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Industry specialists to share expertise at Electra Mining Africa seminars
Industry specialists from across the mining and industrial sectors of the economy will deliver a programme of highly informative free-to-attend seminars at Electra Mining Africa, taking place at...
A rebranded WEG set to make powerful debut at Electra Mining Africa
WEG has maintained a formidable presence on the African continent for over four decades, consistently demonstrating its industry-leading capabilities at Electra Mining Africa under the Zest WEG...
WEG Africa’s Ghana branch marks 15 years of serving West Africa
Set up in 2009, initially to provide parts support to the growing installed base in West Africa at the time, WEG Africa’s Ghana operation has transformed into a fully-fledged branch. Through an...
Standby gensets not viable option while loadshedding persists
Selecting a generator set with a standby power rating might have been sufficient ten to 15 years ago but is no longer a viable option to cope with the current severity of local power disruptions...
Installing higher efficiency motors can help address energy crisis
Energy-intensive industries, such as mining, are increasingly seeking out ways to reduce energy consumption, and the use of the latest motor and drive technology can play a significant role....
Firm hails efficiency plan’s stance on electric motors
Plan to apply the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for low-voltage electric motors in South Africa have been hailed by solutions provider WEG Africa as an exciting step toward energy...
Founded in 1961, WEG has grown into a global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies. WEG is one of the largest electric motor manufacturers in the world producing more than...
WEG Africa applauds energy standards that drive motor efficiency
In a country where most electric motors are not energy efficient, the announcement by South Africa’s government of its plans to introduce Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) is not a day...
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Newmont wraps up noncore asset sales, banks $2.5bn this year
Gold major Newmont has completed its previously announced non-core divestiture programme, closing the sales of its Akyem mine in Ghana and Porcupine operation in Canada. The company has now...
De Grey shareholders approve takeover by Northern Star
Shareholders of De Grey Mining have overwhelmingly approved the proposed acquisition of the company by ASX-listed gold major Northern Star Resources. At a scheme meeting held on Wednesday, 99.64%...
BCI Minerals cleared for full-scale operations at Mardie salt project
ASX-listed BCI Minerals has received a key Commonwealth government approval, paving the way for full-scale operations at its Mardie solar salt and sulphate of potash project in Western Australia....
