President George Manneh Weah has inaugurated Liberias first steel factory, expressing hope about foreign investors’ interest in the Liberian economy
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World Bank launches fund to support sustainable mining
The World Bank has launched a climate-smart mining facility, a multi-million fund that aims to support sustainable extraction and processing of minerals used in clean energy technologies such as wind, solar power, batteries for energy storage and electric vehicles
Liberia signs MoU with Niron for iron ore export project
The Government of the Republic of Liberia and Niron Metals Plc have signed an MoU, regarding the passage through Liberia of iron ore from the Zogota iron ore deposit in the Republic of Guinea
MENA steel demand is set to recover in 2020, reports worldsteel
Global steel demand is projected to reach 1,735 mt in 2019, up 1.3 per cent from 2018, and 1,752 mt in 2020, according to a report by the World Steel Association (worldsteel)
Raysut Cement eyes US$100mn takeover of Kenya’s ARM Cement
Oman’s one of the leading cement manufacturers Raysut Cement Company is planning to acquire ARM Cement of Kenya, a move that is in line with Raysut’s strategy to expand businesses in East and Central Africa
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André Bode, managing director of OTRACO. (Image source: Bridgestone South Africa)
The collaboration agreement could provide vital support for ports and maritime facilities. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The new extra-heavy rigid trucks can be designed to carry electric superstructures for a wide range of specialised transport assignments. (Image source: Volvo Trucks)
Ricardo Canovi, country leader for South Africa, and George Gergiou, COO, Kocho. (Image source: Kocho)
The MoU was signed to support railway corridor and network development, as well as operations. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The signing took place at Metito’s offices in Dubai. (Image source: Metito)
According to Gbadegesin, voluntary carbon markets are certainly posed for potentially significant growth. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Africa has witnessed progress in expanding electricity access but a substantial portion of the rural population still lacks reliable access. (Image source: Synergy Consulting)
100 electric buses will be delivered in the country through the funding. (Image source: BasiGo)
The Bobcat range for logistics and material handling now consists of various product lines. (Image source: Bobcat)
