South Africa's domestic steel market is not profitable enough to support a new steel venture in the country, according to Evraz Highveld Steel & Vanadium's company secretary and head of investor relations, Cathie Lewis. Lewis was responding to plans for a state-owned steel company in South ...
As the summer came, Eskom, a South African electricity public utility, kept an optimistic attitude toward power supply because one of the newest power plants was planned to be put into operation. However, the prediction was on the premise that there are no influenced events, such as plant ...
South African food processors rely on formal retail chains to sell their products. Large multinational companies such as Nestlé and Unilever operate their manufacturing plants in South Africa, and food processed here is sold in both South Africa and the wider African market. The food market ...
Global demand for steel continues to rise and fall, just as the fortunes of the South African economy on the world stage. But what links the nation and the raw product is ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA), the biggest steel producer in sub-Saharan Africa. Since 1928, AMSA has forged an ...
South African- a native or inhabitant of South Africa Republic of South Africa,South Africa- a republic at the southernmost part of Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1910; first European settlers were Dutch (known as Boers) ...
In rolling hills of Durbanville wine alley, on the outskirts of Cape Town in South Africa, the region known for its poverty, finally found sponsors, three South African companies, Woolworths, Safmarine and AfriSam and a shipping recycled container was converted into a independent classroom. Kids...
We also discuss criticisms of cement, aluminum, and steel, as well as perspectives on the future of materials in Peru and the world. Likewise, we delve into the long-neglected and recurrent rural problem in South America, discussing the inexorable need to change paradigms and priorities. + 23...
In recent years, the Indonesian government has introduced policies encouraging foreign companies to build nickel smelters locally, focusing on developing batteries, nickel alloys, and stainless steel, significantly reducing reliance on raw nickel ore exports. ...
South African steel industry will have to position itself to compete in the global steel economy and to provide goods for the increasingly segmented market. Possibilities are links with overseas producers and greater specialization, which will bring about greater exports as well as imports of steel ...
In the first lockdown, ArcelorMittal was forced to close its various steel-producing facilities. More than a year later, the consequences are still evident and have created a challenging environment for the South African steel sector. A number of other factors are heightening concern amongst local...