Modern Quarrying April-May 2016

REGULAR UPDATE ASPASA

The end result of a polluted environment is devastating as can be seen from this old borrow pit in the Western Cape.

Aspasa website Since 2011, SARS has attempted to clamp down on diesel rebates, with aggregate and sand producers excluded from the legislation. Aspasa reacted and after court proceedings, members were able to claim for rebates. The draft proposed changes to the diesel rebate scheme are available on the Aspasa website together with an 18-page document on the logbook issue. “Our members should be pleased with these changes,” Pienaar told MQ prior to attending a meeting with SARS to dis- cuss the changes. “Aspasa objected to the exclusion to the diesel rebate in 2013 and since then we have kept the pressure up. SARS wanted to define us as Material

these savings are realised it will be eas- ier to justify further initiatives and really begin saving money,” he says.

geysers; turning motors off when not in use and a myriad of other small things – is a good start to conserving energy. Once

A range of products built on the foundation of quality and durability

Afrimat Limited is a leading black empowered open pit mining company providing an integrated product offering ranging from aggregates, industrial minerals, concrete products (bricks, blocks and pavers) to readymix concrete. Afrimat has established a strong foothold in contracting services comprising mobile crushing, screening,drilling and blasting. Backed by more than 45 years’ experience, Afrimat listed on the JSE Limited in 2006. As part of its continued diversification strategy, the group is expanding its footprint into Africa. The group’s capabilities enable Afrimat to service projects of any scale from major infrastructure and construction projects for state-owned enterprises and parastatals through to small private sector contracts.

®

Investing in diversified growth

Aggregates Industrial Minerals Contracting International Concrete Products Readymix

Tel +27 21 917 8840 Fax +27 21 914 1174 info@afrimat.co.za www.afrimat.co.za

28

MODERN QUARRYING April - May 2016