“Hydraulic systems – which operate under extremely high pressures with tight tolerances – are susceptible to wear from abrasive particles and therefore require efficient filtration to offer adequate protection of equipment,” explains Hanli Schutte, Product Specialist Industrial Filtration, BMG. “Contaminants can enter the hydraulic system from several sources – the […]
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The international Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) suggests that the transition away from fossil fuels to renewables requires a new interpretation of the concept of energy security. This is reflected in a new report published by the agency. The report was released at IRENA’s 14th Assembly, in Abu Dhabi, attended by […]
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Government officials, business leaders, international partners, and experts will convene for a workshop on Thursday to lay the groundwork for the Master Plan of the Lobito Corridor, also known as the Benguela Railway. The meeting, as reported by JA Online, will focus on mapping infrastructure gaps, discussing the design and […]
Alfa Laval just published a brand new edition of the company’s renowned Pump Handbook. The 375-page handbook is free and contains scholarly information on basic pump functionality and in-depth guidelines for sizing and selecting the right pump type for optimum efficiency. The handbook is packed with real-life examples to increase […]
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BMG added a new transmission flow grease to its Boerslim/Smartfarming portfolio a year ago and it has been well received by the farming sector. “Liqui Moly Flow Grease, which was introduced to our customers at the Nampo 2023 show, is proving successful in agricultural transmissions, even those subjected to high […]
AIM-listed Hummingbird Resources has provided an update regarding operations at the Kouroussa Gold Mine in Guinea and outlined the company’s roadmap to achieving commercial production in FY’24. As previously announced on 18 March 2024, Corica Mining Services (Corica), the principal contract miner at Kouroussa, suspended mining activities on 17 March […]
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