Copper prices are approaching the $10,000 per ton mark following a strong April rally driven by expectations of a rebounding global economy and increased demand for industrial materials. In recent weeks, metals have experienced broad gains, with copper reaching a two-year high at the start of the week. Improvements in […]
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Any operation involved in food manufacturing and processing has to adhere to extremely strict regulations and for good reason. Companies in the food service business are compelled to sustain best food safety practices as any form of contaminant entering the process poses potential harm to consumer health. Fundamentals of food […]
With Africa holding 30 percent of the world’s mineral reserves, the industry is poised for further investment as operations scale across the continent, notably in Southern and central Africa. Bata Industrials South Africa, a South African-based safety shoe manufacturer, believes in the need to begin with the basics of a […]
Atlas Copco built the first piston air compressors in 1904 and 25 years ago, the organisation was first to introduce the revolutionary Variable Speed Drive (VSD) compressor technology. Staying true to this pioneering spirit and forward-thinking philosophy, Atlas Copco now unveils the first battery-operated portable screw compressor that incorporates VSD […]
Behind the necessary ramp-up of renewable energies, the challenge of integrating them into the power grid occupied centre stage at the North & West Africa Energy Transition Forum. Rabat, Morocco, April 23, 2024 – According to Wärtsilä Energy, a leading power plant manufacturer and energy systems integrator in Africa, there […]
Stay abreast of industry trends, gain insight to the latest technologies, and see hundreds of new products and innovations on display at the world-class Machine Tools Africa exhibition, taking place from 21-24 May 2024 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec. Industry leaders, innovators and industry stakeholders will be heading […]
Boliden, Epiroc and ABB have passed a new technology milestone by successfully deploying the first fully battery-electric trolley truck system on an 800 meter long underground mine test track in Sweden, with a 13% incline. This means the mining industry is a step closer to realizing the all-electric mine of […]
Oil sand projects account for more than half of total production in Canada with 14 future projects expected to come online before 2028, according to GlobalData’s Canada Exploration & Production 2021 report, pending government approval. Free Whitepaper The 4-Component Models for Slurry Pipeline Friction and Pump Solids Effect Avoid unexpected hazards and […]
Alpha Innotec, the German expert in heating and cooling, has introduced two new models to its Hybrox line of residential air-to-water heat pumps. “These additions, the Hybrox 11 and 16, expand the existing Hybrox range by offering more powerful options,” the company announced. “Their high-performance capabilities make them perfect for […]
One of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies has standardised on FUCHS’ RENOLIT CSX ULTRA across all its heavy mobile equipment, following extensive testing. The calcium sulphonate complex grease is now being blended locally by FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA for its extensive mining customer base, reveals Dave Gons, […]