FACE TO FACE
The stone is used for various applications, from concrete stones and blocks to gabion baskets for
soil retention.
From left: Colleen Cluett (environmental
auditor) hands over the Aspasa About Face
environmental award to Bronwyn Moore
(regional mine manager of Midmar Crushers). Marius van Deventer (auditor) and Bronwyn
Moore (on right) with the 2017 ISHE Top
Independent Performer Award for Health
and Safety.
“From an economic perspective, we are
affected by the pressure felt in the mining
industry as a whole, as well as the current
challenges faced by the end consumer.
There is often volatility regarding
projects supported by government and
municipalities, which requires close
management. Midmar Crushers has
learnt some valuable lessons in this regard
and has taken measures to broaden the
customer base within the current area as
well as customising products to
consumer needs.
“With the ever-growing legal
compliance requirements, an uneven
playing field caused through inconsistent
interpretation of legislation, and illegal
mining, makes for a tough business
environment. We make sure that we stick
to our business philosophy and our values
to guide us through these challenges.”
Midmar Crushers also operates in a
semi-rural area in close proximity to a
town that, like many small communities in South Africa, is afflicted by poverty
and challenging leadership dynamics.
The growing social challenges and
leadership complexities destabilise the
synergy required to operate effectively as a
business. However, their leadership team
works hard to ensure that these issues are
managed fairly and that all stakeholders
are considered in the process.
“We take a long-term view regardless
of the challenges, in the knowledge that
our presence is ultimately good for the
local economy and the well-being of the
community,” she says.
Reaping the rewards
Midmar Crushers stands by the
philosophy “Effective change through
contact”. It is clear that this change is
practised with staff as well as clients.
Making the two happy is a tough
balancing act; however, they seem to be
doing it well and are being recognised
for it. ■
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