Despite a generally challenging environment for the construction sector in 2023, the industry recorded some moderate growth of 4% in the first three quarters. If infrastructure spending, particularly in economic infrastructure or civil construction, is anything to go by, Elsie Snyman, CEO of Industry Insight, believes that the outlook of the sector has certainly improved. By Munesu Shoko.
A year into her rein as director of ASPASA, Letisha van den Berg has covered extensive ground in the quest to give small-scale miners the much-needed voice. In a one-on-one with Quarrying Africa, she unpacks some of the milestones achieved thus far, pressing matters of concern to the industry and key focus areas for the association this year. By Munesu Shoko.
Despite the economic headwinds in South Africa, Heinrich Schulenburg, MD of Wirtgen Group South Africa, sees some positives to write home about in the construction sector. It is, however, in countries bordering South Africa where the company has experienced significant growth in the past two years. Looking ahead, Schulenburg believes that Wirtgen Group SA’s next wave of growth will be driven by the Kleemann range of crushers and screens. By Munesu Shoko.
In an industry where environmental performance is considered the new currency, quarries and mines continue to shift their strategies and operating models to meet this new business imperative. To help the industry achieve its sustainability goals, leading bulk mining explosive and blasting technology supplier, BME, places value on sustainable solutions, innovation and security of supply. By Munesu Shoko.