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BMG’s Sumitomo gearbox brands also include Paramax large industrial gearboxes and Fenner Shaft Mounted Reducers
Components create high efficiency in cooling towers
22nd January 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s electromechanical team plays an important role in ensuring the dependable operation of wet and dry cooling towers, through the supply and support of many power... 


Bokamoso Solar Park outside Leeudoringstad in the North West Province.
juwi successfully completes AIIM’s 78 MW Bokamoso Solar Park
3rd December 2020

Leeudoringstad: The 78 MW Bokamoso Solar Park situated near Leeudoringstad in the North West Province, has reached full grid code compliance, commenced commercial operations,and has been handed... 


Copper surges to fresh two-year high on virus vaccine hopes
Copper surges to fresh two-year high on virus vaccine hopes
20th November 2020 By: Reuters

Copper surged to a fresh two-year high on Friday, and is set for its longest run of weekly gains since September, as investors weighed concerns about rising coronavirus cases against promising news... 


Gearboxes ideal for wet, dry cooling towers
20th November 2020

Industrial equipment provider BMG’s electromechanical team plays an important role in the dependable operation of wet and dry cooling towers in the mining sector, through the supply and support of... 


juwi successfully completes AIIM’s 78 MW Bokamoso Solar Park
14th October 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Leeudoringstad: The 78 MW Bokamoso Solar Park situated near Leeudoringstad in the North West Province, has reached full grid code compliance, commenced commercial operations,and has been handed... 


The 78 MW Bokamoso Solar Park
78 MW Bokamoso solar park begins commercial operations
14th October 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Another large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) project procured under the fourth bid window of South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) has entered... 


juwi Renewable Energies incoming Europe, Middle East and Africa regional director Greg Austin
juwi appoints Austin as regional director
28th September 2020 By: Donna Slater

Renewable Energy company juwi Renewable Energies has appointed former MD Greg Austin as Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regional director, effective October 1. He has worked in the renewable... 


AIIM’s 86 MW Droogfontein 2 Solar Park begins full operation
2nd September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Droogfontein 2 Solar Park situated near Kimberley in the Northern Cape, has reached full grid code compliance and Commercial Operation reports Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC)... 


Droogfontein 2 project, in the Northern Cape
Juwi completes first of three awarded solar projects
1st September 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Juwi Renewable Energies has announced that the Droogfontein 2 Solar Park, near Kimberley, has reached full grid code compliance and started commercial operations. The 179 ha area, which comprises... 


Hedge funds in gold futures market get crushed by ‘big boy’ ETFs
17th July 2020 By: Bloomberg

There’s a big shift in the balance of power in the global gold market. A relentlessly expanding physical hoard of bullion stored in London and New York means exchange-traded funds have usurped... 


juwi to construct wind and solar farm in regional Western Australia
29th May 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The hybrid project consists of a renewable energy hub which will include a 4 megawatt solar farm combined with two 4.5 megawatt wind turbines integrated with a lithium ion battery system and gas... 


Gold, silver race higher on fear of second virus wave
15th May 2020 By: Bloomberg

Gold and silver are finishing the week on a high note, lifted by concerns over economic growth, a second wave of virus infections and simmering tensions between the U.S. and China. Gold headed back... 


HANDSOME HANSEN BMG offers a full range of gear units that drive aerators, water screws and brush aerators for the sewage and water treatment sector
Drive systems suited for sewage applications
24th April 2020

Industrial equipment supplier BMG offers solutions for the water, wastewater and sewage sectors, encompassing the supply of quality branded drive systems. BMG supplies an extensive range of drive... 


After the rout, platinum and palladium face more turmoil before recovery
19th March 2020 By: Reuters

Platinum and palladium will remain turbulent in coming months after huge losses sparked by the spread of coronavirus, before starting a tentative recovery with support from palladium's supply gap... 


Gold slumps and platinum falls by most ever amid hunt for cash
Gold slumps and platinum falls by most ever amid hunt for cash
16th March 2020 By: Bloomberg

Precious metals took another beating on concerns that a wave of emergency stimulus measures by central banks won’t be enough to improve a rapidly deteriorating economic outlook. Gold, coming off... 


Palladium’s hot run turns cold in metal’s biggest-ever turnabout
Palladium’s hot run turns cold in metal’s biggest-ever turnabout
15th March 2020 By: Bloomberg

During market crashes, palladium isn’t the first commodity that comes to mind. That’d typically be reserved for gold, the oldest of all safe havens, or maybe oil, a notoriously volatile asset. But... 


Gold pops as virus concerns ignite global stampede into havens
21st February 2020 By: Bloomberg

The stars have aligned for gold, as concerns that the coronavirus outbreak may damage growth, hurt risk assets and add to pressures for easier monetary policy trigger a global hunt for havens.... 


Award-winning university building incorporates Corobrik’s face brick for impactful effect
10th February 2020

Designed to fit into the wider urban design framework of Sol Plaatje University in the Northern Cape, the newly-created School of Education’s Teaching Practice Building still manages to attract... 


Award-winning university building incorporates Corobrik’s face brick for impactful effect
Award-winning university building incorporates Corobrik’s face brick for impactful effect
10th February 2020

Designed to fit into the wider urban design framework of Sol Plaatje University in the Northern Cape, the newly-created School of Education’s Teaching Practice Building still manages to attract... 


Russia’s $40bn gold buying binge is slowing down
16th January 2020 By: Bloomberg

Russia, the world’s biggest buyer of gold, is losing interest in the precious metal. After spending an estimated $40-billion on gold in the past five years, the central bank is starting to rein in... 


Traffic congestion is a world-wide scourge and the accompanying release gives a potential solution to this problem.
Traffic congestion is a world-wide scourge and the accompanying release gives a potential solution to this problem.
13th January 2020

Moving people much faster is the only truly viable solution to traffic congestion and the way forward is not to build more roads to fill with vehicles, whether electric, autonomous or combustion... 


Palladium nears record $1 900 on South Africa power cuts
Palladium nears record $1 900 on South Africa power cuts
10th December 2019 By: Bloomberg

Palladium neared a record $1 900/oz and platinum gained after South African mining companies halted operations in response to the country’s power cuts. “Tight supply that potentially could get even... 


Siemens, juwi join forces to focus on microgrids for mining industry
6th December 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Technology and engineering multinational Siemens and renewable energy developer juwi have entered into a strategic technology partnership to focus on supplying microgrids to the mining industry.... 


Tim White
Tim White
29th November 2019 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Tim White, CEO of property and construction solutions company Profica  


Siemens, juwi join forces to focus on microgrids for mining industry
25th November 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Technology and engineering multinational Siemens and renewable energy developer juwi have entered into a strategic technology partnership to focus on supplying microgrids to the mining industry.... 


juwi consolidates its position as global leading all-rounder in the field of solar PV
15th November 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Company achieves top positions in the latest rankings of internet platform “Wiki Solar” / Expansion of project development activities gains momentum The Wörrstadt, Germany based, juwi group has... 


juwi consolidates its position as global leading all-rounder in the field of solar PV
juwi consolidates its position as global leading all-rounder in the field of solar PV
14th November 2019

Company achieves top positions in the latest rankings of internet platform “Wiki Solar” / Expansion of project development activities gains momentum The Wörrstadt, Germany based, juwi group has... 


General Moly intensifies funding efforts as final permit is granted
1st October 2019 By: Mariaan Webb

US-based mineral development company General Moly has received the final permit required for its Mt Hope molybdenum project, which is now fully permitted and construction ready. The record of... 


Gold busts above $1 350 as Iran tension, fed outlook spur demand
14th June 2019 By: Bloomberg

Gold smashed above $1 350/oz to a 14-month high as rising geopolitical tensions bolster haven demand ahead of next week’s Federal Reserve meeting, when policy makers may move closer to cutting... 


East Manganese project approval granted.
Sitatunga starts project implementation activity at East Managanese
15th March 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Exploration and mining development company Sitatunga Resources will start building its first manganese mine, in the Northern Cape, this year, following receipt of the last regulatory... 


AECI’s Lake Foods, Christian Hansen launch dairy application centre
AECI’s Lake Foods, Christian Hansen launch dairy application centre
12th March 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Food and beverage company Lake Foods, a division of South African chemicals group AECI, on Tuesday launched its new dairy application centre in Cape Town. The centre will assist customers with new... 


‘Bubble’ warning sounds over 2019’s hottest commodity
‘Bubble’ warning sounds over 2019’s hottest commodity
26th February 2019 By: Bloomberg

Palladium’s deficit-driven ascent has some analysts warning of the growing potential for a correction given the rapid sprint upward. The silvery-white metal used to control harmful emissions in... 


Loophole lets Norway's $1tr fund boost its coal exposure
Loophole lets Norway's $1tr fund boost its coal exposure
23rd January 2019 By: Bloomberg

Norway’s massive sovereign wealth fund has increased its exposure to coal reserves even after imposing restrictions on investing in the fossil fuel that’s seen as one of the main catalysts for... 


Lives Lost, Rhino War Soldiers Recognised
Lives Lost, Rhino War Soldiers Recognised
11th July 2016

A few weeks ago, the media was abuzz with the unfortunate news that a ranger and the rhino he was protecting were killed in a poaching incident at a Bela-Bela private game reserve. This coverage... 


Hansen Transmissions South Africa
Hansen Transmissions South Africa
14th August 2015

Hansen Transmissions South Africa has been a specialist drive solutions partner to Southern Africa’s mining, materials handling, mineral processing, water treatment, mixer and cooling tower... 


Horns Rev 3 wind farm project, Denmark
Horns Rev 3 wind farm project, Denmark
3rd April 2015 By: Sheila Barradas

The project involves the construction and operation of the Horns Rev 3 wind farm, with an installed capacity of 400 MW. 


Kusile power plant project, South Africa
Kusile power plant project, South Africa
20th February 2015

Eskom and Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Africa have set up a joint technical task team to review and optimise the blow-through procedure ahead of future blow-through tests on the Kusile units. 


Medupi power station project, South Africa
Medupi power station project, South Africa
20th February 2015

Eskom and Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Africa have set up a joint technical task team to review the blow-through procedure ahead of future blow-through tests on the 11 other Medupi units. 


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