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Founded in 1961, WEG has grown into a global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies. WEG is one of the largest electric motor manufacturers in the world producing more than...
Standby gensets not viable option while loadshedding persists
Selecting a generator set with a standby power rating might have been sufficient ten to 15 years ago but is no longer a viable option to cope with the current severity of local power disruptions...
Installing higher efficiency motors can help address energy crisis
Energy-intensive industries, such as mining, are increasingly seeking out ways to reduce energy consumption, and the use of the latest motor and drive technology can play a significant role....
Firm hails efficiency plan’s stance on electric motors
Plan to apply the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for low-voltage electric motors in South Africa have been hailed by solutions provider WEG Africa as an exciting step toward energy...
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Underground construction employee dies at Harmony's Mponeng mine
Gold miner Harmony Gold Mining Company reports that an underground construction employee, working on planned rail maintenance, was killed at its Mponeng mine near Carletonville, in Gauteng, on May...
Diamcor announces C$1.5m private placement
Diamond mining company Diamcor Mining plans to complete a non-brokered private placement financing of up to C$1.5-million, and anticipates that an aggregate of up to C$1.25-million of the financing...
Akobo says production start-up date in Ethiopia uncertain
Scandinavian gold exploration and mining company Akobo Minerals has informed shareholders of the progress it is making in solving recent challenges with nationwide fuel supply disruptions and new...