January - February 2014
MODERN QUARRYING
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Kumba expands heavy mining
equipment facility
Anglo American business unit Kumba Iron Ore, has spent just over
R1-billion to develop and expand its heavy mining equipment facili-
ties at its Sishen operation in the Northern Cape. This came after a
review conducted in 2010 revealed that themaintenance facilities and
outside storage capacity was insufficient for current equipment needs.
Traffic congestion in and around the existing diesel workshop
which was a major safety risk, has now been reduced, due to the
design of the facility. Travelling time to maintenance facilities has
also been reduced to add another cost and safety benefit, while also
providing safe access from mining operations for equipment.
Top sustainable ranking for Atlas Copco
Sustainable solutions provider Atlas Copco has been recognised
by the annual Global 100 list as one of the world’s most sustain-
able companies. The list, presented at the World Economic Forum in
Davos, Switzerland, ranks companies that prove they are increasing
productivity while using less resources. Atlas Copco is ranked 46, and
it was the eighth time the company appeared on the list.
The Global 100 ranking evaluated 3 641 publicly-listed compa-
nies globally that are measured against sustainability indicators such
as safety performance and revenues in relation to consumption of
energy and water.
Silver social media award
PPC Builder’s App has received recognition at the recent New
Generation Social & Digital Media Awards, where it earned the
silver award in the Most Innovative App category. This is the
first award of its kind bestowed on the cement manufacturer.
The Most Innovative App category recognises apps which offer
extensive functionality; enable efficient use of various applica-
tions and apps that are pioneers of innovation in the field of
development.
AROUND THE
INDUSTRY
The first new ultra-class Komatsu 960E trucks, which are now being used at the
operation, needed much larger facilities to be correctly and safely maintained
at the mine. This meant that these trucks needed to be serviced outside the
workshop with mobile cranes until the new facilities were completed.
