral Concentrator: R150,000 – R800,000 per unit
– Jig Machine: R300,000 – R1.5 million
6. Wash Plants & DMS (Dense Media Separation)
– Small Wash Plant (50 tph): ~R2 million – R6
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– Large DMS Plant (200 tph+): ~R10 million – R50 million
Factors Affecting Price:
– Brand (Sandvik, Metso/Outotec vs Chinese brands like SBM or ZENITH)
– New vs Used/Refurbished
– Import duties & logistics costs
– Customization requirements
Where to Buy?
– Local Suppliers:
– Bell Equipment (South Africa)
– ELB Equipment
– Osborn Engineered Products
– International Suppliers:
– Caterpillar (CAT), Komatsu
– Metso Out