From agriculture to forestry, automotive, casting, cement, the glass industry, machinery, equipment and in metal processing, many processes only run smoothly with specially made lubricant solutions. “Our industrial lubricants can make a significant contribution to improve productivity and efficiency and reduce energy consumption,” says Lesley Barnard, Automotive Aftermarket Manager, FUCHS […]
Year: 2024
Zambia is poised for a technological leap in its mining sector, with a planned $6 million investment aimed at increasing mineral production while prioritizing sustainability, productivity, and safety. This ambitious initiative will be spearheaded by the establishment of the Mining Technology (MinTech) hub, envisioned as a collaborative hub for innovation […]
AIM-listed Bushveld Minerals, the primary vanadium producer, has successfully secured additional funding to provide immediate working capital relief and ensure continuity of operations. The company has entered into a binding term sheet with Southern Point Resources Fund I S.A. LP (SPR) to conditionally sell the entire Vanchem asset for a total […]
In the vast expanse of South Africa, where the mining industry has long been the bedrock of economic prosperity, a seismic shift is currently underway. This once steadfast sector is embarking on a transformative journey towards new-generation technologies, a pivotal move promising enhanced efficiency, proactive safety, sustainability, and competitiveness. Yet, […]
Zambia’s maize fields, usually a vibrant tapestry of green, are now a desolate expanse, ravaged by the worst drought in over four decades. The UN’s humanitarian arm has issued a stark wake-up call, pleading for $228 million to avert a full-blown crisis. This El Niño-induced drought has slashed Zambia’s cereal […]
Rotating crops, conserving soil nutrients and deploying other strategies to “diversify” agriculture all at the same time can yield major benefits for the environment and people alike — including increased crop yields and improved food security for entire communities. That’s the take-home message of a landmark new study, including researchers […]
CAPITAL equipment like pumps operate only as well as their components and wear parts allow, so it makes little sense to risk this performance by installing a replicated part. “Mining and other industrial applications rely heavily on continuous operations to reach the productivity levels that make them profitable,” says Marnus […]
Demolition is an essential part of construction and development, with new tools and innovative techniques constantly being developed to boost its efficiency and safety. The aim is not only to reduce the time and cost of demolition projects, but also to reduce the environmental impact, says Kate Bester, Project and […]
According to BMG, reduced life of V-belts operating in the Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) sector, is a major concern to the industry, in spite of users implementing rigorous system inspection programmes. BMG specialists recommend that replacing conventional rubber V-belts used on air handling units (AHUs) with Fenner High Performance […]
RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions, will exhibit at MTE Zondereinde in Limpopo on 9 May and MTE in Emalahleni on 22 May. Andrew Macnamara, Director of MTE, remarks: “In light of the prevailing challenges confronting […]