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Sep 16, 2024 | researchchannel.co.za | Shannon de Ryhove

Systemic change in ESG in Africa offers holistic approach for sustainable developmentBy: Shannon de RyhoveContributing Editor In a recent webinar hosted by ESG Africa Conference and Expo and sponsored by tax consultancy EY, leading experts came together to discuss the importance of systemic change in environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts across Africa.
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Sep 12, 2024 | researchchannel.co.za | Lynne Davies

Training needed to expand welder pool in remote, rural areasBy: Lynne DaviesCreamer Media Reporter The general shortage of skilled labour in remote areas, and the lack of training of local welders – to a level where they pass a welder performance qualification test – highlights the Southern African Institute of Welding’s (SAIW’s) role in addressing such labour shortages, says engineering consulting firm VGI Consulting.
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Aug 22, 2024 | researchchannel.co.za | Trent Roebeck

Boosting ESG with less invasive firefighting systems By: Trent Roebeck Features Reporter With fire hazards being a universal threat for many mining operations with their vast tracts of land, extensive infrastructure and the critical risk fires pose to underground mines, fire protection foam dosing technology company DoseTech Fire Mike Feldon notes that it is important for mine operators to ensure their facilities are well-equipped with efficient technology for controlling and extinguishing...
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Aug 15, 2024 | researchchannel.co.za | Trent Roebeck

Facility continues to aid green economy transitionBy: Trent RoebeckFeatures Reporter Hydrogen fuel cell generator producer CHEM Energy SA continues to contribute to South Africa’s transition to a greener economy, with it having completed the construction of its latest hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing facility in 2020 – at the Dube Trade Port, in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Aug 14, 2024 | researchchannel.co.za | Lynne Davies

Manufacturer embarks on sustainability driveBy: Lynne DaviesCreamer Media Reporter Food safety helps to prevent illness, reduce healthcare burdens and ensure consumer protection, but long-term sustainability has also gained prominence of late, resulting in multinational food products corporation Danone SA’s introducing a new power source to reduce its greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions by 40%.
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Aug 9, 2024 | researchchannel.co.za | Trent Roebeck

Civil society organisation enhances Zambian agriculture sectorBy: Trent RoebeckFeatures Reporter International network and civil society organisation Solidaridad is making headway in overcoming food security challenges in the Zambian agriculture sector by providing climate, financial and technical support to small-scale farmers and small and medium-sized and enterprises (SMMEs).
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Aug 9, 2024 | researchchannel.co.za | Trent Roebeck

Innovation centre to enhance grain processingBy: Trent RoebeckFeatures Reporter Industrial food processing and technology solutions company Bühler has launched its new Grain Processing Innovation Center (GPIC) – with pilot-scale production facilities, research and development (R&D) laboratories, as well as classrooms – in Kano, Nigeria. The purpose of the GPIC is to address several challenges faced by grain producers in Nigeria and the region.
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Jul 5, 2024 | researchchannel.co.za | Lynne Davies

LKP advances explosion-proof lighting By: Lynne DaviesCreamer Media Reporter Designed to prevent any internal sparks or heat from igniting the hazardous materials in its surroundings, lighting and energy solutions provider Light Kinetics Projects (LKP) introduced its explosion-proof lighting for environments such as petroleum refineries, “where even a small spark can lead to catastrophic explosions”.
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Mar 14, 2024 | researchchannel.co.za | Donna Slater

Underground hard rock equipment launched locallyBy: Donna SlaterFeatures Deputy Editor and Chief Photographer UNDERGROUND MINING Mining and industrial machinery developer and manufacturer Komatsu launched, at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, held in February in Cape Town, three new models in its underground range that are applicable to hard rock applications, following an expansion of its portfolio to develop and make available such equipment to the African market.
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Mar 14, 2024 | researchchannel.co.za | Donna Slater

Innovation, sustainability key to coal expansionBy: Donna SlaterFeatures Deputy Editor and Chief Photographer UNDERGROUND MINING Expanding upon successful initial foundations, coal miner Kangra’s recent initiative in Mpumalanga towards the end of 2023, marked by the start of production at the miner’s underground Belgarthen Adit project, symbolises a major milestone in sustainable mining practices, says GM Paul Redelinghuys.