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Report highlights commitment to increasing sustainability
21st October 2022

Packaging and processing company Tetra Pak published its annual Sustainability Report in August this year, which highlights the company’s achievements and ongoing initiatives to protect food,... 


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Anglo, Thyssenkrupp join forces to make steel greener
20th October 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Anglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding with longstanding customer Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG to collaborate on developing new pathways for the decarbonisation of steelmaking.... 


Albemarle to stay in Europe if lithium declared hazardous by EU, CEO says
20th October 2022 By: Reuters

Albemarle Corp, the world's largest lithium producer, does not plan to leave Europe if the battery metal is declared a hazardous material by the European Union, though such a move would likely... 


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America's new nuclear power industry has a Russian problem
20th October 2022 By: Reuters

US firms developing a new generation of small nuclear power plants to help cut carbon emissions have a big problem: only one company sells the fuel they need, and it's Russian. That's why the US... 


Aluminium price drops on jump in LME stocks and Russian metal
17th October 2022 By: Reuters

Aluminium prices dropped on Monday as inventories in London Metal Exchange (LME) warehouses jumped, fuelling fears of unwanted Russian-origin metal in the LME system, traders said. Benchmark... 


Drive solution from SEW-EURODRIVE
Specialist showcases latest drive solutions
14th October 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the world has moved from mechanically operated systems to electronically driven and controlled operations over the past 30 years, original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as SEW-EURODRIVE... 


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Dasa uranium project, Niger – update
14th October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Global Atomic has received a letter of intent from a second major North American utility for the procurement of 2.4-million pounds of uranium from the Dasa project. 


Shoprite clinches R3.5bn in sustainability-linked loans
7th October 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Shoprite group has finalised R3.5-billion in sustainability-linked loan agreements, with the aim to expand its key environmental programmes as part of a wider sustainability strategy.  The... 


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Contamination at source affecting recycling
30th September 2022 By: Halima Frost

A substantial portion of plastic waste is not recycled and ends up in landfills, contributing greatly to plastics being regarded as the biggest environmental threat, says industry body Plastics SA... 


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Operations challenges impair sector growth
30th September 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

Local companies are not operating at full capacity, owing to a lack of manufacturing and product focus which impairs South Africa’s goal of becoming a relevant global player in the aluminium... 


A man wearing protective gloves holding a handful of shredded tires which have been broken down for recycling at the Unki Mine in Zaimbabwe owned by Anglo American Platinum
Circular economy uptake addressed
30th September 2022 By: Halima Frost

The need for and uptake of the circular economy mindset by larger organisations locally and globally was addressed during a webinar hosted by the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy... 


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SA largest aluminium-producing country in Africa
30th September 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

In 2021, South Africa produced about 720 000 t of refined aluminium, becoming the largest aluminium-producing country in Africa, says Aluminium Federation of South Africa (Afsa) CEO Muzi Manzi. “A... 


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Local growth vital for export capabilities
30th September 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

For South Africa to become a net exporter of aluminium, local growth must take precedence, says Aluminium Federation of South Africa (Afsa) CEO Muzi Manzi. This can be achieved by developing... 


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Conference to map future role of aluminium
30th September 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

This year’s International Aluminium Conference and Exhibition serves as a stepping-stone towards the vision of doubling local aluminium demand by 2030 by increasing local demand and exports of... 


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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... 


North American demand for platinum bullion set to reach new high
22nd September 2022 By: Darren Parker

This year, North American demand for platinum bullion bar and coin is set to post a new high of 292 000 oz, reflecting strong investor appetite for hard assets amid rising inflation concerns, the... 


Metal plants feeding Europe’s factories are in existential crisis
Metal plants feeding Europe’s factories are in existential crisis
5th September 2022 By: Bloomberg

In the aluminum industry, closing a smelter is an agonizing decision. Once power is cut and the production “pots” settle back to room temperature, it can take many months and tens of millions of... 


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Russia-Ukraine war impacting on sector
2nd September 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The war between Russia and the Ukraine has impacted the local food and beverage sector on several fronts, says bearings and power transmission supplier Bearings International (BI) market segment... 


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OMRON is shaping traceability in food and beverage packaging
2nd September 2022

In the food and beverage packaging industry, authenticity is essential. Consumers need to know that the foods they are purchasing consist of the things listed on their labels, because food... 


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Tsubaki ‘match and tag’ service used in sector
2nd September 2022

Modern machinery used in the food and beverage sector often requires chains of the same length to be used in pairs or other multiples. For these applications, specialists from industrial equipment... 


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Melco rolls from strength to strength thanks to bulk unit handling capabilities
30th August 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Goods conveying is a critical aspect of production, packaging and distribution of numerous large consumer products and industrial components, says conveyor equipment manufacturer Melco Conveyor... 


Rio invests in new recycling facility in Quebec
29th August 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has announced a $29-million investment to build new aluminium recycling facility at its Arvida plant in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec. The new recycling plant would... 


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Companies sign agreement
19th August 2022

In July, transport and logistics business Bolloré Logistics and airline holding company Air France KLM Martinair Cargo co (AFKLMP Cargo) signed an agreement aimed at continuing and further... 


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Tumas palaeochannel uranium project, Namibia – update
12th August 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The definitive feasibility study on the project will be completed by the end of 2022. 


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Technology beneficial for lighting sector
22nd July 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Technological advancements have become prominent in commercial and industrial lighting applications, which has created additional benefits for the sector, says lighting manufacturer Regent Lighting... 


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Confectionery company using vacuum pump gripper tech
15th July 2022

Global packaging system manufacturer Tecno Pack SpA has designed and built grippers able to handle pick-and-place applications in the plant of a leading international confectionery company, using... 


Battery material lithium isn't a health threat - industry groups
4th July 2022 By: Reuters

Electric vehicle battery material lithium should not be classified as a hazardous substance by the European Union because the scientific evidence on which the proposal is based is weak, seven... 


A small cutting disk on an angle grinding a piece of steel with sparks flying to the side
Compact grinding and polishing system launched
24th June 2022

Having realised that consumers want smaller packaging units and functional sets containing components that are designed to work in harmony with one another, cutting and grinding solutions... 


Loxation map of the Tumas project
Tumas palaeochannel uranium project, Namibia – update
24th June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The project envisages a Langer Heinrich-style openpit mining operation using a purpose-built processing facility. 


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Advancing alternative financing of infrastructure projects
17th June 2022

The Gauteng Infrastructure Financing Agency (GIFA) has experienced significant portfolio growth in recent years as it continues to implement its mandate of raising alternative funding for... 


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GreenTech Plastics Machinery
10th June 2022

Specialists in the supply, installation and servicing of best-in-class European-designed plastics machinery and ancillary equipment, GreenTech is an industry leader in plastics machinery sales and... 


Albemarle risks shutting German plant if EU declares lithium a hazard
8th June 2022 By: Reuters

Top lithium producer Albemarle may have to shut its Langelsheim plant in Germany if the metal used in electric vehicle batteries is declared a hazardous material by the European Union, its finance... 


Cornish Metals gains former Anglo American CEO as board member
6th June 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Battery minerals investor Vision Blue Resources has nominated Tony Trahar, a former CEO of global miner Anglo American,  as its representative to the board of directors of exploration and... 


A large food processing facility which could pose a fire risk owing to unsafe packaging and flammable constriction and insulation materials
Growing demand for fire solutions in food industry
20th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

Fire risk management company ASP Fire has noted a steady increase in its percentage of food industry-related revenue, owing to the insurance industry placing stricter fire safety requirements on... 


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Corobrik’s newly launched R800m brick factory to use at least 26% renewable energy
20th May 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Corobrick CEO Nick Booth on May 4 officially unveiled the company’s new R800-million Kwastina brick factory, in Driefontein, Gauteng. Speaking at the unveiling, Booth... 


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Manganese mine rail-loading boost being assessed by South32
19th May 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining company South32 is assessing the potential expansion and modernisation of rail loading infrastructure at its Wessels manganese mine in South Africa’s Northern Cape, says South32... 


Copper wavers near $9 000 after fear-filled week for metals
13th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

Copper steadied and aluminum rose after a turbulent week for metals dominated by growing concerns over the state of the global economy. While metals markets were calmer Friday, prices have endured... 


Demand headwinds push aluminium to five-month low
10th May 2022 By: Reuters

Aluminium fell to its lowest in nearly five months on Tuesday as funds betting on lower prices due to slowing demand sold, but worries about output cuts in Europe because of high power costs are... 


A night time photo of a large truck mounter crawler crane, lifting boiler plant elements for the refurbishment of a boiler plant at a paper mill in  South Africa
Lifting project comes to a close
29th April 2022 By: Halima Frost

Heavy lifting and rigging specialist Lovemore Bros has successfully concluded a longstanding contract with a global pulp and paper company based in South Africa. The contract, initially signed in... 


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Bridging the gap between tech and its understanding
29th April 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

To unlock the full benefits and capabilities of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies and ensure successful uptake, training programmes need to first assist mining operations and their... 


Cape Town mall rolls out renewable energy solution 
29th April 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Sitari Village Mall, in Cape Town, has rolled out a 100% renewable-energy solution, generated from wind and solar sources.   The mall is owned by the Shoprite Group, and has one of its Checkers... 


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As world celebrates glass, SA industry seeks to up circular-economy game
29th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Glass manufacturers in South Africa are working to improve the energy efficiency of their products, including by using more energy efficient equipment and furnaces, improving the efficiency of the... 


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Supply chain disruptions have hit hard – what can be done to futureproof mining projects and operations?
28th April 2022

The last two years have presented numerous challenges to global supply chains, including for the resources sector, hampering the ability of sourcing managers to secure supply or to do so at... 


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