Zambia re-introduces 15% export duty on emeralds
Zambia has imposed a shock 15% export duty on precious gemstones adding further pressure on Gemfields which operates the country’s Kagem emerald mine. Sean Gilbertson,...
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Ghana shuts water treatment plant due to illegal gold mining
Ghana’s top water utility shut down the treatment plant that serves its biggest mining hub following a surge in illegal gold mining that’s polluted the...
Revolutionising TIG welding for aerospace manufacturing
Yaskawa Southern Africa has partnered with Aerosud Aviation, a leading aerospace manufacturer, to implement a cutting-edge robotic TIG welding solution tailored to the exacting demands of aerospace...
Gemfields resumes mining at Montepuez ruby mine
Gemfields said it has resumed mining at its Montepuez ruby mine in Mozambique after temporarily suspending operations in the wake of attacks by groups it...
TOMRA Mining’s advanced sorting technology used in the world’s largest lithium ore sorting plant at Pilbara Minerals’ Pilangoora Operation
TOMRA Mining’s advanced technology and unique experience in designing and installing large-scale ore-sorting plants were key to the successful completion of the world’s largest lithium...
Bobcat L28 Articulated Loader, Mechanising Manual Work
The small Spanish village of Ontinar de Salz (Zuera, Zaragoza) has purchased a new Bobcat L28 small articulated loader, which is being used for landscaping, cleaning...
Perkins appoints Comapire SARL as a distributor in Morocco
Perkins Engines Company Limited has entered into an agreement appointing Comapire SARL as an authorised Perkins distributor in Morocco effective January 1, 2025. Based in...
Cement and Building Products Industries to Gain Access to Faster, Safer Packing with TPC’s CHEETAH-BAGPLACER
The Portland Company, the world’s first Assemble to Order (ATO) packing equipment provider, offers the CHEETAH-BAGPLACER. This streamlined automatic bag placing machine improves the performance...
CALL FOR SPEAKERS IS OPEN FOR 2025 SAPICS CONFERENCE – COUNTDOWN TO THE LEADING EVENT IN AFRICA FOR SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONALS
Supply chain industry body SAPICS is looking for dynamic speakers for the 2025 SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading event for the supply chain profession. The...
ADMIXTURES CRITICAL IN DURABILITY OF WATER-RETAINING STRUCTURES
Concrete performance and durability underpin the value to society of water-retaining structures such as water treatment plants and storage reservoirs – and admixtures make all...