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MODERN QUARRYING
July - August 2015
AROUND THE
INDUSTRY
Coad explains that Afrimat prioritises ongo-
ing training to raise performance and productivity
standards.“We offer internal courses and use exter-
nal sources to facilitate continuous development.”
The group has a focused training division in
this regard, and in line with succession planning,
candidates are identified and receive personal
mentorship in furthering their formal education
and operational knowledge. Focus is on the areas
of mechanical and civil engineering as well as man-
agement, where previously disadvantaged candi-
dates have been appointed as trainee/assistant
managers as part of two-to-three-year develop-
ment programmes.
At the time of
MQ
’s visit, the plant was in the
process of a screen change, so all was quiet on our
walkabout. The primary plant consists of a 30/42
jaw crusher, two secondary cone crushers and one
Barmac shaper. As the plant is quite old, there have
been some upgrades with more planned in the
future. The latest acquisition is a Sandvik CS430
deep throat crusher which Coad is very happy with.
“It is robust, and with its constant intake opening,
is ideal for a high-capacity secondary crushing
operation.”
Coad says production on a monthly basis aver-
ages out to about 30 000 t/month and between
360 000 to 400 000 t/year.
The mine is carrying out the pre-split lines on the benches
with future development being on the floor.
Ikaya Lethu – Our Home:
The new canteen was
named by the staff.
AT THE
QUARRY FACE
WITH
BREWELSKLOOF