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SMS group supplies process technology for the world's first large-scale green steel production plant
8th February 2023

H2 Green Steel’s landmark project in Sweden showcases SMS’s leading technology SMS group, one of the world’s leading steel and metals plant engineering companies, has been selected to provide a... 


SMS remains a force to be reckoned with, even 30 years after its launch
20th January 2023

By Marthinus Jansen van Vuuren, Content Marketing Expert at Infobip  Despite the rise of advanced and hi-tech communication platforms in recent years, SMS usage for business communication is at an... 


Michelin unveils ground-breaking entry-level 4IR technology solution
Michelin unveils ground-breaking entry-level 4IR technology solution
24th November 2022

It’s now possible for small-to-medium-sized surface mining operations to capitalise on the benefits of digital technology. Michelin has just introduced an entry-level version of its tyre pressure... 


New Infobip research shows the rising dominance of chat apps for customer communications 
23rd November 2022

Data from more than 153 billion communications interactions shows customers now prefer conversations with brands on their favorite digital channel  New research from global cloud communications... 


FICO Survey: 42 Percent of South Africans Believe It Is OK to Exaggerate Insurance Claims
16th November 2022

Consumers see need for stronger fraud and security protection, but too many checks will turn them off Many financial institutions consider their fraud teams to be a necessary overhead to cut fraud... 


Location map of the Mt Peake vanadium/titanium/iron project
Mt Peake vanadium/titanium/iron project, Australia – update
28th October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

TNG has warned of a cost blow-out at the project. 


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Conference to map future role of aluminium
30th September 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

This year’s International Aluminium Conference and Exhibition serves as a stepping-stone towards the vision of doubling local aluminium demand by 2030 by increasing local demand and exports of... 


Primobius costs battery shredding plant
13th September 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

An internal engineering cost study (ECS) for a first-stage shredding plant, of a potential 50 t/d integrated lithium-ion battery recycling operation in Germany, has placed a capital cost of... 


TNG weighs hydrogen solution at Mt Peake
12th September 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed TNG is weighing the use of hydrogen reductant at its Mt Peake operation, in the Northern Territory, to reduce carbon emissions. The company on Monday announced that it had engaged... 


Dam collapse at abandoned South African diamond mine kills three
11th September 2022 By: Bloomberg

A dam at South Africa’s abandoned Jagersfontein diamond mine collapsed early Sunday, triggering heavy flooding that damaged property and killed at least three people. About nine houses were swept... 


Police Minister Bheki Cele
While policing budgets bleed, Cele's ministry spends R8m on accommodation, entertainment, catering
12th August 2022 By: News24Wire

Police Minister Bheki Cele's ministry has spent R8-million on accommodation, entertainment and catering between 1 April 2019 to 17 June this year, while the rest of the police force spent more than... 


Ekurhuleni Mayor Tania Campbell
Tembisa residents receive 50% write-off of historic debts
5th August 2022 By: Sane Dhlamini

Ekurhuleni Mayor Tania Campbell told Tembisa residents on Friday that an aggressive debt rehabilitation programme will allow them to write off 50% of historic service debt. The mayor was addressing... 


Location make of the Mt Peake project
Mt Peake vanadium/titanium/iron project, Australia – update
5th August 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

TNG has received conditional support for up to A$200-million in debt funding from the Export Credit Agency Korea Trade Insurance Corporation for the development of its Mt Peake project. 


Infobip completes Peerless Network acquisition strengthening its U.S. and global offer
3rd August 2022

Global cloud communications platform creates one-stop shop for omnichannel communications helping businesses make more meaningful connections with customers in 190 countries Infobip, the global... 


Post Office reports healthy uptake of online car licence renewal facility
2nd August 2022 By: Darren Parker

The South African Post Office reports that there has been a “healthy” uptake of its online motor vehicle licence renewal facility, which was launched at the end of January.  More than 37 000... 


MNOs can successfully monetise their A2P SMS routes by partnering with the right messaging solutions provider
13th July 2022

By Sizo Nkosi, Regional Operator Partnership Manager at Infobip Optimal monetisation of business SMS traffic across their ecosystems has traditionally been a complex issue for many Mobile Network... 


An image of an aerial view of the Midrex DRI plant
Plant increases production
8th July 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

The record-setting MIDREX DRI plant of Tosyali Algerie was supplied by MIDREX  and SMS group subsidiary Paul Wurth in 2018. This success motivated Tosyali to invest in boosting its production... 


Is hacking humans easier than machines?
5th July 2022

People remain an organisation’s most targeted when it comes to hacking, fraud and cybercrime When it comes to cybersecurity, technology is not enough. Yes, it is the foundation. But it is not... 


Infobip deploys chatbot solution at mobile operator Africell
5th July 2022

Infobip, a global cloud communication company for businesses and a leader in omnichannel customer engagement, recently implemented its Answers chatbot solution at Africell, one of the leading... 


Robust growth in enterprise communication space makes strong case for partnering with a market leading solution provider
24th June 2022

By James Gachie, Partnership Development Manager at Infobip Businesses across the world are adopting cloud-based enterprise communication solutions to reduce operating expenses, increase revenues... 


An aerial view of the X-Roll heavy gauge coil joining laser welder offered by SMS group and which will now be manufactured and supplied by Taylor-Winfield Technologies
Alliance formed for global supply of laser welder
24th June 2022

Last month, metallurgical industry supplier SMS group and material joining equipment manufacturer Taylor-Winfield Technologies joined together in a global strategic alliance for the supply, support... 


LOcation map of the Mt Peak project
Mt Peake vanadium/titanium/iron project, Australia – update
24th June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

TNG has appointed the lead engineering and the preferred engineering, procurement and construction contractor for Mt Peake. 


TNG appoints new contractor at Mt Peake
22nd June 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed TNG has appointed engineering and construction group Clough as the lead engineering and the preferred engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for its Mt Peake... 


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Rail infrastructure challenges abound
17th June 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Train operators are working to restore the condition of South Africa’s rail network, including trains and stations, which is in “dire straits”, says Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) chief operations... 


A group of gentlemen representing furnace component manufacturer and SMS group and nickle exporter SNNC holding a sign announcing the conclusion of their contract signing meeting
Converter to be supplied to smelter
3rd June 2022

Metallurgical industry plant supplier SMS group has been selected to supply a Peirce-Smith Converter for converting nickel matte for the production of batteries to global nickel exporter Société de... 


Chief Justice Raymond Zondo
Kollapen, Mlambo disclosed contact with Abramjee, denied leaking ConCourt info - Zondo
2nd June 2022 By: News24Wire

Chief Justice Raymond Zondo says Justice Jody Kollapen and Acting Justice Dunstan Mlambo disclosed having contact with Ismail Abramjee – but denied that they had provided him with any confidential... 


Image of gold nuggets
Tulkubash oxide gold project, Kyrgyzstan – update
27th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The 2021 drilling programme has added about a year to the project’s mine life, Chaarat Gold has reported. 


Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane
Are you saying Chief Justice Zondo is lying? – Judge seeks clarity from Mpofu in Public Protector case
18th May 2022 By: News24Wire

A Western Cape High Court judge asked Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's lawyer whether she was alleging that Chief Justice Raymond Zondo lied. The court is hearing Mkhwebane's application for... 


Neometals JV signs deal with Mercedes-Benz
13th May 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Neometals on Friday announced that its joint venture with SMS Group, Primobius, had inked a conditional, binding agreement with Mercedes-Benz subsidiary LICULAR to develop a battery... 


Image of batteries for recycling
Lithium-ion battery recycling plant, Germany
13th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Mercedes-Benz is building a carbon dioxide-neutral recycling factory at its Kuppenheim operations. 


Deputy Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka
Deputy Public Protector says her office is not investigating Abramjee SMS flagged by Mkhwebane
12th May 2022 By: News24Wire

Deputy Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka told the Office of the State Attorney – which is representing Parliament – that Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's attorneys misrepresented her... 


Siri: “Navigate My Business towards Optimal Performance”
6th May 2022

Around 80% of smart phone owners use navigation applications regularly. In fact, many of us are so used to using these navigation tools, we even use them when familiar with our planned destination.... 


MNOs must leverage partnerships to deliver enterprise communication solutions and gain a competitive edge
6th May 2022

By Sizo Nkosi, Partnerships Manager for MNOs at Infobip Digital transformation has profoundly altered the global communications landscape, creating both opportunities and challenges for Mobile... 


New product launches, demos and competitions galore coming up at Securex 2022
25th April 2022

The first Securex South Africa expo since 2019 is coming up, and exhibitors are pulling out all the stops to wow visitors. Securex South Africa 2022, Africa’s leading security and fire trade... 


TotalEnergies unit commits to stakeholder engagement for offshore hydrocarbon exploration
21st April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Oil, gas and renewables multinational TotalEnergies subsidiary TotalEnergies Exploration & Production South Africa (Teepsa) has committed to extensive engagement with key stakeholders as part of... 


Location map of the Mt Peake project
Mt Peake vanadium/titanium/iron project, Australia – update
25th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

TNG has reached an agreement with its long-term strategic engineering partner, Germany-based metallurgical engineering firm SMS group, over a revised project execution strategy for the Mt Peake... 


Image of the io-key which allows quick and easy transmission of sensor data directly to the cloud
Linking sensors to the cloud
18th March 2022

The integration of sensors into the Internet of Things enables industrial cloud applications and is useful in a range of applications, such as the monitoring of machines.   The io-key from ifm... 


Covid forces changes to Mt Peake plans
18th March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed TNG has reached an agreement with ts long-term strategic engineering partner, German- based metallurgical engineering firm SMS group over a revised project execution strategy for the... 


The key to IoT
9th March 2022

The integration of sensors into the Internet of Things (IoT) is of great importance for many applications, for example, for the monitoring of machines. With remote machine parts that are not... 


Company proposes solution for steel plants
4th March 2022 By: Anna Moross

Steelmakers globally are being pressured to reduce their carbon emissions, and the enhanced blast furnace is an “interesting solution” to ensure a reduced carbon footprint for steel plants, says... 


South Africa records rapid growth in chat commerce
25th February 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Chat commerce in South Africa is rapidly growing, with many brands increasingly adopting technology to better reach their clients and potential new customers. With about 59% of South Africans in... 


Public Service and Administration Minister Ayanda Dlodlo
Dlodlo emphasises labour unions don't 'negotiate salary increases' for senior government officials
18th February 2022 By: News24Wire

Public Service and Administration Minister Ayanda Dlodlo says she has the sole prerogative to determine wage increases for senior government officials - not labour unions. Dlodlo has taken issue... 


Image of Tulkubash mine site
Tulkubash oxide gold project, Kyrgyzstan – update
18th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Chaarat Gold has said it has established a good working relationship with the government of Kyrgyzstan. 


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