Mining silica responsibly since 1972.
Silica Quartz mine sits outside Delmas, on the border of Mpumalanga and Gauteng, and is among the largest producers of high-quality silica in South Africa.
From open pit to graded product.
In operation since 1972, the mine supplies silica used mainly for glass and graded sand. The operation includes an open pit, crushing, and wet and dry screening plants for full beneficiation.
Production
Since we bought the mine in 2006, the plant has gained impressive speed of production and the versatility to make any product, or develop a new one. Every tonne is recovered with the awareness that how we mine affects our surroundings. We are committed to responsible mining that limits our impact on the environment and protects the safety and health of our community and employees.
Quality
Since acquiring the mine in 2006, Silica Quartz has transformed both its production capability and the range of products it offers. Investment in technology and process optimisation has raised efficiency and output, so we can meet changing customer demand with agility.
Open pit
Quartz is won from our own pit at Groenfontein.
Crushing
Material is reduced to a workable size.
Wet screening
Washed and graded in the wet plant.
Dry screening
Final grades are separated in the dry plant.
Policies built on responsibility.
We aim to meet regulatory standards and go beyond them, from environmental stewardship to employee welfare.
Social responsibility
We believe it is our responsibility to improve the lives of the people who live near us, through jobs and by working with the community on sustainable projects. These are agreed with community stakeholders and follow the Integrated Development Plan of the local municipality.
We support Local Economic Development, portable skills development, bursaries, learnerships, internships, infrastructure development and sports activities.
B-BBEE
Silica Quartz holds a Level 5 Contributor Status against the Revised Codes of Good Practice, as rated by Empowerdex, an accredited Economic Empowerment Rating Agency. We are also certified as an Empowering Supplier, so customers can claim their procurement spend with us towards their Enterprise and Supplier Development scorecard.
We will keep leading on empowerment and transformation, and making a difference to the lives of South Africans nationwide.
Level 5 contributor and Empowering Supplier