ASPASA (Aggregate and Sand Producers Association of Southern Africa)

WHO IS ASPASA 

ASPASA is an acronym for the Aggregate and Sand Producers Association of Southern Africa.

This national body represents all the reputable Aggregate and Sand companies, and is also responsible for promoting the Aggregate and Sand industry.

ASPASA’S VISION

ASPASA is committed to represent a healthy and sustainable aggregate industry.

ASPASA’S OBJECTIVES

The objectives of ASPASA shall be to:

• Provide a forum for discussion of all matters of common interest to the Industry, and to endeavour, by mutual consultation amongst members, to co-ordinate the policy and activities of the Industry.

• Encourage the sound economic development of the Industry and of other industries closely allied to the Industry.

• Promote the interests of the Industry specifically by:

• Liaison with and lobbying such Government Departments, Provincial or Local Authorities, or State organisations, as deal with mining practices, safety, mining or quarrying permits, environmental considerations, mining education, standards and specifications, or any other matters which affect the activities of the Industry.

• Liaison with customer bodies and individual customers about escalation formulae, statistical records, product specifications, education in aggregate use or any other matters of relevance to the orderly marketing of Industry products.

• Generally to promote the image of the Industry as a responsible body within the mining industry, wider industry and society in general.

ASPASA  FOCUS 

• To increase the quality standards of Aspasa members and so establish aggregate and sand as the preferred construction material.

• To run a Health and Safety program that will ensure that Aspasa members comply with all legal requirements and agreed standards. (IHSE 18001)

• To ensure the Southern African aggregate and sand industry is viewed by communities, the public, government and environmental bodies as being environmentally friendly.

• To ensure legal compliance of all aggregate and sand suppliers in the industry.

• To act as the official mouthpiece of the industry for the members of the Association and to interact with role players in the industry.

ASPASA encourages the use and application of quality products.

ASPASA provides national representation through regional committees, with members in the major centres.

ASPASA encourages best management practices!

The Aggregate and Sand Producers Association of Southern Africa represents the reputable quarries producing stone and sand. 

When thinking of buying aggregate (stone) and sand, then always bear in mind that Aspasa members have to undergo Health and Safety Audits as well as Environmental Audits.  These audits are compulsory to ensure that people, i.e. workers and the communities are not injured or hurt while at work or while staying near a quarry.