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Thursday, 13 February 2025

Ivanhoe Mines Commences Exploration I Trump imposes 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports I Why due diligence is a cornerstone of mining's future

Key energy supply challenges impacting businesses in 2025

South African businesses face several challenges related to the supply of energy that powers their operations. Kyle Durham, Sustainability Head FNB Commercial, explores key challenges unpacked in FNB's sustainable energy white paper, and ways in which businesses can unlock the solutions needed to overcome them.

Ivanhoe Mines Commences Exploration for Sediment-hosted Copper in Central Kazakhstan
Ivanhoe Mines through its Executive Co-Chairman Robert Friedland and President Marna Cloete has announced today that an Exploration Joint Venture has been formed to explore the Chu-Sarysu Copper Basin in Kazakhstan, the world's third-largest sediment-hosted copper district.

SKF shone at Mining Indaba for second straight year, unveiling leading-edge, sustainable business and environmental solutions

This year marked SKF's second consecutive participation at Mining Indaba where the global bearing and seal manufacturing giant spotlighted its premium quality, future-smart, environmentally sustainable mining and industrial products, technologies and services at the EU Swedish Business Pavilion at Mining Indaba 2025, proudly demonstrated its strong Swedish roots, having been founded in Gothenburg, Sweden in 1907.

Trump imposes 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports
The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump has imposed 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium entering the country in a major expansion of existing trade barriers.While signing a series of executive orders to impose the tariffs on Monday, Trump said the tariffs, which he had floated on Sunday, would apply to all countries with "no exemptions".
The tariffs, set to raise the cost of importing these metals into the U.S., come despite warnings of potential retaliation from political leaders in Canada—America's largest supplier of these metals—as well as from other affected nations.

Wärtsilä introduces next-generation engine to balance renewables and improve power plant performance
Technology group Wärtsilä launches today its next generation 46TS engine, which is designed to balance renewable energy, provide highly efficient baseload power, and can run on sustainable fuels in future.

Why due diligence is a cornerstone of mining's future
Given the wide and growing range of risks faced by mining projects, it is increasingly vital for shareholders and financiers to get expert and independent corroboration on mining resources, plans, valuations and other aspects of each venture. This is best done through a detailed due diligence study, a critical phase that underpins the future success of the mining industry.

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Orbia's Precision Agriculture Business Netafim Unveils the World's First Hybrid Dripline I Aggregate supports success in commercial farming

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KOIS and MzN Launch Impact Accelerator to Bridge Gap Left by USAID at Humanitarian Finance Summit

KOIS, an international innovative impact finance firm, and MzN International, a global social-enterprise supporting humanitarian organisations, have announced a new partnership to launch Human Planet – a global impact accelerator designed to support humanitarian projects.

Orbia's Precision Agriculture Business Netafim Unveils the World's First Hybrid Dripline
Orbia Advance Corporation's S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*) Precision Agriculture business Netafim, the global leader in precision irrigation technology, announced today the launch of its patented Hybrid Dripline system, the world's first and only integral dripline with a built-in outlet.

Aggregate supports success in commercial farming

Commercial farming forms the backbone of South Africa's agricultural economy, playing a critical role in food security and contributing significantly to economic growth. As farming operations face increasing pressure to boost productivity and efficiency, the adoption of innovative solutions has become essential. Grolite® from Pratley is a perlite-based growing medium, known to be a transformative product for farmers, from small-scale enterprises to large agricultural operations.

Macfrut 2025, world capital of biotechnology in horticulture

Macfrut, world capital of biotechnology applied to horticulture. This year, for the first time, the International Symposium on Biotechnological Tools in Horticulture will be held at the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable supply chain (Rimini Expo Centre, 6-8 May 2025). The Symposium is sponsored by the ISHS – International Society of Horticultural Science (which promotes research in all areas of horticultural science) in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences of the Marche Polytechnic University, and coordinated by Silvia Sabbadini, Angela Ricci, Luca Capriotti and Bruno Mezzetti.

Thaba'Nchu vegetable project edging closer to commercialisation with latest harvest
The vegetable project at the Noga's Post settlement outside Thaba'Nchu in the Free State, which was undertaken by the community, Kgosi (queen) Gaboilelwe Moroka, AfriForum and Saai, recently produced 800 kg of onions. This harvest was sold in nearby villages and to schools, while some of the onions were also donated to persons with disabilities and the elderly in the community.

Auxins and zinc boost agricultural productivity to enhance food security in Africa

Enhancing agricultural productivity and bolstering food security across Africa relies on the critical interplay between auxins and zinc in plant growth and development. Simon Norton, Director for the International Zinc Association Africa (Africa), highlights the indispensable roles these two elements play in cultivating healthier, more productive crops.

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