October 2009
Barloworld Equipment product manager Mark Senyard discusses the factors that must be considered in ensuring a safe and cost-effective haulage route. He says that if one can travel comfortably along a quarry's haul road in a light commercial vehicle at about 60 km/h, then this is a good indication of a well-maintained riding surface. Article on page 8.
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AfriSam - defining responsible cement manufacture
Cement industry pioneer AfriSam is continually striving towards environmental responsibility. In a bold move, this cement company has presented its environmental credentials to WWF environmentalist Richard Worthington.
Mill 8 doubles Roodepoort factory milling capacity
The first of its kind in southern Africa and costing in excess of R500-million, AfriSam's new mill brings the total production capacity of the Roodepoort plant to nearly R1,5-million tpa.
Coedmore sets a precedent in quarry rehabilitation
Quarry superintendent Henry Terblanche is responsible for the green revolution that is taking place at this 92-year old working quarry. Some 6 000m2 of alien plantation has been removed and 10 000 indigenous trees and shurbs planted in this green oasis.
PBMR encourages local nuclear manufacturing sector
The successful deployment of this leading-edge technology has the potential to make a significant contribution to the local economy. This article provides insight into how local industry can get involved.
Les Carrieres de Province
The Carriere is the local quarry and each village or district has its own. French law dictates that these enterprises are all family-owned, with each family given a 100-year licence.
Ongoing skills training - more important now than ever
Xtract Training Services' Lynne Montgomery gives a breakdown of the invaluable industry courses offered by this accredited and well respected training provider.
Materials handling and continuous measurement
With its core competence in continuous weighing and mass flow measurement, Famdra designs and manufactures custom material handling solutions for the power, mining, quarrying and manufacturing sector.
