AfriSam supplies key materials for Bayside Canal upgrade
The multi-year project to upgrade the Bayside Canal in Cape Town’s Blaauwberg area is demanding large quantities of rock and […]
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More than ‘just a hole in the ground’
While the perception that quarries are merely ‘holes in the ground’ for extraction of stone remains common, the reality is that these are complex, highly-engineered, technologically-advanced, stringently-regulated operations vital for modern infrastructure. AfriSam executives, Glenn Johnson and Amit Dawneerangen, stress that beyond just removing and processing rock, the industry involves detailed planning and, increasingly, efforts to balance resource production with community relations, ecological stewardship and employee health and safety. By Munesu Shoko.
Afrisam Roadstab – Strengthening South Africa’s roads for the long haul
AfriSam’s Roadstab Cement continues to strengthen South Africa’s road infrastructure by delivering a dependable high performance solution for stabilising and
Putting quality at the core
That quality control is an indispensable parameter in successful aggregates production is no overstatement. Based on this understanding, leading construction materials supplier, AfriSam, employs a stringent testing regime to ensure ongoing conformity to standards and product specifications. During Quarrying Africa’s recent visit to AfriSam Jukskei Quarry, Nithia Pillay, Regional Product Technical Manager at AfriSam, provided us with the lowdown on the company’s quality control processes. By Munesu Shoko.