Zambia is set to harness the sun’s power with the go-ahead for a new 25MW solar photovoltaic plant in Sesheke District. The African Development Bank (AfDB) announced an $8 million concessional loan to support the project, providing a much-needed boost to the country’s renewable energy ambitions. The Ilute plant, spearheaded …
Read More »Mantashe Urges Investors: “We Have Deposits, Come and Invest” in South Africa’s Oil and Gas Potential – Updated
South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, made a direct appeal to investors at the 30th AOW: Investing in African Energy Conference: “Investors, we are not saying come to South Africa as a tourist destination, we have deposits, come and invest.” Mantashe emphasised the significant untapped potential …
Read More »Kashime copper mine secure US$3m investment
Mimosa Resources has attracted US$3 million of investment for its Kashime copper mine project near Mkushi. The funding has ignited final feasibility studies and preparatory development at the mine in Central Province. Mimosa’s mission is to build a mining champion delivering value to stakeholders while supporting the development of local …
Read More »Caterpillar demonstrates new automated energy transfer solution
…for battery electric large mining trucks Caterpillar Inc. showcased a new solution to support battery electric truck charging – the Cat® Automated Energy Transfer System (Cat AETS). The company successfully demonstrated this new technology for customers at its Tucson Proving Ground in Green Valley, Arizona. Cat AETS utilizes robotics, robust …
Read More »CEC Renewables announces USD 2.4 million bond payment
CEC Renewables, a subsidiary of Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) has made its first Green Bond Coupon payment of USD 2.4 million. The payment marks the bond’s sixth month anniversary, which now makes it trade-able on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LSE) and the payment also showcases the viability of green …
Read More »Zambia to Shake Up Mining Industry with Production Sharing Plan
Zambia is set to revamp its mining revenue model, ditching the current dividend system in favour of a more direct approach. The Zambian Cabinet recently greenlit the establishment of a special purpose vehicle (SPV) aimed at maximizing the nation’s profits from its rich copper reserves. “This move marks a significant …
Read More »KoBold Metals to Invest $2.3 Billion in Major Copper Mine in Zambia
The mining exploration company backed by Bill Gates, KoBold Metals, plans to invest $2.3 billion to develop a significant copper mine in Zambia, according to President Hakainde Hichilema, who cited company figures. The company aims to produce over 300,000 metric tons of copper annually at the Mingomba site, potentially making …
Read More »Too much of a good thing
More is not always the right approach when it comes to using oil additives. In many instances, blending more additive into the oil, does not result in improved performance. Sometimes, adding more additive actually causes the oil’s function to deteriorate. In other cases, while the performance of the additive doesn’t …
Read More »The evolution of oil filtration systems
Early automotive engines didn’t use any kind of filtration for the oil. It wasn’t until a patent was granted to Ernest Sweetland and George Greenhalgh in 1923 – for their product the “pure oil later” or “Purolator” – that you could buy an automobile with a full-pressure lubrication system. It …
Read More »Insights into oil additives
By simply including an additive, an inferior base oil cannot be converted into a premium product. It is illogical to use poor-quality oil on a continuing basis, and attempt to overcome its poor lubricating qualities with some special additive. A far better approach is to determine the manufacturer’s recommendation as …
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