Rokbak spotlights ADTs at Mining Indaba 2025
16.01.2025Visitors to Mining Indaba 2025 can meet with representatives of articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak and learn how its trucks can be advantageous to applications and Africa’s mining industry.
Rokbak will be attending Mining Indaba 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa
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Scottish articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak will join West African equipment dealer HMD and its subsidiary Equipment Hub Ltd at Mining Indaba 2025, a premier event in the African mining industry.
Held from February 3 to 6 in Cape Town/South Africa, Mining Indaba provides the perfect platform to showcase the capabilities of Rokbak articulated dump trucks (ADT) to an international audience. Mining Indaba 2025 serves as an important milestone for Rokbak and HMD since partnering in 2024. The event helps mark their continued focus on delivering robust, reliable and high-performance articulated haulers for the mining sector in Africa.
Rokbak offers two ADT models. The RA40 is the largest with a gross power of 331 kW (444 hp), a maximum torque of 2,225 Nm and a 38 tonne (41.9 US ton) payload. It is a popular choice for major infrastructure and mining projects, with its effective power to weight ratio enabling the fast movement of heavy materials. Like the RA40, the 28 tonne (30.9 US ton) RA30, with a gross power of 276 kW (370 hp) and a maximum torque of 1880 Nm, benefits from a transmission retardation system, a fully adaptable drivetrain and easy maintenance to suit a variety of different job sites.
Across Africa
HMD and Rokbak aim to expand their footprint across Africa, particularly in West African nations such as Nigeria, Ghana, Mali, Liberia, Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire. This involves engaging with contractors and project leaders to explore tailored solutions and strengthen relationships.
Establishing itself as one of the five biggest equipment providers in West Africa, HMD has an infrastructure that provides essential support and training, ensuring optimal use of Rokbak trucks in an important market. Between 2023 and 2024, there was a 46% rise in the quantity of imported ADTs in West Africa. Based on historical data since 2019, the expected growth of the number of articulated haulers in the region for 2025 is approximately 7.14%.
Rokbak Managing Director Paul Douglas and HMD CEO Mathew Khouri
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Meet and greet
Encouraging attendees to come and meet with them at the Cape Town International Convention Centre during the four-day African mining conference, HMD will emphasise project-specific engagement, showcasing Rokbak’s advanced articulated haulers engineered for challenging applications, plus flexible financing solutions. They will outline an underlying commitment to support customers in and around the continent and promote their expertise and after-sales support. Spare parts and services, which include onsite diagnostics, technical consultations and the ability to source multi-brand spare parts, create a one-stop shop for contractors. Throughout 2025, HMD’s focus will also extend to financing solutions, emphasising accessibility for emerging and established mining ventures alike.
“Our partnership with Rokbak is built on a shared commitment to delivering exceptional products and services, especially within the mining industry,” says Matthew Khouri, CEO of HMD. “With HMD's extensive regional experience and the proven reliability of Rokbak articulated haulers, we are uniquely positioned to support mining projects throughout Africa.”
Paul Culliford, regional sales manager at Rokbak representing the articulated hauler manufacturer at the event, says: “Mining Indaba 2025 is a valuable opportunity to connect with key industry players and reinforce Rokbak’s reliability and engineering excellence and introduce our articulated haulers as a compelling choice for demanding mining applications across Africa.”
Meetings with existing and potential customers and industry leaders attending Mining Indaba aim to create meaningful engagement with mining operators and decision-makers. However, all attendees are invited to visit during the event to learn more about solutions including Rokbak trucks for mining, quarrying and other heavy-duty applications.
