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May 16, 2012
Barrick South America

Barrick Gold holds some of the world’s most exciting gold projects in its South American portfolio, and is determined to lead the mining industry in responsible mining.

Barrick Gold holds some of the world’s most exciting gold projects in its South American portfolio, and is determined to lead the mining industry in responsible mining. Julia Smith reports on its contribution to sustainable development and environmental best practice.

January 16, 2012
Kenya Meat Commission

Kenya Meat Commission is determined to resume its leading position in East Africa as a producer of top quality meat cuts and processed products. Julia Smith reports.

Kenya Meat Commission is determined to resume its leading position in East Africa as a producer of top quality meat cuts and processed products. Julia Smith reports.

 

December 22, 2011
Eti Aluminyum

Eti Aluminyum of Turkey has the rare distinction of possessing one of a very small number of fully integrated facilities in the world. General manager Mehmet Arkan talks to Julia Smith about the company’s capabilities and plans.

Eti Aluminyum of Turkey has the rare distinction of possessing one of a very small number of fully integrated facilities in the world. General manager Mehmet Arkan talks to Julia Smith about the company’s capabilities and plans.

 

August 6, 2010
Prestedge Retief Dresner Wijnberg

South Africa-based consulting port and coastal engineers with projects designed and built to withstand the toughest challenges that nature can throw at them.

South Africa-based consulting port and coastal engineers Prestedge Retief Dresner Wijnberg is finding success all over the world, with its projects designed and built to withstand the toughest challenges that nature can throw at them, as Julia Smith discovers.

 

 

December 1, 2009
Overberg Agri

Going with the grain
Grain lies at the heart of the many offerings made by agricultural services provider Overberg Agri. Julia Smith discovers that the company has a special way of adding value to a staple commodity.
Overberg Agri, with its head office in Caledon in the Overberg, is literally rooted in the agricultural heritage of the area. Based in one of South Africa’s most significant grain growing corridors, grain is the lifeblood of the company and lies at the core of its many diverse activities.

September 30, 2009
Mugg & Bean

Passing on the torchMugg & Bean, the iconic South African coffee shop brand, finds itself in the hands of new owners. Julia Smith reports.
The success of Mugg & Bean has turned the name of its founder, Ben Filmalter, into something of a legend within the food service industry. Since the inauguration of the brand’s first coffee shop on the waterfront in Cape Town in 1996, he has demonstrated an unswerving genius for recognising exactly what consumers want and will pay for.