The environmental impact of quarrying activities and opencast mining operations at large cannot be underestimated. However, Zama Sithole, founder of KwaZulu-Natal-headquartered consultancy company, ZN Geo Services, is encouraged by the industry’s newly found focus on environmental compliance. In a one-on-one with Quarrying Africa, she hails the industry for putting the environment at the core of its activities, writes Munesu Shoko.
Pilot Crushtec International is this year celebrating the 32nd anniversary of its founding in 1990. In a one-on-one with Quarrying Africa, CEO Sandro Scherf reflects on the humble beginnings, milestones, challenges and successes of the past 32 years. By Munesu Shoko.
A new ball mill project at Afrimat’s Glen Douglas operation allows the company to beneficiate its sought-after dolomitic product, thus expanding its product offering and diversifying into new market segments. Munesu Shoko was recently on site and filed this report.
The decision to invest in two McCloskey scalping screens is paying dividends for South African mining contractor, Franco Le Roux Mining. In an environment where margins continue to shrink, owner Francois Slabbert is particularly impressed by the lower cost per tonne of material produced, as well as the aftersales support from Kemach Equipment, writes Munesu Shoko.