Under the topical theme, ‘The World of Quarrying in 2050’, ASPASA will hold its inaugural one-day conference on October 31, 2024. Letisha van den Berg, director of ASPASA, tells Quarrying Africa that the theme is informed by the aggregates industry’s imminent transformation through the integration of advanced technologies to tackle operational challenges in quarry operations. By Munesu Shoko.
Judging by the feedback from exhibitors and interactions with delegates at this year’s Institute of Quarrying Southern Africa (IQSA) conference, there is a generally positive sentiment among the quarrying community, with the construction industry showing signs of recovery amid improved project activity in some major provinces. By Munesu Shoko.
ASPASA used the Institute of Quarrying Southern Africa (IQSA) annual conference held at the Elangeni Hotel, eThekwini, South Africa, on 11-12 April 2024 to present its annual Environmental Awards. In a one-on-one with Quarrying Africa, auditor Anthony Bowen says the overall standard of environmental compliance has improved significantly in the industry. By Munesu Shoko.
Following high levels of compliance and implementation of practices and principles exhibited in the 2023 ISHE Audit, ASPASA members have once again demonstrated their commitment to the health and safety of employees and interested parties affected by their operations. By Munesu Shoko.
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