Exxaro plans new Waterberg coal mine for exports

South African diversified miner Exxaro plans to develop a new coal mine in the Waterberg field that will supply 13-million to 15-million tons of coal for exports each year, a senior official said on Thursday. Exxaro is one of the largest coal...

Critical Medupi boiler test to begin within two months

The hydrostatic pressure test of the Medupi power station’s Unit 6 boiler pressure parts should begin within the coming two months, Hitachi Power Africa has confirmed. CEO Johannes Musel tells Engineering News Online that the test will signal...

SA power constraint an ‘underappreciated’ growth threat

South Africa’s power supply constraint has the potential to act as a “hand brake” on the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth outlook and is an “underappreciated” downside risk, a domestic banking group has warned. In fact,...

Grootegeluk Medupi expansion project, South Africa

Exxaro Resources has reported that the construction of the Grootegeluk Medupi expansion project continues to progress to deliver first coal in May 2012.

Coal miner Exxaro to submit five renewable energy bids

South Africa’s second-largest coal miner Exxaro Resources moving ahead with plans to generate clean energy.

Project and portfolio manager completing major contracts

Work on the project control office for diversified miner Exxaro’s Grootgeluk Medupi expansion project, near Lephalale, Limpopo, will be completed soon, says Enterprise project management solution provider UMT Consulting South Africa.

Eskom still pursuing mandatory savings 'safety net'

State-owned power utility Eskom has reiterated its call for South Africans to urgently reduce electricity demand by 10%, or some 3 000 MW, adding that it is continuing to pursue plans to ensure that the energy conservation scheme (ECS) be made...

Expansion on schedule, coal supply delayed by Medupi

The Exxaro Grootegeluk brownfield expansion project is aimed at supplying State-owned power utility Eskom with 14.6-million tons of power-station-grade coal a year for its Medupi power station.

Expansion project on track despite challenges

The second phase of the Lion ferrochrome complex expansion project, in Limpopo, is progressing steadily and on budget, despite challenges arising from local community unrest, reinforcing steel availability and delivery issues

Mining output falls for third consecutive month

South Africa’s mining production declined for the third consecutive month in August, as gold and diamond output plunged. Production fell by 3.4% year-on-year in August after contracting by 5% year-on-year in July. Gold production, which...

Company Announcement: The alternative to coal in South Africa

With a desperate need for dispatchable generation, South Africa should be readily embracing CSP as a low-carbon, sustainable, base load energy alternative. So why do its energy authorities remain unconvinced? .

Grootegeluk mine, South Africa

An openpit mine, situated in Limpopo