4. Southern Africa bets on green energy
South Africa, Zambia and Botswana are backing a green energy revolution in Southern Africa to drive growth in a region decimated by Covid-19, corruption, and mismanagement.
“The enthusiasm accompanying the Indaba shows how much has been achieved, and how much more value can still be generated from minerals – to stimulate inclusive growth across Africa.”
– Ralf Hennecke, BME Managing Director
The global trajectory towards a low-carbon future has raised opportunities for the mining sector, but the commodity pipeline – especially for battery minerals – needs to be expanded if future demand is to be met. While efficiencies will be crucial to maximise production in the meantime, more investment and exploration is a must. There are…
Leading the field in the way it incorporates used oil into its emulsion explosives, Omnia Group company BME is extending the benefits of this growing sustainability initiative to mining customers and other approved partners.
A behind-the-scenes sneak peek at BME’s AXXIS manufacturing plant.
In this video, our team guides Marleny Arnoldi from Engineering News through the AXXIS manufacturing plant, and they discuss the new AXXIS Titanium range.
Gerard Peter – Senior Editor at Mining Review Africa, chats to Tinus Brits – AXXIS Global Product Manager, about Titanium – the latest flagship technology product range from AXXIS.
The award was for BME’s incorporation of used oil as a base product for its emulsion explosives, removing the risk that this oil could contaminate water or soil. According to BME Managing Director (SADC) Ralf Hennecke, the initiative is part of the company’s ongoing environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitment.
With mining seeing a more sustained improvement in many Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries, fortune will favour those miners and supply partners with experience on the ground.