Coal briquetting project, South Africa
Name and Location
Coal briquetting project, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Client
Octavovox, in which Mine Restoration Investments (MRI) holds a 51% interest through its subsidiary, Western Utilities Corporation.
Project Description
Surface and underground mining operations in South Africa produce an estimated 300-million tons of coal a year, creating significant residues such as dust and fines. These can typically represent up to 20% of the total run-of-mine feed.
MRI is building a plant that will produce about 5 000 t/m of briquettes through the processing of coal fines from the Vaalkrantz colliery’s existing fines stockpiles and monthly fines production.
Value
Octavovox has secured R11-million to complete the project.
Duration
First briquette production is planned for this month, while continuous on-specification briquette production is targeted for September.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
MRI, tel +27 12 345 4037, fax +27 12 345 4808 or email mvdberg@wucsa.com.
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