What is Contract Mining and why are more South African mining companies outsourcing it?
South Africa’s mining sector, a cornerstone of its economy, is witnessing a significant shift: a growing number of companies are opting for contract mining. This strategic move is not just a fleeting trend but a fundamental re-evaluation of operational models aimed at enhancing efficiency, mitigating risks, and sharpening competitive edges. What is Contract Mining? At […]
From Mine Planning to Delivery: The Complete Contract Mining Workflow
Blog by Andre van Rensburg – Ops Manger D&B: Aggregates At Afrimat, we believe in delivering end-to-end mining solutions that are safe, sustainable, and cost-effective. Our Contract Mining division provides comprehensive open cast mining services – from resource modelling to the final delivery of processed material. This blog outlines the complete journey of how we […]
Afrimat continues to forge a strong base for future sustainability
“Long-term growth strategy underpinned by diversified asset base in the mining, quarrying, and related industries.” 15 May 2025 – Afrimat, a successful multi-commodity, mid-tier mining company that produces and supplies construction materials, iron ore, anthracite, phosphate, and high-quality industrial minerals, today released results for the year ended 28 February 2025. “While these results are not […]
Beware of cyber criminals who exploit reputable companies’ brand identity
Summary of article as published on News 24. According to a News24 report, South African business executives are increasingly being impersonated by criminals on social media and through cloned websites, who exploit the companies’ brand identities. Andries van Heerden, CEO of Afrimat, shared with News24 that these scams have become highly sophisticated. In one instance, […]
Afrimat Construction Index improves in the fourth quarter of 2024
Johannesburg, 25 March 2025 – Afrimat, a leading mid-tier mining and materials company providing Bulk Commodities, Construction Materials, Industrial Minerals and Future Materials and Metals, has released the findings of its Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) for the fourth quarter of 2024. The ACI is a composite index of the level of activity within the building […]
Official Statement: Falsified digital media platforms and company documents
It has come to our attention that several falsified digital media platforms and company documents are circulating externally, through which scammers are utilising Afrimat’s good name and reputation to defraud unsuspecting individuals. Company correspondence, documents and banking details Email correspondence from Afrimat will always, and only, come from the official Afrimat domain: @afrimat.co.za. Always verify […]
Afrimat Construction Index continues upward trend in third quarter
ACI shows promising growth across multiple indicators Johannesburg, 5 December 2024 – Afrimat, the JSE-listed mid-tier mining and materials company providing construction materials, industrial minerals, bulk commodities, and future materials and metals has released the findings of its Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) for the third quarter of 2024. The ACI is a composite index of […]
How Diversifying Mining Operations Revitalized Afrimat’s Blue Plant
The journey towards mining excellence is ongoing, and Afrimat is dedicated to leading the way with innovative solutions and a commitment to quality. Afrimat Industrial Minerals embarked on a diversification journey at our Blue Plant in Marble Hall. Diversifying our mining operations The Marble Hall resource, a Metamorphic Dolomite, has always been a part of […]
Afrimat made good strides in recent acquisition integration and enlarging traditional aggregate business
Summary Group revenue up 44,3% to R4,1 billion Headline earnings per share (‘HEPS’) of 53,0 cents Operating profit margin of 13,5% Net asset value (‘NAV’) per share up 10,5% to 3 038 cents Return on net operating assets 15,1% Interim dividend of 10 cents per share declared 24 October 2024 – Afrimat, a leading mid-tier […]
Afrimat Mining Services expanding our Drilling & Blasting horizon
Afrimat Mining Services embarked on a new Drilling & Blasting project in Steelpoort for the De Groote Boom mine. De Groote Boom mine is an MG4 opencast chrome mine that is developing into a mountain crop. Blasting consists of waste blocks in the region of 40 000 BCM’s (Bank Cubic Metre – a cubic metre […]