The mining industry faces a dual challenge: ensuring a reliable power supply while minimising its environmental impact. As the world transitions to cleaner energy …
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Dangerous GoodsElectricity
SOLA Group Introduces a Revolutionary Energy Service to Slash Business Costs and Carbon Footprints
by Johan JonckIn a move set to reshape South Africa’s energy landscape, independent power producer SOLA Group has unveiled a new energy service designed to save …
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How Microgrids Can Take Mining, Minerals And Metals One Step Closer To A Greener Posture
by netstedThe mining, minerals and metals industry forms a critical part of material supply, all essential as the world continues to move towards a digital …
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Why Wheeling is the Commercial & Industrial Sectors’ Secret Weapon
by netstedWhile the lights have stayed on after the national elections, businesses across the board are paying close to 34% more for their power than …
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ACTOM Distribution Transformers secures order to supply NECRT’S units to Kamoa Copper Mine SA in the DRC
by netstedACTOM Distribution Transformers, a division within the ACTOM Group that designs and manufactures a range of 16kVA – 10 MVA distribution and lower range …
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Local procurement should be top of mind in mine-owned solar power projects
by netstedMany mines in South Africa are currently in the early stages of planning and obtaining approval for their independent solar power ventures, with the …
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Dangerous GoodsElectricityEquipment / ToolsHeavy Equipment
ArmCoil and Schneider Electric have partnered to deliver SKID substations to a prominent mining group
by netstedArmCoil Afrika, a local manufacturer of medium voltage (MV) AC motors and transformers, and Schneider Electric have partnered on the provision of a skid …
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Dangerous GoodsElectricity
The mining sector is urgently seeking ways to overcome reliance on the power grid
by Johan JonckThe mining industry in South Africa is a significant contributor to the country’s economy, employing over 450,000 people and accounting for 7.5% of the …
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Dangerous GoodsElectricity
Transmission towers have collapsed on the N4 (TRAC) Highway after Simon Vermooten Road, Die Wilgers, Pretoria
by Johan JonckPro Med EMS responded to reports of a motor vehicle accident on the N4 highway. Upon arrival, paramedics found that multiple structures (Transmission Towers …
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SEIFSA loadshedding impact assessment on the metals and engineering sector
by Johan JonckThe energy crisis that is gripping South Africa presents the most significant risk and binding constraint to the economic prospects of the country. The …