
Eskom’s Medupi Unit 3 attains commercial operation status
Unit 3’s commercial operation achievement will surely alleviate the pressure on the electricity national grid.
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Unit 3’s commercial operation achievement will surely alleviate the pressure on the electricity national grid.

South32, Glencore, Sasol and Exxaro Resources are reported to be major players in South Africa’s coal mining market.

A new report titled: ‘The Coal Mining Sector, including Coal Testing and Laboratories in South Africa 2019’ has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's portfolio.

On 2 May, Kangra Coal announced its plans to allocate free-carry (unencumbered) shares to workers and local communities for the first time since the mine was established in 1957.

Kibo Energy PLC, an Africa-focused energy company, has announced that it has received formal notice from the Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO) inviting it to develop the Mbeya Coal to Power Project (MCPP) for the export market.

On 14 April, Kusile power plant achieved a new milestone when Unit 3 was synchronised to the grid and produced its first power in the early evening that day, eight months ahead of schedule.

Sasol has opened another coal mine in the South African province of Mpumalanga.

The 19B-1 well has reached a total depth of 474 m.

Exxaro Resources reports strong annual results for the year ending December 2018, with key highlights including record coal production, sales and exports.

Tlou Energy has provided an update on the status of field operations at the Lesedi CBM Project in Botswana.

Magna Tyres’ new 27.00R49 Magna MA04+ has been selected for a coal mine in South Africa.

The company has also been awarded a Level 4 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment rating.