South Africa is a key player in the global mining industry, with a strong manufacturing base for mining equipment and materials. The country hosts several leading manufacturers and suppliers catering to both domestic and international markets. Below are some of the top manufacturers of mining equipment and materials in South Africa:
Major Mining Equipment Manufacturers in South Africa
1. Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology (South Africa)
– Supplies drilling rigs, loaders, trucks, and underground mining equipment.
– Headquarters in Johannesburg.
2. Epiroc South Africa
– Specializes in drilling rigs, rock excavation, and construction equipment.
– Formerly part of Atlas Copco.
3. Bell Equipment
– Leading manufacturer of articulated dump trucks (ADTs), loaders, and haulers.
– Based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.
4. Komatsu South Africa
– Supplies bulldozers, excavators, haul trucks, and loaders for mining operations.
5. Caterpillar (CAT) South Africa
– Provides a wide range of mining machinery, including hydraulic shovels, dozers, and trucks.
6. Joy Global (now Komatsu Mining Corp.)
– Manufactures underground mining equipment such as continuous miners and longwall systems.
7. ELB Equipment
– Distributes crushing, screening, and materials handling equipment for mines.
8. AARD Mining Equipment
– Specializes in low-profile underground mining vehicles for hard rock operations.
9. Barloworld Equipment (CAT Dealer)
– Authorized dealer for Caterpillar mining machinery in Southern Africa.
10. HPE Africa (High Power Equipment)
– Supplies pumps, ventilation systems, and underground mining solutions.
Suppliers of Mining Materials & Components
– DCD Heavy Engineering – Produces large castings and components for mining machinery.
– Scaw Metals Group – Manufactures grinding media (steel balls) for mineral processing mills.
– Multotec – Provides mineral processing equipment like cyclones and screens.
*Weir Minerals Africa – Specializes in slurry pumps and wear-resistant materials for mines.
Key Mining Industry Hubs in South Africa
– Johannesburg & Gauteng: Major headquarters for global mining firms like Anglo American & Sibanye-Still