“We need battery metals to build electric cars. Luckily, the sea floor has plenty.”
THE state of California earned its well-deserved pro-environmentalist reputation over years of steadfast commitment to our future. In September of last year, Gov. Gavin...
International climate deal could solve SA’s energy and economy crisis
Some of the world’s richest nations recently met with South African cabinet ministers to discuss a climate deal that could see billions of dollars...
Carbon dioxide reactor makes Martian fuel
UNIVERSITY of Cincinnati chemical engineering student Tianyu Zhang holds up a vial of graphene used as a catalyst to convert carbon dioxide into methane....
Extending the life of long-travel energy chains
NEW components have been developed for polymer energy chains that can easily be installed to extend their service life in long-travel applications in a...
Finding the right words to describe civil service corruption
ONE in six senior civil servants has engaged in activities “that pose potential conflicts of interest” is disconcerting, according to the Public Sector Commission’s...
Runxin valve range extended
ALLMECH, manufacturers of boilers and supplier of water treatment components, is the sole official agent in South Africa for Runxin water treatment systems. The...
XJ 900 awarded Product of the Year
SULZER is proud that its latest addition to the submersible pumps family, the XJ 900 submersible dewatering pump, has won the Product of the...
Improvements in construction & building materials sales encouraging – SEIFSA
WHILE the year-on-year uptick in demand for construction and building materials is from a low base, it is a welcome development for the Metals...
High pressure slurry knife gate valves
DYNAMIC Fluid Control, manufacturers, designers and distributors of high-performance valves used in mining, water and power generation sectors, has launched the SKG-High Pressure series...
Global rig count shows exploration pressures
A snapshot of mineral exploration drill rig use in major mining regions globally has revealed Australia, the United States and parts of South America...
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