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Delivering energy savings of up to 60% and an increase in Free Air Delivery (FAD) of up to 21%, (compared to fixed-speed models), Atlas Copco’s the new GA 22 – 37 VSDs (Variable Speed Drive) air compressor range is in an efficiency class of its own. Along with its ultra-efficiency, …

“When it comes to ‘safety always’ behaviour, Epiroc’s values are clear – we want to protect what we value most, our people,” says Johnny de Mesquita, Epiroc Regional SHEQ Manager for Southern Africa. “The health and safety of all our employees, our customers and our business partners remain paramount. Our …

The condition monitoring sector is one which is constantly evolving and developing to incorporate innovation and boost efficiency. It is for this reason that ongoing training is essential to keep the maintenance crew at the forefront of technological advancements within the industry. WearCheck’s technical manager, Steven Lumley, who oversees the …

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia triggered a global chain reaction of humanitarian, diplomatic, and economic crises. These aggravated the existing crises, which Covid-19 had exacerbated. The value of nickel skyrocketed as a result of these chain reactions. The price of the precious metal, which is used in the manufacture …

The oil and gas industry faced a tough year in 2021. According to The State of African Energy 2022 this was a result of a drop in global demand, which resulted in a fall in oil prices. This led to companies cutting budgets and delaying future projects. The sharp slowdown …

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 …

After the country’s mining and energy ministry missed a deadline to file the permit’s refusal, Deep-South Resources (TSX-V: DSM) appears to have won its battle to renew the company’s prospecting licence for the Haib copper project in Namibia. In June of last year, Minister Tom Alweendo refused to renew Deep-mining …

Because Debmarine Namibia’s new mining vessel is expected to start production in the second quarter of 2022, diamond mining is expected to grow strongly in 2022 and 2023. Debmarine Namibia’s N$7 billion diamond recovery vessel, the Additional Mining Vessel (AMV3), will retrieve diamonds from the seabed off Namibia’s coast using …

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 …

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 …