In an electrifying moment that reverberated through Zambia's mining landscape, the commissioning of the nickel concentrator at First Quantum Minerals' Enterprise nickel mine in Kalumbila, North-Western Province, has set the stage for a thrilling new chapter in the country's mining history. At the helm of this seismic shift, Mines and Minerals Development Minister Hon. Paul Kabuswe proclaimed the dawn of a radiant future for Zambia's mineral sector diversification.


 

Through several years of political unrest, gold mining has proven to be an area that the West African country Burkina Faso can depend on. From less than 10 billion West African CFA Francs at the beginning of this century, revenues from oil and mineral extraction have grown to over 300 billion in the past two years. And among the country’s growing portfolio of world-class mines, the Essakane Gold Mine, Burkina Faso’s largest, stands alone.


In its five-year outlook for Cote d’Ivoire, the International Monetary Fund projects growth of over six percent in each of the years to the end of 2028. If this growth comes to pass - and there is no guarantee that it will - Cote d’Ivoire’s economy will have grown by over a third in a short period of time. One of the drivers for this growth is a government refocuses on the country’s extensive mines, the latest of which to come into operation is the Séguéla gold project.


It has been almost ten years since Business Excellence Magazine last visited De Beers Debswana in Botswana. In this near-decade, the country has continued its evolution, growing its GDP by approximately 50%, along with positive movements in almost every conceivable economic indicator. One thing which has not changed, however, is De Beers Debswana’s centrality to the Botswana growth story.

eMagAlex Group

Submitted by BEAdmin on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 15:51

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The entrance includes a beautiful overview of the landscape and includes Ecolony Lifestyle Park lobby and Ground Floor with elevators for private and tenants. Corporate Events and Exhibitions area and stage for LIVE entertainment at the astonishing bar area.
 

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Vetasi

Submitted by BEAdmin on Tue, 07/11/2023 - 14:21

 

Gautrain: World-class infrastructure management
 

Infrastructure neglect and asset mismanagement are endemic. In this environment, the Gautrain is a reminder that world-class infrastructure can be efficiently operated and maintained in South Africa.

 

Optimising the Gautrain rail network, rolling stock, communication, signalling, power supply, overhead, track and fare collection systems is the responsibility of Bombela Maintenance Company (BMC). All targets that form part of the concession agreement have been met without exception, says Andre Botha, Chief Engineer of BMC. This includes train availability, as well as meeting scheduled arrival and departure times with a 98.16% average punctuality.

 

Botha says to achieve these targets, “Bombela Maintenance Company relies heavily on IBM’s Maximo.  I check the dashboard every morning to see which incidents have happened and which tasks were scheduled, getting a grip on the problems, the causes of the problems as well as what attributed to the emergence of the problems, e.g. design defects, operator failure, or physical component failure.”

 

Advised by Gavin Barbier of Vetasi, an international Asset Management Advisory company and part of Cohesive, BMC will now add Maximo Scheduler to further increase their performance. “We can only service and repair a limited percentage of rolling stock at a time since train availability is of the utmost importance for meeting our targets. Scheduled maintenance and repairs must be completed within scheduled times and there is no margin for time wastage due to lack of or an insufficient supply of spare parts and components.”

 

Botha says, “Vetasi’s professional advisory services and IBM’s Maximo enable BMC to maintain its high standards of asset integrity and quality service provision to clients”.

 

Company Email
south-africa@vetasi.com

There is arguably no greater key to Africa’s fulfilling its potential than infrastructure. Estimates vary, but the infrastructure gap in South Africa between 2022 and 2030 has been estimated at close to $300 billion. Investments of this size would be considered large in any country, but at least South Africa has an example it can point to when making a case for the effectiveness of large investments in infrastructure: Gautrain Rapid Rail Link (Guatrain).


 

In 2023, the global construction industry is set to witness remarkable large-scale projects that will shape the future of infrastructure worldwide. From the proposed Crossrail 2 railway line in London to the Mumbai International Airport in India, these projects are driven by the need to accommodate population growth and enhance modern amenities. Join us as we explore the top 10 construction projects for 2023:

     Crossrail 2 – London, UK: A railway line connecting Surrey to Hertfordshire, alleviating London's transport congestion.

PROMANENG Co. Ltd.

Submitted by BEAdmin on Wed, 06/28/2023 - 09:55



PROMANENG is a leading construction and engineering company dedicated to providing diverse and exceptional solutions across multiple industries and sectors. Under the leadership of Andrew Bruce-Miller, a visionary CEO, PROMANENG relentlessly pursues the highest quality standards and consistently exceeds the demanding expectations of its clients.

 

Driven by a passion for excellence and customer satisfaction, the company has strategically tailored its business model to specialize in specific areas while maintaining a broad range of services to cater to diverse client needs.

 

PROMANENG offers comprehensive general contracting services, encompassing construction, maintenance, engineering design, and project management in the industrial, commercial and residential sectors. With a specialization in civil and marine engineering infrastructure, building construction, steel fabrication & erection, pressure piping, pumps, and electrical installation, our construction and installation services are second to none.
 

In addition, PROMANENG proudly serves as a supplier of XCMG Construction Machinery, providing cutting-edge equipment for various construction needs. They also offer flexible equipment rental options; ensuring clients have access to top-notch resources on a short or long-term basis.

 

PROMANENG boasts an illustrious client portfolio in the Caribbean; specifically Jamaica and growing interest in Guyana.

 

Choose PROMANENG for unrivaled construction and engineering solutions that consistently surpass expectations, delivering excellence at every step.

 

 

 

Company Email
info@promaneng.com

SCl Jamaica Limited

Submitted by BEAdmin on Wed, 06/28/2023 - 09:26

 

SCL (Jamaica) Limited is the premier solutions provider for the construction and civil engineering

For All Concrete and Waterproofing products, construction anchoring systems, industrial food-safe greases, fuel additives/treatments, and Milwaukee power tools, we have everything you would need.

  • Over 21 years of continuous service to the Jamaican Market
  • Professionally Trained Staff
  • Quality service and unbeatable service delivery 
  • International Manufacture Support
  • Value for money

 

Contact us
Block L, Sagicor Industrial Complex, 7 Norman Road, Kingston, Jamaica

+1 876-938-1379

 

 

Company Email
scljsales@scl-group.com