PRESS RELEASES

Last year NSDV announced a 70% women-led legal team. This year the firm appointed another three women and is happy to announce that it has kept it’s 70% women-led position in a male-dominated industry.

“We attract a lot of women because of how different the firm is. ‘People over Paper’ – our unofficial mantra – captures our preferred relationships with all stakeholders within the industries which we work. From unions to communities to the DMRE; we simple enjoy being relational vs transactional. I think women want to be part of a brand of law that is known for this contemporary approach,” says Lili Nupen Co-founder and Director of the Mining and Environmental Law Departments at NSDV.

The three new appointments are in keeping with President Ramaphosa’s sentiments that mining has untapped potential for the continent (including female talent). According to his address at Investing In Mining Indaba 2024, “Africa has the potential to be the fulcrum of the global energy transition with Mining at it’s core.”

“We’re seeing a massive boom in renewable energy, construction, and environmental needs at mines. It’s so exciting to see the growth in the sector and to be a part of it. As the industry expands, so do we and employing the right team is critical for us to maintain our culture of approachability paired with expert advice and experience,” says Nupen.

In an environment where crushing and screening operations attach great importance to equipment uptime and productivity, an extensive footprint of 11 Sandvik entities in Africa enables Sandvik Rock Processing to respond to customer service needs timeously.

Nils-Peter Ahlqvist, Sales Support Manager Africa & Latin America – Crushing Division at Sandvik Rock Processing, says that in the midst of the current global supply chain challenges, shipping equipment and parts into the African continent has become a major challenge.

“Sandvik’s extensive footprint of entities across the continent gives us the edge to get the better of the prevailing logistical challenges. In southern Africa alone, we have 11 entities which act as logistics hubs that allow us to efficiently distribute parts throughout the region,” explains Ahlqvist.

Aftermarket support

Aftermarket support has always been the cornerstone of the company’s success. During Sandvik’s 76-year history in Africa, the company has become well-acquainted with the challenges facing its mining and quarrying customers and understands the important role that reliable aftermarket support can play in optimising equipment uptime and ensuring successful customer operations.

A-OSH 2024, scheduled from 11 -13 June, focuses on delivering solutions to mitigate workplace occupational safety and health risks, and ensure compliance with the occupational health and safety (OHS) Act.

In many industry sectors, there is an increasing emphasis on companies taking ownership of health and safety. Recent events, such as the tragic building collapse in George, have highlighted an enormous need for accountability and is a sobering reminder of the need to adhere to quality protocols and best practices when it comes to health and safety.

As a leading adult-based education and occupational skills training provider – including of health and safety-related courses – Dekra Institute of Learning (IOL) is exhibiting again this year at A-OSH 2024.

Expanding roots for a brighter future

Dekra IOL’s presence at A-OSH 2024 is themed ‘expanding our roots for a brighter future’. This theme reflects the company’s steady, year-on-year growth trajectory, overcoming obstacles through dedication, hard work and the unwavering support of its local and international executive management.

Solid demand growth has led conveyor solutions innovator Tru-Trac to upgrade and expand its facilities at Richards Bay and Middelburg.

“These strategic expansions are part of enhancing our branch infrastructure across major mining regions in South Africa,” says Guy Fitt, Tru-Trac’s National Sales Manager. “We are intensifying our direct support to customers in various ways including product supply, technical support and our installation and maintenance services for conveyor systems.”

Fitt highlights that the strengthening of the company’s presence in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga goes hand-in-hand with similar initiatives at established locations such as Rustenburg, Kuruman, Cape Town and Steelpoort, as well as its headquarters in Centurion. Distributors are also being appointed in strategic areas, to further enhance responsiveness to customers’ dynamic needs. Tru-Trac is active in a range of sectors including mining, cement and aggregate production.

“Our operational upgrades include expanded warehouse capabilities, training facilities and advanced service centres, designed to meet the growing demands of our customers,” he explains. “These facilities will offer our complete product lines including our high performance belt scrapers, belt alignment systems, belt scales and maintenance services – all designed to minimise downtime and extend equipment life.”