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Designed with the demands of today’s job site in mind, John Deere has introduced the new 460E-II Articulated Dump Truck (ADT). The John Deere-designed machine delivers ultimate productivity with a redesigned wider dump body, electrical and hydraulic systems, and new drive modes to help you get the job done in …

Imperial, owned by DP World, is pleased to advise that its Market Access business has completed a transaction to increase its stake in PST Sales & Distribution (PST) in Botswana, from 38% to 72%. The transaction was effective 1 July 2022. PST is a home-grown Botswana enterprise with over 30 …

The ever-increasing fuel price continues to put pressure on motorists and businesses. Unfortunately, as consumers, we are at the mercy of government and global oil prices. For many businesses that operate fleets, driving less is not an option. The most apparent solution is finding ways to use vehicles more efficiently. …

In response to the global commitment, including the Paris Agreement’s ambition to reduce carbon emissions and maintain global temperatures below 1.5° Celsius, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is developing the Regional Gas Masterplan to enable the utilization of the region’s abundant gas reserves and reduce its reliance on coal. …

Instrotech is now offering Kobold’s electronic unit ZOE, specifically designed for the calculation and display of flow rates and volume flow of flowmeters. The instrument use is applicable whether users have an external power supply or need a battery-powered device, and when a back-lit display is required (or not), the …

Geographical Information System (GIS) platforms are becoming the preferred platform for visualising and analysing mining data in multiple dimensions, making the Wits Mining Institute’s (WMI) upcoming GIS course a must-attend for mining professionals. Due to the high demand of the course at international level, this year the course – GIS …

A new local range of Sahara heatless low dewpoint compressed air dryers has been recently introduced to the African market by compressed air treatment industry leaders Artic Driers International. The Sahara range of air dryers are manufactured in South Africa for the African Markets and covers a range from 1 …

In response to an article that appeared in Fin 24 on June 15th of this year, Gwede Mantashe, the Minister of Mineral resources and Energy, warned of the use of illuminating paraffin (IP) to doctor diesel in an attempt to defraud the revenue services and increase profits. The following article …

This week, Ritchie Bros is assisting WH Auctioneers with a mining equipment auction in Jwaneng, Botswana, using assets from the Majwe Mining Joint Venture’s end-of-mine contract. On July 8, there will be a live auction for mining equipment in Botswana. “The two companies bring unrivalled expertise and experience in their …

The current deal between the Botswana government and diamond miner De Beers Group for the selling of Debswana’s supply of rough diamonds has been extended by 12 months until June 30, 2023. The two sides have agreed to the one-year extension to permit the completion of the continuing discussions, De …