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ThyssenKrupp Nucera CEO Werner Ponikwar
Hydrogen demand powers record sales for Thyssenkrupp Nucera
13th February 2024 By: Reuters

Thyssenkrupp Nucera on Tuesday posted record quarterly sales, citing rising demand for its electrolyser technology as the hydrogen firm remained upbeat about the sector's prospects despite... 


Steelmakers turning to DRI amid transition
Steelmakers turning to DRI amid transition
12th February 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

With global steelmakers increasingly turning to scrap steel recycling and direct reduced iron (DRI) as alternatives to blast furnaces, steel producers will not need to rely on carbon capture if the... 


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Medupi power station project, South Africa – update
9th February 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Efforts are being made to return Medupi Unit 4 to service by the end of July 2024. 


Thyssenkrupp Nucera stays bullish on hydrogen sector, shares rise
18th December 2023 By: Reuters

Thyssenkrupp Nucera, which makes electrolysers needed to produce green hydrogen, is confident it can reach its mid-term targets, sounding a much more positive note than peers in a sector that still... 


The greenfield project for green high-quality manganese producer Sakura Ferroalloys in Malaysia
Joburg-based SMS group subsidiary involved in world’s largest industrial decarbonisation project
3rd December 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Metals industry partner SMS group will supply the core technology of two 100 MW rectangular six electrode open bath furnaces through its Johannesburg-based subsidiary METIX for a €1.8-billion... 


150-year-old SMS group committed to Africa’s potential
17th November 2023

After 65 years in South Africa, German plant construction and metals processing technology provider SMS group remains convinced of the potential of the African steel and metals market as it... 


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Medupi power station project, South Africa – update
27th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has said that the country will receive a significant boost in 2024 with the earlier-than-expected return to service of Medupi Unit 4. 


Complete lubrication solutions for cement and heavy industry
19th October 2023

A leading supplier of lubricants and services for the cement industry, FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA offers diverse products such as STABYL HD, high-performance grease for roller bearings in kilns... 


Illustration of proposed green hydrogen plant to be built in Namibia
Green hydrogen needed to decarbonise the world, including Africa
4th October 2023 By: Schalk Burger

One of the main areas of focus during negotiations between Germany and Namibia to establish green hydrogen production was to create a value chain in Namibia, as the aim is not only the export of... 


US President Joe Biden
A year on, Europe less fearful of US green subsidies push
18th August 2023 By: Reuters

When the United States launched its massive green subsidies push a year ago, many in Europe feared it would be a fresh blow to their regional economy grappling with the knock-on effects of war in... 


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Further electrolyser capacity reserved for green hydrogen production
3rd August 2023

Another company has signed a reservation agreement for production capacities for thyssenkrupp nucera's  high-efficiency water electrolysers to produce green hydrogen. The company has contractually... 


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Molo graphite project, Madagascar – update
30th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

NextSource Materials has produced its first SuperFlake graphite concentrate at the Molo mine. 


Molo mine employees with the first tonne of SuperFlake concentrate produced at the mine
NextSource's Molo mine produces first SuperFlake graphite concentrate
22nd June 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-listed NextSource Materials has produced its first SuperFlake graphite concentrate at the Molo mine, in Madagascar. The first tonne of production comprises +48 mesh jumbo size, or SuperFlake,... 


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Sasol and Deutsche Aircraft deepen cooperation on green aviation fuels
21st June 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

German aircraft manufacturer Deutsche Aircraft and Sasol ecoFT, the sustainable fuels development business of South African petrochemical group Sasol, have announced a deepening of their... 


SMS group records significant increase in order intake and turnover
19th June 2023

Green transformation provides the foundation for improved profitability (Virtual Showroom): In the last financial year, SMS group again significantly boosted its order intake to 4.6 billion euros.... 


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Green hydrogen electrolyser renamed
15th June 2023

thyssenkrupp nucera has introduced a new product name for its green hydrogen production solution. The 20 MW module will now be called ‘scalum’ – derived from the term ‘scale’ and demonstrating the... 


Thyssenkrupp pulls trigger on long-awaited IPO of hydrogen division Nucera
12th June 2023 By: Reuters

Thyssenkrupp launched on Monday the long-awaited listing of its hydrogen division Nucera, suggesting its new chief executive intends to waste no time in reviving the fortunes of the embattled... 


AVEVA reiterates importance of sustainability as the energy transition plays out
6th June 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the world transitions to cleaner energy systems and industries start to decarbonise, it is vital to keep sustainability top of mind. Software giant AVEVA is seeing many opportunities to aid... 


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Bochum plant annealing and isolating line project, Germany
2nd June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The project forms part of the major investments within thyssenkrupp’s Steel Strategy 20-30. 


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Neom green hydrogen facility, Saudi Arabia – update
2nd June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has become the first gigawatt-scale hydrogen scheme to reach a final investment decision. 


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Comminution range bolstered by new acquisition
26th May 2023

Full flowsheet technology and service supplier FLSmidth has recently acquired thyssenkrupp’s mining business, TK Mining, in a move that has enhanced the company’s line-up of crushing, screening and... 


Kolomela iron-ore operation of Anglo group company Kumba Iron Ore, inNorthern Cape.
Anglo signs another green steel deal involving South African iron-ore
4th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Mitigating climate change, the biggest challenge of our time, requires a new, clean industrial revolution, says H2 Green Steel of Sweden, which on Tuesday announced the signing of a memorandum of... 


thyssenkrupp Steel awards a contract worth billions of euros to SMS group for a direct reduction plant: one of the world's largest industrial decarbonization projects gets underway
3rd April 2023

(Virtual Showroom): thyssenkrupp Steel places an order with SMS group, Düsseldorf, for the engineering, delivery and construction of the first hydrogen-powered direct reduction plant at the... 


At METEC 2023, SMS group will be showing pathways leading to a sustainable and future-oriented metallurgical industry
3rd April 2023

(Virtual Showroom): Every four years, the Düsseldorf trade fair quartet GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST opens its doors to the ‟Bright World of Metals“, one of the leading platforms for the... 


thyssenkrupp Uhde expertise extends the life of ammonia tank for continuous safe operation
16th March 2023

thyssenkrupp Uhde has reached the halfway mark in the inspection and refurbishment of an ammonia tank located at Richards Bay’s back-of-port facilities in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province.... 


Kumba Iron Ore CEO Mpumi Zikalala.
Green steel to cut Scope 3, solar to cut Scope 2, hydrogen to cut Scope 1 – Kumba Iron Ore
21st February 2023 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s Kumba Iron Ore sees itself as a critical player in the decarbonisation journey. Regarding tricky Scope 3 emission reduction, the Anglo American company is partnering with top... 


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Essener Strasse double-reversing stand, Germany
9th December 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The project forms part of thyssenkrupp Steel’s Strategy 20-30. 


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Clean ammonia plant, US
9th December 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Nutrien is building clean ammonia plant with a capacity of 3 500 t/d. 


Sasol’s newest nonexec director to bolster its decarbonisation efforts
2nd December 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Sasol has appointed Andreas Schierenbeck as independent nonexecutive director, with effect from January 1. Schierenbeck is the founder and a director of HH2E, a green hydrogen company... 


thyssenkrupp Uhde’s Biomass gasification processes: An alternative hydrogen beneficiation pathway
23rd November 2022

Established in South Africa in 1959, thyssenkrupp Uhde Africa is the local subsidiary of thyssenkrupp AG. Underpinned by a global footprint and local presence, the company is a market-leading... 


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Fuel cell electric vehicles and MoUs make headlines
21st October 2022

This week, Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses China becoming the largest market for platinum-using fuel cell electric vehicles, which could spell good news for South Africa; Anglo... 


thyssenkrupp Uhde electrolysis plants
Ammonia solutions reduce costs and CO2 emissions
21st October 2022

Climate-friendly production solutions that help reduce greenhouse-gas emissions are increasingly being brought into focus as companies aim to decarbonise operations. To this end, thyssenkrupp Uhde... 


Iron-ore operations at Anglo American's Kumba Iron Ore.
Anglo, Thyssenkrupp join forces to make steel greener
20th October 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Anglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding with longstanding customer Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG to collaborate on developing new pathways for the decarbonisation of steelmaking.... 


Front end planning fundamental to realising full cost benefits of off-site modular construction
19th September 2022

Modularisation has taken centre stage as a highly efficient, productive, cost effective and safe solution for constructing green and brown field plants worldwide. This strategy allows for the... 


Hydrogen key part of green economy, but as part of diversified energy ecosystem
7th September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

While hydrogen is expected to become a key element of the green economy worldwide, owing to the need to significantly reduce greenhouse-gas emissions to limit climate change within a short space of... 


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New products and technology developments at thyssenkrupp
6th September 2022

Comminution specialist thyssenkrupp has rewritten the crushing and grinding technology rule book with the introduction of the High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR) Pro. 


FLSmidth’s acquisition of TK Mining to conclude end of August
12th August 2022 By: Darren Parker

The final closing of mining engineering, equipment and services company FLSmidth’s acquisition of multinational engineering company ThyssenKrupp’s mining business TK Mining will take place on... 


Africa’s green future is now thanks to thyssenkrupp Uhde’s cutting-edge green technologies solutions
18th July 2022

thyssenkrupp Uhde, as a proudly environmentally-conscious company, is helping to green the planet through itsleading-edge green technology solutions. Combining decades of experience and expertise,... 


thyssenkrupp Uhde’s 360° service solutions throughout the entire plant life cycle optimizes assets and processes for sustainable productivity and production
15th July 2022

Industry is under increasing pressure to increase production while reducing costs and shrinking their carbon footprint. thyssenkrupp Uhde is perfectly positioned to assist industry in achieving... 


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Hydrogen facility, US
15th July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Air Products is building a 10 t/d facility to produce green liquid hydrogen. 


Renewables, green hydrogen, and platinum group metals are needed to decarbonise.
Hydrogen highlighted as ‘slam dunk’ of heavy haul
13th July 2022 By: Martin Creamer

What will be Australia’s biggest electrolyser – a platinum-using proton exchange membrane or PEM electrolyser – is on order to provide green hydrogen Down Under at a time when the planet’s lightest... 


Thyssenkrupp Steel partners with bp for cleaner production
12th July 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Germany’s largest steel manufacturer Thyssenkrupp Steel has partnered with petroleum company bp to accelerate decarbonisation of its steel production. The companies will promote policies to... 


Image to show that hyssenkrupp’s Polysius business unit has been commissioned to build a pure oxyfuel kiln system at the Mergelstetten cement plant in southern Germany
Oxyfuel technology for CO2 capture in cement production
24th June 2022

Research company Cement Innovation for Climate, or CI4C, founded by cement manufacturers Buzzi Unicem – Dyckerhoff, Heidelberg Cement, SCHWENK Zement & Co, KG and Vicat SA, has commissioned... 


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