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achieved and what the optimal product must be so that we can optimise the process to achieve this. “We continually push ourselves in terms of being innovative at the top end of the market. The more complicated the geology of the source, the more complicated the specification. In a competitive market, the competition becomes less when you are at the top end. More refined customers are willing to pay for the value-add solution that we offer. This is how we differentiate ourselves in terms of being competitive,” says Danoher. Cradle to grave solution From an operational point of view, Danoher offers a cradle to grave solution. “This end-to end approach is from identifying the source, understanding the geology, through the production process to the required product.” The company operates throughout Southern Africa where it has in excess of 50 crushing and screening plants and 7 drill rigs. and screening, Atlas Copco for drill rigs and Volvo for mobile equipment,” says Danoher. “These are maintained to the highest standards, ensuring optimal plant availability,” he adds. “We also embrace technology as this supports our image of reliability and agility – be it investing in the latest equipment to reduce product throughput costs, accurate weight monitoring or the use of drones for monitoring, planning and even health and safety aspects.” Danoher points out that the company prefers to manage the entire process of a project. “We feel more comfortable when we are in control of risks and potential downstream costs and opt for an end-to-end process that can be executed by our highly skilled and experienced staff.” He adds that Danoher steers clear of the one size fits all approach. “We see ourselves as a premium service provider and our business is primarily repeat business.” “We purchase only trusted brands: Metso for crushing

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We purchase only trusted brands: Metso for crushing and screening, Atlas Copco for drill rigs and Volvo for mobile equipment,” says Danoher. “These are maintained to the highest standards, ensuring optimal plant availability.

Optimal solutions “Danoher has an approach that is solution based. Collectively, we understand the correct application that is required to solve the clients’ problems. This includes factors such as the geology, an understanding of what must be

allows the rest of the organisation to follow and execute,” he says. The company’s growth strategy is a blend of contract mining and holding rights to the resource. This is not limited to aggregates but there is a diversification into different commodities.

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