As materials handling requirements, technologies and economic conditions evolve across Africa, certain trends are driving lift truck choices across the region
Mining
Volvo DD105 and DD105 OSC asphalt compactors rolled out

The 10-tonne compactors come fitted with a 1,680 mm wide drum that halves the power needed to start the vibration system with no compromise on productivity. (Image source: Volvo)
Volvo has announced that the DD105 and DD105 OSC asphalt compactors from Volvo Construction Equipment are come equipped with Tier 3/Stage IIIA engines for emerging markets
Atlas Copco introduces compressor for workshops and manufacturing companies

The G 2-7 series replaces the existing GX 2-7 series and is now available on the market. (Image source: Atlas Copco)
Atlas Copco has introduced G 2-7 compressor that are set to provide a perfect solution for smaller companies in the engineering and manufacturing industry
Kodal Minerals announces acquisition of Fatou Gold Project

The acquisition will expand Kodals existing gold project portfolio in southern Mali and northern Côte d’Ivoire. (Image Credit: Adobe Stock)
Kodal Minerals, a mineral exploration and development company focused on its Bougouni Lithium Project, has acquired the Fatou Gold Project in southern Mali
Caledonia attains option over another exploration prospect in Zimbabwe

Caledonia has also agreed to pay a 1% net smelter royalty to the vendor on gold it produces from Connemara North. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Caledonia Mining Corporation has announced that, in addition to entering into an option agreement for Glen Hume, it has now entered into an additional option agreement for another area in Zimbabwe