How to place surplus spares into exchange
If your quarry or mine has crusher spares sitting in stores, on pallets or in a holding yard, the first step is to send the details through the enquiry form on our contact page. Include the part name, machine type if known, quantity, location, and any photos showing part numbers, wear, cracks, corrosion or missing pieces. That helps us decide quickly whether the item suits exchange, consignment sale or scrap vs exchange.
We work from Middelburg, Mpumalanga and handle surplus stock for sites in eMalahleni, Rustenburg, Polokwane, Kathu, Pietermaritzburg, Secunda and Lydenburg. If your spares are spread across more than one yard, we can still assess them together and plan collections in one run where practical.
- Send part details and clear photos
- Tell us where the stock is stored
- Note if the item is new, used or repaired
- State whether you want exchange, sale or removal
Inspection and condition reporting before listing
Once we have the basics, Sibusiso Ndlovu and the inspection team review the item and confirm what can be traded. We check visible wear, dimensions, mounting points, surface damage, cracked lugs, stripped threads and any signs of heat or impact damage. Where needed, we also note if the part needs cleaning, blasting or measuring before it can be offered properly.
Our condition reports are practical and easy to use in your own stores records. They help your team decide whether the spare should go into immediate exchange, be held for shutdown sourcing, or be marked for scrap if it no longer has useful value. In wet coastal conditions, or where stock has sat outside through dust and rain, this step is especially important. A good report saves time later and avoids arguments when the part moves. It also helps if municipal or site rules require traceable handling of materials on and off the premises.
Storage, palletising and protection of valuable stock
After inspection, Johan Steenkamp and the yard team can receive the stock into our Middelburg Yard or arrange for it to stay at your site until collection. We store surplus spares in a tidy, labelled manner so the item can be located quickly when a buyer or exchange partner is found. For fragile components, we recommend palletising and packing before movement, especially for long-distance loads to places like Kathu or Pietermaritzburg.
Crusher spares are not all the same size, so we treat each item according to its weight and shape. Small bearings and housings need proper wrapping, while larger wear parts may need strapping, timber dunnage and forklift access. This reduces damage during handling and makes stocktake easier when your own yard is under pressure during shutdown season.
- Label every item clearly before collection
- Use pallets for smaller and mixed spares
- Keep heavy parts off bare ground where possible
- Separate fit-for-use stock from scrap pieces
Collections from quarries and mines across South Africa
Mpho Rakoma manages local collections and nationwide delivery, so we can move surplus spares from your site to our yard or directly to an exchange buyer where the load suits. We understand mine access rules, induction requirements and the practical delays that come with weighbridge queues, wet roads and load-shedding at shift change. We plan collections around the realities of quarry operations, not just the calendar.
If you need urgent removal before a shutdown, we can prioritise a fast site visit and confirm what can be loaded safely. For bigger items, we work out the lifting and transport method first, because a rushed collection can cause damage or hold up your own production. We serve the Middelburg base and the surrounding regions, including the eMalahleni Region, Rustenburg Region, Polokwane Region, Kathu Region, Pietermaritzburg Region and Secunda Region.
What happens after your spare is listed
Once a part is listed, Anika van Zyl handles the exchange process and checks for suitable buyers or trading opportunities. If the spare is in good condition and matches active demand, it can move into consignment sale or direct exchange. If it is worn but still useful, we may match it with another quarry that needs a serviceable unit for a short-term requirement.
Not every item should be sold the same way. Some parts are better exchanged against stock you need now, while others are better released as surplus for cash flow. That is where the scrap vs exchange decision matters. We help you make the call based on condition, demand and likely recovery value, rather than just clearing shelves and hoping for the best.
Why quarries use a structured exchange route
Crusher spares are expensive to hold, and unused stock can tie up space, money and labour. A structured exchange route helps reduce waste while keeping useful parts in circulation. Thabo Johannes Mokoena oversees the service with a focus on practical outcomes for South African quarries and mines, from small holding yards to larger multi-site operations. It is a plain process, but it works well when stores are under pressure and procurement windows are tight.
Clients usually come to us when they have surplus from a shutdown, duplicate orders, a plant change, or parts that were bought for a unit no longer in service. Instead of leaving those items to age in storage, they can be inspected, recorded and moved into use by another operation. That helps with cost control, reduces scrap and keeps essential parts closer to the people who need them.
