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AFRICA'S FUTURE AS INDUSTRIAL POWERHOUSE DEPENDS ON ELECTRICITY SUPPLY APR Energy is the world's leading provider of fasttrack mobile turbine power. Our fast, flexible and fullservice power solutions provide customers with rapid access to reliable electricity when and where they need it, for as long as they need it.

Combining state-ofthe-art, fuel-efficient technology with industry-leading expertise, our scalable turnkey plants help run cities, countries and industries around the world, in both developed and developing markets.

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22 May 2017: The International Monetary Fund has predicted that the African continent is expected to become the world’s second-fastest growing economy by 2020. With vast natural resources and short shipping lanes to the Americas, Europe and Asia, Africa has the clear potential to become an industrial powerhouse. This growth, however, is contingent upon substantial infrastructure investments.

This is according to Eric Toumayan, Managing Director of Government Affairs for global fast-track power provider APR Energy, who says that installing a reliable supply of electricity across the continent is paramount. Speaking at a recent African energy conference, Toumayan stated that an insufficient and intermittent power supply would likely deter investment in African projects.

He points to statistics from a McKinsey Global Institute report, Lions on the Move 2, which indicates that the continent stands to nearly double its manufacturing output from $500 billion at present to $930 billion in 2025.

“As African economies have grown and diversified over the past two decades, the continent has experienced a steady increase in its manufacturing output. The industrial sectors in Ethiopia, Tanzania, and a few other AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE

countries have expanded rapidly.

But Africa is not industrializing to its full potential. Between 2000 and 2015, its manufacturing value grew at 2.5 percent a year, which is on a par with the world average and ahead of the pace in Latin America, but far behind the rate of growth observed in Asia, where manufacturing value added grew at 7.4 percent a year,” the report says.

Unfortunately, Toumayan says, addressing Africa’s power gap will take years and significant capital investments to bring permanent generation online. “Over 600 million people still lack access to power, which severely limits the potential of the continent’s labour force.”

“The problem is not restricted to areas without access to their national power grids. Consistent, reliable power supply has been a problem in Zambia, Zimbabwe, DRC and other countries that are highly reliant on hydroelectricity.

Moreover, across much of Africa, ageing transmission lines are prone to failure. Regardless of the cause, unreliable power adversely impacts the production and profitability of mining operations and other energy-intensive industries, and it acts as a deterrent to future investment,” he states.

MDM Despite the time and capital required to develop permanent power infrastructure, Toumayan says there is a generation technology that can support industrial development immediately: mobile fast-track power. “During the past decade, APR Energy has installed and operated power plants in 11 African countries, ranging in size from 5MW to 450MW. Each project was customized to local conditions and customer requirements, and they were producing power in weeks rather than year. Based on our experience in Africa and the rest of the world, we believe that fast-track power could play a significant role in helping industry and manufacturing across the continent reach its full potential sooner than later.”

He explains that mobile fast-track power is ideal for fledgling industrial operations that have been put on hold awaiting access to the power grid. “As a distributed power source, mobile turbines and highspeed reciprocating engines can be installed onsite within weeks, even in the most remote locations, providing baseload power or serving as a hybrid supplement to solar panels and wind turbines.”

APR Energy’s mobile gas turbine project for a large-scale polyethylene plant in Egypt is a prime example of how industrial development can move forward even without access to permanent power.

“During the early planning stages of its large-scale polyethylene plant, the Egyptian Ethylene and Derivatives Company considered procuring electrical power from a nearby refinery. That plan, however, was scrapped at a late stage of project development, putting ETHYDCO at risk of having a completed chemical facility without a supporting power plant or connection to the grid. We were able to transport, install and commission three mobile gas turbines in less than 90 days, enabling ETHYDCO to start production more than a year before a permanent power plant for

the facility was completed,” Toumayan says.

The oil-and-gas industry is another energy-intensive sector that could benefit from mobile fast-track power. “With global oil prices continuing to show very slow growth, oil-producing economies such as Algeria, Angola, Nigeria, and Sudan are looking for ways to make exploration and development more efficient and cost effective, especially in remote locations that lack installed power. At the same time, natural gas discoveries in a number of African countries are creating a need to ramp up energy production for planned gas-topower projects,” Toumayan explains.

“Mobile gas turbines and highspeed reciprocating engines are an ideal source of onsite power to support remote hydrocarbon exploration and development activities. In addition to providing electricity in just 30-90 days, fasttrack power is treated as a monthly operating expense compared with the large, long-term capital investment required for a permanent plant. Mobile fast-track power also is scalable, allowing generating capacity to grow as exploration activities transition to production. Finally, these machines can utilize the hydrocarbons being produced, including gas that otherwise would be flared into the atmosphere,” he says.

“On a continent where time and capital are both daunting barriers to closing the massive energy supply gap, fast-track mobile power is going to be vital. With it, Africa could begin to realise its potential as the world's next industrial powerhouse in weeks rather than years,” Toumayan concludes.

APR Energy is the world’s leading provider of fast-track mobile turbine power. The company’s fast, flexible and full-service power solutions provide customers with rapid access to reliable electricity when and where they need it, for as long as they need it. Combining state-ofthe-art, fuel-efficient technology with industry-leading expertise, APR Energy’s scalable turnkey plants help run cities, countries and industries around the world, in both developed and developing markets.

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CORE TRAYS Unassembled Core Trays have all the features of the assembled units and suppliers usually supply everything required, including tray bodies, stopends, rivets, optional stacking lugs, assembly instructions and rivet guns if requested. All necessary rivet holes in our tray bodies are predrilled to simplify the assembly.

Unassembled Core Trays are packed in cartons to ensure they arrive on-site undamaged and ready for immediate assembly and use.

Geological Exploration is the process of meticulously searching for and analyzing potential areas where useful or precious minerals, metals, and other resources can be mined or otherwise extracted from the earth. Mining companies may conduct mineral exploration projects, akin to highly advanced prospecting, to learn more about potential sites for new mines.

Geologists or engineers with geosciences backgrounds are often an important part of the mineral exploration and prospecting process. The sites used in Geological exploration can serve as an excellent source of info for geology students who are pursuing an interest in mining and mineral exploration. An expansive range of mining and geology topics are covered by these sites, and they are not listed in any kind of ranking order, since all of them offer top-notch information in their particular area of expertise. To ensure efďŹ ciency, Geologists use various tools to assist them in collection of samples for research purposes. One of the most commonly used tools are the Plastic and Metal Core Trays. Core Trays are designed for the mining and exploration industry to store and transport core samples.

Usually supplied in Plastic or Metal they are also stackable and come in a range of sizes.

Plastic Core Trays Constructed from high-quality, UV-stabilized polypropylene and reinforced with ribs, the trays are non-corrosive, non-magnetic and chemically inert. Other features include a ruler for core sample measuring, no sharp edges, molded handles and interlocking design for secure stacking. Ideally suited to the most ruthless and harsh of exploration drilling

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environments, most Plastic Core Trays are manufactured from the highest UV-stabilized polypropylene available, making them exceptionally durable and long-lasting. Plastic, injection molded polypropylene core trays are manufactured in highly visible white plastic, with the highest level of UV protection. Stackable trays are available in B, N, H and P sizes with 1000mm x 385mm dimensions. Plastic box Core Tray are also manufactured from injection molded polypropylene to ensure it is corrosion proof and cannot cross contaminate the stored ore, even those ores that are highly acidic or highly alkaline, or in high levels of humidity.

Plastic Core Trays are mainly designed to be stored in stacks on pallets or similar hard stand areas. Each tray is equipped with interlocking lugs at each corner that mate with the tray above, ensuring stable stacking. The stacks of trays are readily strapped for transport. Core Tray lids are designed to ďŹ t perfectly to prevent the core samples from being contaminated while keeping them safe and dry. Most Core Tray lids are made from long lasting zinc/al, with return folded edges for increased strength and to reduce cut injuries. Core Tray Markers are available and do not reduce the space available for core storage, while the at top provides a broad area for writing. Made from injection molded, UV stabilized polypropylene plastic, these core trays are totally corrosion proof which means that no corrosion or cross-contamination of stored ore is found. There is no magnetic interference with core evaluation, they boast excellent longevity and durability, provide increased safety; no cuts or handling burns

MDM and are recyclable. Those made from virgin white plastic are clearly visible at night and underground, are easy to write on and the virgin plastics consistently deliver the highest degree of UV protection.

Core tray lids are designed to allow for stacking, provide a perfect fit which prevents contamination and keeps vermin and insects out. They are made from long lasting zinc or aluminium, keep cores safe and dry and return folded edges add strength and reduce cut injuries.

Metal or Steel Core Trays Constructed from high-grade Zincalume steel, these tough, durable trays are extremely corrosion resistant, offering a lifetime of up to four times that of ordinary galvanized steel. Other features include deep profiles and raised walls to ensure core samples are held securely, optimally placed drainage ports, multiple handle options, convenient labels and interlocking design for safe, stable stacking.

Metal Core Trays are mainly manufactured from high quality zinc or aluminium and are designed for a long useable life.

They are available in assembled or unassembled for easy transport.

They come with safety edges to prevent cut injuries. They have drainage slots to allow for external drainage to prevent crosscontamination of core samples, are generally strong and attractive chamfered ends and all trays can hold one full meter of core per flute. They have detachable handles for safe and easy handling and feature optional lugs that allow safe and easy stacking for storage and transportation. These trays can be supplied either fully assembled or in broken down form for assembly on-site. Shipping unassembled trays delivers significant freight cost savings with the ability to fit almost double the number of units into a container. It also means that the local community can participate gainfully in your exploration project by assembling the core trays onsite. This can be particularly important in gaining community support for projects in developing economies.

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The Wirtgen Group to join with Deere & Company Media contact: Boitumelo Mogano MoonDawn Media & Communications Cell: +27 (0)76 733 2615 Email: boitumelo@moonda wnmedia.co.za Web: www.moondawnme dia.co.za

WIRGEN SOUTH AFRICA Waylon Kukard Sales Manager Wirtgen South Africa Cell: 0829291449 E-mail: waylon.kukard@wir tgen-group.com Web: http://www.wirtgengroup.com/southafri ca/en/ 8

WINDHAGEN, Germany (June 19, 2017) – The Wirtgen Group announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Deere & Company to have Deere acquire the Wirtgen Group, a privately-held international company headquartered in Windhagen that is the leading manufacturer worldwide in the road construction industry.

Stefan Wirtgen, managing partner at Wirtgen, said, “The Wirtgen Group has a legacy of technology and innovation with market-leading products and a strong focus on the customer. As we looked to the future, we specifically chose Deere as the buyer because of our long-held respect for the organization and our full confidence that Deere is dedicated to the ongoing success of the Wirtgen Group and our employees worldwide.”

Jürgen Wirtgen, managing partner at Wirtgen, added, “Our company's strength and success comes from dedicated employees, who are focused on helping customers succeed in the road construction industry. We believe this transaction allows the company to be successful well into the future – independent of our family ownership.”

Deere plans to maintain the Wirtgen Group's existing brands, management, manufacturing footprint, employees, and distribution network. The combined business is expected to benefit from sharing best practices in distribution, manufacturing and technology as well as in scale and efficiency of operations.

The Wirtgen Group has five premium brands with market-leading positions across the entire road construction segment spanning processing, mixing, paving, compaction and rehabilitation.

The Wirtgen Group has more than 8,000 employees and sells products in more than 100 countries.

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said, “The Wirtgen Group's superb reputation, strong customer relationships and demonstrated financial performance are attractive as Deere expands its reach in construction equipment to more customers, markets and geographies.”

Max Guinn, president of Deere's construction and forestry division, said, “The Wirtgen Group strengthens Deere's strong position in the construction equipment industry, enhances our ability to serve customers across the globe and improves Deere's competitive position through the addition of market-leading products.”

Guinn said spending on road construction and transportation projects has grown at a faster rate than the overall construction industry and tends to be less cyclical. He added there is recognition globally that infrastructure improvements must be a priority and roads and highways are among the most critical in need of repair and replacement.

The transaction is subject to regulatory approval in several jurisdictions. The companies said they expect to close on the transaction in the fourth quarter of the 2017 calendar year.

The Wirtgen Group (www.wirtgengroup.com) is an internationally operating group of companies in the construction machinery sector incorporating the traditional product brands: Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm, Kleemann and Benninghoven. As technological leader, the Wirtgen Group offers its customers mobile machine solutions for road construction and road rehabilitation, plants for mining and processing minerals or recycling material and for the production of asphalt.

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Lafarge South Africa CEO Ken MacLean to leave the LafargeHolcim Group Today, Ken MacLean tendered his resignation as CEO of Lafarge South Africa, effective 30 June 2017. He will be pursuing other interests outside of the Group.

MacLean assumed the role of CEO three years ago and has had a 30year career with the LafargeHolcim Group.

MacLean has been instrumental in driving and leading the commercial transformation of the company, particularly focusing on Lafarge's route-to-market strategy and the Health and Safety programme. The company wishes to express its gratitude to MacLean for his commitment and for his invaluable contribution in driving the Group's strategy locally.

We are pleased to announce that Alta Theron, currently General Manager of Readymix, will act as interim CEO South Africa, effective 22 June 2017. Theron has extensive experience within the industry and Lafarge South Africa.

She joined the company in 2004 and has previously held leadership roles, including both Commercial Manager and Acting Managing Director for Ash Resources (a subsidiary of Lafarge Industries South Africa) in 2013. Theron then proceeded to serve as Country Marketing Manager, prior to being appointed General Manager for Readymix in 2015.

About Lafarge South Africa Lafarge South Africa, a member of the LafargeHolcim group, manufactures and supplies cement, aggregates, readymixed concrete, and y ash through its various business units. It focuses on providing solutions to help the sustainable development of better cities that beneďŹ t the country's people. Through having a strong presence in all of its business lines, it is in a unique position to contribute to urban construction, while also helping to build better cities, rural towns and villages.

For further information, visit our website on: www.lafarge.co.za

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CONTACTS For further information, please contact: Nompilo Morafo (Ms.) Email: nompilo.morafo@laf argeholcim.com Tel: +2711 657 1109

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NEW SENIOR APPOINTMENT FOR INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS GROUP Innovative Solutions Group has announced the appointment of Anton Zwanepoel as the business unit head of its recently acquired Innovative PPE Solutions subsidiary.

The business was acquired in 2016 in response to Innovative Staffing Solutions', the biggest subsidiary of Innovative Solutions Group, significant need for personal protective equipment (PPE) for the almost 7000 employees it outsources to clients in the mining, industrial, transport and security industries.

Zwanepoel joined Innovative Staffing Solutions as a contract manager.

His background includes a BProc degree and seven years as a legal mediator for a legal advisory company before he joined a corporate company as an operations manager. He is currently studying for his LLB. Charged with building the brand, sourcing clients and overseeing the business' successful entry into the market, Zwanepoel says Innovative Solutions Group is passionate about job-related occupational safety and health. “Acquiring the PPE business made a lot of sense to us and I

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intend to make sure it becomes a successful subsidiary of the Innovative Solutions Group companies.”

He says he will bring passion to his new role at Innovative PPE Solutions. “In addition, I strongly believe happy employees translate into a happy company and I intend to make sure my employees' needs are looked after.”

Innovative Solutions Group CEO, Arnoux Mare, says Zwanepoel was appointed to the role after proving himself in the business. “His work ethic and deep understanding of our operations will undoubtedly make him an asset to the team.”

Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to assist. Alternatively, if it is of interest to you, I could arrange an interview with Anton Zwanepoel.

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NTSIMBINTLE MINING: CELEBRATING TRANSFORMATION WHERE IT'S NEEDED MOST So it was with no small measure of pride that dignitaries, shareholders, business luminaries, and VIP guests gathered on 22 June 2017 at the Kalahari Country Club in Kathu, Northern Cape to celebrate the success of a truly transformed South African mining investment company.

Arguably, the biggest cause for celebration, particularly among Ntsimbintle's grassroots level shareholders, was the company's latest dividend payment of R300 million in April.

Saki Macozoma, Ntsimbintle Chairman says, 'On a night such as this, we see how deep the transformation can truly run when we, as key players in the mining industry, honour our communities, particularly those surrounding the mine.'

Ntsimbintle is a manganese mining and exploration business that was born out of South Africa's own transformation when in 2002, Government announced it wanted to broaden ownership of the country's strategic resources – resources that were at the time almost completely controlled by established big business.

Macozoma says, 'It was time to build a legacy, and we wanted to create one that would benefit all our children, their children, and

even their children's children.'

In 2003, nine black groups formed Ntsimbintle to create a broad based Black Economic Empowerment company to pursue manganese opportunities in South Africa. Today, after years of dedication, determination, and hard work, the Ntsimbintle family consists of 16 shareholders, many of whom are grassroots level shareholders from within the Northern Cape and have benefitted directly from the company's success.

The John Taolo Gaetsewe Developmental Trust, previously known as the Kgalagadi Rural Poverty Node Charitable Trust, is one such shareholder. This trust, made up of members directly from the Kgalagadi district, is a specialist unit with a key focus on issues pertaining to the youth, people living with disabilities, HIV/AIDS, poverty alleviation, and women and children.

The calls for radical economic transformation in South Africa's mining sector, particularly transformation that favours the country's communities, are rising in their urgency, their frustration, their exasperation.

The John Taolo Gaetsewe Developmental Trust is a 14.44% shareholder of Ntsimbintle, and its Chairperson Ms Cynthia Mogodi sits on Ntsimbintle's board of directors.

To date, the John Taolo Gaetsewe Developmental Trust has received dividend payments amounting to R46.2 million from Ntsimbintle.

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trust to carry out its mandate to champion sustainable socioeconomic solutions for the poor and needy people of the Kgalagadi district.

project, an enterprise development project, learnership programmes and bursaries at various universities across South Africa.

Yet Macozoma says there is more to look forward to. Mokala Manganese, an entity in which Ntsimbintle owns 51%, is considering the development of a new manganese project with a total resource of approximately 80 million tonnes, 12 million tonnes of which is mineable by Macozoma says, 'We are opencast means. A feasibility immensely proud that among our shareholders we have those study has been completed on the project, with the Mining Right like the John Taolo Gaetsewe Developmental Trust, who are so application submitted thereafter.

The award of this mining right is deeply dedicated to uplift the imminent. A decision will be historically disadvantaged made by all shareholders post people of the Northern Cape.' receipt of all permits on the development of the project.

With a world class portfolio of manganese assets there is Just recently, Ntsimbintle ample for Ntsimbintle to reached agreement with celebrate. Tshipi é Ntle Lehating Mining and its major Manganese Mining, a premium asset, is one such reason. Based shareholder, Traxys Projects LP, in the Kalahari Manganese Field, to amalgamate the Lehating Mining Right and the future Tshipi Borwa is estimated to be mining right in respect of the one of the five largest Wessels prospecting area into manganese exporters globally one mine. The soon to be and the largest single Lehating/Khwara amalgamated manganese mine in South mine is one of the few remaining Africa. During the first four high grade (49%) manganese months of this year, Tshipi deposits in the Kalahari achieved monthly production Manganese Field with volumes capable of supporting in excess of 3 million tonnes per approximately 25 million tonnes of mineable manganese ore. year, exporting more than any other producer in South Africa.

‘It is an honour to be part of The Mine also does its share in such an incredible journey of socio-economic development transformation,' Macozoma and has partnered with the concludes , 'and to finally see Department of Mineral Resources and the Joe Morolong the vast mineral wealth of our country being shared more District Municipality, to develop and implement a comprehensive equitably among the people than Social and Labour Plan. Some of ever in our history.'

Tshipi's projects include the teacher development programme, a bulk water supply Among John Taolo Gaetsewe Developmental Trust's key socio-economic initiatives are a human resource development foundation, a bursary scheme, a multi-purpose centre, and a community radio station.

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Haver & Boecker Hires Ontario Sales Manager ST. CATHARINES, Ontario (June 28, 2017) — Haver & Boecker, a leading equipment manufacturer and solutions provider in aggregates and mining applications, hired James McGillivray as a certified sales manager for Ontario, Canada. He brings 10 years of construction sales experience to his new role.

As a certified sales manager, McGillivray works one-on-one with customers to identify challenges and improve their screening applications. He partners with Haver & Boecker service technicians to develop customized service plans as well as recommend screen media, parts and equipment to help aggregates and mining customers increase efficiency.

knowledge to the mining and aggregates industry.

“Solving problems and building relationships are two aspects that I enjoy about customer service,” McGillivray said.

“Working in this new role allows me to combine these skills while helping customers to optimize their operation with Haver & Boecker vibrating screens and

Haver & Boecker Canada, formerly W.S. Tyler, is a leading provider in processing, handling, mixing, packing, filling, palletizing and loading systems.

“James is right at home in his role at Haver & Boecker,” said Peter Kilmurray, vice president of sales.

“His previous experience in sales and customer service gives him the knowledge to understand and respond to customerspecific needs.”

Prior to working with Haver & Boecker, McGillivray provided building products to builders and developers, and has transitioned easily into applying that

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Get over it!

Learning how to overcome challenges is a key skill for entrepreneurial success What do you do when life knocks you down? Do you get back up or give up?

Property Point, a Growthpoint Properties initiative, takes a look at turning obstacles into opportunities at its latest not-to-be-missed To The Point session.

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cal insights and which you can y in your busines and

Guest presenter, Prof Shirley Zinn is Group Head of Human Resources at Woolworths Holdings Limited.

She is also the author of Swimming Upstream: A Story of Grit and Determination to Succeed, an autobiography that was listed among the bestsellers in 2016.

per son al life.

There'll also be Zinn's passion for life and time for people development has questions, led her to share her providing story to as many Shawn Theunissen direct access people as she can, Property Point to this and this month she inspiring will start a conversation, successful and share her experience businesswoman and wisdom, with everyone who has two in attendance at Property Maste rs Degrees and a Point's To The Point PhD from Harvard. session.

Zinn will illuminate the importance of create a balance between the wellbeing of your personal and entrepreneurial journey. A big part of this is knowing the importance of how success is defined by both personal and business matters.

Prof. Shirley Zinn

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Ideal for entrepreneurs and business people who are inspired to live an integrated life full of meaning and purpose, the Property Point 'Overcoming Challenges!' workshop will take place at the Southern Sun Hotel, Hyde Park, on Thursday, 22 June 2017. Focused on entrepreneurs as well as small and growing businesses, it will start promptly at 6:00pm and finish at 8:30pm with drinks and finger snacks

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Atterbury scores a double in the prestigious SAPOA property awards Landmark property development projects from Atterbury, the leading South African property developer and investor, once again featured heavily among the winners of the coveted South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) Awards in 2017.

Atterbury's development of Mall of Africa was named the winning retail development in the prestigious accolades. Atterbury also scooped the industrial development award for the third year running for its development of the new Amrod head office.

The SAPOA Property Development for Innovative Excellence Awards strive to acknowledge and reward the best the property developments South Africa has to offer, celebrating exceptional design quality, green building, originality.

The awards were announced last night at a ceremony at Cape Town International Convention Centre.

Upon receiving the awards for the two landmark developments, James Ehlers of Atterbury Property Developments, had this to say: “Winning these awards from SAPOA is indeed a great honour, and is a testament to the exceptional quality of the team we have built here at Atterbury and the distinctly successful developments we deliver.”

The iconic Mall of Africa opened its magnificent doors to Gauteng residents last year, boasting over

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res Development , a wide variety of restaurants, entertainment and services, all neatly packaged into the largest single-phase shopping mall the country has ever seen.

Mall of Africa also features a wonderful outdoor park, complete with an amphitheatre; children's play area and an interac tive musical water fount ain,

and a vibrant Mall of Africa-Atterbury town square, Property Development all with beautifully landscaped surroundings.

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most of Gauteng, construction on the Mall of Africa first began in 2012. Developed on a scale beyond anything the country has known by Atterbury, Mall of Africa opened with a total retail area of 131 000sqm, which set a new benchmark for shopping centres on the continent.

During the construction of Mall of Africa a substantial 3,078 people were employed for the project.

The mall's construction area covered a massive 550,000sqms, or 78 rugby fields, and a stroll around the building's perimeter will take you on a walk of 1.75 kilometres.

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Cobus van Heerden of Atterbury Property Developments says: “With the development of Mall of Africa, we have created an unrivalled shopping experience, one that we believe is truly world-class and we are thrilled that SAPOA has recognised its excellence. A development of this sheer size requires extraordinary levels of expertise, experience and skill.”

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erbury's multibillion-rand mall development has enhanced the diversity of the retail sector in South Africa, changed Gauteng's skyline and stimulate d the econom y.

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ind ustrial award-winning new development for Amrod head office is also situated in Waterfall City, Midrand, and includes 30,400sqm of warehouse space.

This is the third year in a row that Atterbury has won the industrial development category at the SAPOA Awards. Last year, its outstanding development for Hilti at Waterfall Logistics Precinct was named the winner. And, in 2015, Atterbury won the category with its industrial development for Westcon at Waterfall.

Ehlers notes: “We are suitably proud of what we have achieved with these developments, and this recognition we have received from SAPOA only serves to make us prouder. These awards highlights our achievements so far, and it will only drive us to work harder and push further in what we can achieve in future.”

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Growthpoint leads financial reporting and communication at the Investment Analysts Society Awards Each year, the IAS presents awards to companies that display excellence in transparency, financial disclosure and communication with members of the IAS and the investment community. The IAS awards winners for the 2016 financial year were announced at the JSE yesterday.

this by sharing our strategies, rationales and other intelligence and insight in a way that is timely, accurate and meaningful. Our reporting and communication allows us to share Growthpoint's investment story and show how we provide value to our stakeholders and contribute to South Africa's society and economy.”

An esteemed award for excellence in providing and communicating market intelligence from the IAS is assurance of the qual ity of information provided to analyse the company.

De Klerk emphasises that Growthpoint is thrilled to receive the overall award and especially pleased the quality of Growthpoint's governance, communication and reporting

Growthpoint Properties Managing Director, Estienne de Klerk, comments: “These awards underscore Growthpoi nt's commit ment to excelle nt financial reporting and communication. We are passionate about providing information that ensures a good understanding and awareness of Growthpoint in the market. We do

Growthpoint Properties is the overall winner of the Investment Analysts Society (IAS) Excellence in Financial Reporting and Communications Awards 2016, and the winner for the property sector for the sixth consecutive year.

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the years, Growthpoint remains successfully and sustainably focused on maintaining reporting, communication and governance excellence.”

Growthpoint is a JSE-listed REIT that is well on its way to becoming a leading international property company. It provides space to thrive with innovative and sustainable property solutions in a diversified portfolio of 533 prope rtie s

it owns and manages, including 473 properties in South Africa, 59 properties in Australia through its Estienne de Klerk investment in Australian Stock Growthpoint Exchange-listed Growthpoint mak Properties Australia and a 50% ing.” interest in the properties of the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. It He adds: “We are also particularly also owns a 26.9% stake in the 1bn property portfolio of pleased to receive the London Stock Exchange award for reporting and Alternative Investment Marketcommunication in the listed listed Globalworth Real Estate property sector for the sixth Investment, the largest owner year running. This shows that, of office space in Romania. even with the significant changes in our company over

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ATTERBURY JOINS FORCES WITH IULIUS, THE MARKET LEADING DEVELOPER OF MIXED-USE PROPERTIES IN ROMANIA Atterbury Europe has entered into a 50/50 joint venture with IULIUS * the joint venture to accelerate the development strategy of IULIUS * a rapid development pace of Openville Timisoara, as well as future projects * strengthening of the IULIUS MALL network on a regional level Atterbury Europe and IULIUS have established a joint ďŹ nancial fund, with equal participation shares (50/50) for the development of the mixed-use project Openville Timisoara, western Romania, as well as other development projects to be started.

Moreover, the partnership will contribute to supporting the consolidation strategy on the regional level of the mall network created under the IULIUS MALL brand, by the joint holding of 50% each of the shares pertaining to IULIUS MALL IASI, IULIUS MALL TIMISOARA, IULIUS MALL CLUJ and IULIUS MALL SUCEAVA. The partnership will fundamentally strengthen IULIUS' dominant position on the Romanian market and accelerate the development pace of the regional projects, both the on-

going as well as the future ones.

Atterbury Europe is a European real estate investment company with an emphasis on coinvesting with local partners who are leaders in their jurisdictions, with access to a development pipeline that can be accelerated.

Romania is Atterbury Europe's third investment jurisdiction after successful acquisitions in Serbia and Cyprus.

The agreement between Atterbury Europe and IULIUS marks the start of a strong business relationship which targets new real estate developments in Romania.

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Exterior view of Iulius Mall Iasi ATTERBURY EUROPE

“During the last 17 years, IULIUS has dedicated its efforts to achieving landmark regional projects for the sustainable development of communities, and the agreement with Atterbury Europe holds a significant role

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IULIUS' portfolio will continue to be managed by the same team of specialists in property management.

the acc eler inv ation est in. We of this are delighted that strateg our presence in Europe y. Our together with our South African ties joint venture have led to the joint venture with the combines the knowIULIUS GROUP in Romania,” said how and dominant position Henk Deist, CEO of Atterbury we hold in the Romanian market, Europe. with the financial strength and experience in property “We share a similar culture and passion for the development of high management of this prestigious international group. We share the quality real estate projects, same business vision and we are specifically in the “mixed use” confident that together we will space, and we look forward to str working with the IULIUS

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GROU P to reach new heights together,” comments Louis van der Watt, CEO of Atterbury Property Holdings in South Africa.

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ength en our development strategy, adding value to our portfolio and implementing new landmark projects,” stated Iulian Dascalu, President of IULIUS Company.

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Atterbury's iconic The Club is a vision of quality lifestyle with its construction nearing completion Atterbury's prestigious precinct development, The Club, has introduced an excellent asset to Pretoria by revitalising an existing area with the vision of a quality lifestyle at the heart of the upmarket neighbourhood of Hazelwood and Waterkloof.

Atterbury is a proudly Pretoriabased leading international property developer and investor.

When it first bought the property in 2007, the buildings were in dire need of a total refurbishment, requiring complete demolition.

Atterbury's Development Manager, Wiehan Strydom, explains the vision for The Club was carefully matched to the upmarket area in which it is situated.

Strydom explains: “Being respectful of how this property interacts with and impacts on its neighbours, Atterbury adopted the view that a sophisticated upmarket retail, restaurant and lifestlyle mix would be suitable and sustainable. We felt this would be a great investment and would enhance the area while providing appropriate facilities for neighbouring communities.”

Work on the precinct started in 2009 with the construction of Club One. Now, the entire development

is in its final stages with all phases either complete or under construction.

Today, The Club precinct is already home to 14,000sqm vibrant retail, restaurants and offices in Club Retail and Club One. The 5,2

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Fitness Megaclub, as well as Agrade offices. The demand-driven development of the 10,000sqm Club Three will include a medical day hospital of around 5,000sqm and 15 residential units. Also, construction is already well underway on The Club Advocates' Chambers.

The new Planet Fitness Megaclub will open in September 2017, while the prominent Advocates' Chambers will be completed by November.

The day hospital will serve as a 'centre of excellence' where specialist doctors will perform world-class spinal surgery procedures, plastic surgeries, and ear, nose and throat operations, as well as treat skin cancers.

This centre will consist of consul

practices in our industry and, as such, we took a precise, legitimate and patient approach to developing The Club. We didn't rush ahead, nor did we avoid the challenges of doing things right.”

“Our patience has paid off. By constantly applying ourselves to doing things the correct way, our steadfast attitude has resulted in a well-thought-out, high-quality development that enhances the value of the surrounding residential area of which we are very proud,” Strydom reports.

In fact, Atterbury is investing even more in the area by moving its own head office to The Club from October this year. This means the Club is essentially fully let, with only a 235sqm pocket of office space still open in the precinct.

“The entire development of The Club, from concept to completion, will have taken over a decade.

This is not unusua l when approach ing a developme nt sustainably, responsibly and respectfully. In just more than six months, it will be all systems go at The Club. The Atterbury tin temporary disruption g rooms, of its construction will The Club three surgical pass, leaving an asset theatres and the that creates long-term associated beds needed for benefits for its community recovery. It will be the final phase of through higher property The Club development and values as a result of higher demand completed in March 2018. to live there, as well as increased security and better road infrastructure,” says Strydom.

Strydom comments: “Atterbury is strongly committed to the best

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Nampak Glass creates new opportunities for gas operations [Johannesburg, 27 June 2017]: Nampak Glass has commissioned a 1km-long high pressure underground pipeline, which feeds from the existing Sasol Gas Ltd.'s transmission network and ties into the newly constructed Nampak Pressure Reduction Station (PRS) in Germiston.

Implemented for strategic business decisions, the high pressure underground pipeline construction includes a pressure reducing and metering station with two parallel lines; one in service and the other on standby. Each of the lines boasts a filter separator to clean the gas, an electric heater to heat the gas prior to the Joule Thompson effect when the pressure is reduced, a flow meter to measure gas flow, a regulator and slam-shut valves for pressure reduction and control, and to protect the downstream equipment. The project encompasses all necessary civil, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation work.

According to Morkel du Preez, Saiyl Project Engineer, “This high pressure pipeline and metering station is one of the few in South Africa that is not owned by Sasol.

Energas Technologies was commissioned to supply the electric heaters, filter separators, flow meters, insulation joints, isolation valves, control and slamshut valves as well as relief valves.”

The construction of the high pressure underground pipeline was overseen by project management team, Saiyl, and commenced in

April 2016 with basic engineering.

Implemented from December 2016 and concluded, within deadline and budget in May 2017, commissioning activities on the project have already commenced.

Construction of the pipeline took place during the rainy season and over April, which was a much shortened month, due to the numerous public holidays that fell over this period. “Tight schedule controls and project acceleration methods were instituted to ensure that the project was completed by its original commissioning date,” du Preez explains.

The high pressure underground pipeline and metering station was constructed by a workforce of around 50 people and represents new opportunities for gas operation experts at the Nampak Pressure Reduction Station facility.

“Energas Technologies has been a leading supplier of specialised equipment to the natural gas industry since 2001 and has extensive experience in providing excellent support and after-sales service to its clients. Our technical expertise and wide range of products played a pivotal role in the awarding of the contract,” remarks Botha. “The success of our role in this project is underpinned by the quality of the equipment, service and commissioning support we provide.

These are attributes that make Energas Nampak Technologies the go-to equipment supplier for new and existing gas metering stations across the country and further afield,” she concludes.

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Kubota RTV-X900 delivers deep underground [Johannesburg, 30 May 2017]: With a rich founding history of gold and diamond mining, South Africa remains a leader in deep underground mining as well as safety in this arena, making the transfer of equipment and goods underground a task with little margin for error.

Enter the Kubota RTV-X900.

While the tasks involved in a successful mining operation are manifold, one of these is being able to move equipment, technicians and supplies from the shafts to the rock face; everything inside these tunnels must be brought from the surface. Due to the layout of a deep level mine, which could include many hundreds of kilometres of tunneling fanning out from the shafts and leading to the surface, this transfer is hugely complex and potentially very hazardous.

In years past, the task of transporting goods from the surface underground and vice versa was carried out using a 'cage', from which the mining paraphernalia would either be physically carried or transported by wheeled trolleys to its point of need. However, today mining is a far more mechanised industry and unbeknownst to many on the surface, mines below are a hive of activity with a number of vehicles constantly in motion.

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Kubota RTV-X900 diesel is a top contender and a popular choice in the South African mining sector.

With its many features and benefits making it ideal for working underground, it's no wonder that several hundred Kubota RTV-X900s are already in operation around the country.

Even though Maubra, a South African Kubota dealer, customises the Kubota RTV-X900 for use underground, as it comes, it is a superb base vehicle with a powerful diesel engine of just under 900 cc with a unique fluid-drive transmission system that can drive either just the rear wheels or all four. This is controlled by a unique braking system that is linked to the fluid-drive transmission.

Braking system Although the Kubota RTV-X900's braking system is primarily controlled by the operator, the vehicle can only move if the transmission is engaged and the Well-suited to the throttle is pressed; in any other task of mode, the wheels will not turn. In the event that the engine has been switched off, the vehicle will not be able to freewheel, which means min there is no possibility of it running ing down an incline uncontrolled. In the trans event that the throttle is not port pressed, even while the engine is are idling, the transmission will supply sideinsufficient fluid to turn the wheels, by-side so in this scenario, the vehicle will vehicles, also not be able to move of which uncontrolled. the new Modifications for sub-soil Due to strict requirements for underground operations, the Kubota RTV-X900 must be customized according to the

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Safety in this regard is paramount, so the base vehicle is fitted with a strengthened roll cage, specialpurpose front and back steel bumpers, steel lattice driver and passenger door, and an array of LED auxiliary lights (including nautical style red and green side lights for easy identification of travel direction in the dark). The whole floor surface of the cab as well as the load bed is also coated with a rubberized non-slip material.

The speed limit underground is 15 km/h, so Maubra govern all Kubota RTV-X900 vehicles destined for underground to this limit. The vehicle has a diesel engine that is not powered by HT electricity. All other electrical components of the vehicle are insulated in order to prevent any combustible vapour underground from being ignited by any incidental sparks.

Kubota RTV-X900 diesel powered side-by-side vehicle in the line of pricing, it becomes evident that it either matches or exceeds the cost of a small bakkie in South Africa, a fact that begs asking why a mining operation would rather invest in the former.

The answer is simple.

Due to its fit-for-purpose durability and strength, long-term maintenance of the Kubota RTVX900 is considerably less than a regular bakkie. Without a clutch, brake pads or shoes, as well as a simple, yet rugged three-cylinder engine, there is little that can go wrong on this piece of equipment.

Ease of operation is another draw card for the discerning investor who sees the value in being able to have inexperienced person learn how to drive the vehicle wit

Thanks to the modifications undertaken by Maubra, the Kubota RTV-X900 is transformed into the ideal underground Maubra Managing Director utility vehicle, which is then Kevin Clarke further customized to suit even more specific applications, like carrying explosives, or being equipped to reach accident victims quickly, for hin example. minutes and be safe While in some mines the height and comfortable for restriction of vehicles may vary, in long periods of time. most, the requirement is that all vehicles underground is 1.4 m due While the modified Kubota RTVto the low roofs of certain tunnels.

X900 is most at home deep In the case that such height underground far from life at the restriction is in place, the vehicle is surface, with every kilometer modified by lowering the floor pan, travelled, every hazardous journey seats and the roll cage height. safely completed, this compact yet potent side-by-side is at the very A good investment heart of an industry that helps drive When comparing a standard an entire economy forward.

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Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC) Opens New Wash Plant His Majesty, King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu attends official opening ceremony

chairperson of the ANC in Zululand KZN, Judge Ngwenya Anthracite from the Colliery Ingonyama (ZAC) Trust opened Board its new and wash Mr. plan Thabo t in Mokoena an the Director opening General of ceremony the DMR and attended by His ZAC NewPlant Mrs Mavundla Majesty King Goodwill representing the Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu. ZAC is Department located on the border of the mic Development, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve, Econo Tourism and Environmental close to Ulundi and is the sole Affairs in KZN. Attendees also producer of prime anthracite in heard speeches from a former South Africa. employee of ZAC, and the current In a ribbon cutting ceremony held at mayor of Ulundi Mr. Ntshangase, the new plant, His Majesty the King, the mayor of Zululand district municipality Mr. M. Buthelezi, as Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, well as the Prince Mr. M.Z. Zulu. and the Managing Director of ZAC, Finally, guests were addressed by Mr Vuslat Bayoglu, together declared the wash plant His Majesty the King, who in his address said that ZAC is a very open. Afterwards, important business in Zululand and the opening ceremo stated that it must be protected and supported by the community and workers.

The new coal processing plant has 50 ton per hour capacity and is expected to wash 3 million tons of discard in the next 5 years. This reclamation of the long-standing ny discard dump will decrease the con rehabilitation footprint of ZAC and Opening Ceremony tinue produce 1 million ton of salable d with product which will be made a number available for the export market. The mine represents a R100 million speech es from investment in the area and employs distinguishe d guests 1350 people. including Mr. Sihle Zikalala

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Waste not, want not: Cluster Holdings recovers valuable plaster sand fines from ponds with CDE EvoWash Cluster Holdings is a family business like no other. Not only does the company wash materials for the construction industry, but it also runs a farming business.

Cattle graze and crops grow in fields adjacent to the family's quarry located half way between Carletonville and Randfontein.

Rich in decomposed granite, the farm and its surroundings presented an ideal terrain to develop a materials processing business to supply local construction companies with washed plaster sand. At the start of its washing operations in 1986, the company opted for sand screw classifiers to wash the granite, which is a cheap and popular choice in South Africa. However, this option creates a lot of waste to ponds and a loss of potential profits. The subsequent switch to a cyclone tower resulted from identifying the potential in the plaster sand market in the area but did not achieve the desired results in quality. This then led to wet stockpiles.

Wayne Warren, Business Development Manager for subSaharan Africa at CDE, noticed Cluster Holdings operations while on the road to visit a client and stopped by. He said: “Being in a reasonably remote area, the road

past Cluster Holdings' mining area allows you to get an overview of their operations. I could see where they might have issues and knew that CDE had solutions that could up most current washing plants. I stopped in and introduced myself.

“Little did I realise that this site had such extreme potential in waste. In effect, unknown to our customer, plaster sand was lying in abundance, hidden at the bottom of ponds. Using adapted CDE technology thisbe recovered and processed into a valuable product.

“Kobus Jv Rensburg of Cluster Holdings provided sample s for tests . It turn Wayne Warren and ed out that the waste sand had one of the best plaster sand grading I had come across in some time and it became Cluster Holdings' priority to recover it.”

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An EvoWash 71 materials washing plant was commissioned and installed to process the raw decomposed granite feed. The EvoWash removes the -75µ from the sand slurry feed and de-waters it to produce up to 50 tonnes per hour within specification for plaster sand that will be used by the local construction sector to plaster buildings.

Kobus Jv Rensburg says: “After years of trial and error, we are delighted with our choice.

We had two plants that were not

and economical. But crucially, it has allowed us to recover a high quality plaster sand that had been lying unnoticed in ponds and make it a very profitable product.

“I was going to say – Who knew?

But then again, CDE knew. It only took a visit from Wayne and some testing at the CDE labs to make us realise we were literally sitting on a high value quantity of quality plaster sand. All we needed to turn it into a profitable material was the right technology. The CDE EvoWash was the answer.”

Wayne Warren, Business Development Manager for subSaharan Africa at CDE concludes: “The thing that stood out most when watching the plant go up was to see how each member of the family had an expertise ready to be used like one well-oiled machine.

Whether there are requirements for electrical, mechanical, fitting, welding, operational, or accounting expertise, there is a family member on top of their game.

“It is always a pleasur e to help a client make the most of Cluster Holdings the resources available to them, in the most economical and effi environmental friendly manner. cient enough for our The EvoWash has long been a purposes and replacing favourite of South African quarries. them with a single plant and It is modular and compact, and can process was beneficial in terms of fit in the most challenging spaces, footprint, value for money and but it is also very economical to run efficiency. and consistent in producing sands in quality and quantities required by “The CDE EvoWash is a very neat the customer.” plant that we are exceptionally happy with. It is compact, efficient

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BM 25 & BM 25 Wireless receive INMETRO Approval Tyco Gas & Flame Detection is pleased to announce that the BM25 & BM 25 Wireless area gas monitor have been INMETRO approved as per governmental regulation n°179-2010 and has received certification N°15.0200 X. The BM 25 packs the benefits of a fixed system area monitor into a rugged, user-friendly and transportable instrument. It was designed to detect one to five gases for mobile or temporary work applications, team protection, area surveillance, or places where fixed detection systems are not suitable.

The Wireless version allows several BM 25 devices to communicate on the same network or to send information wirelessly to a controller.

company with a unified vision for providing end-to-end solutions and the most comprehensive portfolio of gas and flame detection products in the many industries it serves. For more information visit www.TycoGFD.com

Less than 7 kilos, the BM 25 is easily transportable and its robustness makes it resistant to harsh environments. The monitor emits a powerful audible alarm of 103 dB @ 1m and has an ultrabright flashing signal viewable at 360°. The BM 25 Wireless version allows an alarm transfer up to 1 km line of sight with the network. With 170 hours autonomy, the BM 25 allows to work longer in dangerous area.

Tyco Gas & Flame Detection is comprised of former IST companies, Detcon, Oldham, Gas Measurement Instruments (GMI) and Simtronics, along with the gas and flame business of Scott Safety. The five legacy companies have come together to form one unified

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Digital innovation driving growth and competition in DRC mining sector Satellite to play leading role in mining sector growth

Digital innovation is driving transformation within the local mining sector. This shift, according to leading converged ICT solutions provider, iWayAfrica, is driving growth and becoming a key differentiator within the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). With over 25 international mining groups active in the region, the mining sector has become significant as it is also widely known for the world's production of cobalt, copper, diamond, tantalum, tin, and gold.

Mr. Ali Bofulo, Manag ing Direc tor, iWay Afri ca,

says that mining accounts for the DRC's largest source of export income and is an important and growing sector: “While the region is ripe with opportunity, reliable, adaptable and ubiquitous connectivity is a critical enabler for a digital innovation roadmap. This is especially relevant to the mining sector, where connectivity requirements are more than just linking a remote site to a regional or global head office.”

If the DRC is to evolve, embrace digital innovation and increase its mining production, technology issues such as connectivity need to be addressed. This is becoming more relevant, according to Mr Bofulo, as organisations look to technology as a means to differentiate: “Internet of Things, among other digital technologies, have started driving increased automation and system reporting for performance and yield management. All of which requires real connectivity in remote areas to succeed.”

He says that this quest for improved productivity is driving the mining industry to implement more automated systems and seek greater IT integration: “Real-time monitoring, health and safety systems, security services, online customs clearance and access to ERP applications are among the key mining issues being addressed through digital innovation.”

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This enables and improved the use of ERP applications. It also has the potential to provide the technology boost mining requires to stay competitive and innovative.”

Leveraging Intelsat 28 Ku-Band coverage and utilising efficient and leading technology on the ground, Jola offers the widest coverage access across subSaharan Africa with the most flexible service offering. Mr Bofulo says that this approach enables end-users to combine optimal speed, monthly data usage and budget: “The mining sector can now deploy satellite for various cases that suits the specific requirements. This includes single or multi-site connectivity, real-time

monitoring systems, occasional WiFi usage or as back-up connectivity.”

An integral and integrated part of the iWayAfrica service portfolio, satellite last mile connectivity is seamlessly incorporated into existing fibre MPLS networks to provide remote site connectivity to regional head offices for a multitude of applications. A back-up and business continuity service is also available. Called Jola SOS, this is a low-cost, always on 10Mbps VSAT backup link, with fixed data allowances that can be topped up as and when required.

Provisioned with automated switchover to and from satellite, Jola SOS is designed to complement existing fibre or wireless networks.

“Satellite has long been used as an access technology by mining and exploration companies in establishing communications in remote sites. Now these same companies can leverage off enhancements in the satellite industry to implement their own digital innovation strategies in the same remote locations,” says Mr Bofulo.

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Moving to LPG: summit focuses on LPG in Africa Summit to outline African LPG market growth potential

As the fastest-growing LPG market in the world today, Africa is rich with potential for LPG industry players, say experts.

However, distribution challenges, affordability and safety issues must be addressed in order to capitalise on this potential.

This emerged ahead of the fourth edition of the Africa LPG Summit, co-located with CNG-NGV Africa, which will be staged from 11 -12 July in Johannesburg.

Over 500 energy stakeholders will meet at Emperor's Palace in July for the summit – the largest conference around LPG and CNG in the region. The event is presented by the international LP GAS SUMMIT with the support of the South Africa Oil & Gas Alliance, the World LPG Association, the Petroleum Institute of East Africa and the Global LPG Partnership.

efficient training and distribution.

“This annual gathering of the top LPG executives and policy makers in Africa aims to build a sustainable platform on which to promote LPG, both as a means of providing a modern, clean and convenient fuel for all, as well as for saving lives affected by air pollution from the burning of traditional fuel and diesel. This year, we have made our LPG Summit free to attend, giving us more leverage in bringing together the right stakeholders to hold the right discussion,” he says.

The two-day Africa LPG Summit and CNG-NGV Africa will assess the state of LPG markets, policies and infrastructure in Africa, as well as showcasing the latest in LPG technologies.

International experts will present on: Ÿ Updates on major markets throughout Africa and where new growth opportunities lie Attended by dignitaries from South Ÿ Key measures to making LPG Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, more accessible and affordable Rwanda and Zimbabwe, the in Africa conference will assess LPG South Africa as the LPG energy demand, supply and growth hub of Africa? Challenges and potential across various regions of opportunities Africa, consider South Africa's Ÿ Dealing with illegal refilling and potential role as Africa's LPG distribution of LPG in Africa energy hub and discuss safety and Ÿ Safety in LPG: competency and consumer issues around LPG. managerial training and education Organiser, Vincent Choy, Director of the LPG Summit says much has Ÿ Social engagement and consumer education to create been done to make LPG more buy-in for the switch to LPG affordable and accessible in Africa, Ÿ Updates on policies and but that moving consumers from regulations around LPG other fuels to LPG requires collaborative efforts, supportive government policies and more

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South Africa Could Play a Key Role in World Rare Earth Supplies

By Trevor Blench, Chairman of Steenkampskraal Holdings, which owns the Steenkampskraal rare earths mine in the Western Cape, South Africa

Manufacturers of products ranging from batteries to electronic devices, and wind turbines to hybrid cars, are scouring the world to secure critical supplies of rare earths such as neodymium, praseodymium and dysprosium.

The increasing applications of rare earths in key industries, which include smartphones, are fuelling worldwide demand and raising the prices of some rare earths.

More than half the economic value of the Steenkampskraal mine ore is in neodymium, followed by around 20% in praseodymium and 10% in dysprosium. In 2015, China produced about 80% of the global rare earths output.

The mine plans to establish a supply chain of its highlysought-after rare earths to manufacturers around the world. Some manufacturers see the supply so critical that they have indicated interest in buying a share of the mine to secure supplies.

Neodymium and praseodymium form the basis of neodymiumiron-boron (NdFeB) magnets.

The addition of dysprosium enables these magnets to operate at high temperatures.

These magnets are used in numerous products ranging from miniature speakers in smart phones to wind turbines.

NdFeB enables smaller, lighter and more powerful magnets to be manufactured for defense weapon systems. Neodymium magnets are also key components in electric cars and make appliances like air conditioners far more energy efďŹ cient. LED lighting relies on yttrium, cerium and other rare earths.

The rare earths known as neodymium, praseodymium and dysprosium make up about 85% of the economic value at the Steenkampskraal mine. These are key rare earth elements used in the manufacture of

Most people have no idea about the components in smartphones. Yttrium and praseodymium are what make smartphones so small, powerful and bright. In the defence industry, rare earths

The Steenkampskraal mine in the Western Cape province of South Africa has the highest grades of rare earth elements in the world and with this South Africa hopes to become a signiďŹ cant supplier of rare earths in world markets.

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the company would have a total sales valu

Some manufacturers, as well as some countries, are indicating concern over China’s dominance of these strategic resources.

The concentration of rare earths production in China raises the question of supply vulnerability.

Because rare earths are used for so many commercial applications, the US, Japan, Europe and other countries could be vulnerable to supply disruptions. Rare earths are considered essential to a country’s national security and economic wellbeing.

The Steenkampskraal mine has great value and economic potential. The mine’s rare earths basket, based on present prices, is about US$15.84 per kilo of separated rare earth oxides. The cost of the mine’s production is estimated at US$9.64 per kilo of separated rare earths. Gross profit is estimated at US$6.20 per kilo.

With these prices and volumes,

Trevor Blench e of about Steenkampskraal US$43 million per year, a total cost of about US$26 million per year and a gross profit around US$17 million per year.

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Corporate girl power On 25 May 2017, Atlas Copco South Africa afforded nineteen Grade 10 leaners the opportunity to experience firsthand company dynamics, functionality and culture within a corporate working environment as part of the Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work initiative.

This year Atlas Copco decided to reach out to Gr 10 learners because this is the year when they make subject choices that will determine their future career paths

This was the fourth consecutive year that Atlas Copco has supported this initiative which was first introduced to South African businesses in 2003. “Women are increasingly making their mark as significant contributors to the country's economy and it is therefore imperative that women are developed and empowered from an early age i.e. at school level,” says Kathryn Coetzer, Corporate Communications and ACademy Manager, Atlas Copco South Africa.

“This year we therefore decided to reach out to Grade 10 learners because this is the year when they are making subject choices that will determine their future career paths. It is the perfect time to inspire these young women by providing them with some insight into the corporate environment so that they have a better idea of what the working world has to offer. We are always on the look-out for talent so this also prese

nts an ideal platform for us to build relationships with the learners who are ential interns and employees.”

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responsibility, Atlas Copco believes that focusing on core business is just one of many facets that make for a well-rounded, successful company and the company is committed to giving back to the community within which it operates.

With head office located in the industrial hub of Jet Park on Johannesburg's East Rand, Atlas Copco decided to approach learners from two East Rand-based schools to participate in the Take a Girl Child to Work initiative. The company laid out a jam-packed programme for nine learners from Geluksdal Secondary School in Brakpan and ten learners from Nkumbulo Secondary School in Springs who were joined by their Deputy Principle, Thandi Mkhwane.

After an initial meet and greet session, the learners were taken on a tour of the Atlas Copco facility which included a visit to the component workshop. Here, Atlas Copco apprentices, Gloria Mogopodi, a qualified fitter, and Sharon Seleke, who is working towards a mechanical engineering diploma, shared their respective backgrounds and fields of study as well as the scope of their work responsibilities.

The tour concluded with a viewing of some of the equipment manufactured by Atlas Copco after which the learners moved to the Atlas Copco ACademy where Kathryn gave a presentation that tapped into a USA initiative – 'Girls driving for a difference'. Kathryn explains, “When asked what they want to be one day, young ladies often do not know. So, by posing the question differently - 'what change do you want to see in the world, what social impact do you want to make?' helps learners frame their career

MDM choices in a less intimidating manner, and to link their leadership qualities and strengths to the change they'd like to make.”

The learners received guidance on how they can make their mark in the world by identifying and then using their own unique strengths and Kathryn also highlighted the important role of entrepreneurship and helped the learners put together a mission statement.

“The message I wanted these young ladies to take away with them was that if you love and respect yourself you will make the most out of whatever life throws at you.”

After the lunch break, the learners were addressed by a registered psychologist from The Reality Wellness Group who gave a presentation on healthy lifestyle choices and addressed a number of profound issues including sexual wellness, STDs, teenage pregnancy and HIV. Free wellness tests (HIV, BMI, cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure) were offered to the learners and the day concluded with each of the young ladies receiving a goodie bag filled with female hygiene products.

It was extremely rewarding for all the Atlas Copco personnel who were involved in the initiate to see the learners' enthusiasm and passion and to hear their positive feedback on the programme.

Respective learners from Geluksdal and Nkumbulo schools, Afrika Elzoleen and Tsawe Olwethu, both agree that the programme

helped them to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Afrika, who is a book worm and has a passion for music, says that “Realising what my

Atlas Copco South Africa afforded Gr 10 leaners the opportunity to experience first-hand a corporate working environment as part of the Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work initiative strengths and weakness are has empowered me to be a better me. What stood out for me in this programme was the discovery that while we all have similar strengths and weaknesses, we differ in our own unique strengths. Thank you Atlas Copco for opening my eyes to how many experiences are out there I am ready to take on the world!”

Tsawe is a creative young lady who loves photography, art and sport, especially soccer and basketball. “I decided to participate in the programme as I wanted to gain more experience from something I am not familiar with,” says Tsawe.

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MDM girls. “As these young ladies do not get the opportunity to experience the corporate world, they find it extremely difficult to choose what they want to do with their lives pro when they leave school. Atlas Copco gra has given the learners great ideas on career choices and this programme was a life-changing opportunity for them. Gloria was truly inspirational in showing the girls that it is possible for women to mme be successful in a male dominated has field.

This illustrates to the young motiv ladies that with hard work and ated dedication they can achieve me not to anything they set their hearts to. I give up now have the honour of sharing these experiences with the learners just who did not attend the becaus programme.” e of difficult circumst “While it was a privilege for Atlas Copco to host these young ladies, Afrika Elzoleen Realising what ances. I we believe that in order for the believe I my strengths and weaknesses female learners in our country to can remain focused on their career are has empowered me to be a achieve choices and to be able to truly make whatever I better me a difference, one day's exposure to want in the corporate world is simply not the coming enough.

Atlas Copco has accepted years.” this challenge and we have adopted an initiative to build lasting Thandi, who teaches Tourism at relationships with these young Nkumbulo, joined the learners in ladies,” concludes Kathryn. order to see what the programme is all about and what it means for the

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The OEM customer was extremely pleased to receive the SKF bearings and related products on the promised delivery date which in turn enabled them to meet their delivery deadline to the end-user.

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The OEM is a longstanding SKF customer who has been using SKF bearings and units, seals, lubrication, Mapro products as well as engineering services for a number of years. “By always being prepared to go the extra mile, we have further strengthened our customer's trust in both our product quality and service ethic; the customer has placed subsequent orders with us,” concludes Maritz.

SKF South Africa received an order from an OEM customer to supply bearings, units, housings and sleeves for a conveyor pulley application.

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