Unearthing Natural Potential
Unearthing Natural Potential
Where others see obstacles, we see solutions. As an industry stalwart in the provision of quality drilling, blasting, crushing and screening services, we at Danoher are proud to be a leading specialist in the field with technical knowledge accumulated for over five decades.
Firstly, can you provide an overview of Danoher and your operations throughout Southern Africa?
We operate mainly in South Africa and Botswana, with a project in Eswatini set to begin soon. Our footprint includes 3 of our own commercial quarry operations, as well as 10 to 12 project sites at any given time.
What drilling, blasting, crushing and screening services does Danoher provide to the construction and mining industries in Africa?
Danoher serves a diverse customer base across the construction, mining and steelmaking sectors.
Our contract operations typically provide an end-to-end solution, starting with opencast mining to extract various minerals, followed by load and haul and then processing the material to meet customer requirements. The minerals we process include various hard rock types, silica, iron ore and lithium.
With technical knowledge accumulated over five decades, why is Danoher regarded as a leading specialist in its field?
It is not only the technical knowledge we have built up over five decades, but the practical, hands-on way we apply that knowledge and deploy our equipment and resources. We focus strongly on customer-driven solutions and that approach is what sets us apart.
What about Danoher’s focus on customer satisfaction through the reliable supply of quality products?
Our name and the strength of our brand are central to our value proposition. We believe in reflecting that through the way we work every day, delivering what customers expect from a trusted service provider. For us, it goes beyond satisfaction to building confidence through consistency, reliability and quality.
How is this achieved by having an end-toend process, from the first hole being drilled to the stockpiling of the finished product?
We believe in managing the controllables as well as we can. Factors outside your control affect everyone, so focusing too much on them becomes a distraction.
By managing the process end-to-end, from the first hole drilled through to the final stockpile, we are able to control more of the value chain. That gives our skilled team the best opportunity to consistently deliver a quality product and service.
What advanced equipment technology does Danoher utilise to produce construction and mining aggregates that meet clients’ specifications and needs?
We invest heavily in new and advanced equipment, supported by an extensive preventative maintenance programme.
We have largely standardised our fleet and work with trusted brands such as Metso for crushing, Volvo for earthmoving equipment and Atlas Copco for drilling. Our recently completed engineering facility has further strengthened our capability to rebuild equipment in-house and manufacture selected crushing components.
We are also investing in renewable energy, from smaller site-based solar installations to a larger solar plant that supports one of our commercial operations. A further large-scale project is currently in the planning phase.
Danoher has 600+ highly skilled and experienced staff members. How important are they to your success?
Our people are central to our success. Whilst we have centralised support and management functions, our operations are geographically
spread, which makes it essential to have a strong team in the field.
These are the people making key decisions and executing on the ground every day, ensuring that we deliver for our customers.
You can have the best equipment and opportunities, but without the right people to apply them effectively, execution will fall short. We are fortunate to have built a team that does more than work for Danoher - they take ownership of what they do.
Finally, can you tell us more about your relationship with WBHO Construction?
Our relationship with WBHO Construction is built on trust, consistent delivery and a strong understanding of operational requirements. As with any relationship, success comes down to reliability, clear communication, and the ability to deliver safely and efficiently under demanding conditions.
We value the relationship and the opportunity to continue supporting their projects.
