Discovery Green, a Discovery Limited business, in partnership with Sasol, launched Ampli Energy, a month-to-month renewable energy product. Ampli Energy gives South African businesses of all sizes immediate access to green energy at scale through the national grid. With monthly savings, no upfront costs, and flexible, penalty-free cancellation, Ampli Energy provides a solution for businesses looking to reduce emissions and lower their electricity costs. “Renewable energy has grown rapidly in recent years, driven by businesses adopting on-site electricity generation through solar technology,” said
Uranium developer Neo Energy has appointed Theo Botoulas as its new CEO and executive director, effective immediately. Botoulas, who is based in South Africa, is a seasoned mining executive with over 40 years of international experience in mining operational, finance and asset management, the company points out. He holds a BEng and MSc in Mining Engineering, as well as Mine Manager and Mine Overseer’s
Volvo Construction Equipment is boosting its compact excavator range in North America with two new short-swing models: the ECR50 and ECR58. The 5-ton ECR50 is a new entry for Volvo in North America, while the 6-ton ECR58 gains performance updates from the contractor-favorite D-series model. “The ECR50 and ECR58 are ideal for rental markets and owner/operators who need a short-swing compact excavator that can nimbly work across a range of applications, including utilities, landscaping, road construction and more,” said Darren Ashton,
DEERFIELD, IL – Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) has completed its acquisition of the Oil & Gas Division (“Weir Oil & Gas”) of the Weir Group PLC, a Scotland-based global engineering business. Headquartered near Fort Worth, Texas, SPM Oil & Gas will continue to produce a full line of pumps, flow iron, consumable parts, wellhead and pressure control products that are offered via an extensive global network of service centers. “Combining Weir Oil & Gas’ pressure pumping and pressure control portfolio with Cat engines and transmissions
DISA Equipment has recently sold its 3000th Doosan machine in South Africa to plant rental specialists, TKR Operations, in a joint venture with Medkoeriers, which provides material processing and handling services at Tharisa Minerals in Rustenburg, North West Province. “Delivery of the Doosan DX520 excavator to the mine in October 2020, marks the 3000th Doosan machine to be sold locally and this machine is now hard at work for TKR Operations and Medkoeriers, along with other Doosan equipment,” says Darrel Holton,