South Africa coal news

Baobab has purchased the Lukin and Salaita properties in South Africa for its Makhado hard coking and thermal coal project.

South Africa’s Deputy Energy Minister defends the nation’s use of coal, which magnifies a 30 year old debate between rich and emerging economies regarding energy policies and the impact of these on climate.

The South African colliery, 70% owned by MC Mining Ltd, has secured a R20 million facility from ABSA Bank.

On Friday, Minister Mantashe marked the opening of Canyon Coal’s Khanye colliery in South Africa with a detonation procedure.

Emma Oosthuizen has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary to Buffalo Coal Corp.

The Minister of Minerals Resources discussed the challenges faced by the coal and platinum sectors, and has committed to working with the industry to ensure growth and sustainability.

The CEO of Eskom Rotek Industries has resigned from his position and is to leave Eskom at the end of this month.

Buffalo Coal has suspended the strategic review process previously announced on 4 May 2018.

The requirement for the amendment arose on completion of the revised Makhado Project plan, whereby saleable coal will be transported to the Musina rail siding by road instead of rail.

Sedgman has won a contract for the EPC and O&M at South Africa’s Boikarabelo coal handling and preparation plant.