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30.07.2019 (2443 Clicks)

ETH Zurich: A Catalyst for Methanol paves the Way for the sustainable Production of Fuels and Chemicals

Scientists at ETH Zurich and oil and gas company Total have developed a new catalyst that converts CO2 and hydrogen into methanol. Offering realistic market potential, the technology paves the way for the sustainable production of fuels and chemicals.

29.07.2019 (2368 Clicks)

Tradecc showcases chemical Grouting Solutions at STUVA Expo 2019

Each tunneling project is unique and has its own challenges related to the conditions of the soil, the surface or the underground structures present. On November 26th and 27th 2019, Tradecc will present its construction chemicals, engineered to face those challenges, at STUVA Expo, one of the most specialized exhibitions for the tunnelling sector. At booth C123, visitors can also discover the latest innovative additions to Tradecc’s range of tunnelling solutions.

28.07.2019 (2519 Clicks)

Herrenknecht: Aircraft Take-offs above, Tunnel Construction below

Dubai International Airport is the hub of air traffic in the Persian Gulf: nearly 90 million international passengers are handled here each year. The operators are constantly investing in capacity expansion. As part of Dubai International Airport Expansion Phase 3, during ongoing flight operations a Herrenknecht micromachine (AVND2400AB) safely and precisely excavated three 610, 765 and 825 m long sections for a new stormwater drainage tunnel under the taxiway.

27.07.2019 (2389 Clicks)

Sandvik completes the Acquisition of Newtrax

Sandvik has completed the previously announced acquisition of Newtrax, a supplier of technology in wireless connectivity to monitor and provide insights on underground mining operations, including people, machines and the environment.

26.07.2019 (2206 Clicks)

Superior and CMS Cepcor create Partnership for Crusher Parts in North America

Superior Industries Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, says it has entered into a strategic partnership with Europe’s largest manufacturer of aftermarket crusher parts. For 40-plus years, CMS Cepcor has manufactured premium crusher spares for more than three dozen active and classic brands throughout Europe. The parts manufacturer recently expanded its global footprint when it launched CMS Cepcor Americas.

25.07.2019 (2571 Clicks)

Vale on the partial Return of dry Processing Operations at the Vargem Grande Complex

Vale informs that the National Mining Agency (Agência Nacional de Mineração - ANM) authorized the partial resumption of the dry processing operations at the Vargem Grande Complex. All operations of the Complex were suspended by ANM on February 20th, 2019, to prevent occasional triggers that could affect dam stability as a result of ongoing activities at the Complex.

25.07.2019 (2235 Clicks)

Anglo American approves Aquila hard coking Coal Project in Australia

Anglo American plc announces the approval by its Board of the Aquila project to extend the life of the Capcoal underground (Grasstree mine) hard coking coal operations in Queensland, Australia by six years, to 2028. With an expected attributable capital cost of US$226 million, development work is expected to begin in September 2019, with first longwall production of premium quality hard coking coal in early 2022.

24.07.2019 (2577 Clicks)

Anglo American senior leadership changes

Anglo American plc announces the appointment of Nolitha Fakude as Chairman of Anglo American’s Management Board in South Africa, with effect from 1 September 2019.

24.07.2019 (2482 Clicks)

Anglo American: Board Changes

Anglo American plc announces that Hixonia Nyasulu will join the Board as a non-executive director, with effect from 1 November 2019, and that Nonkululeko Nyembezi will join the Board as a non-executive director, with effect from 1 January 2020.

Stuart Chambers, Chairman of Anglo American, said: “Hixonia Nyasulu has exceptional and highly relevant global board experience drawn from the natural resources, financial services and consumer industries, and I look forward to welcoming her to Anglo American’s Board. Her entrepreneurial spirit and passion for education and economic development will add richness to our board discussions.

“Equally, Nonkululeko Nyembezi’s engineering background and extensive experience spanning mining, steel, financial services and technology in South African and global organisations offers us great breadth of insights, both technical and strategic. We will continue to ensure that the non-executive directors on the Board represent the full breadth of Anglo American’s business.”

Nolitha Fakude, a non-executive director of Anglo American since 2017, will step down from the Board on 31 August 2019 to take up an executive role for Anglo American as Chairman of Anglo American’s management board in South Africa, with effect from 1 September 2019.

Stuart Chambers concluded: “We thank Nolitha Fakude for her contribution as a non-executive director over the last two years and wish her well in her new role on the global executive team. This is an important strategic role that draws together Anglo American’s interests at a national level as the largest mining company in South Africa and its most significant mining investor.”

Upon stepping down from the Board, Nolitha Fakude will also step down from the Audit, Nomination and Sustainability Committees. There are no additional details to disclose under Listing Rule 9.6.13R in respect of the appointments of Hixonia Nyasulu and Nonkululeko Nyembezi.

About

Hixonia Nyasulu, age 64, is the founder of Ayavuna Women’s Investments (Pty) Ltd, a women-controlled investment vehicle focused on the health and education sectors, and the Senior independent Director of Vivo Energy Plc, a London listed company behind the Shell and Engen fuel brands in Africa. A highly experienced non-executive director, Hixonia has previously served on the boards of Sasol, including five years as chairman, Nedbank, including as deputy chairman, Unilever PLC, Unilever NV and Anglo American Platinum. She has also served as a member of the South Africa advisory board of JPMorgan and on the board of the Development Bank of Southern Africa. Before founding Ayavuna in 2004, she ran (for 20 years) T.H. Nyasulu & Associates, a strategy, marketing and research company after starting her career at Unilever. Hixonia was a founder member of the Advisory Group formed by the World Economic Forum to set up a community of global chairmen. She has a BA in Social Work and an Honours Degree in Psychology, both from the University of Zululand, South Africa.

Nonkululeko Nyembezi, age 59, is chairman of JSE Limited and Alexander Forbes Group. She also serves as chief executive officer of Ichor Coal N.V., an international thermal coal mining company. Ms Nyembezi has previously served as a non-executive director on the boards of Old Mutual plc, Exxaro Resources, Universal Coal plc and Denel, and as CEO of ArcelorMittal South Africa. In her earlier career, she was chief officer of M&A for the Vodacom group and chief executive officer of Alliance Capital, the then local subsidiary of a New York-based global investment management company. Nonkululeko has a MSc in Electrical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology, USA, a BSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology, UK, and an MBA from the Open University, UK.

'Anglo American is a leading global mining company and our products are the essential ingredients in almost every aspect of modern life. Our portfolio of world-class competitive mining operations and undeveloped resources provides the metals and minerals that enable a cleaner, more electrified world and that meet the fast growing consumer-driven demands of the world’s developed and maturing economies. With our people at the heart of our business, we use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world – safely, responsibly and sustainably.'

Source: Anglo

                     

23.07.2019 (3568 Clicks)

Schachtbau Nordhausen and Bauer together at the MiningForum

The MiningForum, which takes place every two years, brings together decision makers, experts and specialists from the industry together for in-depth dialog. In their lectures, renowned speakers address relevant issues in the national and international commodity market. Alongside this, the specialist exhibition offers companies a platform to present their products and services. The conference was first hosted by DMT in 1991, 'in Kelbra which was close by and supported by Schachtbau Nordhausen GmbH,' reminisces Managing Director of Schachtbau, Michael Seifert (second from the left). The 15th meeting of the MiningForum took place on June 27 and 28 in Berlin.