Existing mines and quarries often regard Environmental Due Diligence as a ‘grudge purchase’ because it is generally perceived as a costly regulatory burden rather than a value-adding investment. Yet, according to Lynn Jones of Umhlaba Environmental Consulting, this proactive process helps owners identify, assess and manage potential environmental risks before they escalate into major costly problems or disruptions. By Munesu Shoko.
Findings from the 2024 ISHE Audit, an annual health and safety audit conducted by ASPASA, demonstrate that members of the surface mining industry association are committed to the zero harm objective, aiming to ensure that every worker returns home unharmed every day. By Munesu Shoko.
With the quarrying sector, and the mining environment at large, constantly evolving, it is important for quarry operators to be adaptable – be open to new ideas and be willing to adjust strategies as needed. In line with this approach, this year’s IQSA Conference, taking place in Durban on April 3-4, will be held under the theme, “Navigating a Changing Landscape’. Chairman Jeremy Hunter-Smith unpacks some of the changes in the industry and how operators can adapt. By Munesu Shoko.
From humble beginnings crushing 6 m³ of aggregate per week using a laboratory crusher back in 1965, Eskay Crushers has over the years grown to be one of the flagship quarries in South Africa. Despite its small size, the quarry is setting the bar high in terms of both productivity and compliance. By Munesu Shoko.