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Biden open to easing sanctions on billionaire Gertler in return for Congo exit

Published: 17 May 24

The US government is open to easing sanctions on billionaire mining magnate Dan Gertler if he gives up his business operations and assets in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Washington’s interest in critical minerals has run up against his problematic royalties ownership. The Treasury Department is willing to grant limited sanctions relief to Gertler, an Israeli citizen, as a way to incentivize his complete exit from Congo, including relinquishing his royalty streams on three strategic projects, according to two US officials, who asked not to be identified as the talks are ongoing.

Polyhalite produced at Anglo American's Woodsmith mine

Anglo American has sought fertiliser partners for months, says CEO

Published: 17 May 24

Anglo American has been looking for partners for its fertiliser project in North Yorkshire for around six months, CE Duncan Wanblad told Reuters, reiterating the business will be one of three pillars of the revamped miner, even as work there stalls. The London-listed miner outlined a radical plan on Tuesday to shrink by divesting less profitable coal, nickel, diamond and platinum businesses, as it moves to fend off BHP Group's $43-billion takeover offer.

Chile's Cochilco raises 2024, 2025 copper price estimates

Published: 17 May 24

The Chilean Copper Commission (Cochilco) on Thursday raised its average copper price estimates for both this year and next. Cochilco now sees average copper prices this year at $4.30/lb, from $3.85/lb before. For next year, Cochilco estimates average copper prices around $4.25/lb, up from $3.90/lb before.

Firm showcases industrial valve range

Published: 17 May 24

Industrial equipment supplier BMG has presented its range of industrial slurry valves, which has been designed to cope efficiently in harsh conditions. This range includes robust butterfly and knife gate valves, as well as diaphragm and pinch valves. “These industrial slurry valves – which meet stringent quality and safety specifications – are highly efficient for the control and isolation of abrasive slurries in many industries, including power generation, chemicals and petrochemicals, cement handling, water treatment, mining, quarrying, and pulp and paper,” highlights BMG fluid technology sales manager Susan Victor.

Company unveils latest pulse valve

Published: 17 May 24

Pneumatic control device manufacturer SMC says that its new JSXF Series SmartVent pulse valve delivers higher impact force and reduced air consumption, making it ideal for use in mining applications. This valve features a springless robust elastometer diaphragm and optimized internal design.

Firms unveils latest product industrial applications

Published: 17 May 24

Industrial sensor and technology company, Senseca South Africa recently unveiled its FF series of flow switches for water, oil, gas and industrial applications, as well as for general industry where pump protection is required. The company says that its 200-bar pressure and piston valve seat design make it a distinctive flow switch for a multitude of industrial applications. It also avers to the convenience of the mechanical operating principle of the piston valve seat design in that it saves space and can be used and installed for high unit counts. In addition, the flow meter FF design is “practically maintenance free” across all applications.

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BMG will be participating at the Machine Tools Africa exhibition

Distributor to launch new products at Machine Tools expo

Published: 17 May 24

Power transmission and motion control products distributor BMG will be participating at the Machine Tools Africa exhibition, which will be held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre at Nasrec, from May 21 to 24. BMG’s stand – Hall 6, F10 – will showcase the company’s comprehensive range of quality branded tools and equipment, which has been carefully selected by specialists, to meet the exact requirements of customers in diverse sectors.

A man in a R&D workshop working on Boiler monitoring technologies

Solutions provider helps manage emissions reduction

Published: 17 May 24

As a company that delivers modern, efficient solutions for oil and gas burner and boiler installations, Combustion Technology prides itself on its continuous carbon reduction cognisance, both for its own operations and for those of its clients, says Combustion Technology MD Grant Renecle. He explains the company has the technologies on hand to accurately predict carbon reduction figures by conducting Fuel Efficiency Audits even before selling a product to its clients.

The Steven’s Croft biomass power station in Lockerbie, Scotland in the UK

Boiler rebuild to be delivered to biomass power station

Published: 17 May 24

Flow control solutions developer Valmet announced in April that it would deliver a major boiler rebuild to the Steven’s Croft biomass power station in Lockerbie, Scotland in the UK, which is operated by energy infrastructure operator E.ON. The order is included in Valmet’s orders received in the first quarter 2024, and the rebuild will secure “trouble-free operation of the boiler for years to come”.

Startup to build 120 off-grid e-truck charging sites

Published: 17 May 24

Electric vehicle charging startup Zero Carbon Charge has launched a new subsidiary, Zero Carbon Logistics, which it says will roll out 120 off-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) electric truck charging sites on national highways across South Africa. According to Zero Carbon Charge, the project will kick off with the construction of an initial six sites on the N3 between Durban and Johannesburg.