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Afrimat posts strong FY17 results
18th May 2017 By: Megan van Wyngaardt

Local industrial minerals and construction materials company Afrimat on Thursday reported a 25.4% increase in headline earnings a share to 196.4c for the year ended February 28, resulting from a... 


PPC’s R1bn empowerment deal boosts balance sheet
PPC’s R1bn empowerment deal boosts balance sheet
3rd February 2017 By: Anine Kilian

JSE-listed PPC’s balance sheet has shown significant improvement following the conclusion of its first broad-based black economic-empowerment (BBBEE) transaction. The BBBEE transaction resulted in... 


Starting A Blockyard Could Be Profitable – But Do Your Homework First, Advises The Concrete Institute
Starting A Blockyard Could Be Profitable – But Do Your Homework First, Advises The Concrete Institute
24th October 2016

With South Africa experiencing a critical shortage in housing, the manufacture of concrete bricks and blocks would not only help provide affordable building materials but also assist in the... 


Concrete Benefits From New Technology Chryso Admixtures
Concrete Benefits From New Technology Chryso Admixtures
24th October 2016

The current evolution taking place with raw materials in the construction environment is exciting and should not be seen as any form of constraint. It is actually enabling for architects and... 


New international sales team member to cultivate partnerships in EMEA
2nd September 2016

US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems Superior Industries recently added Michael Dunne to its international sales team to develop business... 


Haver & Boecker Appoints New Sales Engineer
Haver & Boecker Appoints New Sales Engineer
30th August 2016

Haver & Boecker, a leading manufacturer in processing, handling, mixing, packing, filling, palletizing and loading systems, named Matthias Griesdorn its sales engineer earlier this year. He brings... 


Hydro-Clean™ Commissioning and Training
Hydro-Clean™ Commissioning and Training
24th May 2016

Haver & Boecker's Hydro-Clean™ washing system effectively cleans deleterious material from aggregates and minerals while reducing water consumption by as much as 75 percent and energy costs by up... 


CATERING TO NEEDS Geotextiles ensure mine access roads can withstand heavy loads
Geotextiles used to build durable access road
8th April 2016

South African manufacturer and supplier of geosynthetic products Fibertex has provided high volumes of heavy-grade nonwoven needle-punched geotextiles to be used in ongoing road construction at a... 


Mining seen as option to cut Angola’s oil dependence
Mining seen as option to cut Angola’s oil dependence
19th February 2016 By: Keith Campbell

The West African country of Angola has been badly hit by the decline in oil prices. In 2012, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), Angola was responsible for 2% of global oil output and oil... 


Mining seen as major option to reduce Angola’s dependence on oil
Mining seen as major option to reduce Angola’s dependence on oil
19th February 2016 By: Keith Campbell

The West African country of Angola has been badly hit by the decline in oil prices. In 2012, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), Angola was responsible for 2% of global oil output and oil... 


Consultancy attributes growth rate to specialist teams
19th February 2016 By: Malusi Mkhize

Gauteng-based mine planning and engineering consultancy Ukwazi grew by 29% in 2015, exceeding its average growth rate of between 22% and 23% recorded over the previous five and ten years.... 


Concrete Recycling In Michigan
Concrete Recycling In Michigan
2nd October 2015

After landing the contract to recycle a large portion of Highway M24 through Lapeer, Michigan, Larry Mullins of Newark Aggregates contacted D&L Equipment Inc and asked for their expertise in... 


DEMAND INCREASE 
Weir Minerals Africa now offers a wide range of crushing and separation equipment
Demand for crushing and milling equipment increases following acquisition
2nd October 2015 By: Kimberley Smuts

Following Weir Minerals’ acquisition of crushing and separation equipment original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Trio Engineered Products in October last year,  the first load of containers carrying... 


LAUNCHED FOR TESTING
The track mounted, mobile triple-shaft, triple-deck horizontal screen is designed to produce as many as four products simultaneously
Crushing and screening specialist launches new triple-deck screen
2nd October 2015 By: Kimberley Smuts

South African crushing and screening specialist Pilot Crushtec International aims to start manufacturing the production version of its DynamiTrac TDH6118 triple-deck screen in the last quarter of... 


PE JAW CRUSHER 
Aury Africa's goal is to provide the best innovative screening and vibrating equipment solutions and services to the African mining market
Cost-effective equipment still valued
2nd October 2015 By: Kimberley Smuts

Despite the downward commodity pricing cycle making operating conditions increasingly challenging in the African mining sector, screen and vibrating equipment solutions supplier Aury Africa has... 


MATERIAL HANDLING APPLICATION
The new belt scale is suited for dry bulk applications producing up to 3 000 t/h
Belt scale for dry bulk materials handling applications launched
2nd October 2015

American bulk material processing and handling systems manufacturer and supplier Superior Industries last month launched a belt scale for dry bulk material handling applications. The new scale has... 


Tesab Leading the way with Crushing Innovation
1st October 2015

With over 20 years experience in the manufacture of equipment for the Mining, Quarrying & Recycling Industries, Tesab Engineering are renowned Aggregate Crushing Specialists. One of only a few... 


COMPACT DESIGN
The Fiori DB X35 self- and front-loading mixer’s design enables more accurate volumetric loading and shortened loading times
New self-loading mixer advances concrete production in Africa
3rd April 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

Concrete equipment manufacturer and supplier Pan Mixers South Africa (PMSA) in January launched the new Fiori DB X35 self- and front-loading mixer to cater for emerging markets in Africa that... 


EFFICIENCIES CALCULATOR In-house productivity measurements were established for Afrimat’s quarrying operations
New software system improves productivity, operational insights at Afrimat quarries
3rd April 2015 By: Ilan Solomons

JSE-listed openpit mining and materials company Afrimat has deployed the MWare extended relationship management (XRM) software system over the past three years to improve productivity levels and... 


Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II, Lesotho to South Africa.
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II, Lesotho to South Africa.
20th February 2015

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has issued requests for proposals for four consultancy contracts. 


Afrimat reports higher interim EPS, HEPS
Afrimat reports higher interim EPS, HEPS
21st October 2014 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed materials supplier Afrimat expects to report basic earnings per share (EPS) of between 59c and 64c, when it releases its interim results for the six months ended August 31. This would be... 


A.B.E. Products For Sealing Water Features And Fish Ponds
20th October 2014

a.b.e. Construction Chemicals produces two proven waterproofing products, super laykold and duraflex,  which - in addition to sealing roofs - have also become extremely popular for waterproofing... 


No sign of public projects as WBHO navigates through ‘tough period’
12th September 2014 By: Irma Venter

Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) delivered “a reasonable performance” for the financial year ended June 30, says CEO Louwtjie Nel. “We are getting through this tough period. It hasn’t really... 


Recognition For Terex Washing Systems Aggrescrub™
9th September 2014

Terex Washing Systems are delighted to be shortlisted as finalists in the prestigious World Demolition Awards 2014, in the Innovation – Series Product category, for the recently launched Terex®... 


INDUSTRY FOCUS
Attention should be paid to nonprecious metals and surface miners, as this industry forms a significant portion of the mining sector
Lekgotla must focus on sand, aggregate miners – industry body
1st August 2014 By: Mia Breytenbach

The focus of the 2014 Mining Lekgotla should be on not only precious metals and other major miners but also the sand and aggregate miners, says Aggregate and Sand Producers Association of South... 


Ultra-Heavy-Duty Bulk Bag Filling System
24th June 2014

A new Ultra-Heavy-Duty Bulk Bag Filling System for mining applications palletises and fills bulk bags with filter cake, aggregates, abrasive minerals, dry chemical additives and other... 


Vietnam more welcoming to foreign miners, but constraints remain
Vietnam more welcoming to foreign miners, but constraints remain
16th May 2014 By: Keith Campbell

March saw the holding of the second ever international mining and minerals conference in Vietnam. Held at the International Centre for Exhibitions in the capital city of Hanoi, Mining Vietnam 2014... 


Lafarge Company Profile
Lafarge Company Profile
16th May 2014

Local presence of international leading cement and building materials company Lafarge Group, Lafarge South Africa, manufactures and supplies cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, gypsum... 


Vietnam more welcoming to foreign miners, but constraints remain
Vietnam more welcoming to foreign miners, but constraints remain
16th May 2014 By: Keith Campbell

March saw the holding of the second ever international mining and minerals conference in Vietnam. Held at the International Centre for Exhibitions in the capital city of Hanoi, Mining Vietnam 2014... 


Govt to shift construction focus from low-cost housing to service delivery projects, says Afrimat
Govt to shift construction focus from low-cost housing to service delivery projects, says Afrimat
15th May 2014 By: Natalie Greve

Industrial minerals and aggregate products provider Afrimat CEO Andries van Heerden expects a shift in government focus away from low-income housing development towards service delivery-centered... 


Afrimat CEO Andries van Heerden
Afrimat profit jumps 49% as it continues growth surge
31st October 2013 By: Irma Venter

Afrimat on Thursday posted another set of healthy results as the JSE-listed company continued the momentum which had seen it grown its revenue rapidly since the 2012 financial year. Labelled as a... 


Afrimat H1 earnings to rise
Afrimat H1 earnings to rise
22nd October 2013 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed Afrimat on Tuesday said it expected to report a 35% to 45% year-on-year increase in headline earnings for the six months ended August 31. Headline earnings a share and earnings a share... 


Expansion into construction market next step for range
18th October 2013 By: Timothy Sibanda

Johannesburg-based bulk materials handling and mineral processing specialist Osborn aims to improve market penetration with the BX and BXR hydraulic rock breaker range, noting significant... 


Local comminution equipment company expands its portfolio
4th October 2013

Local comminution equipment supplier Weir Minerals Africa [WMA] reports that it has expanded its product line with the introduction of the Enduron line of crushers, screens and feeders. The new... 


Firms urged to embrace mobile marketing as smartphone user numbers balloon
4th October 2013 By: Schalk Burger

Mobile businesses must embrace mobile marketing strategies within three years or risk being left behind as five billion people are expected to connect to the Internet using smart phones in the next... 


Afrimat makes offer to acquire 50.4% of Infrasors
18th January 2013 By: Irma Venter

JSE-listed construction materials company Afrimat on Friday announced that it had made an offer to acquire 50.4% of Infrasors Holdings from Hanchurch Asset Management and a number of retiring... 


Anglo, Lafarge complete UK assets merger
8th January 2013 By: Natasha Odendaal

Diversified miner Anglo American and cement producer Lafarge on Tuesday completed the merger of their UK-based assets after receiving the final go-ahead from the UK Competition Commission. The... 


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