Modern Quarrying April May 2015

QUARRYING MODERN

CONTENTS

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22 Effecting change through positive contact – more than a vision for Midmar

26 Breath alcohol testing – a win-win situation

B&E INTERNATIONAL – a partner of choice

Experience and depth of resources are what gives B&E International the competi- tive edge in the local market. The company has positioned itself as a ‘partner of choice’ for the mining and construction industries, through its integrated crushing, screening and mineral processing solutions. The com- pany is more than able to meet a range of customer requirements. 38 Trend for mobile plant for Africa 39 New Middleburg facility on track 40 Namibian producer goes modular 41 Innovative Finlay option 43 Setting the standard in PDS technology SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

Midmar Crushers has been the enabling factor in the expansion and growth the Midmar Group. MQ travels to Howick and meets up with the dynamic team, to find out that business integrity is still a top prior- ity for this independent quarry. Times have been tough for the industry as a whole, and Midway Crushers has gone through a fair amount of its own challenges.

Alco-Safe is a major supplier of quality elec- tronic breath alcohol detectors and acces- sories in South Africa, with over 40 years experience in manufacturing, distribution and support. The company was founded some 44 years ago. MQ chats to director Rhys Evans about the importance of test- ing and the products on offer. The last quarter has flashed by for the Aggregate and Sand Producers Association of Southern Africa, particularly in terms of the constantly-changing legislation. These include transport issues, the payment of royalties and the SARS, which has thrown the cat among the pigeons with its new interpretation draft note. 28 Aspasa – truly representative of its members

AROUND THE INDUSTRY

4 Portland cuts carbon footprint 6 ‘Go for Gold’ makes headway 7 After-sales Sandvik service deal 8 Ideal Concor Opencast Mining partnership 9 Liqui Moly appoints SA director

32 Conveyor systems – still a workplace hazard?

44 LAST BLAST

ON THE COVER

Editor Dale Kelly

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MODERN QUARRYING

April - May 2015