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SKF Group, a global leader in the bearing industry, recently made a significant impact on aspiring engineers at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) by participating in the institution’s esteemed Student Career Open Day. The event, organized by the SaiMechE (South African Institution of Mechanical Engineering) student chapter, provided a platform …

The Mines Safety Department has awarded Kagem Mining for its exceptional achievement of 7,580,144 lost time injury (LTI)-free hours. According to the company, the landmark accomplishment underscores the emerald mine’s unwavering commitment to strive for workplace safety, employees’ well-being, responsible mining practices and operational excellence. LTI refers to any injury …

Africa’s second-largest copper producer, Zambia, is grappling with a deepening power crisis triggered by the worst drought in living memory. The government has thrown down the gauntlet to the mining industry, demanding a 40% cut in power consumption – double the current level. The state power utility, Zesco, has issued …

In a significant development, First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (“First Quantum” or the “Company”) (TSX: FM) has declared commercial production at its Enterprise nickel mine as of 1 June 2024. Located 12 km from the company’s Sentinel copper mine in Zambia’s North Western Province, the Enterprise project reached this milestone just …

Adjustable chocks from SKF will play an important role in the world’s largest visible/near-infrared telescope, the ELT, which is currently under construction in Chile An unsung product from SKF’s catalogue – the adjustable chock – has played a key role in the construction of a huge telescope. The European Southern …