chemicals

AECI appointed Alan Dickson as group CEO and executive director effective July 1, following a formal board selection process. This leadership change at the chemicals and mining explosives company could impact operational strategy and market positioning in the mining services sector.

Sasol has launched a new destoning plant to improve coal quality and operational performance, with the facility achieving beneficial operation in December 2023. This operational enhancement could reduce processing costs and improve efficiency in Sasol's coal-to-chemicals and coal-to-liquids operations.