Caterpillar has launched the pilot phase of the Technicians for Africa project, which aims to train those who aspire to become technicians in the heavy equipment sector
Mining
Togo gets US$15mn credit from World Bank for mining sector
![Togos mining sector is crucial to the growth of the countrys economy. (Image source: Tama66/Pixabay)](/images/mining-tama66-pixabay.jpg)
Togos mining sector is crucial to the growth of the countrys economy. (Image source: Tama66/Pixabay)
West African nation Togo has received a US$15mn World Bank IDA credit amount to strengthen its mining sector
South African university launches virtual reality centre for mines
![The Kumba Virtual Reality Centre in the University of Pretoria. (Image source: University of Pretoria)](/images/KumbaVRC.jpg)
The Kumba Virtual Reality Centre in the University of Pretoria. (Image source: University of Pretoria)
Scientists at the University of Pretoria have launched the Kumba Virtual Reality Centre (VRC) to analyse mining accidents in the region and step up safety measures for workers
Gulfstream Energy’s fuel supply solution chosen for Gamsberg mining site
![The Gamsberg Project Site is an open-pit zinc mine, which will have managed fuel solutions by Gulfstream Energy. (Image source: Chuck Coker/Flickr)](/images/openpitmine-chuchcoker-flickr.jpg)
The Gamsberg Project Site is an open-pit zinc mine, which will have managed fuel solutions by Gulfstream Energy. (Image source: Chuck Coker/Flickr)
Gulfstream Energy’s Molecule Management Solution will be deployed at the Gamsberg Project Site in the South African mining town of Aggeneys
Volvo excavator launched for Africa and Middle East markets
![The Volvo EW145B PRIME has been customised for the Africa and Middle East markets. (Image source: Volvo)](/images/VolvoEW145BPRIME.jpg)
The Volvo EW145B PRIME has been customised for the Africa and Middle East markets. (Image source: Volvo)
Volvo’s EW145B PRIME excavator has been launched for the Africa and Middle East markets, said the company in a statement