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Develon Unveils DX270WMH-7 Material Handler for Recycling and Scrap Applications
Develon has introduced the DX270WMH-7, a 27-tonne wheeled material handler engineered for recycling, demolition, timber, and scrap handling, now available in Europe and North America. The machine is powered by
Dangote Refinery Reshapes Africa’s Fuel Supply
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has redefined West and Central Africa’s energy landscape, ending decades of reliance on imported fuels and positioning Nigeria as a net exporter of refined petroleum products.
West African Resources Adapts to Burkina Faso’s Revised Mining Code
Members of Liebherr-Australia’s executive team travelled to Hancock Iron Ore’s Roy Hill mine in Western Australia to unveil a cheque for AU$50,000. These funds were donated to Australia’s National Breast
Rokbak strengthens product management team
New Rokbak product manager Graeme Blake brings valuable hands-on experience from the factory floor and test workshop to the company’s product management team, where he will work with customers to

POWER & ENERGY
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Dangote Refinery Reshapes Africa’s Fuel Supply
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has redefined West and Central Africa’s energy landscape, ending decades of reliance on imported fuels and positioning Nigeria as a net exporter of refined petroleum products. With a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, it is the largest refinery in Africa and has swiftly altered regional
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CrossBoundary Energy secures US$40M investment from Impact Fund Denmark to deploy clean energy in Africa
CrossBoundary Energy (CBE) has secured a US$40M equity-like capital investment from a new partner, Impact Fund Denmark (IFDK). The investment will help CBE build its rapidly expanding portfolio of clean energy projects in Africa. Thomas Hougaard, Managing Director and Co-Head of Green Energy and Infrastructure at Impact Fund Denmark, said, “This investment
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Syensqo and cylib reach a milestone in lithium recovery from spent electric vehicle batteries
Syensqo and cylib have reached a significant milestone in circular battery materials processing by producing high-purity lithium hydroxide from spent EV batteries. This collaboration marks a major advancement in the recovery of valuable materials, as very few recycling companies today can produce lithium at battery-grade, especially lithium hydroxide, the preferred
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ENHANCING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY WITH SANDVIK MOBILES
To increase energy efficiency and help reduce the climate footprint of the mining and quarrying sectors, Sandvik Rock Processing is leading the shift to electric mobile crushing and screening equipment. Essentially, by using less energy the industry can save money and operate in a more environmentally responsible way. Mobile crushing
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
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Brenntag Specialties expands Color offering with the new partner Precise New Material Technology
The Brenntag Specialties Polymers & Rubber team is expanding its color portfolio for the plastics and polymer industry in key EMEA markets through a new collaboration with Precise New Material Technology Co., Ltd. (PNM), based in Ningbo (China). With the addition of PNM’s “Preperse” range, a line of high-performance, pre-dispersed
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DRC Partners with Japan’s Firm to Boost Mining Sector with AI and Satellite Technology
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its mining sector through advanced technology. Through the National Geological Survey of Congo (SGNC) it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Solafune, Inc., a Japanese technology firm specializing in satellite data and artificial intelligence (AI). The
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Hotel Equities Announces Key Leadership Appointments
Fortera has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointments of two key leaders to grow its low-carbon cement technology. Sand Clancy and John Dotson have joined Fortera as chief projects officer and general counsel, respectively. “We’re building a company that can revolutionise the way cement and concrete are made
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SKF’s integrated training solutions foster a collaborative learning environment for prominent local sugar producer
One of South Africa’s leading sugar producers made strategic use of their off-crop season, turning scheduled downtime into an opportunity for both essential maintenance as well as valuable skills development. The company, a key SKF customer, focused the skills development initiative on three core areas: Upskilling their artisans in basic mechanical