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The Client’s Problems Become Our Problems: Revolutionising Industrial Substations
A mine’s multi-million-rand modernisation project was on schedule: haul roads graded, crushers installed, and processing plant foundations poured. But the substation construction hit a bottleneck....
Electric motor manufacturer highlights range of products for global client base
Global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies WEG was founded in 1961 and has grown into one of the largest electric motor manufacturers in the world, producing more than...
Firm warns against motor replacement procrastination
Electric motors consume nearly half of the world’s electricity, according to the International Energy Agency, states WEG's Electric Motor LV&HV executive Fanie Steyn. Therefore, improving motor...
A Buyer's Market: Is it time to invest in solar for your business?
Solar energy has become a visible fixture in South Africa. But many businesses are still holding off on installing solar and storage systems. Can they afford to wait, or is this a good time to make...
Avoid The Pain of Motor Replacement Procrastination
Electric motors consume nearly half of the world's electricity (IEA). From heavy-duty cranes and pumps to conveyor belts and air conditioning, the world literally moves on electric motors....
Powering SA's Municipalities: WEG attends the 71st AMEU Convention
Municipalities throughout South Africa find themselves at a pivotal juncture. While energy demands increase and costs rise, there are also opportunities to participate in a new generation of energy...
Avoiding Costly Construction Delays: Why EC&I Reputation Matters
By: Anton Beyl - Sales Manager of WEG EC&I Construction Construction is time-sensitive and tightly managed. No project is perfect. Delays or other problems are inevitable, so construction managers...
Excellence has no gender, says WEG sales supervisor
Amanda Maher Position and company name: Sales supervisor for medium-and high-voltage motors at WEG Africa Main activity of company: WEG is a global leader in the production of electrical equipment,...
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Lundin Gold to invest $100m in 2026 Ecuador exploration
Canadian miner Lundin Gold is investing $100-million this year in an exploration campaign to extend the life of its Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador as the price of gold remains high. The...
Vale posts $3.8bn loss on nickel impairment; analysts welcome core profit
Miner Vale on Thursday reported that its fourth-quarter net loss widened year-on-year, citing an impairment of nickel assets in Canada, yet analysts welcomed a core profit above expectations,...
AI and geologists both essential for exploration
The latest technologies, such as AI, neutral networks, and deep learning, were now of great importance regarding minerals exploration. But human field work remained essential. This was the...