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| 22 March 2024 |
Simon Norton interview on The Money Show with Ray White Ray White discusses South Africa's massive R943 billion infrastructure investment with Simon Norton, Director of IZA Africa. Norton stresses zinc's vital role, highlighting zinc's transformative... |
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| 19 March 2024 |
R943bn mooted govt infrastructure spend is good news for zinc sector In his budget speech on 21 February, the South African Finance Minister outlined the government’s plans to invest over R943 billion in public infrastructure over the next three years to support the refurbishment and... |
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| 22 February 2024 |
Closure of long steel plants in SA likely to reduce demand for zinc The closure of long steel plants in South Africa could have a notable impact on local zinc usage. The users of long steel from these plants are major zinc consumers, using it extensively in galvanizing, highlights... |
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| 12 February 2024 |
Versatile zinc is an ideal metal for die casting Zinc is a versatile metal with a wide range of applications, including die casting. Die casting is a high-volume production process that can produce parts with complex geometries and tight tolerances. It is... |
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| 1 February 2024 |
Three of the best zinc coating processes Zinc is a highly reactive metal commonly used to protect steel from corrosion. While there are a variety of zinc coating processes available, three of the most common are zinc thermal spray, zinc-rich paints, and... |
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| 25 January 2024 |
The important role of zinc in mental health The International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa is highlighting the importance of zinc in mental health. “Zinc is an essential mineral that plays a role in many bodily functions, including mental health,” comments... |
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| 15 January 2024 |
The critical role of zinc to protect and futureproof wastewater treatment plants Zinc coatings are an effective corrosion protection method for wastewater treatment plants as they are compatible with a range of metal materials when coated onto steel. It is resistant to various corrosive agents... |
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| 6 December 2023 |
IZA Africa forges ahead to promote hot dip galvanizing in 2024 The International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa is committed to continue to promote and educate the public about zinc applications in Africa next year, says Executive Director Simon Norton. “We will launch a new... |
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| 16 October 2023 |
Zinc protects road and rail infrastructure Road and rail infrastructure is essential to transport people and goods, supporting economic development and empowering communities. However, such infrastructure is often exposed to various environmental factors... |
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| 11 September 2023 |
Zinc is an essential micronutrient in pecan nut tree farming With close to 35 000 ha of pecan nut trees in South Africa, the industry has witnessed significant growth in recent years, reports the South African Pecan Nut Producers’ Association. South Africa is the third... |
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