The Federal Government is currently weighing options for the revamp of the ageing Carter Bridge in Lagos, where several engineering issues have been flagged. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, stated this recently, noting that the bridge was a major link between Lagos Island and the mainland. Speaking after anContinue Reading
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment and HD Hyundai Infracore are set to merge to form a new entity called HD Construction Equipment, as the company aims to nearly double its revenue. HD Construction Equipment will operate two distinct brands – Hyundai and Develon – and will have a consolidated revenue ofContinue Reading
As the construction industry intensifies its focus on sustainability, a common challenge has been balancing lower carbon emissions with the need for fast-paced project delivery. Chryso is addressing this issue with its EnviroMix® range – a solution that allows for the use of low-carbon concrete without sacrificing early strength performance.Continue Reading
Pilot Crushtec’s longstanding relationship with leading UK contractor Ovenden Earthmoving Co Ltd has been strengthened with the successful delivery and operation of the latest generation TwisterTrac VS350E mobile vertical shaft impact (VSI) crusher. Ovenden Earthmoving, based in Canterbury, Kent, has built a reputation since 1985 as a trusted partner inContinue Reading
Barrick Mining (NYSE: B) says new drilling along the ARK-KCD corridor at its flagship Kibali mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed “significant additional orebodies” that could stretch the Tier 1 asset’s life well beyond its current 10-year plan. Since pouring first gold in 2013, Kibali has replacedContinue Reading
Mineral smuggling from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) into neighboring Rwanda has reached “unprecedented levels,” driven by the occupation of the region by M23 rebels backed by Rwanda, according to a United Nations panel of experts. A yet-to-be-released report, seen by Bloomberg and prepared for the UN Security Council,Continue Reading
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 crushingContinue Reading
Osino Resources has awarded Metso a contract exceeding €20 million ($24 million) for the supply of critical process equipment to its Twin Hills gold project, located approximately 150 km northwest of Windhoek in central Namibia. The order encompasses a comprehensive equipment package for the greenfield gold processing plant, focusing onContinue Reading
The new Draft Construction Regulations, now closed for public comment, which are intended to enhance occupational health and safety in the construction industry, are a step in the right direction but certain areas are still too vague. This is according to Adv. Hendrik Terblanche, Managing Director of Legricon Legal Risk andContinue Reading
Countless industrial plants rely on compressed air to power operations. Flexibility, reliability, efficiency and cost control are fundamental to long-term sustainability. Rental solutions deliver exactly that. Subsequently more businesses are turning to Integrated Air Solutions for rented on-demand compressed air, without the burden of capital expenditure. “The argument for rentingContinue Reading
