How to Select Crushing, Screening and Concrete Plants for Africa & Middle East Projects

Mining, infrastructure and construction projects in Africa and the Middle East operate under conditions that are significantly different from Europe. Extreme climate, abrasive materials and challenging site logistics require specially engineered crushing, screening, concrete and asphalt plants.

At Minevate, we design plant configurations that deliver high productivity, low operating cost and long service life, even under the harshest site conditions.

1. How Regional Conditions Affect Plant Selection

✔ Extreme Heat and Dust

• Operating temperatures exceeding 45–50°C

• Heavy dust exposure

➡️ Plants must be equipped with heavy-duty crushers, reinforced bearings and IP-protected automation systems.

✔ Hard and Abrasive Raw Materials

• Basalt, granite, high-silica aggregates

• High wear rates if equipment is incorrectly selected

Minevate solutions typically include:

• Primary jaw crushers for maximum durability

• Cone crushers or reinforced impact crushers for secondary and tertiary stages

 2. Correct Crushing & Screening Plant Configuration

One of the most common mistakes in Africa & Middle East projects is:

“Oversizing capacity while underestimating system durability.”

Best Practice Configuration:

• Large screening surface areas to prevent clogging

• Wear-resistant liners and components

• Modular layouts for easy maintenance

Minevate crushing & screening plants offer:

• 200 TPH to 600 TPH optimized capacities

• Fixed, mobile and semi-mobile solutions

 3. Sand Washing and Aggregate Plants – Water & Fines Management

Water availability is a critical factor in many African and Middle Eastern regions.

Efficient Process Design Includes:

• Hydrocyclone + dewatering screen systems

• Reduced fine material loss

• Closed-loop water recovery solutions

Minevate sand washing plants ensure:

• Lower water consumption

• Higher final product quality

 4. Concrete and Asphalt Plant Capacity Selection

Concrete Batching Plants

• 60, 120 and 180 m³/h capacity options

• Operator-friendly automation with manual override

• Thermal insulation and bunker design for hot climates

Asphalt Plants

• 160–240 TPH batch asphalt plants

• RAP-compatible systems

• Automation to optimize bitumen consumption

Minevate concrete and asphalt plants are engineered for continuous operation and long working shifts.

5. Advantages of Turnkey (EPC) Plant Solutions

Key risks in large-scale projects include:
❌ Multiple suppliers
❌ Integration issues
❌ Delays and cost overruns

Minevate’s turnkey EPC solutions cover:

• Engineering & design

• Manufacturing

• Installation

• Commissioning

All managed under a single technical responsibility.

🔹 Why Choose Minevate?

✔ Site-specific engineering solutions
✔ European-standard manufacturing
✔ Low operating and maintenance costs
✔ Proven references in Africa & Middle East projects