Thungela
Responsibly creating value together for a shared future. Thungela is a leading pure-play producer and exporter of high quality, low-cost thermal coal in South Africa. As a responsible thermal coal miner, we recognise society's …
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Coal Remains Vital to South African Economy
Jul 2, 2021 | Features. South Africa's largest coal producer Exxaro has begun selling off some of its mines to new market entrants, as it seeks to lessen its exposure to the …
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Mining
Mining operates six coal mines that supply approximately 40 million tons per annum of thermal coal feedstock to 's operations in Secunda and burg, South Africa and to the export market. Our main operations comprise the Mooikraal colliery near burg in the Free State, and the Bosjesspruit, Impumelelo, Shondoni, Syferfontein ...
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COAL IN SOUTH AFRICA
Coal has traditionally dominated the energy supply sector in South Africa, from as early as 1880 when coal from the Vereeniging area was supplied to the Kimberly diamond fields. The later gold discoveries in the Witwatersrand and the growing rail infrastructure placed increasing demands on coal. As South Africa evolved into a mining giant, coal was
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Alarm bells for South Africa's coal industry – BusinessTech
The coal industry in the country has been particularly hard hit, with the report saying that "export coal price[s] were lower than expected [in 2023], from a high of $296 in June 2022 and $98 in ...
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Coal
Coal is an important part of our global commodity portfolio and we are focused on running a profitable business in a safe, efficient, responsible and sustainable manner. Our coal is used in power generation, steel making and industrial processes including the manufacturing of cement, aluminium and nickel. About 85% of the coal we produce is ...
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South Africa's RBCT exports lowest coal tonnage since 1996
The Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) last year exported its lowest volume of coal since 1996. In exporting 58.72-million tons of coal, RBCT was 11-milion tons down on what it achieved in 2020 and ...
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COP26: South Africa hails deal to end reliance on coal
South Africa is set to receive $8.5bn (£6.2bn) to help end its reliance on coal in a deal announced at the COP26 climate summit. President Cyril Ramaphosa has called it a "watershed moment".
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South Africa and coal
As of 2011, South Africa is the world's sixth largest coal producer and fifth largest exporter. In 2009 it produced 247Mt of hard coal, of which 27% was exported. 99% of its exports were thermal coal. Historically the country's largest export operations were owned by Anglo American, BHP Billiton and Xstrata.
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THE COAL VALUE CHAIN IN SOUTH AFRICA
from Eskom to the coal mines during the 2010s aggravated the situation. South Africas electricity crisis was ultimately shaped by the global climate emergency. The coal value chain accounted for 60% of South Africas greenhouse gas emissions. In 2020, Eskom alone emitted 45%; , over 10%; and the aluminium smelters Hillside (in Richard
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Investigating the outcome for South African coal supply to …
This paper investigates the implications for coal supply security for the domestic South African market when faced with weaker export demand. It expands on a previously introduced model of domestic coal trade, DOTRAMOD, by accounting for mining profit, the opening of new mines and the closing of loss-making mines. The results indicate that …
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Coal still a lifeline for South Africa as transition begins
Looking further ahead, there was a level of consensus among Coal Industry Day speakers that South Africa could still expect another 20 – 30 years of reliance on coal. "Between now and 2050, we have few options apart from coal for most of our energy generation," she said. "Of course, there will have to be a change toward less carbon ...
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Review of the South African Coal Mining Industry
It has 3.5% of the world coal reserves. Coal in South Africa produces the highest foreign exchange earnings of the country, is the largest mining income-earning commodity, higher than platinum and gold. It is used to produce 95% of the country's energy, 90% of the reductants used by the metallurgical industry, more than 40% of the liquid ...
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Investigating the outcome for South African coal …
Maryke C. Rademeyer. 176 Accesses. 1 Citation. Explore all metrics. Abstract. This paper investigates the implications for coal supply security for the domestic South African …
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Navigating the depths: How Crossroads Distribution streamlines supply
By Pieter Lochner, Operations Executive, Crossroads Distribution South Africa's mining industry, a vital artery of the nation's economy, pulsates with activity deep within the earth. But ...
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Coal in South Africa
South Africa's coal exports are expected to grow at a CAGR of 0.67% between 2022 and 2026. Leading producers of coal in South Africa are Exxaro …
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SOUTH AFRICAN COAL SECTOR REPORT
Overview. Mining operates six coal mines that supply approximately 40 million tons per annum of thermal coal feedstock to 's operations in Secunda and burg, …
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South Africa can boost coal exports if Chinese supplier …
Transnet clashed with CRRC after the South African company canceled supply of 1,064 locomotives from four suppliers, including CRRC, saying the 54.4 billion rand ($3.04 billion) contract was unlawful.
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South African Coal Mining Techniques | Methods, Impact
It involves creating underground tunnels and chambers to access and extract the coal. The two main underground mining methods used in South Africa are: 4.2.1. Room and Pillar Mining. Room and pillar mining is a method where coal is extracted in a series of rooms, leaving pillars of coal to support the roof.
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An Analysis and Outlook for the Regional Coal Market in …
1.1. Supply and Demand Overview South Africa, (SA), produced approximately 231.2 million tons of coal in 2022, (Minerals Council, 2023), slightly up from the 229.8 million tons in 2021. 2021 was a very poor year in terms of production because of: Very poor Transnet Freight Rail performance on exports; (only 58.8 million tons exported vs ...
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China South Africa's largest coal market in February – …
Normally, China does not import coal from South Africa, but 2021 has seen a shift, Mining Weekly reported in early January. "India is the largest export market for South African coal, however ...
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Coal Supplier | National Coal Suppliers | Witbank
Who We Are. National Coal Suppliers is a trusted South African coal supplier. We have been serving customers throughout the country for many years. We source the best quality coal products from local coal mines in the Witbank, Emalahleni, and Mpumalanga areas, to supply the rest of South Africa with the highest quality of coal.
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Logistics Implications in the South African Coal Mining Industry Supply
September 2014. 503. Logistics Implications in the South African Coal Mining Industry Supply Chain. Dr. Ken Mathu. Vaal University of Technology. Doi:10.5901/mjss. 2014.v5n20p503. Abstract. The ...
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(PDF) The South African coal mining industry: A need for a …
The paper concludes by recommending the need for a scientific study on supply chain constraints facing the coal mining industry in South Africa. Defining strategic alliance across a continuum of ...
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(PDF) THE COAL VALUE CHAIN IN SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa has long been an international outlier as a producer and consumer of coal. In. 2019, it accounted for 3,6% of global coal production compared to 0,4% of the world's gross. domestic ...
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Investment Opportunities in South African Coal
7) Conclusion. Investment opportunities in South African coal are still viable, despite the challenges faced by the industry. The country's rich coal reserves, domestic consumption, global demand, and technological innovations offer attractive prospects for investors. However, it is essential to carefully assess the risks, such as environmental ...
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S. Africa's Seriti looks at export options for new coal mine
Transnet is expected to haul about 50 million tonnes of coal to port this year against a target of 60 million tonnes, resulting in revenue losses for coal miners of as much as 63 billion rand ($3. ...
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The future of coal in South Africa
Recently, it has been recorded that the South African coal sector exceeded 21% (over R130-billion) of total mining revenues. The sector generated about 53% of the total local sales revenue of R159 ...
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EXCLUSIVE: The future of coal in South Africa literally rests …
The future of coal and coal mining t 2050 in South Africa. The above leaves the coal industry in an uncertain position. There are basically two stark choices. A major decline in the coal mining industry. The first major shock could be a decision to effectively close all coal fired power stations between now and 2050 and go with renewables.
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Thungela
The thermal coal produced at the Rietvlei Colliery is sold exclusively under contract to Eskom, the national electricity supplier in South Africa, power generation at several nearby coal-fired power stations. This Colliery is the only mine within the Group to supply thermal coal directly and exclusively to Eskom.
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