Caterpillar has launched the pilot phase of the Technicians for Africa project, which aims to train those who aspire to become technicians in the heavy equipment sector
Mining
Togo gets US$15mn credit from World Bank for mining sector
West African nation Togo has received a US$15mn World Bank IDA credit amount to strengthen its mining sector
South African university launches virtual reality centre for mines
Scientists at the University of Pretoria have launched the Kumba Virtual Reality Centre (VRC) to analyse mining accidents in the region and step up safety measures for workers
Gulfstream Energy’s fuel supply solution chosen for Gamsberg mining site
Gulfstream Energy’s Molecule Management Solution will be deployed at the Gamsberg Project Site in the South African mining town of Aggeneys
Volvo excavator launched for Africa and Middle East markets
Volvo’s EW145B PRIME excavator has been launched for the Africa and Middle East markets, said the company in a statement