Quarry Southern Africa September 2018 | Page 5

4 BUSINESS 10 MARKETS 38 INSIGHT 40 NEWS 24 FACE TO FACE 26 BENEFICIATION 30 ENVIRONMENT Crushing it since the 1990s Road building — concrete is more cost-effective Planning for an ever-changing environment The answer to more cost-effective roads lies in a composite of asphalt and concrete: using concrete for structural longevity and reduced maintenance, and asphalt to ensure riding quality and reduced noise. The Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) is increasingly policing the Financial Provisioning Regulations relating to rehabilitation. This responsibility is something relatively new in quarrying and mining. Located in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, independent dolerite quarry Midmar Crushers prides itself in providing real solutions to clients. This is embedded in its business philosophy, which has seen it winning consecutive awards from Aspasa. QUARRY SA | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018 _ 3