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Impact Oil and Gas is optimistic that energy sector in Africa is destined for an upward swing. Mike Doherty, Executive Chairperson of the company said there was significant potential for growth in the oil and gas sector in Africa. He cited the continent’s ‘huge untapped potential’ offshore, particularly in deeper …

Bell Equipment has announced intentions to enter Southern Africa’s tipper truck market through a partnership with KAMAZ, a Russian-based company. Synonymous with providing purpose designed trucks to the harshest applications, KAMAZ’s consistent strong performance in the challenging Dakar Rally is to spur, the company’s portfolio expansion. “After a long period …

The auditor general’s latest report has exposed perennial non-compliance within the mining industry. Government has learnt that environmental, pollution and other long-term damage to the environment by mines have not been monitored. Tabled before the National Assembly recently, the audit report for 2011/12 to 2014/15 indicates that mining sites across …

Trigon Metals has received the environmental approvals required to commence exploration at the company’s open pit mining project Kombat. Government recently awarded the company an environmental clearance certificate for proposed exploration on the mining licences held by Manila Investments (Pty) Ltd, an 80% owned subsidiary of Trigon. Valid for three …

Rio Tinto has committed an additional $2.5 billion to its ongoing share buy-back programme, returning the proceeds of the sale of Coal & Allied to its shareholders. The capital return programme will be executed through a combination of an off-market buy-back tender, targeting A$700 million (approximately $560 million) of Rio …

Next Graphite Incorporated, announced its second quarter and first half financial results for the period ended June 30, 2014. The Company also highlighted its milestones in the first half of the year. Said Next Graphite Chief Executive Officer, Cliff Bream, “We are very pleased at the pace of development of …

Uranium mining activities significantly contribute to the development agenda of the government, Kornelia Shilunga deputy minister of Mines and Energy has revealed. Shilunga said the mining sector – despite continuous low uranium prices – contributed about N$161 million in royalties, whilst N$1 billion was paid in wages and salaries in …

ASP Fire has emphasized the importance of fire-detection systems in underground mining citing that underground mining is an exceptionally hazardous environment, The professional and accredited fire risk management believes persons who work underground have limited means to escape in the event of any fire and calls for earliest possible warning …

Konecranes is celebrating a milestone of its cranes this year with phenomenal installations across the globe. Konecranes’ 100th rubber tired gantry (RTG) crane has been installed at the Georgia Ports Authority at the Port of Savannah in the USA. In South Africa, three 350kg RMG’s have been installed at Transnet …

Air compressors used in industry are, for the most part, well-proven, reliable pieces of equipment, able to operate for years with relatively little maintenance. However, their very reliability can lead to problems when the quality of their intake air is neglected. “Many industrial air compressors work in very dusty conditions, …