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Indiana Resources (ASX: IDA) announced Tuesday that its dispute with the United Republic of Tanzania, which was the subject of arbitration through the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, part of the World Bank, has been settled, with $109.5 million awarded to the company. The Tribunal delivered the award …

The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the need for cleaner and more sustainable alternatives. Hydrogen, often referred to as the “fuel of the future,” is emerging as a promising solution that has the potential to revolutionise the energy sector in Africa and beyond. The 16th …

Innovative manufacturer of motion plastics, igus, has emerged as a trailblazer in the world of drive applications with the introduction of a full range of ready-to-use cabling solutions to fit all commonly used drive systems. igus sales executive, Edwin van Niekerk, says igus wants to minimise mistakes and speed-up cable …

Glencore recognises that robust and respectful engagement with stakeholders is essential for its industrial assets to maintain their licence to operate. Kamoto Copper Company S.A. (KCC) and Mutanda Mining SARL (MUMI) host a community townhall in Kolwezi on 29 June 2023. Community townhalls are one of the engagement platforms available …

Access to safe drinking water is a privilege not shared by many in Africa. Often, drinking water is contaminated – by damaged infrastructure and distribution systems, breakdowns at treatment facilities, rapid urbanisation and general water pollution – meaning scores of South Africans are obliged to turn to groundwater. However, to …

By: Kweku Frempong, Head of Sales for Aggreko Africa In South Africa, the mining sector uses around one-third of the local power supply,  Asia represents most of the world’s industrial sector growth with energy consumption increases of around 1.7% a year. In the Middle East, mining is forming part of the region’s …

The company wants to see more women join the mining sector and is trialling a number of approaches to improve gender diversity across its operations. Its sustainability framework is focused on four core pillars: health, safety, environment, and social performance and human rights. Through the combined ‘Cahiers des Charges’ of …

Earlier this year Epiroc and SSAB announced a further expansion of their partnership to secure fossil-free steel for use in the production of Epiroc’s mining equipment. Since then, the two companies have expanded their collaboration into also exploring the possibilities to use fossil-free steel when manufacturing spare parts and components …

Originally developed in the 1960s, the Forsheda® V-Ring has long been the standard sealing solution in rotary applications that are subject to heavy contamination, successfully preventing ingress of external media and retaining lubricants. Widely used in sectors including agriculture, mining, transportation, machine tools, renewable energy and general industry, the single-piece …

The challenges presented by inconsistent power supply, exacerbated by the everyday reality of rising fuel and energy costs, have to be navigated by businesses across all sectors of the South African economy to ensure their future sustainability. Within this context, the pressure to find ways to operate more efficiently and …