
Available at JMH Equipment, REL and SOOSAN CSM hydraulic drill rigs have earned a reputation for dependability and productivity with their exclusive operator safety features and ergonomics. The company has built a reputation for delivering customised turnkey solutions, which encompass the full range – from Drill machines, Drill strings and Onsite Management.
There had been increased drilling activity in mining sites throughout Africa in 2022 compared to 2021. Based on Greenfield and Brownfield mining projects being unveiled, strong indications are that the trend will continue in 2023 and even beyond.
Simultaneously, there is consistent demand for drilling equipment and consumables to be used in projects. Prominently, one of the products in high demand is drill rigs.
Prudence in procurement
JMH Equipment is a reputable supplier of a wide range of drilling equipment to clientele involved in projects in Southern Africa. High-quality Hydraulic Crawler Drill Rigs is one of its popular product ranges.
Based on its extensive know-how, JMH Equipment advises mining companies to exercise prudence when procuring drill rigs for critical tasks. “Mistakes in selection can result in the purchase of a product with higher owning and operating costs. That’s why a mining company has to exercise prudence in procurement decisions,” Maurits Holtzhausen, the JMH Equipment’s Director, emphasises, as he informs the mining industry about the REL and SOOSAN CSM hydraulic crawler drill rigs that the company has in stock.
REL hydraulic crawler drill rigs
REL hydraulic crawler drill rigs are equipped with custom features to meet exact requirements for lowering owning and operating costs. Moreover, the drill rigs have future-ready provisions for converting to autonomous options.
Turnkey solutions
Through a turnkey approach, JMH Equipment can deliver suitable solutions in their REL and SOOSAN CSM drill rigs to the customer. Holtzhausen guarantees that the company can supply the full range from Drill machines, Drill strings and Onsite Management to give the customer full control of the cost per metre. “To reach the optimum equilibrium between top performance at the lowest possible cost, we test continually for the best solution on the drill, the right shape and the type of tungsten carbide for the application. Most importantly, any aspect where there is room for improvement we will do it.”
Delivering the correct solution
Scrupulously, JHM Equipment services and satisfies the unique needs of every client, providing the correct hydraulic crawler drill rig solution. Asked how it achieves this complex task, Holtzhausen demonstrates, “First and most important of all is to do a site visit with the customer to establish what their goal is, what material they are dealing with, and the hardness of the rock to be mined. Then we can propose the right equipment together with the right GET to reach their goal at the lowest cost possible.”
Suitable rigs, preferred partner
By and large, Holtzhausen suggests that customers should consider choosing JMH Equipment as their preferred provider of drill rig solutions, in addition to adopting REL drill rigs for a hydraulic drill for their requirements.
On the suitability of REL and SOOSAN CSM drill rigs, Holtzhausen comments, “REL and SOOSAN CSM drill rigs have earned a reputation for dependability and productivity with their exclusive operator safety features and ergonomics.”
On why JMH Equipment should be their preferred partner, he stresses: “We believe in working closely with our clients to achieve optimum safe and cost-effective performance in drilling. Whatever your requirements are – Standard or Custom, Simple or Rugged, advanced and automated, you can always depend on REL and SOOSAN CSM.”
Well–equipped for Africa
What is more, as a South African-based company, JMH Equipment is well-equipped to cater for African countries in terms of service, support and parts supply as and when needed. Holtzhausen explains that this is a great advantage to the customer: “We understand the customers’ needs in terms of parts availability and that preventing standing time is essential. We do whatever it takes wherever it needs to happen.”
Since 2007, JMH Equipment has been supplying drilling equipment to customers in Southern Africa, mainly South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. The company aims to grow its product footprint in 2023 in African countries.




