Refrigeration Equipment For Mining Camps
At Africhill, we know exactly what it takes to keep African mining sites running smoothly. Our expertly engineered cold and freezer rooms, built specifically for Africa’s conditions, offer more than just temperature control, they’re built to deliver peace of mind.
When mining camps are hundreds of kilometres away from urban supply chains, keeping food fresh and medical supplies safe isn’t just important, it’s mission-critical.
The bottom line? Without reliable refrigeration equipment, your camp’s ability to function sustainably and efficiently crumbles.
Why Refrigeration Matters In Mining Camps
According to a 2024 environmental study by Friedman-Heiman & Miller, food loss due to inadequate cold storage infrastructure accounts for over 620 million metric tons of global waste, leading to 1.8 Gt CO2-eq in emissions annually.
In Africa, where logistics are already strained, losing perishable supplies can mean significant disruptions and costly reorders.
For mining operations far from reliable resupply points, this makes refrigeration non-negotiable. A well-designed cold storage system:
- Prolongs the shelf life of fresh produce, meat, and dairy.
- Minimises restocking frequency.
- Reduces food waste and supply losses.
- Supports nutritional needs and health standards.
If you’re still relying on outdated or makeshift cooling systems, you’re playing a high-stakes game with your camp’s productivity.
Africhill: Trusted Cold Room Solutions For Africa’s Mining Sector
We’re not newcomers to Africa’s terrain. With decades of experience delivering high-performance refrigeration across the continent, we’ve honed our approach to suit even the harshest environments. Our cold and freezer rooms are trusted in food manufacturing, logistics, hospitality, pharmaceuticals, and industries just like yours.
Here’s why our systems are ideal for remote mining
1. Precision-Customised for Your Site
Mining operations aren’t one-size-fits-all, and neither are our solutions. Whether you need an industrial-scale walk-in freezer or a DIY mobile unit, our in-house engineers customise everything to your unique operational and spatial constraints. You get a solution that works exactly as it should – no compromise.
2. faster construction = faster uptime
A standard 9m x 9m freezer room? We can have it installed in around 3 days. In environments where time is money, that speed makes all the difference. We minimise disruption and help you get operations online with minimal downtime.
3. Built for Africa, by experience
Our track record includes installations across South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Mozambique, and beyond. We understand the regional climate, access limitations, and power realities you face, because we’ve tackled them before.
4. Neat, safe, low-disruption builds
Our cold rooms and freezer rooms are typically assembled inside existing warehouses, containers, or on open plots. The result? Neater and quieter worksites, with significantly fewer safety risks. You won’t need to cordon off large sections of your operation.
5. Superior energy efficiency = real savings
Energy costs are among the highest operational expenses in mining camps. Our high-performance insulated panels drastically cut heat ingress, helping reduce power usage and lower your monthly bills.
6. Durability that lasts
We manufacture our own thermal panels from premium materials, approved to meet the same rigorous standards as conventional construction. The result is long-term reliability with minimal maintenance.
7. Low maintenance, high output
Forget constantly checking systems or chasing maintenance technicians. Our modular refrigeration equipment is virtually maintenance-free, letting you focus on what matters.
8. Service with experience
With over 20 years of real-world insight, we know the pitfalls and pressures of large-scale operations. That knowledge shapes every part of our customer support and consultation process.
9. DIY or full-service delivery
Want to install it yourself? We supply DIY kits designed to be set up with basic tools. Prefer a turnkey solution? Our agents across Sub-Saharan Africa can deliver, install, and finish the job for you.
10. Custom cooling, every time
From blast chillers to freezer rooms and everything in between, we build around the product and its storage needs. We don’t retrofit off-the-shelf units—we design to spec.
12. Delivered anywhere
From our factory in Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa, we dispatch across Sub-Saharan Africa. Whether you’re operating in northern Zambia or the DRC, we can get your unit to site, on time.
FAQs: People Also Ask
What type of refrigeration is used in mining camps?
Most use walk-in cold rooms or mobile freezer units, depending on location and volume. Africhill supplies modular options ideal for remote installations.
Why is refrigeration important in remote mining camps?
It prevents food spoilage, ensures supply integrity, and helps maintain worker health and safety.
Can you install a cold room without traditional construction?
Yes. Africhill’s modular systems require no bricklaying and can be assembled on existing foundations or inside containers.
What’s the cost difference between modular and brick-and-mortar cold rooms?
Africhill’s modular units can save you up to 30% compared to traditional construction, both in labour and materials.
Do mining camps need separate freezer and cold rooms?
It depends on the variety of stock. Many clients opt for combo rooms that allow multi-zone temperature storage.
Let’s keep your operation running
In mining, every hour counts. And in remote sites, every supply delivery matters.
Africhill delivers state-of-the-art cold rooms and refrigeration systems tailored for food-grade storage and rapid throughput, providing impeccable temperature control, long-term durability, and low operating costs.
This provides confidence that your food, medical stock, and other essentials will be kept safe, fresh, and fully compliant.
Feel The Africhill Difference
Get in touch today! Simply fill in our enquiry form and let’s discuss the perfect solution for your mining site.
Sources referenced:
The Impact of Refrigeration on Food Losses and Associated Greenhouse Gas Emissions Throughout the Supply Chain
Publisher: Environmental Research Letters (IOP Publishing)
Summary: This research models the impact of insufficient cold-chain systems on global food losses and emissions, identifying major losses in Sub-Saharan Africa due to poor refrigeration infrastructure.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/380954162_The_impact_of_refrigeration_on_food_losses_and_associated_greenhouse_gas_emissions_throughout_the_supply_chain
Low-Cost Refrigeration for Agricultural Supply Chains
Publisher: MIT D-Lab
Summary: While focused on agriculture, this research explores scalable refrigeration technologies suitable for off-grid, rural environments. The findings are applicable to remote mining camps needing sustainable food storage.
https://d-lab.mit.edu/news-blog/news/mit-researchers-design-low-cost-refrigeration-method-food-agricultural-areas
Africhill – Cold Storage & Refrigeration Solutions
Publisher: Africhill (Official Company Website)
Summary: Detailed information on Africhill’s cold room and freezer room solutions, modular refrigeration systems, benefits for African industries, and successful installations in related sectors.