The latest crop production forecast shows an increase in maize yield, mostly attributed to favourable weather conditions that boosted the crop towards the end of summer. The latest forecast by the Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) released yesterday set the size of the expected commercial maize crop at 16,35 million tons, 1,02% […]
Earlier this year Epiroc and SSAB announced a further expansion of their partnership to secure fossil-free steel for use in the production of Epiroc’s mining equipment. Since then, the two companies have expanded their collaboration into also exploring the possibilities to use fossil-free steel when manufacturing spare parts and components […]
SKF’s new LGNL 2 is a mineral oil-based, anhydrous calcium soap-thickened industrial bearing grease that is highly suited for high load applications. The grease smartly combines the superior water resistance and mechanical stability of lithium greases with the economic advantages of a calcium-based thickener. This ability to offer the best […]
Atlas Copco Power Technique supports its portable range of generators, air compressors, light towers, pumps and hand-held tools with several online solutions that enable customers, with the click of a button, to connect with their machines and equipment, access essential product information and make online purchases 24/7. The online platforms, […]
Over the past four years Epiroc South Africa, a market leader in cutting-edge machine, automation and digital technology solutions for mining and infrastructure, has thrown its full weight behind the Yes4youth initiative. The organisation embarked on a two-month road show, where the Epiroc team engaged with 85 beneficiaries from the […]
Integrated Air Solutions, compressed air system specialist and sole distributor of the ELGi, FS Elliott and ABC Compressor ranges as well as AIRCOM piping, support these premium European brands with equally superior OEM after-market service solutions. Customers all demand the business sustainability trilogy from their air compressors i.e. performance, efficiency […]
Mining solutions specialist BME has released a new version of its popular Xplolog system for capturing and analysing data on blast holes and decks. BME – part of Omnia’s mining segment – developed Xplolog as a powerful tool for mines to monitor their block progress in real time, providing the […]
SKF is increasing its technical and manufacturing capabilities within magnetic bearings through an investment totaling SEK 50 million in a new manufacturing site in Tangier, Morocco. The new site will ramp up operations during the second quarter and once fully operational, will help meet growing demand for magnetic bearings, which […]
ABB has been appointed to provide electrification and automation systems for ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India’s (AM/NS India) advanced steel cold rolling mill (CRM) in Hazira, Gujarat. The contract at the flagship manufacturing plant comes through John Cockerill India Limited (JCIL), the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the project. AM/NS India […]
Zambia’s renowned Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has recently taken the decision to temporarily shut down its Nchanga smelter for a period of 21 days. The closure aims to facilitate essential repair work necessitated by a recent molten metal leakage from one of the furnaces, according to an official statement released […]