South Africa produces over 250 million tons of coal every year. Over 90% of the coal consumed in Africa is produced in South Africa.
Predominantly used to generate electricity, coal is also used by the steel industry to extract iron from iron ore and in the production of cement.
There is approximately 890 billion tons of coal around the world - adequate to last approximately 110 years. Africa contributes just 6% of the world’s total coal deposits, relatively small compared to Russia (30%), North America (25%) and Asia/Australia (29%).
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South Africa produces over 250 million tons of coal every year - roughly 4.9% of the global coal reserve. Almost 75% is used domestically. Nearly 80% of the energy needs of South Africa are taken care of by coal.
Coal mining in Africa and South Africa is mostly utilised to provide a steady supply to South Africa's national electricity provider, Eskom, supplying nearly three quarters of Eskom’s fuel supply.
The industry is also responsible for supplying the coal-to-liquids (CTL) industry, developed by the South African fuel company, SASOL, which produces around 35% of the country’s liquid fuel.
While the volume of coal mined during January 2019 is 6%
lower than a year ago, the sales values are up almost
12%.
Coal mining in South Africa plays a significant role in the country’s economy. Over 90% of the coal consumed in Africa is produced 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.
The Mafube Colliery is currently the largest coal mining project in South Africa:
The New Largo Project is the second largest coal operation:
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Five mining companies are responsible for approximately 85% of all coal production: Anglo American PLC, Sasol Mining, Glencore Xstrata, Exxaro, and South32’s South Africa Energy Coal.
Africa Mining IQ lists Kumba Resources, BHP Billiton (Ingwe Collieries), Sasol Mining, Eyesizwe and Anglo American Thermal Coal as the key companies actively coal mining in South Africa.
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