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Shell Lubricant Solutions working on ‘more than a few’ modern solutions
29th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

The evolution of technologies in various sectors require “more than a few” modern fuel and lubrication solutions, which means that the evolution of solutions needs to be aligned to the technologies... 


Smarter mobility solutions to match the needs of the rising African population
29th September 2022

With a growing population and a strong consensus to put sustainability first, the need for smarter mobility solutions is a priority for governments, globally. For example, in South Africa and... 


Peru targets local lithium battery production, official says
29th September 2022 By: Reuters

 Peru wants to produce lithium batteries domestically, a government official said on Wednesday, joining other Latin American nations with lofty ambitions to industrialize their resources of the... 


Pensana commits to producing lowest embedded carbon rare earths, net zero by 2040
27th September 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Pensana Rare Earths has released its Blueprint for Sustainable Rare Earths, setting out the company’s aim to produce the lowest embedded carbon products in the rare earth industry, as... 


Dr David Hart, E4tech.
Green hydrogen, fuel cells important part of any future energy system, says global strategist
27th September 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Green hydrogen and fuel cells will be a very important part of any future energy system, says Switzerland-based energy and sustainability consultancy strategist Dr David Hart. Among the... 


Argentine State-run miners launch first-time lithium project
Argentine State-run miners launch first-time lithium project
27th September 2022 By: Reuters

Units of Argentina's state oil firm YPF will next month begin lithium exploration in a first-ever entry into the sector by state-run miners as the government aims to benefit from surging demand for... 


Major short-haul airline to adopt Airbus control system upgrades for its airliners
26th September 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Europe-based global major aerospace group Airbus reported on Monday that UK-based short-haul low-cost carrier easyJet had decided to upgrade the control systems of its fleet of more than 300... 


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HySA embarks on collaboration for green hydrogen, ammonia project
23rd September 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Hydrogen South Africa Infrastructure Centre of Competence (HySA Infrastructure CoC) at North-West University (NWU) is collaborating with Japanese partners on a five-year international green... 


AME region to usher in Cummins’ innovation in hydrogen production and energy storage
22nd September 2022

Boasting some of the world’s best renewable resources, the Africa Middle East (AME) region is well positioned to host gigawatt size hydrogen production sites. “It is anticipated that the region... 


Jakob Rutqvist, Sandvik VP strategy and commercial for battery and hybrid/electric-vehicles business unit of Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions.
World’s largest battery-electric mine truck heading for commercial availability in 2024
21st September 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The world’s largest battery-electric truck for underground mining is on its way to becoming commercially available in 2024. Sandvik’s 65 t TH665B machine removes between 1 t and 2 t of carbon... 


Independent precious metals consultant Dr David Davis.
Platinum supply outlook a barrier to global decarbonisation – Davis
9th September 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The future quantum of global demand for platinum group metals (PGMs) significantly outweighs global supply from 2023 onwards, the latest review carried out by independent precious metals consultant... 


Know the drill with Atlas Copco’s high pressure DrillAir compressors
8th September 2022

Atlas Copco’s high pressure DrillAir compressor range offers the perfect drilling solution to meet drill operators’ objective of drilling the maximum number of meters per day at the minimum cost... 


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South Africa’s New Energy Vehicle Roadmap to be production-led, Patel confirms
5th September 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel insists that South Africa’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Roadmap is taking shape amid warnings that, absent urgent government decisions on the... 


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Shortage of frack gear is helping to hold back US oil production
2nd September 2022 By: Bloomberg

In a dusty corner of Oklahoma, close to where Erle Halliburton founded his eponymous oil services empire 103 years ago, a group of workers shows why US oil production growth has been underwhelming... 


Dry-ice blasting service provider underscores advantages of dry ice blast cleaning
Dry-ice blasting service provider underscores advantages of dry ice blast cleaning
2nd September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Similar to sand blasting, bead blasting or soda blasting, dry ice blasting service provider Dry Ice Blasting Services underscores the advantages to dry ice blast cleaning, which it says is “not... 


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Company receives funding for decarbonisation tech
2nd September 2022

Global New York Stock Exchange-listed industrial company General Electric (GE Gas Power) announced it has secured $4.2-million in federal funding from the US. The funding is part of the Department... 


Gas resources to meet future power demand
2nd September 2022

Following its recent and substantial oil and gas discoveries, Senegal is preparing to ensure that its vast natural gas resources help meet future electricity demand and put an end to the excessive... 


Electro-mechanical solutions on show at Electra Mining 2022
26th August 2022

Vert Energy is participating at this year’s Electra Mining Exhibition, to be held at Nasrec in Johannesburg from 5 - 9 September 2022 (Hall 6, Stand G18). As electro-mechanical solutions providers... 


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Education helps company empower women in technical fields
26th August 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Power technology provider Cummins invests in many corporate responsibility initiatives (CRI) to assist in increasing access to technical careers for young girls from school level onwards. These... 


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Struandale engine plant, South Africa – update
26th August 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Production of the 3.0 ℓ V6 turbodiesel engine started in August 2022. 


Consumers increasingly using online channels before buying products in-store – report
22nd August 2022 By: Donna Slater

Retailers' online presence and functionality has served to boost sales in physical stores, as consumers increasingly use online channels to conduct research of products, interact with online... 


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Wärtsilä to upgrade Cameroon-based Kribi power plant to boost reliability
22nd August 2022 By: Donna Slater

Technology group Wärtsilä has been commissioned to upgrade the electrical and automation systems to increase the reliability of the 216 MW Kribi power plant in Cameroon. The order with Wärtsilä was... 


Precisely Named a Leader for business-first Data360 data catalog Software
22nd August 2022

Master Data Management partner, Precisely, has been named a leader for data catalogue software by the 2022 IDC Marketscape report Today's large companies deal with complex data landscapes... 


Ford SA set to start Ranger mass production in October
19th August 2022 By: Irma Venter

Ford is starting to wrap up its R15.8-billion investment in its South African facilities to assemble the new Ranger pick-up, with mass production for the local and export markets scheduled to start... 


The SA grid – the beginning is now
18th August 2022

By Dwibin Thomas, Cluster Automation Leader at Schneider Electric In world where AI and Machine Learning have moved beyond Sci-Fi, one would expect that basic services would utilise the benefits... 


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Major US airline places order for supersonic airliners
17th August 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

American Airlines (American), the world’s biggest carrier, has agreed to buy 20 Overture supersonic airliners from US company Boom Supersonic (Boom). The airline has also paid a non-refundable... 


Wärtsilä to supply 18 MW of additional power capacity at Senegal gold mine
16th August 2022 By: Darren Parker

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply an 18 MW extension to the power generating facility and also upgrade the electrical and automation system of the existing power plant at gold producer... 


Artist’s impression of an A330-900 in Malaysian Airlines livery
Airbus and Rolls-Royce secure major direct and indirect deals with Malaysian Airlines
15th August 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Europe-based global major aerospace group Airbus and Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG – the parent of the South East Asian country’s national flag carrier, Malaysian Airlines) announced in Kuala Lumpur... 


AGCO puts farmers first at NAMPO Cape 2022
12th August 2022

AGCO is investing heavily in South Africa to establish itself as the preferred supplier for mechanisation and technology. “Working very closely with farmers to provide suitable hi-tech, solutions... 


BHP hoping to harness the wind
11th August 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner BHP has announced a partnership to undertake a technical assessment of wind-assisted propulsion to lower its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The miner has partnered with Pan... 


Keep the job site lights on and improve productivity and safety with Atlas Copco’s after-market solutions
10th August 2022

Atlas Copco Power Technique complements its superior quality, reliable and efficient portable LED, metal halide, electric and battery-driven light tower range with an outstanding after-market... 


“Senegal faces key technology decisions in its search for the optimal gas-to-power strategy”
8th August 2022

By Joonatan Huhdanmäki, Senior Analyst, Energy, Wärtsilä On the back of its recent and substantial oil and gas discoveries, Senegal is now preparing to ensure that its vast natural gas resources... 


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Selecting the right tiller for the job
4th August 2022

Garden tillers are used to break up compacted soil in large open areas or smaller garden patches. Tillers are available as front-tine or rear-tine machines, depending on the position of the tines.... 


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Ford SA set to start Ranger mass production in October
1st August 2022 By: Irma Venter

Ford is starting to wrap up its R15.8-billion investment in its South African facilities to assemble the new Ranger pickup, with mass production for the local and export markets scheduled to start... 


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Ethiopian Airlines becomes first in Africa to order Airbus A350-1000 airliners
1st August 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Ethiopian Airlines, that country’s national flag carrier, has become the first African airline to order the Airbus A350-1000 airliner, the largest model in the new-generation Airbus A350XWB family.... 


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Automotive 2022: The road to EVs
29th July 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media’s 'Automotive 2022: The road to EVs' report examines South Africa’s automotive industry in this context, unpacking the country’s vehicle sales, manufacturing and investment by the... 


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S Africa hampered by rolling stock challenges
29th July 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

South Africa is facing challenges regarding its rolling stock, owing to rail networks being vandalised during Covid-19 lockdowns, and this will be costly to repair, says consultant and supplier of... 


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Drive to develop EV manufacturing launched
29th July 2022 By: Halima Frost

Recruitment and upskilling specialists Oxyon People Solutions has instituted a national drive to promote the advantages of developing local electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facilities, including... 


Investors remain ‘cautiously optimistic’ about platinum’s future
27th July 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Platinum and palladium prices have been heavily influenced by high inflation this year, with financial markets remaining concerned about higher interest rates and real rates of growth. Research... 


Top safety tips for operating your Generator
27th July 2022

Keep the lights on and your family warm with these safety tips for operating your generator  The latest round of daily load-shedding this winter, ranging from Stage 2 to Stage 6, has left many... 


Well-known female farmer and Fendt make for an IDEAL combination in the Sasolburg district
27th July 2022

When AGCO Africa launched the Fendt IDEAL range last year, well-known Sasolburg farmer Tharina Terblanche knew this was the combine harvester she had always been looking for. The range sets a new... 


A Comac C919 airliner
China’s new airliner completes final pre-certification test flight programme
25th July 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) announced on Saturday that the test flight programme for its C919 single-aisle airliner had been completed. This was the final step before the... 


Volkswagen unveils new made-in-SA Amarok bakkie
22nd July 2022 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen has lifted the veil on its new Amarok bakkie, set to replace the current Amarok after 12 years in the marketplace, early next year. The current Amarok was launched in South Africa in... 


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