Tanzania’s mining sector has grown from contributing 7.2 percent of GDP in 2020/21 to 9.0 percent in 2023, driven by booming gold, coal, and gemstone exports. As operations expand, mining companies in Tanzania face mounting pressure to keep conveyor systems running continuously, since these belts transport ore, minerals, and waste across sprawling sites more efficiently and cost‑effectively than trucks.
Dunlop Belting Products: Durable Conveyor Solutions
Dunlop Belting Products manufactures the conveyor belts that form the backbone of many Tanzanian mining operations. Their SABS ISO 9001:2015‑accredited plant in Benoni, South Africa, turns out over 500 km of belting each year, ensuring reliable local supply for African mines.These belts deliver exceptional abrasion, cut, and fire resistance, qualities that extend belt life by up to 50 percent and can slash operating costs by up to 40 percent through fewer replacements and emergency repairs.
REMA TIP TOP Innovations: Advanced Surface Protection
While belts move materials, chutes, hoppers, and pipes wear out quickly without proper protection. REMA TIP TOP’s rubber lining portfolio addresses this need: REMALINE 25 uses highly elastic natural rubber to prevent clogging in sand/water mixtures and dampen noise. REMALINE 60 offers superior wet‑and‑dry abrasion resistance for bulk handling of coal and ores, and can be vulcanized to pulleys for improved belt traction. REMAMILL combines vulcanized rubber with steel backing to protect grinding mills and slurry drums under extreme impact and erosion conditions
Boosting Efficiency and Cutting Costs
Local Implementation: Reed Engineering’s Role
Conclusion
Optimizing mining operations in Tanzania requires more than durable belts or protective linings alone-it demands an integrated approach. By adopting Dunlop Belting Products’ rugged conveyor solutions and REMA TIP TOP’s advanced rubber linings (REMALINE 25, 60, and REMAMILL), and partnering with Reed Engineering for local expertise, mining companies can reduce downtime, lower maintenance costs, and extend equipment lifespan, securing long‑term efficiency and competitiveness in Tanzania’s dynamic mining industry.