Modern Quarrying October-November 2015

AROUND THE INDUSTRY

What is interesting is that companies are focusing on efficient technologies by implementing mechanised tasks, rather than an outdated labour-intensive site. This could of course be linked to ongoing strike action permeating the struggling economy. Conmesa members conclude that construction andmining sectors, together with government’s contribution, stimula- tion and support, certainly need to con- tinue to dig deep to turn things around to be profitable and sustainable in this country, before we cast our eyes across borders into Africa. www.conmesa.co.za Avi Bhoora has been appointed construction materials executive at AfriSam effective October 1 this year. He brings to his new posi- tion a wealth of knowledge and experience gained from a career spanning over 35 years within the construction materials industry. Aggregates China 2016 – the 2 nd China International Aggregates, Quarrying Tailings & Construction Waste Disposal Exhibition (for- merly known as Sandstone China 2015) – a leading crushing machine event in China, which will be held in China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex, Gunagzhou from March 9-11, 2016. CESA is alarmed by the continuing water and sanitation challenges at Madibeng Local Municipality in North West and says the negative impact caused by the high rates of vandalism and theft to water infra- structure is adding to the already critical challenges the country is facing.

Table 2: Overall construction and mining equipment moving 4Q sales (units) – South Africa (2003 Q1-2015 Q3).

The annual Lafarge Community Trust Awards for Excellence took place recently at EH Mogase Primary School in Bodibe Village, NorthWest. The ceremony was used in celebration of the successful completion of large-scale school infra- structure projects executed by the Lafarge Education Trust, which has seen major improvements at 10 schools in Bodibe. Construction work on the new Port of Saldanha offshore supply base general maintenance quay owned by Transnet National Ports Authority has officially begun. Upon completion, the Port of Saldanha offshore supply base will pro- vide a base for goods to be received, waste from offshore exploration, pro- duction activities and facilities for loading and shipping of equipment, stores, goods, bunkers and drilling fluids.

Professor Cuthbert Musingwini, the head of the University of theWitwatersrand’s School of Mining Engineering, has been elected president-elect by the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM).

Condition monitoring specialists WearCheck and her Set Point Group sister companies have been acquired by Torre Industries, a dynamic JSE-listed indus- trial entity underpinned by strong brands and strong products.

Almost 20% of senior executives in the top JSE-listed mining companies are women and 17%of board posts are held by women. TheWomen inMining South Africa (WiMSA) report states:“This is better than the global average of 11,1%”. The industry as a whole in South Africa is represented by 14%women (at board level) and fewer female CEOs. The South African Mining industry relative to the rest of the world is a success story, as globally 21% of graduates hired are women.”

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MODERN QUARRYING

October - November 2015