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Celebrating our cultural diversity The AEL Way!

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Editor’s Note Dear Colleagues Welcome aboard the latest issue of our employee magazine where we learn about the exciting activities and celebrate exemplary performance by diverse AEL teams across the AEL world.

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Celebrating our cultural diversity The AEL Way!

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AEL Hall of Fame

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AEL offers students a taste of the Mining Engineering sector

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Engaging with the next generation of engineers

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Blasting Masterclass takes the lead in offering customers blasting science intelligence and technology of the future

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Keeping our safety switches on at all times!

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Caring for the environment through sustainable team effort

10 Introducing Thulani Mhlongo 11 Tube Drawing Plant celebrates employees at its Quarterly Awards Ceremony 12 Delivering Quality The AEL Way 13 Quality Game Changers 14 AEL @ a Glance 14 AEL represented at key international industry events 15 Babies on Board 15 Wayne’s Word 15 In remembrance of Albert Zitha

Our employees have constantly proven their resilience and determination to achieve success built on our foundation of Confidence, Courage and Care. The past quarter has been jam packed with victories achieved through our employees’ display of boldness and benevolence.

Some of the highlights in this issue include snapshots of employees from various sites, offices and plants in our AEL at a Glance section.

The AEL Energy section turns the spotlight onto our fellow colleagues who spread the spirit of Ubuntu through internal events such as our Heritage Day celebrations.

Our AEL Knowledge-Transfer section shows our interaction with and investment in university students who we see as the future generation of mining engineers.

AEL Movers & Shakers shows how AEL unearths the wealth it has in the form of human capital. We chat to Edward Mhlongo, TDP Manager.

Under our AEL Thought Leadership banner, we celebrate the resounding success of yet another Blasting Masterclass which provides in-depth insights and trail-blazing technology for our customers.

Safety remains one of our primary focus areas. In our AEL Safety First section, we inspire our workforce with stories of exceptional Safety achievements and report back from our successful annual SHE conference.

Finally, in our AEL Family section, we celebrate the birth of the newest members who have now joined the AEL clan. We also bid a sad farewell to our colleague and friend, Albert Zitha who passed away in June.

We look forward to hearing from you our valued readers; please submit your stories from your site, office or home for the next issue by emailing eubulus.pillay@aelms.com.

As we gear up for the final stretch of 2014, may we inject more energy into the organisation and keep the focus while we set our sights on leading AEL to greater heights in line with our company objectives for The Next Stretch towards 2017.

Eubulus

Cover Image: The Skymark cleaning team celebrating Heritage day.

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Contact Details: Eubulus Pillay - All Aboard Editor I Tel: +27 11 606 0313 I Fax: +27 11 605 0000 I eubulus. pillay@aelms.com I www.aelminingservices.com

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Celebrating our cultural diversity The AEL Way! On Heritage Day South Africans across the spectrum celebrate their cultural traditions. Celebrations take place all over South Africa where everyone looks beyond their differences and share common ground in celebration of our nation. AEL employees celebrated Heritage Day through sharing knowledge about their cultural heritage by showcasing their cultural attire ranging from Indian and African to German and Dutch. To add to the spirit of Ubuntu felt throughout the day, management and the HR team awarded gift packs to all employees.

Thank you to all employees who submitted photographs from various sites across South Africa. The winning team was the beautifully dressed Skymark employees (above) who amidst their busy work schedule managed to wear elaborate traditional outfits and still perform their duties for the day. We extend our gratitude and appreciation to them for always keeping our office spaces meticulously clean.

The celebrations were an indication that all our employees make up one happy, closeknit AEL family.

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AEL R&D

AEL Hall of Fame

including marketing and customer relationship management.

What does your portfolio entail?

hagne c s u b u L George ologist n h c e T Chief AEL invests 3% of its annual revenue into research and development (R&D) in order to remain on the cutting edge of technological development and add value to our customers’ operations. All Aboard chatted to one of the members of the R&D team, Chief Technologist, George Lubuschagne, who has been in the employ of AEL for over six years and has contributed to AEL’s success in the industry.

Give us a brief background of your career path?

After completion of my studies I was awarded a B.Sc (Technical) degree from the University of Potchefstroom.

I joined the work force with Armscor in 1988 where I was introduced to various aspects of the explosives industry. My field of expertise was shaped over the next 19 years. I devoted my time to detonic element design, large calibre and naval ammunition development. I also did explosives design with respect to primary explosives and pyrotechnics. Subsequently I was given the opportunity to venture into the field of project management and focused on explosives manufacturing plant design and installation.

This gave me the opportunity to gain experience in various management-related aspects

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As Chief Technologist in the Research and Development department, my key responsibilities lie within the Initiating Systems Group where I focus mainly on initiating systems design, pyrotechnic development and related problemsolving and continued product and process improvements across the board.

What is your modus operandi? Is it aligned to The AEL Way (confidence, courage and care)?

I believe that one must manage one’s planning, problem-solving and decision-making with confidence, courage and care - as if the company belongs to you. Thereafter, quality, productivity and expenditure falls into place within the bigger picture.

What major projects are you currently engaged in?

We are currently busy with the development of all the rigid elemented delay detonators for the rest of the shock tube product range to enable the ISAP plant to produce the entire range of delay detonators.

The following benefits are expected from this project: • Standardisation of manufacturing techniques and safety advantages • Full utilisation of installed ISAP detonator capacity • Superior timing accuracy from pyrotechnic delay detonators • Reduced lead content in final product • New element designs that are also production-friendly • Upgrading of the existing out-hole and inhole detonator designs • Track-and-Trace of final assembled product

• Development of a range of spray dried pyrotechnic compositions which burn from 2ms/mm up to 245 ms/mm The latest modified spray dried compositions have now been introduced at ISAP with great success.

What are we doing to stay relevant and on the cutting edge?

We do appropriate planning that is in line with the AEL long term strategic goals. Therefore we have various blue sky projects in the pipeline and short term research projects to remain aligned with The AEL Way of doing things. Thinking out-of-the-box is essential to maintain our position on the cutting edge of mining technology. We patent original ideas to prevent our competitors from using the technology. We also study our competitors to know their weak and strong points in the industry.

What is your vision for the future within AEL? We are living and working in exciting times, new technology is constantly being developed and new trends are set in the ever-changing corporate world. Surely AEL will be affected by these changes and therefore it is my vision to be the best in my field of expertise to be able to adapt to the challenges coming our way.

Tell us something interesting about yourself?

I am a postgraduate student at the University of Pretoria busy with studies towards a Master’s degree in Chemical Technology from the Faculty of Chemical Engineering.

What are your interests away from the office?

Away from the office, I am 100% a family man. I spend all my free time with my wife and two sons.

We love the outdoors and often venture onto the less beaten tracks.

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AEL’s Group Mining Optimisation department in conjunction with the Training and Development department annually host students from the University of the Witwatersrand, University of Pretoria and University of Johannesburg at our Student Technical Days. The purpose of these events is to expose undergraduate students to the wonderful world of AEL and its products and services.

Students are afforded the opportunity to engage with AEL experts who share knowledge through interactive presentations and dynamic exhibitions showcasing our cutting edge technology. The day culminates in a live controlled demonstration at the far range.

AEL representatives from Mining Optimisation, R&D, Products to Market and HR are in attendance at these events to advise Mining Engineering students of all levels about career prospects after graduating.

Engaging with the next generation of engineers AEL proudly participated in the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal Science Fair which took place on 15 August 2014.

The event aims to equip students in 1st year up to 4th year level with practical career advice pertaining to their field of study. The students expressed their

Students receiving valuable collateral

passion for Chemical; Electrical and Mechanical engineering through engaging discussions with AEL’s renowned industry specialists.

It is platforms of this nature that enable AEL to reinforce its commitment to the development and upskilling of the next generation of engineers. Students are encouraged to apply for various graduate programmes, internships and learnerships

Mbuyi Miya, HR Business Partner and Sandy Etchells, Manager Blasting Science advising students

through our holding company, AECI.

AEL remains an industry leader through the deployment of highly skilled engineers to the market, ensuring efficient and costeffective blasting solutions.

For more information about our bursaries and graduate opportunities, contact AECI head office on 011 806 8700.

Students engaging with AEL experts at the dynamic exhibition

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www.aeci.co.za Sandy Etchells, Manager - Blasting Science engaging with a student

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Knowledge-transfer

AEL offers students a taste of the Mining Engineering sector

Thought Leadership

Blasting Masterclass takes the lead in offering customers blasting science intelligence and technology of the future On 30 September 2014, AEL hosted its annual Blasting Masterclass, a premier industry event offering in-depth insight and cutting edge solutions for customers in the underground and surface mining sectors. This year’s conference, themed “Do you know what explosives energy you are buying?” had an attendance of over 150 delegates. Delegates were given an opportunity to experience AEL’s vast suite of products that showcase the latest in mining safety technology, new innovations in the market place, as well as important case studies.

AEL opened the day with an inaugural CEO’s breakfast hosted by Schalk Venter - Group Managing Director where top level executives had a moment to engage, share and learn from each other. The breakfast discussion was facilitated by Brand Pretorius - retired CEO of McCarthy Limited and

motivational speaker, who shared snippets from his latest book In the Driving Seat – lessons in leadership.

The Blasting Masterclass, which regularly attracts internationally renowned speakers, hosted Professor Gideon P Chitombo, who was recently appointed Professor and Chair of Minerals Industry Engagement at the University of Queensland, Australia. Prof Chitombo addressed delegates on the issue of “world mining” and shared his expertise on the future of mass mining options. Another renowned guest speaker and industry specialist from AECI’s Mining Cluster, Theunis Botha, Managing Director at Senmin shared insights with the delegates.

Complementing the conference session, a dynamic exhibition showcased AEL’s vast suite of products

engineered to increase cost saving, enhance safety and deliver value.

AEL’s technologies of the future on display included: • Convenient energy on demand – Buffalo Booster • Energy on tap – Cold Emulsion • Sustainable Energy – Used Oil • Precision Energy - Electronics • Surface Blast Handbook • Blast-i Tablet With its vast industry knowledge and new technologies, AEL ensures that it continues to be an acknowledged leader by providing sector solutions in South Africa, African regions and international businesses.

Like our company Facebook page (AEL Mining Services) for all the updates.

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Senior Explosives Engineer, Ken Meiring sharing insights

Customers engaging with AEL experts

Product Manager, Hendrik Botha (L) demonstrating one of the new offerings

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AEL Safety First

Live demonstration with snakes

Keeping our safety switches on at all times!

AEL’s annual Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) conference hosted in August advocated for ‘Zero Harm’ in the workplace. The conference is a platform for AEL safety personnel to adopt leading practices and to learn about the management and reporting of safety and health issues.

AEL’s activities are widespread, and because of this, the Group’s exposure is diverse, examples of which include mining-related and road safety issues, manufacturing of initiating systems, bulk explosives, chemicals and explosives, as well as general engineering activities. Across all businesses in the group, there is a strong focus on standardisation and an overall alignment of best safety and health practices.

The conference heightened awareness and encouraged employees and the organisation as a whole to always ensure that our safety and environment switches are on.

The main driver for the Safety Day at this conference was hazard identification. Delegates were introduced to the idea of snakes and how they can be likened to hazards and risks that we face in our business.

The cardinal idea was the ability to identify possible risks we face and how these can be mitigated.

“Safety, Health and Environment issues within the Group remain the highest priority. We should afford these our undivided attention and ensure we have no injuries, anywhere under any circumstances,” commented Schalk Venter, Group Managing Director.

Astounding Safety Achievement Congratulations from Executive Director: Commercial, Trevor Roberts to the Commercial Team (formerly Global Business Services) for setting a sterling example to the organisation by reaching several safety milestones.

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Commercial Team - 1 year (369 days) without an “Impact / Contact Injury” (October 2014) Commercial Team - 1 million recordable injury free man hours ( August 2014 ) Global Supply Chain - 2 million recordable injury free man hours ( April 2014 ) Procurement - 8 years without a recordable injury ( March 2014 )

These achievements are the result of the commitment of every member of the Commercial Team including their contractors, to health and safety. Trevor Roberts and the senior management of the team encourage the use of TAKE 5’s, focussing on the job-at-hand and safe driving among other focus areas and hold all team members accountable for any deviations from the norm. With continued commitment to keeping their safety switches on at all times, the Commercial Team will certainly go on to achieve many more milestones.

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AEL Cares

Caring for the environment through sustainable team effort As part of the SHE conference, AEL established the first

Entries that fulfilled the competition criteria were

annual Environmental Awareness Campaign themed Care

narrowed down to five projects with a main focus on

and Conservation of the Earth. The Environmental Awareness

waste minimisation.

Campaign is aimed at mobilising employees across the organisation to make a positive impact on their environment. While we live and

...and the winners...

work in different communities, it is imperative to remember that we face the same environmental challenges that ultimately affect

• Winner awarded R20 000

the sustainability of life and the planet. The campaign was designed

AEL Bogoso (Ghana) Detonator Plant

to highlight the outcomes that will benefit the organisation. AEL

Reduction in excess shock tube waste when

presented the entries for the Environmental Awareness Campaign

assembling detonators

at the SHE conference.

• 1st Runner-up awarded R15 000 Ellen van Dongen, Global Sustainability Manager

The positive response to the campaign saw project submissions

ISAP Effluent Plant

from local and international operational areas.

Minimisation of loss or waste of water resources and the efficient and effective use of water

• 2nd Runner-up awarded R10 000

U532 Shocktube Assembly Plant

Reduction in tubing waste

AEL Executive Director for Global Operations, Sepadi Mohlabeng, presented the awards and commended participants for developing innovative and costeffective solutions that have a sustainable impact on AEL’s environmental goals.

Congratulations to the all winners!

We encourage AEL employees to be conscious of the environment and to implement learning from these projects in their daily operations at work and home.

We look forward to an even more exciting competition The proud winners with Sepadi Mohlabeng, Executive Directive Global Operations

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Mover & Shakers

Introducing Thulani Mhlongo All Aboard chatted to Tube Drawing Plant (TDP) Manager, Thulani Mhlongo who is super-motivated and geared to achieve world class standards at the office while dabbling in sound engineering and body-building in his leisure time.

Give us a brief background of your career path?

In 2006, I completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Production and Operations Management from the Durban University of Technology. I began my career in 2003 working at Toyota South Africa Manufacturing as part of the Toyota graduate programme where I received exposure in production engineering. Subsequently, I joined Smiths Manufacturing as a Production Team leader in 2005 where I was later appointed Production Foreman in 2007. In 2010 I assumed the role of Acting Production Manager.

How long have you been employed by AEL Mining Services?

I have been with AEL for two and a half years. I joined AEL in January 2012 as Shift Manager at the TDP responsible for Shift B. In February 2014, I was promoted to TDP Manager.

What are your key responsibilities?

As TDP Manager I am responsible for strategic leadership and direction of the department. I am responsible for ensuring that all fundamental principles of KPAs/KPIs are implemented such as safety, quality, production, cost and people management. I am passionate about improving department performance and leading change.

What is your modus operandi? Is it aligned to the AEL values of confidence, courage and care)?

Working in production has taught me to be innovative, creative and relevant. I believe our business has great potential in improving efficiency in operations and increasing productivity through continuous improvement and implementing more advanced systems in running and improving operations.

by increasing productivity and savings on electricity and consumables costs.

What are you doing to stay relevant and on the cutting edge?

I always keep myself aligned to the company vision, especially vision 2017.

This vision is also shared with the rest of the team so that everyone is up-to-date with the current developments at AEL. The key to our success is the adoption of a “no to non-compliance” approach with continuous improvements and awareness of legislation.

Do you see yourself as a leader or a team player?

I am a leader who works well within a team. I believe in promoting team work and open communication as this develops other leaders.

What is your vision for the future within AEL? I want to take TDP to greater heights by making it not only the safest plant but also the most efficient plant in cost management by decreasing operating expenses and increasing productivity. Personally, I am currently studying Explosive Technology which I am due to complete at the end of this year 2014. Thereafter, I intend to start my MBA with the long term vision to one day head up the AEL Operations division.

Tell us something interesting about yourself?

I’m an avid reader of books about leadership and strategic thinking. This keeps me in tune with world class leaders.

I’m a humbled child of God and believe that people matter to God so they therefore must matter to us as aspirant leaders.

What are your interests away from the office?

I occupy myself with sound engineering and live mixing at stage performances and music tours. This keeps my creativity alive. To keep super fit, I like body building.

What major projects are you currently engaged in?

I am busy with a capacity study which has the potential to make the plant more efficient

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Tube Drawing Plant celebrates employees at its Quarterly Awards Ceremony On 1 August the Tube Drawing Plant (TDP) held its quarterly awards ceremony. The awards were the brainchild of Thulani Mhlongo after he took over as TDP Manager in February this year. “The objective for TDP for Quarter 2 was to measure ourselves against vision 2017, instil the values of confidence, courage and care in the team and observe what contribution each of us can make to vision 2017,” said Thulani.

At the event a detailed report of departmental performance for the last six months in terms of production performance, safety, cost and people was delivered and each team shared their views on how the team can move forward and close the gaps.

…and the winners…

Hall of fame - Employees that took the VSP Dweba Mzozoyana – 2 years; Mashadi Matlawa – 5 years Hodimmoho Malapane – 16 years; Jerry Monoko – 5 years Jan Manyike – 6 years (TDP would like to offer condolences to the family of Mr Manyike He passed away in September before the publishing of this story)

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New employees joining the TDP family Tlou Ngwetjana; Takatso Matemana; Alfred Madisha; Seroba Letwaba; Steven Ntombela Employees of the month of June Ntsoareleng Motsieloa; Hodimoho Malapane; Thabo Kobe Shylin Baloyi Employees of the month of July Mapula Mabelebele; Keletso Mothapo; Frans Mojapelo Johannes Kgomo Most improved team of the season award - teams who have shown initiative in plant development – Shift B John Mbemba (Shift Manager); Tsebo Mokoatsi; Manku Mabidikama; Yandisa Nyandeni; Frans Mojapelo; M. Majola Mpendulo Mbem; Ester Lekalakala; Steven Ntombela; Takatso Matemana Extra mile award - standout performance for six months Mandla Zwane SHE rep of the season award Ntsoareleng Motsiela

Most improved 21C of the season award Kgabo Boshomane Most improved shift manager of the season Edgar Mnisi Plant managers award of excellence Lerato Morifi Employee of the season award M Majola “One of my objectives is to develop future leaders at AEL. With these awards we intend to motivate employees to position themselves to be selected as winners at the next presentation. I use this as a means to measure engagement of my team while employing care and growth principles,” said Thulani.

All Aboard congratulates all the award recipients and will be present at the next quarterly awards ceremony.

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Quality The AEL Way

Delivering Quality The AEL Way In this issue’s Quality book review, All Aboard engages with Global Quality Manager, Linnea Cloete, who reviews Influencer by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, David Maxfield, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler.

Most people are faced with challenges when it comes to influencing people, whether it is at work or at home, it can be difficult. Influencer is an inspiring book that shares a simple technique on how to shift a culture from its current state to a new desired state. In essence the book is about identifying vital behaviours for solving problems.

It shares stories of how great influencers were able to make radical changes to the way things are done to eliminate serious problems such as disease and poverty. The examples of problems in the book are of such a magnitude that it makes one realise that if the technique can solve such huge issues then we must be able to apply it in business and our own Wildly Important Goals.

Linnea Cloete, Global Quality Manager who reviews Influencer

Influencer is not just a book for managers and senior executives, we can all learn from it.

Although the process is not easy, the technique is simple and uncomplicated. It provides an understanding as to why many changes or solutions are not effective and just never deliver the results we know are possible. This teaches us how to get people to change the way things are done. It also got me to take a good look at myself and helped me to understand what I contribute to making a solution work or not work.

The best parts of the book are the stories of how some of the most difficult problems that affect millions of people were reduced or eradicated.

An example is the story of Dr Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Prize winner, who helped over 100 million poverty-stricken citizens of India become entrepreneurs and lift themselves out of poverty.

That is almost double the number of people in South Africa!

The technique in the book is going to play a

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role in how I approach Quality at AEL, making AEL’s Quality products and services something we can be proud of locally and internationally.

By combining this technique with the Franklin Covey “4 Disciplines of Execution” (reviewed in the previous issue of All Aboard) – these two techniques will form a formidable tool in moving AEL to Excellence.

There are many areas of our organisation that can benefit from Influencer as there is a need to improve our approach to compliance areas like Safety, Quality and Environment. We tend to view compliance as “another thing to add to our list of things to do”. Changing our attitudes to “compliance in the way we work” will help ensure that we are always compliant.

I highly recommend picking up Influencer. In summary, you will learn: • How to identify a handful of high-leverage behaviours that lead to rapid and profound change • How to apply strategies for changing both thoughts and actions • How to marshal the six sources of influence — such as finding strength in numbers, changing the environment and harnessing peer pressure — to make change inevitable • What steps you need to take in order to become an opinion leader • How to reward vital behaviours and not just good results • Why studying positive deviance can help you identify vital behaviours and how to do it Catch the next Quality book review of Simple, by Alan Siegel and Irene Etzkorn in the December issue of All Aboard.

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Quality Game Changers - Getting to know some of our Quality Champions What is your role at AEL? My role at AEL is to provide an export order dossier that certifies: • All exported products’ quality and quantity (IS) • Adherence to all relevant product specifications.

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Why is Quality important to you?

To me quality represents ATTITUDE. Without the right attitude towards anything you cannot strive towards or achieve quality. It is far more than providing good service and excellent products to a customer.

Quality should be in everything we do, every day. Quality time, quality work, quality actions and to strive to add quality to other

What is your role at AEL? I am the AEL EGYPT Site Manager at Sukari Gold Mine.

What do you value about working at AEL? Personally AEL helps to build my career.

Working for AEL has given me the courage and confidence to make the correct decisions in my work life and personal life, growing me in the right manner.

How is Quality important to you?

At AEL I have learnt that quality should be my way of life. Quality is a single word with a massive meaning, which includes everything in human life. Personally I believe quality is following the best possible path in life.

What is your role at AEL? I am presently employed as the Quality Coordinator (Quality Champion) of the FMS Workshop and I am responsible for maintaining and continually improving the Quality Management System as required by Group Quality.

from my colleagues. I value the great team work which inspires me to achieve greater heights as there is always a challenge placed in our path to do better and be better at what we do.

What do you value about working at AEL? I value the work ethic and support I receive

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Through these actions, I highlight existing inadequacies and impediments with regards to present systems functionality of traceability, labelling, data capturing, missing testing data and duplications.

What do you value about working at AEL? AEL cares for me! AEL provides a vast number of opportunities for growth. AEL evokes the courage in me to confront change, and become stronger through it all.

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Who is your role model in life and why?

My role model in life is Prophet Mohamed (peace and blessings be upon him); I have had a life long association with his life, his

people’s lives.

Who is your role model in life and why?

Lambert Vos, my dad, was my role model.

Sadly he passed on last August after a brave battle with cancer. The enthusiasm with which he executed his daily tasks always amazed me. He showed me how to live life to the fullest. He unconditionally loved me and always helped me through good and bad times.

My dad was passionate about people and life. His motto was that anything that is worth doing, it is worth doing exceptionally!

words, actions and behaviour; which has touched my heart like no other personality or Hero in the world.

What is the most exciting thing to ever happen to you?

The most exciting thing to happen to me was the birth of my first daughter 10 months ago, making me a proud father.

and their attitude.

Who is your role model in life and why?

My dad, because of the simple and humble life he lived.

Why is Quality important to you?

Quality is of utmost importance to me because I believe that the quality of work produced by a person reflects their values,

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AEL Spirit

AEL @ a glance Executive Director Trevor Roberts handed out gifts to recognise Global Supply Chain division’s achievement of reaching two million recordable injury free hours

Rustenburg Sales and Marketing staff donated money towards helping the community. Food parcels were purchased and donated to the Dawid Brink Primary School

AEL Rustenburg’s team comprising Seef Mostert, Willem Bezuidenhout and Louis Barnard recently won the Rustenburg six hour mountain bike relay race.

AEL Mankwe team celebrates Casual Day in aid of the physically challenged

Justin Van Der Biggelaar celebrated his birthday with the Group IT team on 31 July 2014

Welkom Sales Office's, Faro Abiel wins his first comrades marathon medal

AEL represented at key international industry events AEL will be participating in a series of international events during the last quarter of 2014. These include Mining and Engineering Indonesia, Coal Mozambique 2014 and The MENA Mining Show. These events are an opportunity for AEL to showcase its cutting-edge new technologies and value-adding services to all stakeholders. Learn more about the events and what they have on offer to delegates.

Mining and Engineering Indonesia 29-31 October 2014, Jakarta International Expo, Indonesia.

Coal Mozambique 2014 28-30 October 2014, Hotel Avenida, Maputo, Mozambique.

MENA Mining Show 21-22 October, Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, UAE.

The primary objective of this international trade show is to highlight the importance and value of various kinds of products and services related to the mining and minerals processing industry. AEL Indonesia representatives Greg Rappard - Business Support Manager, Carlos Paz - Technical Manager and Achmad Annama Chayat - Organisational Development Officer will be present at the Expo.

Hosted by Mining IQ, the 4th Annual Coal Mozambique 2014 conference, taking place in partnership with the Mozambique Coal Development Association and endorsed by the Ministry of Minerals, will provide delegates with the ideal platform to discuss vital issues shaping the future of Mozambique’s coal industry and to meet with key decision makers assessing the way forward. Trevor Lilford, Business Development Manager – Mozambique will represent AEL at the conference.

Back for a 7th year running, this show is unrivalled in the region in terms of size and quality. With 1500 attendees from the Middle East and Africa, the show brings together the region’s mining community to promote investment, optimise operations and build relationships. AEL will be represented at the show

by Mark Benning, Divisional Director – North East Africa and Mohammed Elgharraz, Regional Manager – Burkina Faso.

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Babies on Board All Aboard proudly presents the latest additions to the AEL family:

Patrick Matlala’s lovey little boy, Oarabile Matlala, born on 2 September.

Patricia Bhila’s adorable son, Thando born on 22 May.

Wayne’s Word

Proud oupa, Rob Viljoen’s beautiful granddaughter born on 18 August.

Lloyd Augustine’s handsome baby boy born on 3 September.

In remembrance of Albert Zitha (known as Kofifi)

Through his wise wordsmanship Executive Director SADC, Wayne Du Chenne, continues to inject energy into the organisation to create super teams.

His latest offering:

“Don’t be a bug looking for a windscreen” Definition: Focus on the positive; don’t let your enthusiasm and drive be squashed by potential barriers.

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We are saddened to announce the passing away of Albert Zitha on Wednesday, 4 June 2014, after a long illness. Albert was a Distribution Co-ordinator who joined AEL on 22 March 1985.

Albert will be remembered by his colleagues for his diligence and dedication to AEL. Our condolences go to his family and friends.

May his soul rest in peace.

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Wealth Unearthed Our diverse range of robust electronic delay detonators are designed to cope with the most challenging mining environments

Advancing, constantly evolving and defining the future of electronic initiation technology in the global mining industry

AEL will be showcasing our trail-blazing products and value-adding services at Mining and Engineering Indonesia 29-31 October 2014 in Jakarta.

AEL Mining Services Tel: +27 11 606 0000 Adress: 1 Platinum Drive, Longmeadow Business Estate North, Modderfontein, 1645 www.aelminingservices.com