By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck   The topic of oil additives is vast, and Steven Lumley – technical manager for WearCheck  – continues the conversation around these essential components of a good engine-management programme, this time with a new focus: detergent additives.   What are they? Organo-metallic compounds of …

In the heart of Zambia’s copper belt, a perilous shadow economy is thriving, luring young men and children into dangerous illegal mining operations. The trade, fueled by political connections and weak state institutions, is claiming lives and exposing a complex network of exploitation that extends across Southern Africa. The recent …

Midrand, South Africa – Cummins South Africa is on track to rebuild 120 engines this year at its Master Rebuild Centre (MRC) in Midrand, a key part of the company’s global restoration network. The facility, which has the capacity to rebuild 14 high-horsepower engines a month, is crucial for supporting …

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has renewed its agreement with the Bank of Zambia (BOZ) to supply refined gold from its Kansanshi mine for the next three years, ensuring a significant portion of the mine’s gold output remains in the country. The contract extension, signed on 7 August 2025, follows a …

Mining remains a cornerstone of many Sub-Saharan African economies, often contributing a substantial share of GDP. With the global energy transition driving soaring demand for minerals such as cobalt, lithium and copper, Africa’s mineral wealth is attracting renewed global interest. Countries are moving to modernise mining value chains, investing in …

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has bade farewell to His Excellency Savaye R. Haindongo, the outgoing High Commissioner of the Republic of Namibia and Dean of the African Group of Ambassadors and High Commissioners accredited to Zambia. In his message, President Hichilema expressed Zambia’s deep appreciation for High Commissioner Haindongo’s dedicated …

Decarbonising the mining sector requires more than just new technology; it demands a structured methodology, collaborative partnerships, backed by an integrated suite of technology solutions. ABB eMine™ provides a strong portfolio of Electrification and Automation solutions, consulting, partnerships and technology applications to support Mining operations to accelerate achieving their goals …

The demand for modular infrastructure in the mining sector is currently growing rapidly as the industry expands to meet global copper demand. With copper prices remaining at very favourable levels, nearly all mines in the region are undergoing significant expansion projects. Mining continues to be the cornerstone of the economy, …

India has dispatched a team of geologists to Zambia to assess copper and cobalt deposits, a strategic move aimed at securing a stable supply of key minerals essential for its energy transition goals. The initiative underscores India’s accelerating efforts to forge government-to-government agreements for raw materials amid tightening global markets. …

Australian-listed company Celsius Resources has reduced the value of its Opuwo Cobalt Project in northwest Namibia by approximately N$75 million, citing ongoing market difficulties and uncertainty around how long it would take to develop the site. The decision was outlined in Celsius’s June 2025 quarterly report and reflects broader struggles …