January, 2025 - Africa Mining & Construction Magazine

Electric vehicles transform construction industry

On: January 8, 2025

Construction vehicles powered by diesel engines contribute significantly to costs and environmental pollution, affecting nearby communities and ecosystems. However, the shift toward electric construction vehicles is accelerating, driven by advancements in battery technology, growing industry interest, and the societal benefits of electrification. According to IDTechEx’s report, Electric Vehicles in ConstructionContinue Reading

Five ways Volvo On-Board Weighing will level up operations

By: Vanessa

On: January 8, 2025

In: Construction, Featured

Rio Tinto has approved A$2.5 billion to expand the Rincon project in Argentina, the company’s first commercial scale lithium operation, demonstrating its commitment to building a world-class battery materials portfolio. Rincon’s capacity of 60,000 t of battery grade lithium carbonate per year is comprised of the 3,000 t starter plantContinue Reading

New features and options for Develon DL-7 wheeled loader range

By: Vanessa

On: January 8, 2025

In: Featured, Pit & Quarry

Develon, formerly known as Doosan Construction Equipment, has introduced a range of enhancements and options for its award-winning DL-7 wheeled loader lineup. Spanning eleven models from the compact DL200-7 to the top-tier DL580-7, the DL-7 series is designed to deliver faster, more efficient loading with bucket capacities ranging from 2.0Continue Reading

Danfoss Power Solutions launches Editron EM-PMI375 690-volt electric motor

By: Vanessa

On: January 8, 2025

In: Featured, Power & Energy

Danfoss Power Solutions has launched the Editron EM-PMI375 690-volt electric motor. Based on synchronous reluctance-assisted permanent magnet technology, the EM-PMI375 functions as both a motor and a generator. It is designed to work with the Editron EC-C1700B inverter, offering a system solution for 690-V AC and 1,050-V DC applications such asContinue Reading