Month: January 2024
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Mining
Geological Survey of Tanzania to market Tanzania’s minerals potential
The Geological Survey of Tanzania (GST) is set to present Tanzania’s minerals potential during the country’s showcase session at the Mining Indaba, the world’s largest gathering of influential stakeholders in the mining industry in Cape Town. The primary objective of the session is to attract more investors and provide them with opportunities available in the mining sector. The presentation will b
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Industrial
SKF showcase their circular economy product, technology and service solutions at Mining Indaba 2024
With mining a key account segment for SKF globally, SKF South Africa will use Mining Indaba 2024 as a platform to spotlight their premium brand mining and industrial product, technology and service solutions that underpin their relentless drive towards a circular economy, assisting customers in achieving their economic and environmental sustainability goals. With over 100 years of experience, SKF
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Industrial
Highly Responsive Conveyor Belt Tracker Improves Production and Safety Worldwide
[Neponset, IL] – The pioneer in belt conveyor accessories has launched the next generation of tracking technology for a global marketplace. Martin Engineering designed the highly responsive Martin® Tracker™ HD (heavy-duty) belt conveyor alignment system with widely available plate steel to increase availability and affordability across all 6 continents it serves. A mistracking belt produces exce
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energy and power
Africa Energy Indaba Unveils Essential Energy Solutions Amidst SA’s 31% Electricity Hike
Cape Town, January 30th, 2024; Pravin Gordhan, the Minister of Public Enterprises, approved a further ten-percent increase in electricity prices for 2024. Gordhan has requested in a letter to the Speaker of Parliament that a total average upward adjustment of 12.74% be applied to the retail electricity rate for the 2024–2025 financial year. This is an increase over the 18.65% consumers paid for th
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Mining
Mining Indaba is honoured to announce that Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema will deliver a keynote address in 2024
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema is set to deliver a keynote address at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2024, demonstrating his unwavering dedication to revitalising his country’s mining sector and delivering jobs and economic growth to the people of Zambia. This will be Hichilema’s second appearance at Mining Indaba as President, having delivered a keynote address in May 2022, shortly aft
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energy and power
Empowering the Future: Africa Energy Indaba to Explore Strategies for Transitioning to Sustainable Energy
Cape Town, South Africa – 25 January 2024 — The upcoming Africa Energy Indaba is set to be a transformative event, focusing on strategies and innovations applicable to Africa, for transitioning to sustainable energy. Scheduled for 5 – 7 March 2024, this event will bring together key stakeholders, thought leaders, and policymakers to deliberate on sustainable energy solutions that align with the e
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Mining
Navigating the Wild: Challenges of building mines and camps in Southern Africa’s remote frontiers
Taking on the challenge of constructing mines and mine camps in the remote landscapes of Southern Africa is no easy task. Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Botswana each presenting a unique set of challenges. The first hurdle that new mining ventures must navigate is undoubtedly the geographical diversity of the region. For example, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, with their horrifically poor roads infrastructure
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energy and power
Renewables rise to the challenge of meeting energy demand
According to the IEA’s Electricity 2024 report, global electricity demand is expected to increase by an average of 3.4% from 2024 to 2026 after easing to 2.2% in 2023 However, an expected blossoming of generation from low-emissions sources, with solar, wind, hydro and nuclear power leading the charge to meet this demand increase. As such, the IEA has projected this will reduce the role of fossil f
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Construction
Latest Potain tower crane targets enhanced productivity and profitability
Manitowoc, a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions, has unveiled the Potain MCR 305 luffing jib tower crane, offering numerous advantages over previous models With an optimised design to reduce the number of points where the crane needs to be secured to a building as construction progresses, the new model can reach a height of 190 m and boasts a smaller out-of-service radius to optimise
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Mining
‘Innovative Conversations’ Take Center Stage at Mining Indaba 2024, Commemorating Its 30th Anniversary
The world’s largest mining event, Investing in African Mining Indaba is gearing up for a memorable year with a notable speaker line-up that will place critical issues in mining at the forefront of discussions in an unprecedented way. Mining Indaba, which takes place from 5-8 February 2024, in Cape Town, celebrates a milestone of 30 years as the premium destination for deal making and discussions o
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