NCCA Operations

Operational Facilities & INFRASTRUCTURE

A. Manufacturing Plant (Ballengeich, KwaZulu-Natal)
Location: 1 Blairgowrie Drive, Ballengeich, 2942
Key Features:

  • Electric arc furnaces for calcium carbide production
  • Coal processing & beneficiation plant
  • Lime kilns for quicklime and hydrated lime
  • Quality control labs (XRF, spectroscopy, particle size analysis)
  • Warehousing & logistics hub (rail and road transport links)

B. Mining Operations

  • Coal Mines: KwaZulu-Natal, Newcastle
  • Lime Quarries: Northern Cape, Kimberly
  • Transport & Logistics:
    - Rail connectivity to Durban Port for exports
    - Fleet of trucks for domestic distribution

Sustainability & Corporate

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)

NCCA operates across three primary business segments, ensuring a diversified and resilient industrial supply chain:

A. Environmental Initiatives

  • Carbon Footprint Reduction:
    – Energy-efficient furnaces reducing CO₂ emissions
    – Waste heat recovery for process optimization
  • Water Management:
    – Closed-loop water systems to minimize consumption
    – Effluent treatment plants for zero liquid discharge
  • Land Rehabilitation:
    – Post-mining land restoration (reforestation, agricultural reuse)
    – Dust suppression in mining and production area

B. Social & Community Development

  • Local Employment: Prioritizing hiring from nearby communities
  • Skills Development: Training programs for employees and local youth
  • Education & Healthcare: Supporting schools and clinics in Ballengeich and surrounding
    areas
  • Safety Standards: Zero-harm policy with regular safety audits

C. Compliance & Certifications

  • ISO 9001 (Quality Management System)
  • ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System)
  • OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health & Safety)
  • Mining & Environmental Regulations (South African DMR & DEFF compliance)