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Court judgment on NMP’s Sandpiper licence postponed until June 30
17th June 2021 By: Donna Slater

Marine phosphate miner Namibia Marine Phosphate (NMP) reports that the handing down of the judgment in a court case challenging the legitimacy of its Sandpiper mining licence (ML170) has been... 


Earn CPD points by attending our expert workshop on zinc coatings
Earn CPD points by attending our expert workshop on zinc coatings
17th June 2021

The International Zinc Association’s (IZA’s) Africa Desk will present an expert workshop webinar on galvanizing and zinc coatings on June 30, 2021 at 14:30, where professional engineers can earn... 


Amogy closes funding round for zero-emission mobility
14th June 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Ammonia-based emission-free, high energy-density power solutions developer Amogy has announced the close of a major funding round. Led by AP Ventures, a significant investor in breakthrough... 


EPA approves Kwinana fertiliser plant
14th June 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) last week approved the development of the CBH Kwinana fertilizer project. The project involves the construction of a dedicated... 


STOP CAUSING FRICTION 
The purpose of any lubricant is to separate the mating surfaces and thereby reduce friction and wear
Correct lubrication enhances bearing performance
11th June 2021

Friction wastes power, it is a generator of unnecessary heat, the cause of wear and tear and it reduces mechanical efficiency of plant and machinery, explains engineering solutions provider BMG.... 


EU should promote moratorium on deep-sea mining, lawmakers say
EU should promote moratorium on deep-sea mining, lawmakers say
10th June 2021 By: Reuters

The European Union should promote a moratorium on deep seabed mining until its effects on the environment are better understood and can be managed, the European Parliament said on Wednesday, adding... 


NMP hosts informative workshops as court case is again postponed
3rd June 2021 By: Donna Slater

While it awaits the outcome of a once again postponed court case, Namibia Marine Phosphate (NMP) has completed a series of online information workshops that sought to inform potential future... 


Hendrik Papenfus is currently the Sales Manager Africa for Graco, an American based equipment manufacturer for the fluids industry. He has a passion for African business and played an instrumental role in developing the African strategy for Graco.
The key role of training to drive automation in Africa
3rd June 2021

There is a strong trend towards automation in Africa, linked with the realization that automation brings multiple benefits. Training is vital to generate these benefits. Automation in Africa is... 


Germany’s KfW launches green hydrogen programme for South Africa
Germany’s KfW launches green hydrogen programme for South Africa
2nd June 2021 By: Terence Creamer

On behalf of the German government, the German development bank KfW has initiated a programme of up to €200-million in size to support the establishment of green hydrogen projects in South Africa... 


Fenner Triflex Coupling
An intergrated solution for safe and efficient torque transfer
Flexible couplings ensure effective transfer of torque
28th May 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s new reinforced Fenner Triflex couplings, with forged steel flanges, provide an integrated solution for the safe and efficient transfer of torque, even in... 


Too cold to handle? Race is on to pioneer shipping of hydrogen
12th May 2021 By: Reuters

Hydrogen is touted as an inevitable green fuel of the future. Tell that to the people who'll have to ship it across the globe at hyper-cold temperatures close to those in outer space. Yet that is... 


LIQUID COOLED DRIVES
This portfolio of liquid cooled drives technology includes a reduced footprint of up to 30%
Portfolio ensures better efficiency
7th May 2021 By: Anna Moross

Electric variable-speed drives and motors supplier ABB Motion in January released their ACS880LC liquid cooled drives portfolio that can improve overall system efficiency by reducing auxiliary... 


Implementation of new tailings standard seen as key to avoiding future disasters
Implementation of new tailings standard seen as key to avoiding future disasters
7th May 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Stakeholders agree that it is a pity there had to be horrific tragedies before due attention was paid to dangerous tailings storage facility (TSF) practices. Australia-based tailings solutions... 


Implementation of new tailings standard seen as key to avoiding future disasters
Implementation of new tailings standard seen as key to avoiding future disasters
7th May 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Stakeholders agree that it is a pity there had to be horrific tragedies before due attention was paid to dangerous tailings storage facility (TSF) practices. Australia-based tailings solutions... 


European deep-sea mining robot recovered at bottom of Pacific
3rd May 2021 By: Bloomberg

A deep-sea mining robot reported lost at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean has been recovered and will continue to undergo testing in the cobalt-rich seabed. Global Sea Mineral Resources reported... 


Risks to great barrier reef could thwart tycoon’s coal plans
Risks to great barrier reef could thwart tycoon’s coal plans
29th April 2021 By: Bloomberg

Environmental risks posed to habitats including Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef mean a mining tycoon’s planned new coal project shouldn’t go ahead, according to regulators. The proximity of... 


Battery metal rush pits miners against marine biologists
Battery metal rush pits miners against marine biologists
26th April 2021 By: Bloomberg

Controversial plans to mine the ocean floor face a key test this year when a United Nations body unveils rules that could spur the exploitation of hundreds of billions of dollars of battery metals.... 


The development of electrically powered aircraft is accelerating
The development of electrically powered aircraft is accelerating
23rd April 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Although air transport accounts for only 2% of human-produced carbon dioxide, the aerospace industry is not complacent. In October 2016, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) adopted... 


Arcadia lithium project, Zimbabwe – update
Arcadia lithium project, Zimbabwe – update
23rd April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Prospect Resources will raise A$6.5-million in a share placement to advance work at its Arcadia lithium project. 


BHP invests in maritime decarbonisation center
BHP invests in maritime decarbonisation center
22nd April 2021

Diversified miner BHP will invest S$10-million to support the establishment of a maritime decarbonisation centre in Singapore. The miner this week reported that it had signed a memorandum of... 


Record output for BHP's iron-ore ops
Record output for BHP's iron-ore ops
21st April 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mining major BHP has reported record production from its Western Australian iron-ore operations during the nine months to March, despite a 4% fall in production during the March quarter on the back... 


Dry-type transformers from Trafo ideal for coal mine
15th April 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Trafo Power Solutions has customised two dry-type transformers for a coal mine in South Africa’s Limpopo province, allowing the units to be fitted into existing enclosures while meeting the... 


BHP's biofuels test a success
15th April 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mining major BHP on Thursday announced that along with German shipping company Oldendorff Carriers, and advanced biofuels pioneer GoodFuels, the company had successfully completed the first trial... 


 Cabinet expected to approve Hydrogen Society Roadmap by early 2022 at latest
Cabinet expected to approve Hydrogen Society Roadmap by early 2022 at latest
14th April 2021 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Hydrogen Society Roadmap (HSRM) will be presented for Cabinet approval either before the end of the year or early next year and should outline how the country’s resource advantages... 


AGES LIKE A FINE WINE Over the recommended life span of a structure, stainless steel becomes more economical because of reduced maintenance and refurbishment required
Increase in tanks demand presents challenges
9th April 2021 By: Darren Parker

Despite a global increase in stainless steel tanks production over the past 12 months – particularly for the food and beverage sectors – some subsectors are facing challenges, says stainless steel... 


EXPANDING GAS
The growth in the global LPG cylinder manufacturing market is driven by increased disposable income, urbanisation and demand for convenience
Cylinder market expected to grow
9th April 2021

The global liquified petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder manufacturing market is projected to reach a market size of about $4.7-billion by 2026, with an average growth rate of about 3.6% during the... 


Research highlights potential for SA to develop offshore wind
2nd April 2021 By: Schalk Burger

A study of South Africa's offshore wind energy resources by researchers from the Stellenbosch University Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering indicates that wind turbines installed... 


Ignorance is not bliss
Ignorance is not bliss
2nd April 2021 By: Terence Creamer

A snapshot of what the world’s total final electricity consumption should look like in 2050 to limit the global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels has been published by the... 


New Elk coking coal project, US – update
New Elk coking coal project, US – update
2nd April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Coal production at the New Elk mine is on schedule to start in late April 2021. 


Allegiance readies for April start at Colorado coal mine
30th March 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Coal production at the New Elk mine, in Colorado, is on track to start in late April this year, with first shipments targeted for June, project developer Allegiance Coal reported. The company told... 


KEEPING AFLOAT
Namdock ship repair is a recognised leader in the ship repair and offshore oil and gas sector
Marine repair company building on expertise
26th March 2021

Ship repair company Namdock has announced that it aims to build on its regional and international expertise and experience, illustrating its diverse capabilities, along with its solid track record... 


THiS IS SPARTA-CUS
Spartacus the new cutter suction dredger on offer by DEME is said o be the largest of its kind globally
Large dredging contract awarded to Belgium company
26th March 2021

Specialist dredging and offshore service provider DEME announced that at the end of last year it secured a large dredging contract for the Abu Qir port project in Egypt. The project has been... 


National strategy seen as key first step for  countries keen to tap green-hydrogen potential
National strategy seen as key first step for countries keen to tap green-hydrogen potential
26th March 2021 By: Terence Creamer

The publication of a national hydrogen strategy has been identified by the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) as the crucial first pillar in an evolving four-pillar policymaking toolbox... 


Grindrod aims for completion of northern Mozambique logistics hub in H1
26th March 2021 By: Irma Venter

Grindrod aims to have its logistics hub in Palma, in northern Mozambique, “up and running” by the end of the first half of this year, says Grindrod Freight Services CEO Xolani Mbambo. Palma is... 


Namibian Marine Phosphate advises of postponement in High Court ruling
24th March 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

A judgment by the Namibian High Court on an application launched by the Confederation of Namibian Fishing Association and three other parties against the legitimacy of Namibian Marine Phosphate’s... 


EV battery startup poaches oil veterans to build Arctic factory
EV battery startup poaches oil veterans to build Arctic factory
24th March 2021 By: Bloomberg

A Norwegian battery maker is giving executives from the oil, gas and aluminum industries a new lease of life, tapping their experience to gain an edge in the race to electrify cars. Freyr plans to... 


GRINDEX RANGE
The company is the sub-Saharan Africa supplier for the Grindex range
Pandemic increases demand for pumps
19th March 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

With much of the world being tested to its limits by the Covid-19 pandemic, it resulted in an increased demand for pumps and related accessories, says specialist pump company Integrated Pump... 


New sanitation, wastewater management benchmark tool launched
12th March 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new tool to benchmark and accelerate Africa’s progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) on safe sanitation and wastewater management has been launched. The inaugural Sanitation and... 


National strategy seen as key first step for countries keen to tap green-hydrogen potential
National strategy seen as key first step for countries keen to tap green-hydrogen potential
9th March 2021 By: Terence Creamer

The publication of a national hydrogen strategy has been identified by the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) as the crucial first pillar in an evolving four-pillar policymaking toolbox... 


Namibia’s marine diamond miner’s production hit by COVID-19, drops 13% in 2020
9th March 2021 By: Reuters

Debmarine Namibia, a subsidiary of Anglo American's diamond unit De Beers, on Monday reported a 13% drop in production to 1.125-million carats last year as demand slumped during the Covid-19... 


Komatsu furthers customer engagement with integration of CMS into myKomatsu online portal
8th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Komatsu has integrated its Condition Monitoring Services (CMS) suite of oil analysis and other laboratory-based analysis, testing and evaluation services into its myKomatsu online customer portal.... 


ALL ABOUT IMPROVEMENTS
Allison has made a substantial investment in Walker Die Casting, which has been used for infrastructure improvements, added capabilities and expanded available solutions for customers
Acquisition ensures unique customer solutions delivery
5th March 2021

Following aluminium die-castings supplier Walker Die Casting’s acquisition by automatic transmissions manufacturer Allison Transmission, over sixty years of know-how and substantial infrastructure... 


Frankwen Forge
Frankwen Forge
2nd March 2021

Founded in 1981, Frankwen Forge has grown into a key manufacturing and engineering business. Its quality products and services are used in a number of industries, including the mining,... 


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