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New hydrogen forum to transform Africa’s energy sector

Africa Energy Indaba has announced the launch of a new side event, the Hydrogen Forum, to occur alongside the main Indaba. The event has been dubbed a pioneering platform for the future of clean energy poised to redefine the dialogue surrounding hydrogen as a formidable force in the global transition …

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Sunward South Africa unlocking new opportunities for growth

The Sunward Group, one of the top 50 construction equipment manufacturers in the world (being ranked 37th in the KHL Yellow Table 2023), offering world-class piling machines, drilling rigs, aerial work platforms, skid-steer loaders, crawler and wheeled cranes, mobile crushing stations, plus a complete range of (1t-95t) excavators has announced …

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DRC’s prime minister to attend Mining Indaba 2024

As one of the world’s largest producers of green metals, it is expected that Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde will be attending Mining Indaba 2024 to highlight key investment opportunities in the country’s mining sector at Mining Indaba The organisers said the attendees …

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Mining industry urged to invest in ‘disruptive’ digital technology

When it comes to mining operations, exploration, project appraisal, mine design, closure, and post-closure stages, digital technology has a lot to offer the sector. Heinrich Jantzen, Senior Mining Advisor at Zutari, holds this opinion. The premier infrastructure advising and consulting organization will be present at Mining Indaba Africa, which takes …

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IPPs critical component of energy in Africa

As Africa continues to navigate the complexities of meeting its growing energy demands while advancing sustainable development goals, the role of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) emerges as a critical component of the continent’s energy landscape. The official side event of the Africa Energy Indaba, the 10th edition of the IPP …

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Botswana Mining & Energy Conference Explores Brighter Horizons

Botswana pulse with a different kind of heat this year as the Botswana Mining & Energy Conference & Expo (BME) takes center stage. From March 13th to 14th, over 5,000 industry leaders, government officials, and investors gather to ignite the future of the region’s mining and energy landscape. Under the …

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The critical role of zinc to protect and futureproof wastewater treatment plants

Zinc coatings are an effective corrosion protection method for wastewater treatment plants as they are compatible with a range of metal materials when coated onto steel. It is resistant to various corrosive agents present in wastewater, provided it is duplex coated with a powerful organic coating. Zinc can withstand high …

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WearCheck at Mining Indaba 2024

Specialist condition monitoring company, WearCheck, is showcasing its range of mining-related predictive maintenance techniques, products and services at the 2024 Investing in Africa Mining Indaba in Cape Town’s ICC from 5-8 February 2024. Technical manager, Steven Lumley, and a team of technical experts from WearCheck will be on hand to …

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Mining Indaba 2024 Gears Up for Disruption

Get ready for a seismic shift in African mining, as Mining Indaba 2024 prepares to rock Cape Town, South Africa, from February 5th to 8th. This year’s conference, aptly themed “Embracing the Power of Positive Disruption: A Bold New Future for African Mining,” promises to rewrite the script for the …

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De Beers is set to extend the life of Jwaneng mine by turning it from an open-pit site to an underground operation

The Debswana Diamond Company’s board said it has given the go-ahead to works that are to extend the life of the Jwaneng mine turning it from an open-pit site to an underground operation This comes after Botswana and global diamond giant De Beers recently approved a $1 billion investment to …

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