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South African government initiates development of societal hydrogen roadmap
South African govt initiates process of developing societal hydrogen roadmap
7th July 2020 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) has initiated a process, with other government and industry stakeholders, to develop a roadmap that will lead South Africa towards a... 


Air Products and thyssenkrupp sign green hydrogen agreement
6th July 2020 By: Schalk Burger

NYSE-listed industrial gases multinational Air Products and industrial technology multinational thyssenkrupp on July 5 announced that they had signed an exclusive strategic cooperation agreement to... 


Medupi power station project, South Africa
Medupi power station project, South Africa
12th June 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy has received no formal communication from Eskom with regard to it potentially not installing flue-gas desulphurisation systems at the... 


Thyssenkrupp increases electrolysis cells production capacity
8th June 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Technology group Thyssenkrupp has expanded its manufacturing capacities for electrolysis plants and can now produce electrolysis cells with a total power consumption of up to 1 GW a year. This is... 


Medupi power station project, South Africa
Medupi power station project, South Africa
29th May 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom is rolling out design modifications, made recently to units 3 to 6 of the Medupi power plant, rather than waiting for the results of an evaluation of the fixes, which is proceeding in parallel. 


A hypochlorite module
Increased demand for chemicals used to help curb the spread of Covid-19
22nd May 2020

The World Health Organisation recommends a 0.5% hypochlorite solution to disenfect surfaces potentially contaminated with Covid-19.  Hypochlorite is the active ingredient in bleach, which has a... 


Medupi power station project, South Africa
Medupi power station project, South Africa
15th May 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Unit 3 at the Medupi power station is in operation. 


Medupi power station project, South Africa
Medupi power station project, South Africa
10th April 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom did not shift its April 9 deadline for returning Medupi Unit 3 to service, despite work restrictions imposed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. 


Medupi power station project, South Africa
Medupi power station project, South Africa
27th March 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Commercial operation of the power plant is scheduled for November 2020. 


Grootegeluk 6 expansion project, South Africa
Grootegeluk 6 expansion project, South Africa
20th March 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction is continuing on the project. 


BHP is world’s most valuable mining brand, but loses strongest title to Rio Tinto
BHP is world’s most valuable mining brand, but loses strongest title to Rio Tinto
12th March 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global mining group BHP has retained the title of the world’s most valuable mining, iron and steel brand, despite recording a 3% drop in brand value to $5.8-billion. This is according to the... 


Gakara rare earths project, Burundi
Gakara rare earths project, Burundi
7th February 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Rainbow Rare Earths exported a further 75 t of concentrate from the project’s trial mining operations. 


Rainbow ships more concentrate from Gakara
31st January 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

LSE-listed Rainbow Rare Earths, which operates the Gakara rare earths mine, in Burundi, has exported a further 75 t of concentrate, grading at about 53% total rare earth oxides. The concentrate was... 


thyssenkrupp stacks up efficiencies
27th January 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

thyssenkrupp is an industry pioneer and world leader in the manufacture of stackers, drum reclaimers and other stockyard machines. Moving with the Industry 4.0 tide, the global engineering... 


thyssenkrupp spreads the spirit of giving at SOS Children’s Villages Ennerdale
thyssenkrupp spreads the spirit of giving at SOS Children’s Villages Ennerdale
13th December 2019

The festive season is a time for family, friends and fun. It is a particularly special time of the year for children but the reality is that there are many underprivileged youngsters who do not get... 


Grootegeluk 6 expansion project, South Africa
Grootegeluk 6 expansion project, South Africa
6th December 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Exxaro Resources has reported that construction activities at the project are progressing well. 


South Flank reaches midway mark
29th November 2019 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mining major BHP’s A$4.88-billion South Flank iron-ore project, in the Pilbara, has reached its halfway mark. The South Flank operation will leverage and expand on the existing Mining Area C hub,... 


thyssenkrupp Rasselstein chromium plating line, Germany
thyssenkrupp Rasselstein chromium plating line, Germany
29th November 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

The project involves the construction of a new, state-of-the-art coating line for packaging steel. 


The Enel Fusina hydrogen plant near Venice, Italy.
Fuel for rockets, Zeppelins points toward green heat solution
18th November 2019 By: Bloomberg

It’s the most nettlesome problem in the quest to ditch fossil fuels: how can you get thousand-degree heat used in factory furnaces without pumping billions of tons of greenhouse gases into the... 


Process-optimized oil application system will lead to significant quality improvement in production
5th November 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

thyssenkrupp Rasselstein has 48-year old tandem cold mill modernized by SMS group In March 2019, thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH has awarded SMS group order covering the modernization of the oil... 


Crushing the efficiency barrier - thyssenkrupp Eccentric Roll Crusher
1st November 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

thyssenkrupp has, for over two hundred years, provided state-of-the-art products and services to meet the eclectic needs of mining and industry. With customers increasingly demanding optimal... 


SASA polymer plants, Turkey
SASA polymer plants, Turkey
1st November 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

The new polyethylene terephthalate plant has been commissioned. 


Polyol production facility, Hungary
Polyol production facility, Hungary
25th October 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

MOL Group is building a new integrated chemical complex to produce polyether polyols in Tiszaújváros. 


thyssenkrupp brings the test laboratory to the customer’s doorstep
4th October 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions South Africa (tkISSA) has streamlined the sample testing process with the recent development of a mobile containerised High-Pressure Grinding Roll (HPGR) test... 


New head of thyssenkrupp Technical Training Academy spearheads training centre excellence
New head of thyssenkrupp Technical Training Academy spearheads training centre excellence
20th September 2019

Employee development remains a core focus for thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions South Africa, a company that continues to raise the bar in technical proficiencies, digital technologies and industry... 


Materials handling system, Russia
Materials handling system, Russia
20th September 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

The Russia State Transport Leasing Company materials handling system will augment regional coal exports and release pressure on existing terminals in the Baltic Sea. 


Passport 360 impresses Master Drilling with its adaptability
10th September 2019

A leading global expert in drilling solutions for a range of mining clients, including Anglo American and Exxaro, Master Drilling has been a long-standing client of the complete Passport 360... 


Denel to exit some businesses within months
6th September 2019 By: Reuters

South Africa's struggling State-owned defence company Denel aims to begin disposing of equity stakes and exiting loss-making businesses within months as part of its turnaround strategy, it told a... 


Medupi power station project, South Africa
Medupi power station project, South Africa
6th September 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

The Medupi coal-fired power station has produced first power out of its last unit. 


Mechanical forging press, Germany
Mechanical forging press, Germany
6th September 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

The project entails the supply of one of the world’s biggest and most advanced mechanical forging systems of this kind to thyssenkrupp.  


How hydrogen could solve steel’s climate test and hobble coal
30th August 2019 By: Bloomberg

Steel could shed its reputation as a climate threat by using hydrogen instead of fossil fuels for as much as half of global output by 2050, according to BloombergNEF. The steel industry could adopt... 


thyssenkrupp equips one of Russia’s major seaports with new material handling syste
23rd August 2019

thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions supplies a new coal handling system to the State Transport Leasing Company (STLC) in Russia. The system will be the centerpiece of a new terminal for coal exports... 


Expo to host a range of mining-related topics at seminars
23rd August 2019

In addition to new products and live demonstrations at the Electra Mining Botswana Expo – to be held at the Gaborone Fairgrounds, from September 10 to 12 – there will be a full programme of... 


Evolution of hard-rock crushing unpacked at expo
23rd August 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Engineering and steel production company thyssenkrupp will highlight technological revolutions at this year’s Electra Mining Botswana, with industrial solutions crushing and screening technologies... 


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PhotonAssay could make marginal assets more financially viable
Photon assay technology trialled in Africa
16th August 2019

Laboratory services provider Sci-Ba has been appointed by engineering and construction company Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions South Africa to conduct the first investigation of PhotonAssay – a... 


Grootegeluk 6 expansion project, South Africa
Grootegeluk 6 expansion project, South Africa
16th August 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

First production at the project is expected in the second half of this year. 


Another NOSCAR award for thyssenkrupp
Another NOSCAR award for thyssenkrupp
13th August 2019

thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions South Africa has once again earned the country’s highest safety award, the NOSA NOSCAR award. “Health and safety are no-compromise zones at thyssenkrupp,” states... 


Northern Minerals finds new partner for Browns Range
12th August 2019 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Rare earths miner Northern Minerals has secured a new offtake partner for all of the product from its Browns Range pilot plant project, in German material distributor Thyssenkrupp Materials... 


Medupi power station project, South Africa
Medupi power station project, South Africa
2nd August 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

ELB Engineering Services has been successful in assisting Eskom’s Medupi power station to bring the dust handling plants under control. 


thyssenkrupp forwards the goodwill on Mandela Day
29th July 2019

thyssenkrupp is an ardent advocate for the upliftment and development of disadvantaged communities. On Mandela Day, 18 July 2019, the industrial engineering and technology specialist showcased its... 


thyssenkrupp drives digitalisation
22nd July 2019

Digitalisation, propelled by the 4th Industrial Revolution, holds the key to unlocking enormous opportunities and growth for classical engineering companies like thyssenkrupp. Recognising the role... 


Does renewables pioneer Germany risk running out of power?
Does renewables pioneer Germany risk running out of power?
18th July 2019 By: Reuters

Germany, a poster child for responsible energy, is renouncing nuclear and coal. The problem is, say many power producers and grid operators, it may struggle to keep the lights on. The country, the... 


thyssenkrupp drives digitalisation
thyssenkrupp drives digitalisation
17th July 2019

Digitalisation, propelled by the 4th Industrial Revolution, holds the key to unlocking enormous opportunities and growth for classical engineering companies like thyssenkrupp. Recognising the role... 


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