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SKF’s expanded range of adjustable chocks helps improve the technical and economic performance of rotating equipment – from engines and generators to motors and gearboxes SKF has developed a new range of adjustable chocks with higher load capacity and an increased adjustment range. The chocks can be used in many …

MARISMA project manager Elisabeth Mausolf has stated that the use of the map by Namibian Marine Phosphate gave the impression that it supports phosphate mining and has given it the green light, while it is not the case. This comes after Advisors of the Benguela Current Commission’s Marine Spatial Management …

Tata International Africa and Tata Africa Holdings MD Len Brand believe that there is no end in sight for the current supply-chain disruptions affecting truck brands. “These disruptions will eventually put pressure on vehicle prices, resulting in a negative impact on truck sales.” Brand says the shortage in components owing …

Specialised Exhibitions, the largest trade show organiser in Southern Africa, is pleased to announce that its Securex South Africa, A-OSH Expo and Facilities Management exhibitions are confirmed to go ahead for 2022, with the exciting addition of Firexpo to the Securex show. The four trade shows will take place from …

Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), spokesperson, Catherine Shipushu has highlighted  that the Namibia Investment Conference set for 23 March is envisaged to be the climax event of the country’s Expo 2020 Dubai journey and will be one of the final pitches on investment opportunities, brand awareness and export …

Safe and efficient blasting has taken a momentous step forward with Omnia Group company BME’s launch of AXXIS Titanium™, one of the world’s most advanced electronic blast detonation systems. BME Managing Director Ralf Hennecke has hailed AXXIS Titanium™ as a significant advance for the company’s ever-evolving technology offering, securing BME’s …

The 4th edition of Namibia’s International Energy Conference, which will take place in Windhoek from April 20 to 22, 2022, will bring together various perspectives from across the energy value chain to serve as a catalyst for critical conversations shaping the future of energy in Namibia and the rest of …

Osino Resources president and CEO Heye Daun believes that Osino’s purchase of the Ondundu Gold project in Namibia presents a highly accretive transaction for the company. The Canadian gold mining firm has signed a $15.2m deal to acquire the Ondundu gold exploration property in Namibia from B2Gold. Osino will purchase …

Rooikoop is the region’s first ammonium nitrate emulsion (ANE) plant located outside of a mining property. The plant is strategically located approximately 25 kilometres from the Port of Walvis Bay and within a 5-kilometre radius of several quarries and mines. Because of the plant’s proximity to the port, it has …

Many African governments take a short-term, predatory approach to the sector, playing to populist rhetoric, rather than engaging it as a long-term developmental partner. Africa has the potential to be the continent of the future in the mining industry. However, if government’s approach mining companies in a predatory manner, this …