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ABB, Bridon-Bekaert Ropes to deliver integrated mine hoists services

The two leading OEM companies join forces to develop an integrated service portfolio for ABB mine hoists, According to the two companies, the partnership is an important step in ABB’s ambition to expand the service portfolio and maximize customer value Geographic reach will focus on the mine hoist end user markets …

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A new identity for Atlas Copco Group

Atlas Copco Group launched a new identity, including a new Group logo, a new visual identity, and a new tagline: Technology that transforms the future. The current blue and white Atlas Copco brand and logo will continue to be used on products and services, in the same way as other …

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Funding sustainable growth in Africa

The key to Africa’s energy transition is connecting investors to the opportunities in the continent’s emerging renewables sector. Foreign direct investment can be the secret to our success. Developing a new global energy mix requires partnerships – at every level. These partnerships can take several forms. They can be interpersonal …

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SA Deputy President Mashatile to speak at Africa Oil Week

South African Deputy President, Mr Paul Mashatile, is scheduled to speak at Africa Oil Week (AOW) on Tuesday 10 October, in Cape Town. The gathering is the continent’s leading event in the upstream oil-and-gas energy space, and it sees representatives of more than 25 African governments coming together with energy …

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Mining, academia forge future digital path at Wits

A combination of digital technology insights and thought leadership will underpin the upcoming Wits Mining Institute (WMI) seminar and exhibition on 28 and 29 September 2023 at Wits University in Johannesburg in South Africa. Driven by the theme ‘Turning Research Curiosity into 21st Century Minerals Industry Performance, Relationships and Technology’, …

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GLENCORE DRC OPERATIONS HOST COMMUNITY TOWNHALL

Glencore recognises that robust and respectful engagement with stakeholders is essential for its industrial assets to maintain their licence to operate. Kamoto Copper Company S.A. (KCC) and Mutanda Mining SARL (MUMI) host a community townhall in Kolwezi on 29 June 2023. Community townhalls are one of the engagement platforms available …

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Digital transformation in the South African mining industry: Part 1

Mining CEOs and their executives are being deliberate with digital transformation Since 2021, mining CEOs have focused on innovation rather than top-down initiative-based approaches to digital transformation. We’re now seeing digital and 4IR as de facto parts of mining, instead of having to prove its value through top-down initiatives. According …

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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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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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