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    The Coal Mining Industry in South Africa 2025

    Alex Conradie | South Africa | 31 August 2025

    The Coal Mining Industry in South Africa 2023

    Alex Conradie | South Africa | 25 April 2023

    The Coal Mining Industry in South Africa 2020

    Alex Conradie | South Africa | 29 October 2020

    The Coal Mining Industry in South Africa 2019

    Alex Conradie | South Africa | 02 May 2019

    The Coal Mining Industry in South Africa 2017

    Alex Conradie | South Africa | 07 June 2017

    The Coal Mining Industry in South Africa 2015

    Alex Conradie | South Africa | 25 November 2015

    The Coal Mining Industry in South Africa 2014

    Amanda van der Westhuizen | South Africa | 14 February 2014

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    Report Coverage

    This report on the coal mining industry in South Africa, including coal testing laboratories, provides information on reserves, production, prices and exports, notable players and corporate actions. There is information on rail issues and infrastructure which have seriously affected the industry, environmental issues, mine health and safety, and competition. There are profiles of 22 companies including coal mining companies such as Exxaro Resources, Thungela Operations, Seriti Resources, ARM Coal, Ndalamo Resources, Zululand Anthracite Colliery and Canyon Coal, and coal testing companies such as Bureau Veritas Testing and Inspections, SABS, Intertek Testing Services, Cotecna and Mitra SK.

    Introduction

    • Although South Africa’s coal production has been decreasing over the past decade, it improved slightly in 2024 in response to higher domestic demand and an improvement in Transnet’s performance on the export line.
    • The country was ranked the seventh-largest coal producer in 2024 producing 2.6% of the global total.
    • South Africa was the sixth-largest exporter in terms of volume.
    • Employment rose in 2024 and accounts for over 20% of total mining industry employment.
    • Challenges include rail line issues, reducing demand from Eskom, rising input costs, and growing international opposition to coal mining and coal-fired power generation.

    Trends

    • Companies are increasing the use of renewable energy to reduce their carbon footprint, ensure the reliability of electricity supply and reduce electricity costs.
    • Input costs are rising, caused mostly by increasing electricity tariffs.
    • Mining companies are facing increasing pressure to cease their coal mining activities. Due to pressure from the public and their shareholders, some financial institutions are scaling back their funding of coal mining projects.
    • Most coal mining companies realise they need to shift away from coal over the long term, so some are building renewable energy businesses or diversifying into other commodities.
    • Production has been decreasing over the past decade, but is expected to increase over the short to medium term as exports rise amid an improvement in Transnet’s performance on the export line.
    • Several companies are planning new mines to maintain or expand production levels.
    • South Africa’s coal consumption is decreasing, largely due to reducing demand from Eskom as it gradually decommissions its coal-fired power stations.

    Opportunities

    • Companies could increase production and exports as Transnet’s performance on the export line is improving, and private sector participation is being introduced.

    Challenges

    • Coal mining companies’ operating margins are being reduced by rising input costs and low prices.
    • Competition from other energy sources.
    • Domestic coal sales are decreasing, largely due to reducing demand from Eskom as it gradually decommissions its coal-fired power stations and increases its electricity generation from renewables.
    • Growing international opposition to coal mining and coal-fired power generation, due to environmental concerns.
    • Transnet’s underperformance on the export line is causing lower coal exports and consequently lost revenue.

    Outlook

    • Climate change issues are expected to have a significant impact on the global coal mining industry in the future.
    • Many countries have introduced measures to reduce coal in their energy mix, but coal consumption in emerging economies is expected to increase.
    • Global coal production will increase slightly in 2025 before falling in 2026 due to low prices and weakening demand.
    • Global exports are forecast to remain above 1,000Mt per year over at least the next five years.
    • South African production is expected to increase in 2025 and 2026.
    • The country’s coal consumption is decreasing, and the rate will largely be determined by Eskom’s pace of power station closures.
    • As demand from Eskom declines, it is possible exports could increase.

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 2
    2.2. Geographic Position 4
    2.3. Size of the Industry 6
    3. LOCAL 6
    3.1. State of the Industry 6
    3.2. Key Trends 10
    3.3. Key Issues 10
    3.4. Notable Players 11
    3.5. Trade 17
    3.6. Corporate Actions 18
    3.7. Regulations 20
    3.8. Enterprise Development and Social Development 20
    4. AFRICA 22
    5. INTERNATIONAL 25
    6. INFLUENCING FACTORS 29
    6.1. Economic Environment 29
    6.2. Environmental Issues 30
    6.3. Rail Issues 33
    6.4. Labour 35
    6.5. Technology, R&D and Innovation 37
    6.6. Input Costs 38
    6.7. Illegal Mining 39
    6.8. Mine Health and Safety 39
    7. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT 40
    7.1. Competition 40
    7.2. Ownership Structure of the Industry 41
    7.3. Barriers to Entry 41
    8. INDUSTRY SUMMARY 42
    9. OUTLOOK 43
    10. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 44
    11. REFERENCES 44
    11.1. Publications 44
    11.2. Websites 45
    11.3. Other sources 46
    ANNEXURE 1 - Industry Legislation 47
    APPENDIX 1 - Mining of Coal and Lignite 52
    APPENDIX 2 - Coal Testing Laboratories 59
    COMPANY PROFILES - Mining of Coal and Lignite 60
    ARM COAL (PTY) LTD 60
    CANYON COAL (PTY) LTD 63
    EXXARO RESOURCES LTD 65
    GLENCORE OPERATIONS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 73
    KANGRA COAL (PTY) LTD 77
    LIBERTY COAL (PTY) LTD 79
    MC MINING LIMITED INCORPORATED IN AUSTRALIA 81
    NDALAMO RESOURCES (PTY) LTD 85
    SALUNGANO GROUP LTD 87
    SASOL MINING HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 92
    SERITI RESOURCES HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 94
    THUNGELA OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD 97
    UNIVERSAL COAL AND ENERGY HOLDINGS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 100
    ZULULAND ANTHRACITE COLLIERY (PTY) LTD 102
    COMPANY PROFILES - Coal Testing Laboratories 104
    BUREAU VERITAS TESTING AND INSPECTIONS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 104
    COTECNA SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 106
    ESKOM HOLDINGS SOC LTD 108
    INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 112
    MITRA S K SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 114
    SABS COMMERCIAL SOC LTD 116
    SGS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 118
    SIZA COAL SERVICES (PTY) LTD 121

    Report Coverage

    This report on the coal industry in South Africa includes comprehensive information on the size and state of the sector including production, price and trade statistics, as well as information on the major players, developments and corporate actions. There are profiles of 14 notable coal mining companies including Seriti Resources, Thungela Operations, Exxaro Resources, Sasol Mining, ARM Coal, Glencore and Canyon Coal. There are profiles of 10 coal testing laboratories including Mintek, the South African Bureau of Standards and Bureau Veritas Testing and Inspections South Africa.

    Introduction

    • Although South African coal production volumes have been decreasing in the past decade, sales have increased, largely due to rising prices.
    • The country was ranked the seventh-largest coal producer and was the fifth-largest exporter in terms of volume in 2021.
    • More than 90,000 people were employed by the coal mining industry in 2022.
    • Low economic growth in South Africa, growing international opposition to coal mining and coal-fired power generation, Transnet’s underperformance on the coal export line that limits producers’ ability to increase exports, and Eskom’s decommissioning of power stations are some of the challenges faced by the industry.

    Strengths

    • About 86% of the country’s electricity is generated using coal, thereby guaranteeing a market for thermal coal.
    • Large coal export terminal at Richards Bay with the capacity to export 91 million tonnes per year.
    • Large coal mining companies are well- established in South Africa.
    • Significant coal reserves guarantee mining operations for about 40 years at present production levels.
    • South Africa was the world’s seventh-largest producer of coal in 2021.
    • South Africa’s geographical position enables it to supply coal to European and Asian markets.
    • The country was the fifth-largest exporter of coal in 2021.

    Weaknesses

    • A few large companies control most of the coal reserves, Richards Bay Coal Terminal allocations, and supply to Eskom.
    • Shortage of skills in certain disciplines.

    Opportunities

    • Some major companies are exiting coal mining or selling mines, creating opportunities for smaller companies to enter the industry.

    Threats

    • Competition from other energy sources.
    • Eskom’s decommissioning of power stations.
    • Growing international opposition to coal mining and coal-fired power generation, due to environmental concerns.
    • Low economic growth in South Africa.
    • Transnet’s underperformance on the coal export line limits producers’ ability to increase exports.

    Outlook

    • Climate change issues are expected to have a significant impact on the global coal mining industry in the future.
    • Many countries have introduced measures to reduce the role of coal in their energy mix and several European countries plan to phase out the use of coal over the medium term.
    • Although these measures will reduce the use of coal in several developed countries, this will be more than offset by increased coal consumption in emerging economies.
    • Global coal consumption is expected to peak in 2024 before decreasing due to a shift towards cleaner energy.
    • Over the medium term, coal production is forecast to slow faster than demand, due to underinvestment in new production capacity.
    • As Eskom plans to mothball old power stations, its coal usage will decline progressively over the next three decades.
    • South African coal mining companies expect export demand to remain strong for at least the next 20 years.
    • In 2023, Europe is expected to continue to import large volumes of South African coal.

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 2
    2.2. Geographic Position 5
    2.3. Size of the Industry 7
    3. LOCAL 7
    3.1. State of the Industry 7
    3.2. Key Trends 9
    3.3. Key Issues 9
    3.4. Notable Players 9
    3.5. Trade 17
    3.6. Corporate Actions 19
    3.7. Regulations 21
    3.8. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 22
    4. AFRICA 24
    5. INTERNATIONAL 26
    6. INFLUENCING FACTORS 30
    6.1. Economic Environment 30
    6.2. Environmental Issues 31
    6.3. Rail and Port Issues 35
    6.4. Unforeseen Events 37
    6.5. Mine Safety 37
    6.6. Input Costs 37
    6.7. Labour 38
    6.8. Technology, R&D and Innovation 40
    7. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT 41
    7.1. Competition 41
    7.2. Ownership Structure of the Industry 42
    7.3. Barriers to Entry 43
    8. SWOT ANALYSIS 44
    9. OUTLOOK 45
    10. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 46
    11. REFERENCES 46
    11.1. Publications 46
    11.2. Websites 47
    APPENDICES 48
    Appendix 1 – Mining of Coal and Lignite 48
    Appendix 2 – Coal Testing Laboratories 55
    COMPANY PROFILES - Mining of Coal and Lignite 56
    ARM Coal (Pty) Ltd 56
    Canyon Coal (Pty) Ltd 59
    Exxaro Resources Ltd 62
    Glencore PLC 69
    Kangra Coal (Pty) Ltd 77
    MC Mining Ltd 79
    Optimum Coal Mine (Pty) Ltd 83
    Petmin (Pty) Ltd 85
    Salungano Group Ltd 87
    Sasol Mining Holdings (Pty) Ltd 91
    Seriti Resources Holdings (Pty) Ltd 93
    Thungela Operations (Pty) Ltd 96
    Universal Coal and Energy Holdings South Africa (Pty) Ltd 99
    Zululand Anthracite Colliery (Pty) Ltd 102
    COMPANY PROFILES - Coal Testing Laboratories 104
    Bureau Veritas Testing and Inspections South Africa (Pty) Ltd 104
    Cotecna South Africa (Pty) Ltd 106
    Council for Mineral Technology 108
    Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd 111
    Glencore Operations South Africa (Pty) Ltd 115
    Intertek Testing Services (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd 119
    Mitra S K South Africa (Pty) Ltd 121
    Noko Analytical Services CC 123
    SGS South Africa (Pty) Ltd 125
    South African Bureau of Standards 129

    Report Coverage

    This report focuses on the South African coal mining sector and coal testing laboratories, and includes comprehensive information on the state and size of the sector, production and trade statistics and notable developments. There are profiles of 47 companies including the six major local coal producers, Anglo, Exxaro Resources, Glencore, Sasol, Seriti Resources and South32. Other profiles include Wescoal and Kuyasa Mining and companies involved in testing such as Noko Analytical Services and Intertek.

    Introduction

    In 2019, the South African coal mining sector produced 254.3 million tons (Mt) of coal, according to the BP Statistical Review of World Energy, while data obtained from the International Trade Centre’sTrade Map shows coal exports amounted to 78.6Mt, which earned US$4.8bn. According to the Minerals Council South Africa, the combined value of local sales and exports of coal reached R139.3bn, while 92,230 people were employed by the sector in 2019. The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on coal supply and demand, low economic growth in export markets, and growing international opposition to coal mining and coal-fired power generation because of environmental concerns, are some of the challenges faced by the coal mining sector, and consequently by coal testing laboratories.

    Strengths

    • About 77% of the country’s electricity is generated using coal, thereby guaranteeing a market for thermal coal.
    • Large coal export terminal at Richards Bay with the capacity to export 91Mt per year.
    • Large coal mining companies are well- established in South Africa.
    • Significant coal reserves guarantee mining operations for about 39 years at present production levels.
    • South Africa was the world’s seventh-largest producer of coal in 2019.
    • South Africa’s strategic location between the Atlantic and Pacific markets is favourable for exports to either market.
    • The country was the fifth-largest exporter of coal in 2019.

    Weaknesses

    • A few large companies control most of the coal resources, Richards Bay Coal Terminal allocations, and supply to Eskom.
    • Capacity constraints on the coal export line limit producers’ ability to increase exports.
    • Shortage of skills in certain disciplines.

    Opportunities

    • The fact that some major companies are exiting coal mining is creating opportunities for junior and medium-sized companies to enter the sector.

    Threats

    • Competition from other energy sources.
    • Growing international opposition to coal mining and coal-fired power generation, due to environmental concerns.
    • India reducing imports by increasing domestic output.
    • Low economic growth in export markets.
    • Rapidly increasing production costs.
    • The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on coal supply and demand.

    Outlook

    Australia’s Department of Industry, Innovation and Science expects world coal demand to decrease in 2020 due to a drop in economic activity, and competition from liquefied natural gas. Trade in thermal coal is forecast to decrease by 8.5% to 1,046 million tons (Mt) in 2020 before increasing to 1,097Mt in 2022 as economic activity picks up. Thermal coal prices are expected to decrease in 2020 due to an oversupply situation, but are forecast to increase in 2021 and 2022 (although not to 2019 levels) as demand recovers. Over the longer term, a shift from imports to domestic production by the largest importers, India and China, and reduced thermal coal usage by countries moving away from coal-fired electricity generation are expected to limit price increases. However, thermal coal imports by countries in South Asia (Pakistan and Bangladesh) and Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand) are on an upward trend and are forecast to increase from 153Mt in 2019 to 178Mt in 2022. The Australian Department of Industry, Innovation and Science forecasts South Africa’s thermal coal exports will decrease to 65Mt in 2020, before growing to 70Mt in 2021 and 77Mt in 2022 as exporters increase exports to Asian countries other than India. Demand for coal in South Africa is expected to increase as economic activity recovers over the remainder of 2020 and into 2021. The International Energy Agency’s Clean Coal Centre believes coal-based electricity will continue to play an important role in South Africa for decades, especially if coal could be mined, transported and combusted more cleanly. XMP Consulting’s senior coal analyst, Xavier Prevost, believes local prices will rise over time, because domestic demand is greater than supply, supporting the sector’s growth. Others are also optimistic about the future of the coal mining sector: Mike Teke, CEO of Seriti Resources Holdings, said: “Coal still has a role to play and I still see coal as an attractive business for anyone who is cost competitive, reliable and who understands that best mining practices will win the game.

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 2
    2.2. Geographic Position 4
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 5
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 7
    4.1. Local 7
    4.1.1. Trade 9
    4.1.2. Corporate Actions 10
    4.1.3. Regulations 12
    4.1.4. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 15
    4.2. Continental 16
    4.3. International 16
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 20
    5.1. Coronavirus 20
    5.2. Economic Environment 22
    5.3. Environmental Concerns 22
    5.4. Rising Input Costs 24
    5.5. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 24
    5.6. Inadequate Rail Infrastructure 25
    5.7. Mine Safety 26
    5.8. Labour 26
    6. COMPETITION 29
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 30
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 30
    8. OUTLOOK 31
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 32
    10. REFERENCES 32
    10.1. Publications 32
    10.2. Websites 33
    APPENDIX 1 - SUMMARY OF NOTABLE PLAYERS 34
    Mining of Coal and Lignite 34
    Coal Testing Laboratories 43
    COMPANY PROFILES - MINING OF COAL AND LIGNITE 46
    AFRICAN EXPLORATION MINING AND FINANCE CORPORATION SOC LTD 46
    ANGLO OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD 49
    ANKER COAL AND MINERAL HOLDINGS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 52
    ARM COAL (PTY) LTD 54
    ARNOT OPCO (PTY) LTD 57
    BLACK ROYALTY MINERALS (PTY) LTD 58
    BLACK WATTLE COLLIERY (PTY) LTD 59
    BUFFALO COAL CORPORATION 61
    CANYON COAL (PTY) LTD 63
    EXXARO RESOURCES LTD 65
    GLENCORE PLC 71
    IZIMBIWA COAL (PTY) LTD 79
    KANGRA COAL (PTY) LTD 81
    KUYASA MINING (PTY) LTD 83
    LONDANI COAL (PTY) LTD 85
    LURCO GROUP SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 86
    MBUYELO COAL (PTY) LTD 88
    MC MINING LTD 90
    MMAKAU MINING (PTY) LTD 94
    PETMIN (PTY) LTD 96
    RESOURCE GENERATION LTD 98
    SASOL LTD 101
    SERITI RESOURCES HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 107
    SHIVA URANIUM (PTY) LTD 110
    SOUTH32 LTD 113
    UMCEBO MINING (PTY) LTD 117
    UNICORN CAPITAL PARTNERS LTD 119
    UNIVERSAL COAL AND ENERGY HOLDINGS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 123
    WESCOAL HOLDINGS LTD 125
    ZARBON COAL (PTY) LTD 129
    COMPANY PROFILES - COAL TESTING LABORATORIES 131
    ALS CHEMEX SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 131
    BUREAU VERITAS TESTING AND INSPECTIONS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 133
    CHEM-SCIENCE LABORATORIES (PTY) LTD 135
    COTECNA SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 137
    COUNCIL FOR MINERAL TECHNOLOGY 139
    ESKOM HOLDINGS SOC LTD 143
    GLENCORE OPERATIONS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 147
    INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 151
    MBE MINERALS (S A) (PTY) LTD 153
    MITRA S K SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 155
    NOKO ANALYTICAL SERVICES CC 157
    SASOL LTD 159
    SGS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 165
    SIBONISIWE COAL LABORATORY SERVICES CC 168
    SIZA COAL SERVICES (PTY) LTD 169
    SOUTH AFRICAN BUREAU OF STANDARDS 172
    UIS ANALYTICAL SERVICES (PTY) LTD 176
    UMZAMOWONKE TRADING AND PROJECTS 25 CC 178

    Report Coverage

    This report covers the South African coal mining sector and coal testing laboratories. It provides comprehensive information on the size and state of the sector in 2017 and 2018, factors influencing the sector’s success, and industry developments and corporate actions to end-April 2019. There are 46 companies profiled including 19 testing facilities. Profiled companies include major coal miners such as South32, Glencore, Sasol and Exxaro Resources, and many smaller producers such as Kuyasa Mining and Londani Coal. Profiled coal testing laboratories include the South African Bureau of Standards, which is implementing a turnaround plan, the details of which are discussed in the report.

    Introduction

    During 2017 the South African coal mining sector produced 252.3 million tons (Mt) of coal, according to the BP Statistical Review of World Energy, while data obtained from the International Trade Centre’s Trade Map shows that coal exports in 2018 amounted to 81.1Mt, which earned US$6.2bn. The latest available figures from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) show that coal mining contributed R84.2bn, or 2.0%, to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) at current prices in 2017. According to the Minerals Council, the combined value of local sales and exports reached R139.4bn, while more than 86,900 people were employed by the sector in 2018. Stricter environmental policies as a result of climate change, the inadequate capacity of the export railway line, and rapidly rising input costs are some of the challenges faced by the coal mining sector.

    Strengths

    • About 82% of the country’s electricity is generated using coal, thereby guaranteeing a market for thermal coal.
    • Large coal export terminal at Richards Bay with the capacity to export 91Mt per year.
    • Large coal-producing companies are well-established in South Africa.
    • Significant coal reserves guarantee mining operations for about 39 years at present production levels.
    • South Africa is the world’s seventh-largest producer of coal.
    • South Africa’s strategic location between the Atlantic and Pacific markets is favourable for exports to either market.
    • The country is the sixth-largest exporter of coal.

    Weaknesses

    • An oligopoly controls the coal resources, Richards Bay Coal Terminal allocation, and supply to Eskom.
    • Capacity constraints on the coal export line limit producers’ ability to increase exports.
    • Inadequate protection for mineworkers in the past has led to a lawsuit by employees suffering from occupational diseases.
    • Not enough capital is being spent on new projects.
    • Shortage of skills in certain disciplines.
    • South African coal not suitable for foreign power plants using high efficiency, low emissions technology.

    Opportunities

    • Capital investment into rail infrastructure will increase exports.
    • The majority of Eskom’s short- and medium-term coal supply contracts are being awarded to junior mining companies.

    Threats

    • Community protests are causing significant losses.
    • Competition from other energy sources.
    • Continuing uncertainty regarding South Africa’s mining regulatory framework.
    • Growing international opposition to coal mining and coal-fired power generation, due to environmental concerns.
    • Implementation of a carbon tax.
    • India reducing imports by increasing domestic output.
    • Rapidly increasing production costs.

    Outlook

    The International Energy Agency expects global coal demand to remain constant over the period to 2023 after it increased in 2017 and 2018. This would be the result of declining demand in Europe and North America being counterbalanced by higher consumption in Asian countries. XMP Consulting senior coal analyst, Xavier Prévost, believes South African coal output will decrease in the short term due to “the lack of incentives and capital to implement new coal projects”, and the depletion of reserves at existing mines. According to the Integrated Resource Plan 2018, coal consumption by Eskom is forecast to increase from 120Mt in 2017 to 139Mt in 2023, before dropping to current levels in 2033. The Australian Department of Industry, Innovation and Science’s latest Resources and Energy Quarterly forecasts that South Africa’s thermal coal exports will decrease by 1.4% between 2018 and 2020, since more coal will be sold domestically, rather than exported. Credit insurer Coface’s group economist, Ruben Nizard, believes that, although the future of the South African coal mining sector is uncertain due to several challenges it faces, the sector will remain important as a result of the high percentage of coal in the country’s energy mix.

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 2
    2.2. Geographic Position 4
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 6
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 7
    4.1. Local 7
    4.1.1. Corporate Actions 14
    4.1.2. Regulations 18
    4.1.3. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 21
    4.2. Continental 22
    4.3. International 23
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 27
    5.1. Economic Environment 27
    5.2. Environmental Concerns 28
    5.3. Inadequate Rail Infrastructure 30
    5.4. Community Protests 30
    5.5. Labour 30
    5.6. Mine Safety 33
    5.7. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 33
    6. COMPETITION 35
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 36
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 36
    8. OUTLOOK 37
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 38
    10. REFERENCES 38
    10.1. Publications 38
    10.2. Websites 39
    APPENDIX 1 – SUMMARY OF NOTABLE PLAYERS 40
    Mining of Coal and Lignite 40
    Coal Testing Laboratories 49
    COMPANY PROFILES – MINING OF COAL AND LIGNITE 52
    AFRICAN EXPLORATION MINING AND FINANCE CORPORATION SOC LTD 52
    ANGLO OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD 54
    ANKER COAL AND MINERAL HOLDINGS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 57
    ARM COAL (PTY) LTD 59
    BLACK WATTLE COLLIERY (PTY) LTD 62
    BUFFALO COAL CORPORATION 64
    CANYON COAL (PTY) LTD 67
    EXXARO RESOURCES LTD 69
    GLENCORE PLC 74
    IZIMBIWA COAL (PTY) LTD 82
    KANGRA COAL (PTY) LTD 84
    KEATON ENERGY HOLDINGS LTD 86
    KUYASA MINING (PTY) LTD 89
    LONDANI COAL (PTY) LTD 91
    LURCO GROUP SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 93
    MBUYELO COAL (PTY) LTD 95
    MC MINING LTD 97
    MMAKAU MINING (PTY) LTD 101
    OSHO SA COAL (PTY) LTD 103
    PETMIN (PTY) LTD 104
    RESOURCE GENERATION LTD 106
    SASOL LTD 109
    SHIVA URANIUM (PTY) LTD 115
    SOUTH32 LTD 119
    UMCEBO MINING (PTY) LTD 123
    UNICORN CAPITAL PARTNERS LTD 125
    UNIVERSAL COAL AND ENERGY HOLDINGS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 128
    WESCOAL HOLDINGS LTD 130
    COMPANY PROFILES – COAL TESTING LABORATORIES 134
    ALS CHEMEX SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 134
    BUREAU VERITAS TESTING AND INSPECTIONS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 136
    CHEM-SCIENCE LABORATORIES (PTY) LTD 138
    COTECNA SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 140
    COUNCIL FOR MINERAL TECHNOLOGY 142
    ESKOM HOLDINGS SOC LTD 145
    GLENCORE OPERATIONS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 150
    INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 154
    MBE MINERALS (SA) (PTY) LTD 156
    MITRA S K SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 157
    NOKO ANALYTICAL SERVICES CC 159
    SASOL LTD 161
    SGS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 167
    SIBONISIWE COAL LABORATORY SERVICES CC 170
    SIZA COAL SERVICES CC 171
    SOUTH AFRICAN BUREAU OF STANDARDS 174
    UIS ANALYTICAL SERVICES (PTY) LTD 177
    UMZAMOWONKE TRADING AND PROJECTS 25 CC 179
    YANKA LABORATORIES (PTY) LTD 181

    Report Coverage

    The report on the Coal Mining sector examines current conditions, developments and investment in the sector and provides import and export data. Also discussed are policy and regulatory uncertainty, the inadequate capacity of the export railway line, and rapidly rising input costs. Profiles for 26 coal mining companies are provided, including Glencore which placed Optimum Coal Holdings, subsequently acquired by Tegeta Exploration and Resources into business rescue in August 2015. Also profiled are 26 coal testing laboratories including SMMEs such as Gauteng-based Mitra SK South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Chem-Science Laboratories (Pty) Ltd in KwaZulu-Natal.

    Introduction

    This report focuses on the mining of coal, as well as the activities of coal testing laboratories in South Africa. During 2016 the South African coal mining sector produced 251.0 million tonnes (Mt) of coal, according to the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR), while information on the International Trade Centre’s Trade Map website shows that 76.4Mt of coal worth US$3.8bn was exported in 2016. Coal mining contributed R67bn or 1.8% to the country’s GDP at current prices in 2015, while more than 77,000 people were employed by the sector in 2016. Policy and regulatory uncertainty, the inadequate capacity of the export railway line, and rapidly rising input costs are all challenges facing the coal mining industry.

    Strengths

    • About 81% of the country’s electricity is generated using coal, thereby guaranteeing a market for thermal coal.
    • Large coal export terminal at Richards Bay with the capacity to export 91Mt per year.
    • Large coal-producing companies are well-established in South Africa.
    • Significant coal reserves guarantee mining operations for more than 100 years at present production levels.
    • South Africa is the world’s seventh-largest producer of coal.
    • South Africa’s strategic location between the Atlantic and Pacific markets is favourable for exports to either market.
    • The country is the sixth-largest exporter of coal.

    Weaknesses

    • Capacity constraints on the coal export line limit producers’ ability to increase exports.
    • Shortage of skills in certain disciplines.

    Opportunities

    • Capital investment into rail and port infrastructure will increase export capacity.
    • Eskom intends to reach the point where 50% of its coal requirements are met by black-owned coal mining companies.
    • Exports to the Middle East and the rest of Africa are forecast to increase.
    • New technologies that could reduce operating costs, such as a dry dense medium separation process.

    Threats

    • Competition from other energy sources.
    • Future competition in export markets from Botswana and Mozambique.
    • Growing international opposition to coal mining and coal-fired power generation, due to environmental concerns.
    • Implementation of a carbon tax.
    • Incorrect use of section 54 notices by inspectors.
    • Rapidly increasing production costs.
    • South Africa’s mining regulatory framework is complex and contains many uncertainties.

    Outlook

    According to the Australian Department of Industry, Innovation and Science’s Resources and Energy Quarterly, global thermal coal and lignite output is expected to grow at an average rate of 1.2% per annum, to 7.1bn tonnes by 2022. Increased output from Australia, South Africa and Russia are forecast to outweigh lower production in China and possibly Indonesia. The department also expects global demand for thermal coal and lignite to rise at an average rate of 1.0% per year, to reach 7.1bn tonnes in 2022 as a result of growth in the use of coal in the electricity generation mix of emerging economies. As far as South Africa is concerned, the Resources and Energy Quarterly forecasts that thermal coal exports will increase at an average rate of 0.9% per annum, to 78Mt by 2022. This growth in exports should be driven by increased demand for higher calorific coal from India to fuel its growing number of advanced technology, coal-fired power stations. Given existing and planned power generation expansion in South Africa, local thermal coal demand is expected to grow, at least within the short to medium-term.

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 2
    2.2. Geographic Position 5
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 7
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 18
    4.1. Local 18
    4.1.1. Corporate Actions 23
    4.1.2. Regulations 26
    4.1.3. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 30
    4.2. Continental 31
    4.3. International 34
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 38
    5.1. Economic Environment 38
    5.2. Environmental Concerns 39
    5.3. Inadequate Rail Infrastructure 41
    5.4. Labour 41
    5.5. Mine Safety 44
    5.6. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 45
    6. COMPETITION 47
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 48
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 49
    8. OUTLOOK 50
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 50
    10. REFERENCES 51
    10.1. Publications 51
    10.2. Websites 52
    COMPANY PROFILES - MINING OF COAL AND LIGNITE 53
    ANGLO OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD 53
    ANKER COAL AND MINERAL HOLDINGS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 56
    ARM COAL (PTY) LTD 58
    BLACK WATTLE COLLIERY (PTY) LTD 61
    BUFFALO COAL CORPORATION 63
    BURGH GROUP HOLDINGS (RF) (PTY) LTD 66
    CANYON COAL (PTY) LTD 68
    COAL OF AFRICA LTD 70
    EXXARO RESOURCES LTD 74
    GLENCORE PLC 79
    IZIMBIWA COAL (PTY) LTD 87
    KANGRA COAL (PTY) LTD 89
    KEATON ENERGY HOLDINGS LTD 91
    KUYASA MINING (PTY) LTD 94
    MBUYELO COAL (PTY) LTD 96
    MMAKAU MINING (PTY) LTD 98
    OAKBAY RESOURCES AND ENERGY LTD 100
    PETMIN LTD 104
    RESOURCE GENERATION LTD 107
    SASOL LTD 110
    SENTULA MINING LTD 115
    SOUTH32 LTD 118
    SUMO COAL (PTY) LTD 122
    TEGETA RESOURCES (PTY) LTD 125
    UMCEBO MINING (PTY) LTD 126
    UNIVERSAL COAL AND ENERGY HOLDINGS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 128
    WESCOAL HOLDINGS LTD 130
    COMPANY PROFILES – COAL TESTING LABORATORIES 134
    BUREAU VERITAS TESTING AND INSPECTIONS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 134
    CHEM-SCIENCE LABORATORIES (PTY) LTD 136
    COALLAB (PTY) LTD 138
    COUNCIL FOR MINERAL TECHNOLOGY 140
    ESKOM HOLDINGS SOC LTD 144
    GLENCORE OPERATIONS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 148
    INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 152
    MBE MINERALS (SA) (PTY) LTD 154
    MITRA SK SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 156
    NOKO ANALYTICAL SERVICES CC 158
    SASOL LTD 160
    SGS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 165
    SIZA COAL SERVICES CC 168
    SOUTH AFRICAN BUREAU OF STANDARDS 171
    UIS ANALYTICAL SERVICES (PTY) LTD 175
    UMZAMOWONKE TRADING AND PROJECTS 25 CC 177
    WITLAB (PTY) LTD 179
    YANKA LABORATORIES (PTY) LTD 181

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    The South African Coal Mining sector report describes the current market, outlines M&A developments and corporate activity within the sector and focuses on factors influencing its success. The report profiles 25 companies, including the five major producers, Anglo American, Glencore, Exxaro Resources, Sasol and BHP Billiton Coal South Africa, now South32. Also profiled are junior miners including Sumo Coal (Pty) Ltd, which employs 55 people at its Kopermyne Colliery and is involved in three exploration projects, and Continental Coal Ltd, which is currently undergoing business rescue proceedings.

    Introduction

    This report focuses on the mining of coal in South Africa as well as the activities of coal testing laboratories. During 2014 the South African coal mining sector produced 260.5 million tonnes (Mt) of coal, according to the BP Statistical Review of World Energy, while Trademap figures show that 77.9Mt of coal worth US$5.1bn were exported. According to the Chamber of Mines, almost 90,000 people were employed by the coal mining sector in 2014. Challenges faced by this sector relate mainly to regulatory changes that have brought uncertainty, insufficient investment into establishing new mines, inadequate rail infrastructure for the transport of coal for export, unreliable and reduced electricity supply, falling coal prices, and rapidly escalating production costs.

    Strengths

    • Eskom is dependent on coal for 90% of its power generation, thereby guaranteeing a market for thermal coal.
    • Large coal export terminal at Richards Bay with the capacity to export 91Mt per year.
    • Large coal producing companies are well-established in South Africa.
    • Significant coal reserves guarantee mining operations for more than 100 years at present production levels.
    • South Africa is the world’s sixth largest exporter of coal.
    • South Africa’s strategic location between the Atlantic and Pacific markets is favourable for exports to either market.
    • The government considers the coal mining industry as a key industry in South Africa.

    Weaknesses

    • Capacity constraints on the coal export line limit producers’ ability to increase exports.
    • Coal mining and coal-fired power generation are not environmentally friendly.
    • Shortage of skills in certain disciplines.

    Opportunities

    • Capital investment into rail and port infrastructure will increase export capacity.
    • Eskom’s increasing need to secure long-term coal supply offers significant opportunities for local producers.
    • The Waterberg coal field which is expected to become the country’s main source of future coal supply.

    Threats

    • Decreasing demand from key markets such as China and India.
    • Eskom might move away from the cost plus model to rather buy coal from the cheapest supplier, potentially leaving tied collieries without a market for their coal.
    • Future competition in export markets from Botswana and Mozambique.
    • Growing international opposition to coal mining and coal-fired power generation.
    • Implementation of a carbon tax.
    • Low coal price.
    • Rapidly increasing production costs.
    • South Africa’s mining regulatory framework is complex and contains many uncertainties.
    • The lack of consistent and reliable electricity supply.

    Outlook

    According to Australia’s Department of Industry and Science, global trade in thermal coal is forecast to increase at an average annual rate of 5% to 1,180Mt in 2020 as coal-fired electricity generation in developing countries is projected to increase over the medium term. These countries need increasing amounts of electricity and still mostly rely on coal as their main energy source as they prioritise low costs over environmental concerns. After a period of low coal prices, some companies have announced their intention to reduce production. Despite this there has not been a sufficient reduction in output to reduce the supply overhang. Beyond 2017 thermal coal prices are projected to increase moderately as demand increases and supply growth slows due to the closure of uncompetitive capacity.In South Africa it is expected that a number of mines will be forced to close, particularly those of junior coal miners who are struggling to survive in the low-price environment. However, larger coal mining companies might choose to increase their reserves through mergers or acquisitions of struggling juniors. Given existing and planned power generation expansion in the country, local thermal coal demand is expected to grow, at least within the short to medium term.

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 2
    2.2. Geographic Position 5
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 6
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 19
    4.1. Local 19
    4.1.1. Corporate Actions 23
    4.1.2. Regulations and Government Programmes 24
    4.1.3. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 28
    4.2. Continental 28
    4.3. International 31
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 34
    5.1. Government Support and Intervention 34
    5.2. Labour 35
    5.3. Economic Environment 37
    5.4. Information Technology 39
    5.5. Environmental Concerns 40
    5.6. Mine Safety 41
    5.7. Power Supply 41
    5.8. Inadequate Rail Infrastructure 42
    6. COMPETITION 42
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 43
    6.2. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 44
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 45
    8. OUTLOOK 46
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 46
    10. REFERENCES 47
    10.1. Publications 47
    10.2. Websites 48
    COMPANY PROFILES – COAL MINING 49
    Anglo Operations (Pty) Ltd 49
    Anker Coal and Mineral Holdings South Africa (Pty) Ltd 52
    ARM Coal (Pty) Ltd 54
    Black Wattle Colliery (Pty) Ltd 57
    Buffalo Coal Corporation 59
    Coal of Africa Ltd 62
    Continental Coal Ltd 66
    Exxaro Resources Ltd 68
    Firestone Energy Ltd 72
    Glencore Operations South Africa (Pty) Ltd 74
    Kangra Coal (Pty) Ltd 78
    Keaton Energy Holdings Ltd 80
    Kuyasa Mining (Pty) Ltd 83
    Mmakau Mining (Pty) Ltd 85
    Petmin Ltd 87
    Resource Generation Ltd 90
    Sasol Mynbou (Pty) Ltd 93
    Sentula Mining Ltd 96
    Shanduka Coal (Pty) Ltd 100
    South African Coal Mining Holdings Ltd 102
    South32 Ltd 105
    Sumo Coal (Pty) Ltd 109
    Umcebo Mining (Pty) Ltd 111
    Universal Coal and Energy Holdings South Africa (Pty) Ltd 113
    Wescoal Holdings Ltd 115
    COMPANY PROFILES – COAL TESTING LABORATORIES 119
    Bureau Veritas Testing and Inspections South Africa (Pty) Ltd 119
    Chem-Science Laboratories (Pty) Ltd 121
    CoalLab (Pty) Ltd 123
    Council for Mineral Technology 125
    Eskom Enterprises SOC Ltd 129
    Glencore Operations South Africa (Pty) Ltd 132
    Intertek Testing Services (SA) (Pty) Ltd 136
    MBE Minerals (SA) (Pty) Ltd 138
    Midlab CC 140
    Mitra SK South Africa (Pty) Ltd 142
    Noko Analytical Services CC 144
    Sasol Ltd 146
    SGS South Africa (Pty) Ltd 156
    Siza Coal Services CC 160
    South African Bureau of Standards 163
    UIS Analytical Services (Pty) Ltd 166
    Witlab (Pty) Ltd 168
    Yanka Laboratories (Pty) Ltd 170

    Introduction

    Coal plays a vital role in the South African economy and earned revenue of R95bn in 2012. South Africa is the world’s 5th largest coal producer and supplies coal to the domestic and international markets, mainly Asia. Domestic demand for coal is driven by South Africa’s energy-intensive economy where more than 90% of South Africa’s electricity is generated with coal. Challenges facing the industry relate mainly to regulatory changes that have brought uncertainty to the sector, insufficient investment into establishing new mines and inadequate rail and port infrastructure for the transport and export of coal.

    Strengths

    • Eskom is dependent on domestic thermal coal for all its\npower generation, thereby guaranteeing a market for\nthermal coal.
    • Large coal export terminal at Richards Bay with the\npotential to export 91Mtpa.
    • Shallow coal seams which mean less expensive mining\noperations.
    • Significant coal reserves guarantee mining operations\nfor more than 100 years at present production levels.
    • South Africa’s strategic location between the East and\nthe West is favourable for export to either market.
    • The coal mining industry is an established industry with\na mature mining culture.
    • The government has earmarket the coal mining industry\nas a key industry in South Africa.

    Weaknesses

    • Coal mining and coal-fired power generation are not environmentally friendly.
    • Governed by departments beset by regulatory problems and administrative delays.
    • The coal export market is affected by the global economy, TFR and RBCT export allocations and rail and port infrastructure constraints.

    Opportunities

    • Capital investment into the rail freight and port\ninfrastructure will increase export capacity to increase\nexport volumes.
    • Coal demand in India and Asia is expected to grow and\nthere is significant potential for low-grade coal exports\nto India.
    • Eskom is increasing its number of coal-fired power\nstations which presents new low-grade coal\nopportunities for junior BEE miners and established\nlarge players.
    • Eskom’s implementation of the revised BEE code will\ncreate opportunities for junior miners with 50%+1 BEE\nshareholding.
    • The Waterberg deposits, which are widely expected to\nbecome the country’s main future coal resource.

    Threats

    • Continued slow-down of the Chinese economy that willlead to lower coal demand from the country.
    • Environmental concerns and tax credit policy drive the development of alternatives to coal-fired electricity generation.
    • Increases in fuel, labour costs and electricity costs coupled with lower international coal prices reduce the margins and profitability of coal mines.
    • Increasingly militant labour action and regulatory uncertainty in South Africa threatens production and investment.
    • Skills shortages in the global industry coupled with inadequate training of new graduates and artisans limits the number of new mining operations that can be\nexplored and threatens the operational efficiency of current mines. The skill shortage also affects the effectiveness of coal testing laboratories.
    • The possibility that coal may be declared a strategic asset may threaten export volumes in favour of domestic supply to Eskom.

    Outlook

    The long-term outlook for the coal mining industry is positive and coal is likely to remain the dominant energy source for the next 20 years. World primary energy consumption is projected to grow by 36%, at a rate of 2% up to 2020 and 1.5% thereafter to 2030. In the medium-term, growing Asian demand for coal and the stockpiling of coal for the European winter from August each year is likely to increase global coal prices. This is expected to drive the market for seaborne thermal coal. The Waterberg deposits are expected to become South Africa’s main future coal resource, which will help South Africa meet future demand. The coal testing industry, though experiencing low demand for its services in some areas, is positive that increased exploration in the industry will lead to an upswing in activity for the laboratories in 2014. However, analysts forecast that the coal mining industry will still be negatively affected by political and regulatory uncertainty, the lack of a coal-specific policy, growing labour unrest and a lack of adequately skilled engineers and artisans.

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Supply Chain 2
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 2
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 11
    4.1. Local 11
    4.1.1. Corporate Actions 13
    4.1.2. Regulations 14
    4.1.3. Black Economic Empowerment 15
    4.2. Continental 16
    4.3. International 17
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 19
    5.1. Regulatory Issues 19
    5.2. Inadequate Rail and Port Infrastructure 19
    5.3. Increased Demand for Coal-Based Energy 20
    5.4. Economic Environment 20
    5.5. Government Administrative Problems 20
    5.6. Labour Resources 21
    5.7. Technology 21
    5.8. Environmental Concerns 22
    5.9. Rising Input Costs 22
    5.10. Cyclicality and Weather Conditions 22
    6. COMPETITION 22
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 23
    6.2. Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 23
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 24
    8. OUTLOOK 24
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 25
    10. REFERENCES 26
    10.1. Publications 26
    10.2. Websites 26
    ORGANOGRAM 21000 28
    Mining of Coal and Lignite 28
    COMPANY PROFILES 32
    ANGLO OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD 32
    ANKER COAL & MINERAL HOLDINGS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 35
    ARM COAL (PTY) LTD 37
    BHP BILLITON ENERGY COAL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 39
    BISICHI COAL MINING (PTY) LTD 41
    BLACK WATTLE COLLIERY (PTY) LTD 42
    BUFFALO COAL CORPORATION 43
    COAL OF AFRICA LTD 45
    CONTINENTAL COAL LTD 48
    EXXARO COAL (PTY) LTD 50
    FIRESTONE ENERGY LTD 53
    GLENCORE OPERATIONS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 55
    HWANGE COLLIERY COMPANY LTD 58
    KANGRA COAL (PTY) LTD 60
    KEATON ENERGY HOLDINGS LTD 62
    KUYASA MINING (PTY) LTD 64
    MMAKAU MINING (PTY) LTD 65
    OPTIMUM COAL HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 67
    PETMIN LTD 69
    RESOURCE GENERATION LTD 71
    SASOL MINING (PTY) LTD 73
    SENTULA MINING LTD 75
    SHANDUKA COAL (PTY) LTD 77
    SOUTH AFRICAN COAL MINING HOLDINGS LTD 78
    SUMO COAL (PTY) LTD 80
    TOTAL COAL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 82
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