How Much Does It Cost To Transport Coal In South Africa?

Lisa Steyn, in an article for Business Day, quotes energy expert Chris Yelland, who estimates that transporting coal costs around R850 per tonne, which includes R300 to R350 in procurement costs. With 200 trucks transporting around 33 t each, Eskom moves an estimated 205 000 t of coal a month.

How is coal transported in South Africa?

Coal is generally transported by conveyor belt or truck over short distances. Rail transport is predominantly used for exporting coal to the terminal from where it is shipped by sea to the export markets.

How much does Eskom pay for coal per ton?

Seriti, which is headed by Mike Teke, said Eskom’s agreement to amend the Duhva Coal Supply Agreement would adjust the coal price to R550 per ton, with effect from 1 June 2021. That’s 32% higher than the previous price of R416/ton.

Who owns coal in South Africa?

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.

Which province has the most coal in South Africa?

Mpumalanga ProvinceSouth Africa’s coal mining occurs mainly within the Mpumalanga Province, which produces some 81% of the country’s total output.

Where is the biggest coal mine in South Africa?

Grootegeluk. Located in the province of Limpopo, Grootegeluk is one of the biggest mines in South Africa, producing an estimated 22 million tons annually.

How many coal mines have been closed in South Africa?

Statistics presented by the Department of Water and Sanitation (July 2017) indicate that there are almost double the number of closed coal, gold, and base metal mines in South Africa (n = 2787) than operational mines (n = 16541), yet very few of these if any, have received closure certificates.

How much coal does China import from South Africa?

500,000 tonnesChina’s coal imports from South Africa – mostly thermal coal for power generation – remained buoyed at nearly 500,000 tonnes last month, Chinese customs data shows.