Irma Venter

South Africa

Senior Deputy Editor at Mining Weekly

Senior Deputy Editor at Engineering News

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Articles

Vector Logistics acquires its first two fully electric trucks – from tractor to trailer

6 days ago | miningweekly.com | Irma Venter

Volvo Trucks South Africa has delivered two battery electric FH 6 × 4 truck-tractors to cold-chain specialist Vector Logistics. These truck-tractors form part of the logistics company’s roll-out of its first fully electric, bumper-to-bumper net-zero trucks. Unlike traditional electric trucks, which focus solely on the vehicle’s powertrain, the solution integrates e-axle trailers, with solar energy powering components such as the refrigeration units and tail-lifts.
Volvo Car SA cuts dealerships; chases 20% premium market share

6 days ago | miningweekly.com | Irma Venter

Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) is rolling out a five-year programme to “Restart” the Swedish premium brand in South Africa. Part of this process is to whittle down its 19 Volvo Car dealerships countrywide to seven, says acting VCSA MD Tarcísio Triviño.
Ardagh Glass Packaging adds MAN dual-fuel trucks, smart trailers to its fleet

6 days ago | miningweekly.com | Irma Venter

Ardagh Glass Packaging-South Africa has introduced five MAN dual-fuel trucks to its fleet. The performance-based standards (PBS) smart trucks – abnormal-load vehicles – will strengthen the company’s delivery fleet through a partnership with logistics group DP World, says the glass manufacturer. Each of the smart trucks can carry 100 pallets – 28 more than the trucks in the existing fleet – with a 55 t payload capability and an overall laden length of 30 m.
New environmental screening platform for projects in South Africa now fully operational

1 week ago | engineeringnews.co.za | Rebecca Campbell |Sheila Barradas |Irma Venter |Marleny Arnoldi

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s National Web-Based Environmental Screening Tool is now fully operational. This was announced on Thursday by Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George. “This instrument is a game-changer for South Africa,” he affirmed. “It’s about making processes faster and smarter without compromising our environment.
Trump supporter Prince reaches deal with Congo to help secure mineral wealth

1 week ago | engineeringnews.co.za | Sheila Barradas |Irma Venter |Tasneem Bulbulia |Terence Creamer

Prominent Trump supporter Erik Prince has agreed to help Democratic Republic of Congo secure and tax its vast mineral wealth, according to two sources close to the private security executive, a Congolese government official and two diplomats. The agreement, aimed at reaping more revenue from an industry marred by smuggling and corruption, was reached before Rwanda-backed M23 rebels launched a major offensive in January that has seen them seize eastern Congo's two largest cities.
Trump supporter Prince reaches deal with Congo to help secure mineral wealth

1 week ago | newsletter.en.creamermedia.com | Sheila Barradas |Irma Venter |Marleny Arnoldi |Terence Creamer

Prominent Trump supporter Erik Prince has agreed to help Democratic Republic of Congo secure and tax its vast mineral wealth, according to two sources close to the private security executive, a Congolese government official and two diplomats. The agreement, aimed at reaping more revenue from an industry marred by smuggling and corruption, was reached before Rwanda-backed M23 rebels launched a major offensive in January that has seen them seize eastern Congo's two largest cities.
Cape Town Container Terminal receives first batch of new rubber-tyred gantry cranes

1 week ago | engineeringnews.co.za | Darren Parker |Sheila Barradas |Irma Venter |Terence Creamer

The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has taken delivery of components of the first nine of 28 new rubber-tyred gantry cranes, which original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Liebherr Africa has begun assembling on site. The CTCT forms part of a network of 19 Transnet Port Terminals, and its investment in new equipment is expected to largely benefit the agricultural sector and other regional exporters.
Cape Town Container Terminal receives first batch of new rubber-tyred gantry cranes

1 week ago | newsletter.en.creamermedia.com | Darren Parker |Sheila Barradas |Irma Venter |Marleny Arnoldi

The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has taken delivery of components of the first nine of 28 new rubber-tyred gantry cranes, which original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Liebherr Africa has begun assembling on site. The CTCT forms part of a network of 19 Transnet Port Terminals, and its investment in new equipment is expected to largely benefit the agricultural sector and other regional exporters.
Congo tin miner Alphamin says production restarts after rebels withdraw

1 week ago | engineeringnews.co.za | Sheila Barradas |Irma Venter |Martin Creamer |Terence Creamer

Alphamin Resources said it restarted tin production at its Bisie mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday after rebels withdrew from a nearby town of Walikale. The miner said in a statement it is processing stockpiled tin ore and activities at its underground mine are planned to resume later this month as more of its employees return to work.
Congo tin miner Alphamin says production restarts after rebels withdraw

1 week ago | newsletter.en.creamermedia.com | Sheila Barradas |Irma Venter |Marleny Arnoldi |Terence Creamer

Alphamin Resources said it restarted tin production at its Bisie mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday after rebels withdrew from a nearby town of Walikale. The miner said in a statement it is processing stockpiled tin ore and activities at its underground mine are planned to resume later this month as more of its employees return to work.