Ulla Setswalo

Exploration and production of fossil fuels controversially remains central to the development trajectory of several developing countries

The South African delegation at the World Economic Forum,recently, affirmed that the country is ready to partner with the local and global community to boost investment opportunities that will yield economic development. But the country faces a worsening energy and logistics crisis — resources critical for creating economic development, jobs …

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Industry icon Nigel Townshend appointed to UMS board of directors

United Mining Services Group, a multi-disciplinary specialist underground mining as well as metallurgical processing services company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Nigel Townshend as Non-Executive Chairman to the Board of UMS Ltd (UK) as of 1 April 2023. An entrepreneur at heart, Nigel founded civil and structural …

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Dafo Vehicle appoints new CEO

Jon Lind has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer at Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection, effective September 1st, 2023. According to the company, Lind brings over 25 years of experience in executive leadership roles, including his most recent position as Chief Executive Officer at CTEK, a global leader in …

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KSB and sustainability of energy

As the mining industry in Southern Africa continues to grow, there is an increasing need for pumps and valves that are bigger, more energy-efficient and sustainable. KSB Pumps and Valves, a leading manufacturer of pumps and valves, has been at the forefront of this movement, designing and manufacturing pumps that …

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Jiangxi Copper debut in the most valuable mining brand rankings

Glencore is now the world’s most valuable mining brand from its runner-up position in 2022, having swapped places with BHP, according to Brand Finance’s Mining, Metals & Minerals 50 2023 report which ranks the world’s top 50 most valuable and strongest brands in the mining industry. In terms of brand …

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Torsa Global expands to Africa, thanks to Mining Indaba

Torsa Global has revealed that it is in the process of establishing a Johannesburg-based office to service the mining industries of the Central African Copperbelt, Botswana, and Mozambique. The company is also looking to expand its services to Morocco. Speaking on the sidelines of the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba, …

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WearCheck training courses boost investment into condition monitoring

“For the best return on your money, pour your purse into your head.” These wise words were voiced by the founding father of the US – Benjamin Franklin – in the 18th century, little knowing they would still be highly relevant more than three hundred years later. Condition monitoring specialist …

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Paratus Data Centers Unequalled in Africa

African-born telco, Paratus Group, has announced that all five of the Group’s Data Centers (DCs)have been awarded ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 27001 (information security), and PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards) certifications and this commitment to compliance is understood to be unequalled on the African continent.  Paratus is Africa’s …

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