Modern Quarrying Q3 2019

A Bell B18E is deployed to stockpile processed material on site.

environment is conducive for healthy and productive employees, especially in a mining setup,” says Hierons. “Our people are the most important asset in our quest for growth. Without the Kliprug staff ensuring that we had stock of aggregates available to sell, we could not have been able to achieve production targets and record volumes,” adds Hierons. Malcolm Knipe, sales manager at Kliprug, adds that an effective sales and marketing team has also had a fair share of credit in the success of the operation. The team punches beyond the time clock and brings the passion to serve the customer beyond the call of duty. This has resulted in repeat and referral sales in a very short space of time. Product range The rock mined at Kliprug Quarry belongs to the Tygerberg formation of the Malmesbury Supergroup and is a hornfels in general (greywacke). The product range is extensive and spans across concrete stone, base material and dust products, among others. The concrete stone product range includes the 53 mm, 37 mm, 28mm, 20mm, 14 mm, 10mm and 7,1 mm. Base material starts fromG7, G6, G5 to G2. The 10mm crusher dust is the major product in the dust product range. Gabion and rock fill complete the line of products produced at the quarry.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Since its inception five years ago, Kliprug’s sales of aggregates have increased steadily

The operation achieved record volumes in May this year

Despite the fact that the young quarry is situated in a very competitive market area, it has been able to hold its own in the markeplace

Kliprug is a major supplier to the vertically integrated Afrimat Readymix business

continues on a growth path. He says striving towards a common goal is a major part of what makes a successful mining operation, in the true spirit of the Afrimat way. Many factors contribute to the success of a business – having a sound strategy, a marketable product or service and efficient processes are all important. However, it falls to the people within an organisation to actually execute strategies, plans and processes for a business to be successful in its endeavours. Management at Kliprug fully understands this concept. “A great deal of effort is directed towards engaging in activities that keep everyone in the team motivated and boosting morale in the camp. The focus is on enhancing the team’s strengths and improving on weaknesses. A safe working

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