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Barloworld Equipment to Showcase Sustainable Mining Solutions at Indaba 2025

Barloworld Equipment, a leading provider of integrated equipment solutions, is set to make a significant presence at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025, taking place from 3-6 February at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. As one of the largest exhibitors at this prestigious industry event, Barloworld Equipment will …

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Giant legacy: 40 years of unstoppable excavator power from Wacker Neuson – Updated

A mini-excavator performing its routine tasks is commonplace. However, when that machine is a 30-year-plus local veteran still going through its paces, it represents a remarkable achievement, one that embodies the unparalleled quality and reliability that the Wacker Neuson brand is globally renowned for. In 1984, Wacker Neuson (then known …

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360 Mining Approach is transforming the sector

In a complex, challenging industry such as mining, suppliers must have a full understanding of the sector and offer a comprehensive service. A consolidated, one-stop partner can significantly enhance productivity, writes Barloworld Equipment Executive for Greater Africa Operations, Elia Nandjiwa. Miners face harsh working environments, cost challenges and highly complex …

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Dynapac launch Rhino Soil compactor range

Dynapac proudly unveiled its highly anticipated Rhino range of soil compactors – the CA50, CA55, CA65 and CA70 – during an engaging event at the organisation’s Jet Park headquarters in Johannesburg last October. The new CA50 model is a purposefully designed and engineered 16-ton model for the South African and …

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Atlas Copco unveils the future of sustainable on-site gas generation

In the realm of oxygen and nitrogen supply, businesses frequently grapple with soaring costs, inflexible contracts, and complex logistics. Atlas Copco Compressor Technique addresses these challenges with Total Oxygen and Nitrogen Solutions (TONS), an innovative ecosystem that revolutionises how industries manage their on-site gas requirements. TONS represents a cutting-edge approach …

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Akobo Minerals and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurate the Segele Mine

OSLO, 20 November 2024 — Akobo Minerals AB (publ) (Euronext and Frankfurt: AKOBO) a Scandinavian-based Ethiopian gold exploration and mining company, in collaboration with the Ethiopian government, proudly announces the official inauguration of the Segele mine by His Excellency Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Adding to the excitement of the day …

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WearCheck team celebrates diagnostic milestone

Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, celebrated a noteworthy milestone recently when diagnostic manager, John Evans, diagnosed his 3 millionth used oil sample at the company’s Durban laboratory. WearCheck’s scientists analyse used samples of oil and other machinery fluids, like coolants, greases, fuel and more, using high-tech laboratory equipment and techniques …

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Rockefeller Foundation Pledges $10.9 Million to Boost Africa’s Clean Energy Transition

Baku, Azerbaijan – The Rockefeller Foundation announced a significant investment of $10.9 million to accelerate Africa’s clean energy transition during Energy Day at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. This investment will be channeled into various initiatives aimed at addressing Africa’s energy challenges and promoting sustainable development. …

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Africa Seeks Clean Cooking Solutions at COP29

Nairobi, Kenya: African leaders and international partners gathered at COP29 on Tuesday to address the urgent issue of clean cooking, a crisis impacting 1.2 billion people across the continent. The event highlighted the devastating health, environmental, and economic consequences of relying on traditional biomass fuels. “It is unacceptable that women …

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Mining Conference 2024: Tanzania the Next Graphite Giant?

Tanzania is poised to become a global powerhouse in graphite mining, with the potential to rank sixth worldwide and third in Africa by 2050. This ambitious projection, outlined in a recent World Bank report, has sparked significant interest in the country’s mining sector. The nation’s vast graphite reserves, estimated at …

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