Author: Business Enquirer
Mumbai based composite rod and wire manufacture, Indore Composites, is making strides in the industry to become one of the leaders in sustainability. The manufacturer believes that businesses are responsible for achieving good environmental practice and operating in a sustainable manner. Leading by example, they consider this as a moral responsibility for future generations. Indore Composites is committed to reducing its environmental impact, with strategies in place to support its continual operational performance with sustainability in mind. Strategies include minimising liquid & solid waste by evaluating operations and ensuring they are as efficient as possible; and minimising resin emissions through…
Two thirds of the world’s primary nickel ore is used in stainless steel production. It’s also becoming a key component in the production of electric vehicles, due to its use in heavy duty batteries. Investing News stated that in 2021 Russia was the third largest producer of nickel. Of course, analysts had their concerns regarding the nickel market due to the sanctions on Russia, and trading of nickel was even halted on the London Metal Exchange in March 2022. It is imperative then, that other reserves for this metal be found. The largest foreign investment in Madagascar A joint venture…
Part of the Lumina Group, Luminex Resources is a Canadian based precious and base metals exploration and development company. Its current focus is the Condor Au-Cu project in Ecuador. With continual development of the project, it’s an exciting time for both Luminex and its investors. Vice President Corporate Development and Communications, Scott Hicks, discusses the project with Business Enquirer. An expansive project The main mining and exploration project, Condor, managed by Luminex Resources, spans a large swath of the Zamora-Chinchipe province in Ecuador, South America. Luminex is exploring for additional gold and copper on the 10,000-hectare land package. The project…
Luceco Group are considered as market leaders in key electrical categories worldwide by bringing power to life. Established in the UK 70 years ago, Luceco Group has established a network of independent regional hubs. The business, which has retail brands including BG Electrical, Masterplug, Ross and Sync EV, foresees significant growth opportunities in the MENA region. Sync EV is the latest addition to the Luceco Group, tapping into the electrical vehicle charger market. Business Enquirer discusses Luceco Middle East’s plans for the future with regional Managing Director, Venkat Raman. The backstory Electrical manufacturer, Luceco Group, employs over 1600 people worldwide,…
Could 3D printing be the solution to the World’s affordable construction and housing crisis? Founder and CEO Henrik Lund-Nielson and his business, COBOD, certainly think so. Business Enquirer was given the opportunity to find out more about the technology on the precipice of disrupting the construction industry. An entrepreneurial foundation COBOD is the Danish-born brainchild of experienced CEO, leader and entrepreneur, Henrik Lund-Nielsen. Mr Lund-Nielsen describes his career journey as a story of two parts, spending half of his career as a hired CEO and the other half as a CEO of his own companies. Mr Lund-Nielsen showed his entrepreneurial…
The year 2021 may have been challenging for the car industry in light of the global chip shortage, however, the global electric vehicle market suggests otherwise. With world governments offering incentives such as subsidies, toll exemptions, and grants, as well as car manufacturers constantly developing better technologies, the appetite for electric vehicles is becoming near insatiable. Fortunately, in a time where sustainability is a leading concern, this is an appetite that the world can afford to encourage. The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship actively promotes electric mobility and renewable energy solutions to contribute to air pollution reduction and the…
Having spent his entire working life at the business, Regional Vice President Andrew Davidson is the perfect candidate to share his experience of growth within Fastenal. Andrew joined Business Enquirer’s Laura Watling to discuss leadership, crisis management and business growth. Personal development in action “I believe leadership is a skill which can be learned and developed through time and experience,” shared Andrew, regional vice president of Fastenal. Time and experience have been well earned by Andrew, who joined Fastenal at age 18. Having started in one of Fastenal’s manufacturing locations in California, his career has taken him to Toronto as…
WALK-i-TASK helps companies and individuals to navigate the gray area between work and wellness Organizations continue to feel the pressure to introduce flexible hybrid working models or fully remote positions. However, with this new frontier comes new responsibility in the form of work-life balance and employee wellness for both the individual and employer. Work-life boundaries have been blurred and individuals are increasing the time spent in front of devices. These behaviors are habit-forming and, as many people have reported, it becomes difficult to “turn off” after a long day of work, even when in the comfort of their own home. …
Tier One Silver is a junior mining exploration company exploring for new, large-scale precious and base metal deposits in Peru – with some already exciting and unexpected discoveries. The company has two main exploration focuses, including their flagship project Curibaya, where Tier One has discovered record-breaking mineral grades. President and CEO Peter Dembicki shares the exploration company’s unique story with Business Enquirer. A unique exploration “Mineral exploration in Peru is exciting but you have to approach it with care and tact,” shared Peter, “it’s quite straightforward to get the required government permits. What is integral, and more complex, is ensuring…
Found in Africa’s fourth largest producer of gold, Tanzania, the Buckreef Gold Project comprises five active prospects – Buckreef, Bingwa, Tembo, Eastern Porphyry, and the recently discovered Anfield. In 2021, Tanzania accounted for 1.3% of the world’s total global gold production. Led by TRX Gold (headquartered in Toronto, Canada) in partnership with Tanzania’s state mining corporation (STAMICO), the project, which is fully licensed for the mining and extraction of gold, is currently undertaking considerable expansion. CEO Stephen Mullowney, who has been at the company for 18 months, speaks to Business Enquirer about the exciting project, its discoveries, and the next…