International Zinc Association
The International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa has raised the alarm and is deeply and seriously concerned about the South African Government’s proposed new Mineral Resources Bill, warning that the Bill will devastate the country’s mining sector and have far-reaching...
International Zinc Association
Thermal zinc diffusion, also known as sherardising or thermal diffusion galvanizing (TDG), is a well-established process to apply a protective zinc coating to steel parts. Unlike electroplating, which deposits a surface layer, thermal zinc diffusion creates a deeper,...
International Zinc Association
29 January 2025: Enhancing agricultural productivity and bolstering food security across Africa relies on the critical interplay between auxins and zinc in plant growth and development. Simon Norton, Director for the International Zinc Association Africa (Africa),...
International Zinc Association
South Africa’s infrastructure is at a crossroads. With national priorities aligned towards expanding and maintaining critical rail, road, and harbour systems, the pressure on consulting engineers and specifiers to deliver cost-effective, durable solutions is greater...
International Zinc Association
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 Simon Norton, Director of the International Zinc...
International Zinc Association
In construction, ensuring the longevity and structural integrity of concrete is paramount. Hot dip galvanizing, a process that immerses steel in molten zinc to form a protective coating, provides superior corrosion resistance but also enhances its overall performance...
