Hamilton Plant Hire relies on Volvo and Babcock for bulk earthworks project
Delivering bulk earthworks and civil construction in challenging terrain places high demands on equipment performance, reliability and operator confidence. For […]
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Pilot Crushtec launches next-generation Lokotrack LT400J
Africa’s mining, aggregates and construction sectors will gain a productivity and efficiency boost with the arrival of the Metso Lokotrack
CONEXPO and AFSP raise funds for construction industry mental health
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 strengthened its commitment to supporting mental health in the construction industry through a successful partnership with the American
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.