Quarry Southern Africa March 2018 | Page 5

NEWS 4 HEALTH & SAFETY IN FOCUS 33 ENVIRONMENT IN FOCUS 34 ASSOCIATIONS 36 WHAT’S ON 39 INSIGHT 40 SNEAK PEEK CONEXPO 18 BAUMA AFRICA QUARRYING 25 CONFERENCE FIRST 28 INDUSTRY’S MODULAR SCALPER Cautious optimism ahead of trade fair Gearing up for 49th annual quarrying conference Industry’s first modular scalper Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic comeback, as well as the positive market opportunities in South Africa, are reflected in the number of companies that taking part in construction and mining industry trade fair bauma CONEXPO AFRICA 2018. The Institute of Quarrying Southern Africa will be holding its 49th annual conference and exhibition, in conjunction with Aspasa, in April. This year, focus is on health, wellness and safety within the industry. Keep a lookout for our upcoming May/June 2018 issue, which will feature articles and insights focusing on skills development. If you would like to contribute, or to partner with this issue through advertising, please contact [email protected]. Last year, crushing and screening specialist Pilot Crushtec International held an Open Day for customers at which it launched two new products: the Pilot Modular MAXIscalp 600 and the Metso Nordberg C80 jaw crusher. QUARRY SA | MARCH/APRIL 2018 _ 3