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South Africa: thyssenkrupp Uhde’s Biomass gasification processes: An alternative hydrogen beneficiation pathway

EditorNovember 22, 2022November 22, 2022

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Established in South Africa in 1959, thyssenkrupp Uhde Africa is the local subsidiary of thyssenkrupp AG. Underpinned by a global footprint and local presence, the...

International

Germany: Hitachi Energy to provide world’s first SF6-free 420 kV gas-insulated switchgear technology at TenneT’s grid connection in Germany

EditorNovember 17, 2022November 17, 2022

by EditorNovember 17, 2022November 17, 202203245

Contributing to TenneT’s carbon neutrality goals to build a sustainable, resilient grid in Germany Hitachi Energy has announced it will provide the world’s first sulphur...

Africa

South Africa: Rand-Air’s Welkom team in the Free State redefines the safety rulebook, achieving zero accidents over a 9-year service period!

EditorNovember 17, 2022November 17, 2022

by EditorNovember 17, 2022November 17, 202203618

Neil Bezuidenhout and his accomplished team, Barnard (Bennie) Swartz, Mathibelle Ramatisa, Moluoane Kheta and Theunis Badenhorst, proudly recorded nine years of accident-free service at a...

Africa

Zambia: Gemfields launches jewellery collaboration featuring Kagem Zambian emeralds

EditorNovember 12, 2022November 12, 2022

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Kagem’s parent company Gemfields has unveiled a new partnership with emerald specialist brand House of Meraki to showcase a jewellery collection that features emeralds sourced...

Africa

Namibia: Wesco Group inaugurates new head office

EditorNovember 12, 2022November 12, 2022

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WESCO Group inaugurated its new head office at Walvis Bay on Thursday, after operating on rented premises for 36 years. The company comprises of two...

Events

South Africa: Unlocking the Future of African Mining at the Mining Indaba 2023

EditorNovember 11, 2022November 11, 2022

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This year’s programme will delve into integral economic empowerment strategies, ways to support supply chain security for the energy transition and seizing opportunities to capitalise...

Africa

DR Congo: SES and Shevon to Boost African Mining Connectivity

EditorNovember 10, 2022November 10, 2022

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A leading African mining company based in the DRC will be enjoying high-speed satellite-based connectivity services as part of a new agreement between Shevon and...

Oil, Gas & Energy

Atlas Copco’s professional OEM after-market service keeps portable generators in tip-top condition

EditorNovember 10, 2022November 10, 2022

by EditorNovember 10, 2022November 10, 202203551

Portable generators are an important link in the productivity chain, meeting single job requirements, powering anything from pneumatic tools to light towers or as a...

Oil, Gas & Energy

FUCHS offers cutting-edge lubricant solutions for the metalworking sector

EditorNovember 10, 2022November 10, 2022

by EditorNovember 10, 2022November 10, 202204057

Industrial and manufacturing activity is on the uptick, with the South African Iron and Steel Institute (SASI) reporting that crude steel production increased 10% from...

Africa

SKF and NIO expand strategic cooperation

EditorNovember 10, 2022November 10, 2022

by EditorNovember 10, 2022November 10, 202204374

SKF and NIO, a leading premium smart electric vehicle manufacturer have strengthened their strategic cooperation. As part of the agreement, SKF will be a preferred...