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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.

May 9, 2012
Famdra

Famdra may be a small company, but its industrial weighing equipment is setting new standards for accuracy and cost effectiveness, as Gay Sutton discovers.

Famdra may be a small company, but its industrial weighing equipment is setting new standards for accuracy and cost effectiveness, as Gay Sutton discovers.

April 9, 2012
Holcim celebrates centenary in cement

 

To mark the centennial of its parent company Holcim Ltd, the cement plant in Ada, Oklahoma is participating in a year-long community service initiative. 

 

To mark the centennial of its parent company Holcim Ltd, the cement plant in Ada, Oklahoma is participating in a year-long community service initiative.

Holcim (US), one of the nation's leading manufacturers and suppliers of cement and mineral components, is celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year by participating in Together for Communities, an initiative in which Holcim employees lead local volunteer projects.

March 8, 2012
What’s keeping you awake at night?

How to find out what is getting in the way of making sales and doing business more efficiently.

One of my clients recently told me the following story:

January 30, 2012
Qatar Concrete Company

Qatar Concrete Company is pioneering a new concrete mixing technology that may well revolutionise the production of this essential construction material in hot countries.

Qatar Concrete Company is pioneering a new concrete mixing technology that may well revolutionise the production of this essential construction material in hot countries. Executive directorAntoine Abboud talks to Gay Sutton about the challenges and solutions.

January 25, 2012
Weir Group to acquire Novatech LLC

The Weir Group PLC has agreed to acquire Novatech LLC, a US manufacturer of well service pump valves and valve seats for upstream oil and gas applications, for $176 million (£113 million) in cash.

The Weir Group PLC has agreed to acquire Novatech LLC, a US manufacturer of well service pump valves and valve seats for upstream oil and gas applications, for $176 million (£113 million) in cash.

Based in Dallas, Texas, Novatech is a family-owned business producing a wide variety of proprietary valves and valve seats for high pressure applications such as frac, cement and mud pumps used in unconventional upstream oil and gas operations.

The business is well known to Weir, being a long standing local supplier to Weir SPM.

January 16, 2012
Qatar National Cement Company

Winning the bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup has generated a construction boom in Qatar. One company that will be helping to ensure demand for construction materials is met is Qatar National Cement Company.

Winning the bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup has generated a construction boom in Qatar that is attracting interest from all over the world. One company that will be helping to ensure that demand for construction materials is met is Qatar National Cement Company.

 

December 13, 2011
Marietta makes bid for Vulcan

Vulcan Materials Company, the largest producer of construction aggregates in the US, has confirmed that Raleigh, North Carolina-based Martin Marietta Materials has made an unsolicited offer for the company.

Vulcan Materials Company, the largest producer of construction aggregates in the US, has confirmed that Raleigh, North Carolina-based Martin Marietta Materials has made an unsolicited offer for the company.

Birmingham, Alabama-based Vulcan said it would “carefully review the proposal and determine the course of action that it believes is in the best interests of the company and its shareholders”.

September 12, 2011
Diavik Diamond Mine: Operations

When the Diavik Diamond Mine went into production in January 2003, it had already achieved amazing feats of engineering. VP operations Marc Cameron tells Gay Sutton how the mine has rebounded from the 2008/2009 global financial crisis and is now completing a major investment to migrate from open pit to underground mining.

When the Diavik Diamond Mine went into production in January 2003, it had already achieved amazing feats of engineering. VP operations Marc Cameron tells Gay Sutton how the mine has rebounded from the 2008/2009 global financial crisis and is now completing a major investment to migrate from open pit to underground mining.

 

September 12, 2011
Diavik Diamond Mine: Overview

Created under intense heat and pressure, and delivered to the earth’s surface by volcanic action, diamonds are being mined in the icy reaches of northern Canada. Gay Sutton looks at the development of the Diavik Diamond Mine, the role of the luxury jewelry brand Harry Winston, and  the positive legacy it intends to leave for the Aboriginal people.

Created under intense heat and pressure, and delivered to the earth’s surface by volcanic action, diamonds are being mined in the icy reaches of northern Canada. Gay Sutton looks at the development of the Diavik Diamond Mine, the role of the luxury jewelry brand Harry Winston, and the positive legacy it intends to leave for the Aboriginal people.

 

July 15, 2011
Telecom Namibia

Namibia’s telecommunications revolution continues as Telecom Namibia increases its business and profitability. Communications is the cement that will knit the country’s industry sectors together and connect them to global markets.

Namibia’s telecommunications revolution continues as Telecom Namibia increases its business and profitability. Communications is the cement that will knit the country’s industry sectors together and connect them to global markets.

 

 

 

 

February 23, 2011
Balfos Ltd

John Adom, managing director of Balfos Ltd, talks about the company’s diverse product and sales offering as a single supply source to some of West Africa’s leading mining and industrial operations.

John Adom, managing director of Balfos Ltd, talks to Jayne Alverca about the company’s diverse product and sales offering as a single supply source to some of West Africa’s leading mining and industrial operations.

 

Since 1995, when the company was incorporated in Ghana, Balfos Ltd has developed and enhanced its sales and service operations to become a single supply point for three of West Africa’s largest mining, industrial and construction countries (Ghana, Guinea and Côte D’Ivoire).

February 18, 2011
Lafarge and Anglo American to create construction materials company

France’s Lafarge and UK mining company Anglo American have announced they are to combine their tarmac and cement businesses in the UK.

France’s Lafarge and UK mining company Anglo American have announced they are to combine their tarmac and cement businesses in the UK.

The 50-50 joint venture will see the two companies merge their cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt and contracting businesses in the UK—currently operating as Tarmac UK and Lafarge Cement UK.

The combined sales of the two businesses in 2010 was £1.8 billion.

February 15, 2011
Marcotte Mining Machinery

Innovation is part of company DNA at Marcotte Mining Machinery. General manager Denis Rienguette tells Gay Sutton how customization and R&D help the company stay ahead in this volatile industry.

Innovation is part of company DNA at Marcotte Mining Machinery. General manager Denis Rienguette tells Gay Sutton how customization and R&D help the company stay ahead in this volatile industry.

 

January 31, 2011
Polaris International Industrial Parks

Polaris International Industrial Parks looks set to become an historic project that will cement economic relations between Turkey and Egypt. Osman Arikan, general manager, and Elif Gurpinar, corporate communications director, talk to Jayne Alverca.

Polaris International Industrial Parks looks set to become an historic project that will cement economic relations between Turkey and Egypt. Osman Arikan, general manager, and Elif Gurpinar, corporate communications director, talk to Jayne Alverca.

 

 

 

 

October 1, 2010
Lafarge Cement Zambia

Lafarge Cement Zambia is a major player in the Zambian construction industry and its product is in no less demand from neighbouring countries, as newly-appointed CEO Fola Esan describes.

Lafarge Cement Zambia Plc is a subsidiary of Lafarge, the world's largest building materials supplier and a major player in the Zambian construction industry. And its product is in no less demand from neighbouring countries, as John O’Hanlon learned from newly-appointed CEO Fola Esan.

 

 

 

 

 

August 13, 2010
Lesedi Nuclear Services (Pty) Ltd

A slowdown in nuclear projects is posing no problem for this well-established player in all sectors of the energy market.

A slowdown in nuclear projects is posing no problem for Lesedi Nuclear Services. The company is successfully drawing on its comprehensive base of resource and skills to further cement its reputation as a well-established and reliable player in all sectors of the energy market, as Andrew Pelis discovers.

 

July 1, 2010
Afripack Pty Ltd

Afripack Pty Ltd is today a leading player in South Africa’s flexible packaging market. CEO Arnold Vermaak talks to Jayne Flannery about the company’s evolution from being a simple manufacturer of paper sacks.

Afripack Pty Ltd is today a leading player in South Africa’s flexible packaging market. CEO Arnold Vermaak talks to Jayne Flannery about the company’s evolution from being a simple manufacturer of paper sacks.

 

 

 

 

August 1, 2009
Orient Petroleum

A mighty mix
Sadruddin Hashwani, chairman and founder of the Hashoo Group, explains to Gay Sutton how Orient Petroleum International Inc is helping to create energy independence for Pakistan, and how he plans to continue expanding the company around the globe.