THE QUARRY | RokAfric
OPENING | 2022
AREA | 200 hectares
TYPES | Marble and Quartzite
MARBLE STONE NAMES | White Namibe, Oyster & Cosmic White
QUARTZITE STONE NAMES | Luna Alba & Luna Azzurro
LOCATION | Caraculo, Bibala, Namibe, Angola
PRODUCTION | 400 m³/month
The quarry is developed on a mountain named “Moon Hill”, with dozens of hectares of surface area, hosting white marble deposits that ensure its extraction and commercialization for many years to come.
The extracted rock is an immaculate white with impeccable texture, delighting customers worldwide. The rock boasts a particular shine and characteristic tone, distinguished by its exclusivity and durability.
This marble, White Namibe, like white marbles in general, stands out as a natural stone that exceeds all expectations. It is easy to work with, making it ideal for flooring, cladding, art pieces, and design. In countertops, tables, or benches, your imagination is the limit.
The quarry operation results in different types of rock:
- Dimensional Blocks
- Semi-blocks
- Waste Rock (aggregates for pebbles, crushed stone, and stone dust)
Physical and mechanics Characteristics:
- Compression breaking load: 967 kg/cm²
- Compression br. load after freezing test: 933 kg/cm²
- Bending strength: 105 kg/cm²
- Volumetric weight: 2 713 kg/cm³
- Water absorption at N.P. conditions: 0,07%
- Porosity: 0,17%
- Thermal linear expansion coefficient: 12,6 (10-6/ºC)
- Abrasion test: 2,1 mm
- Impact test: 50,0 cm
The quarry is equipped with several machines, namely:
- Articulated Dumper
- CATERPILLAR 345 Hydraulic Excavator
- CATERPILLAR 349 Hydraulic Excavator
- Crushing Plant
- FANTINI Bank Chainsaw
- HITACHI 210 Hydraulic Excavator
- HITACHI 225 Hydraulic Excavator
- HUADA 75HP Wire Machines (7)
- KOMATSU WA600 Loader
- FRAVIZEL Crawler Deep Hole Driller
- FRAVIZEL Stationary Deep Hole Driller (2)
- JCB Backhoe Loader
- Rolled Pebble Plant
