Zinc coatings are an effective corrosion protection method for wastewater treatment plants as they are compatible with a range of metal materials when coated onto steel. It is resistant to various corrosive agents present in wastewater, provided it is duplex coated with a powerful organic coating. Zinc can withstand high …
Read More »AFRICAN MINING INDABA 2024: the objective is finding solutions and paths towards positive change in mining
Mining Indaba is the pinnacle event for promoting long-term investment in African mining. Attracting a broad and prominent speaker lineup, including industry professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders from around the country and beyond to promote economic growth and foster positive changes in the mining industry. The 2024 conference aims to celebrate …
Read More »Technology to drive oil, gas industry methane emission targets
The launch at COP28 of the landmark Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC), a global industry Charter dedicated to speeding up climate action and achieving high-scale impact across the oil and gas sectors, firmly put the spotlight on the millions of tons of methane (CH4) pumped into the atmosphere during …
Read More »The new Goedehoop Teleport facility in Pretoria will enhance connectivity across Africa.
Representing the Group’s largest investment in South Africa to date and built to serve Sub-Saharan Africa, the newly constructed Paratus South Africa Teleport – The Goedehoop Teleport in Doornkloof, Pretoria – has entered the final stages of completion. As the country’s newest vendor neutral teleport facility, the Paratus Teleport has …
Read More »GlobalData raise alarm on EV revolution supply chain
Potential raw material shortages loom large, threatening to disrupt the demand-supply balance of the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. The success of this green transition necessitates addressing these supply chain concerns to ensure a seamless and sustainable future for EVs and the broader low-carbon agenda, says GlobalData, a leading data and …
Read More »ACTOM wins contract at Ghana gold mine
After many years of trying to break into the Ghana gold mining market with its modern mine winder drive and control systems, ACTOM Industry finally achieved a breakthrough late last year when it secured an important contract to upgrade the drive and control system of a man-winder at a gold …
Read More »Orica, Caterpillar collaborate to improve integrated workflows
Orica and Caterpillar Inc. are teaming up to improve real-time data exchange and integrate workflows across the mining value chain. The collaboration is aimed at providing customers with intelligence to improve decision-making and optimise operations and the mining industry has started to unlock the potential of combining data, sensors, and …
Read More »ABB, Bridon-Bekaert Ropes to deliver integrated mine hoists services
The two leading OEM companies join forces to develop an integrated service portfolio for ABB mine hoists, According to the two companies, the partnership is an important step in ABB’s ambition to expand the service portfolio and maximize customer value Geographic reach will focus on the mine hoist end user markets …
Read More »A new identity for Atlas Copco Group
Atlas Copco Group launched a new identity, including a new Group logo, a new visual identity, and a new tagline: Technology that transforms the future. The current blue and white Atlas Copco brand and logo will continue to be used on products and services, in the same way as other …
Read More »Hollard acquires Kenya’s Apollo to gain EA foothold
South Africa’s largest privately owned insurance group Hollard International has extended its footprint in Africa through the finalisation an agreement to acquire a significant interest in Apollo Investments Limited, the holding company of Kenya-headquartered insurer APA Insurance. This strategic investment, subject to regulatory approvals, gives Hollard International a presence in …
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