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How big is Grootegeluk mine?
740 hectares
The Grootegeluk mine is a multi-bench operation established in the shallow coal portion of the Waterberg coalfield. The existing mine footprint covers an area in excess of 740 hectares.
Who owns Grootegeluk mine?
Exxaro
Grootegeluk Coal Mine
Location | |
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Production | 18.8 Mtpa final coal products |
Owner | |
Company | Exxaro |
Year of acquisition | 1980 |
How old is Grootegeluk mine?
The Grootegeluk coal mine began operation in 1980. It produces 26 million tons of coal per year (Mtpa), and has estimated recoverable reserves of 3,261 million tons (Mt). It is owned by Exxaro.
Where is exxaro coal mine?
Situated some 20 km west of Kriel in Mpumalanga, South Africa, this mining complex comprises three mines that produce 14Mtpa of power station coal with a workforce of over 2 500 permanent employees and contractors. Matla is a fully mechanised underground mine employing continuous mining and shortwall methods.
Where do we mine coal in South Africa?
Coal mining in South Africa is centred on the Highveld, with roughly 60% of the country’s deposits located in eMalahleni (Witbank) and surrounding areas. Two of the biggest coal mining projects in South Africa are surface mining operations at the Mafube Colliery and the New Largo Project.
What was lephalale before?
Ellisras
The town of Lephalale (previously Ellisras) is located a mere 280km from Pretoria, and is a recognised gateway to Botswana and other Southern African countries.
Is exxaro a good company?
It is truly a very good Company.
How many coal mines are there in Mpumalanga?
This has played a role in attracting local and international mining companies to the region. There are currently 127 mining projects in Mpumalanga owned by 47 mining companies, some of South Africa’s and international larger mining houses among them.
Are the remaining coal mines capable of contributing enough to SA economy?
With an estimated 116 years of proven coal reserves remaining4, the mineral is set to remain a valuable resource for South Africa’s economy for as long as demand remains.
What is the most important use of coal in South Africa?
South Africa’s indigenous energy resource base is dominated by coal. Internationally, coal is the most widely used primary fuel, accounting for about 36 percent of the total fuel consumption of the world’s electricity production. About 77 percent of South Africa’s primary energy needs are provided by coal.
How much does it cost from Pretoria to lephalale?
Distance from Pretoria to Lephalale. The driving distance between Pretoria and Lephalale is 279.4km and it would take you 3 Hours 30 minutes if you average 80 km/h (49 mph).
Is lephalale rural or urban?
The Lephalale Municipality (LM) area comprises two (2) urban nodes, namely Lephalale/Onverwacht and Marapong (Provincial Growth Point), as well as the surrounding Witpoortjie/Thabo Mbeki rural area (Provincial Growth Point), that accommodates both commercial and communal mixed-farming practices.