Modern Quarrying January-February 2016

AROUND THE INDUSTRY

Global 100 status for Atlas Copco Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sus- tainable productivity solutions, has once again been recognised as the world’s most sustainable machinery company by the prestigious annual Global 100 list. The list, presented at the World Interest in the 2016 show has been extremely high and visitors are advised to preregister to avoid queues on the day. Registration is quick and simple via the new mobile-friendly website. You can choose to have your badge sent to you two weeks before the show or select an e-badge which you can print out yourself and take with you. www.hillhead.com Registration to attend the 2016 Hillhead Quarry Exhibition is now live and visitors to the show can pre-register for the free ticket by visiting the Visitor Pass Registration section on the Hillhead 2016 website. Major players including Terex Group, Volvo, JCB, Komatsu, Case, Sandvik, Hyundai, Bell, Liebherr, Doosan, Atlas Copco, Bomag, Wirtgen and McCloskey are all rebooked, as well as a host of other Hillhead reg- ulars and plenty of new and returning companies. Hillhead visitor registration goes live

The Hillhead show takes place from June 28-30 June at Hillhead Quarry, near Buxton, Derbyshire.

Call for no mining at Groot Marico

The Groot Marico River and Catchment is again directly under threat by a number of prospect- ing and mining applications, says a report from the Marico Action Campaign. Golder Associates on behalf of De Beers now made an application to prospect in Vergenoeg and other farm portions which form part of the heart of the strategically vital and sensitive Groot Marico River Catchment that provides water to many thousands of people, including towns, farms and traditional communities. No activity which has the potential to impact on this system, within a water scarce region, should be considered. Further, the Marico Action Campaign states, Vergenoeg andWonderfontein are key eco-tour- ism areas within the catchment and prospecting and mining activities would be in conflict with this. www.maricoeco.org.za

Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, ranks companies that prove they are increasing productivity while using less resources. Atlas Copco is ranked 34 th overall, and is the only company in the machinery industry included on the list. It is the 10 th time that Atlas Copco appears on the list. www.atlascopco.com

Atlas Copco has once again achieved recognition as the world’s most sustainable machinery company.

Afrimat enhances product portfolio Afrimat has made its largest acquisition to date in terms of Cape Lime, which has roots dating back to 1946. The group is in the process of acquiring both of Cape Lime’s operations, located at Vredendal and Robertson in the Western Cape. The total consideration for 100% of the shares in Cape Lime, which is to be settled by a combination of cash and Afrimat shares, amounts to R276-million. The sellers are private owners and the empowerment group is Dormell. Current operational management, who are well versed in the industry, will remain in place. According to Afrimat CEO Andries van Heerden, Cape Lime is known for exceptional quality mineral products supplied to various niche markets such as manufacturing industries producing chemicals, filler, glass, paint and food products. Its products are also used for water purification, soil treatment, efflu- ent treatment, building and construction. “The mineral deposits are among the best quality of its kind in South Africa,” he says. www.afrimat.co.za

The Groot Marico Action Campaign is objecting to mining prospecting near the Groot Marico River Catchment.

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MODERN QUARRYING

January - February 2016