Afrimat optimistic of improved second-half performance

Mid-tier mining and materials company Afrimat reports that steady progress is being made with the integration of the Lafarge business, which it acquired earlier this year, and that the suspension of loadshedding and the establishment of a Government of National Unity (GNU) have had a positive effect on the company and its customers. In a pre-close business update to shareholders on the company's performance for the six months to end on August 31, published on August 6, Afrimat states that it hopes that the political parties that form part of the GNU will collaborate and focus on critical projects, initiatives and maintenance to ensure infrastructure is maintained and economic growth is achieved.