Coal

FutureCoal has announced the formal expansion of its Africa Chapter as governments around the world place renewed emphasis on energy security, industrial competitiveness and domestic resource development amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and growing electricity demand. The announcement was made by FutureCoal Chairman and Africa Chapter Chairman Mike Teke during his …

Anglo American Plc agreed to sell its Australian steelmaking coal business to London-based Dhilmar for as much as $3.88 billion, marking a major milestone in Chief Executive Officer Duncan Wanblad’s sweeping restructuring to pivot the miner toward green-transition metals. The transaction includes $2.3 billion in upfront cash and up to …

A 30-metre dome at Morupule B reveals the infrastructure gaps holding back Africa’s power grids and the South African scaffolders filling them. Botswana’s energy crisis doesn’t fit the usual narrative. There’s no shortage of coal at the Morupule B Power Station, the country sits on substantial reserves. The problem is …

Located on the southwestern edge of the Mmamabula Coalfield, approximately 60km northeast of Gaborone, the Masama Coal Mine offers a competitive cost structure driven by its shallow, high-quality coal resource and cost-effective opencast mining methods. Its proximity to key infrastructure, including rail, road, and water, gives it a logistical edge …

Botswana’s coal mining sector is facing an unprecedented crisis as 1,000 jobs hang in the balance due to unpaid contracts between state-owned mining firms and their subcontractors. The Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) has sounded the alarm, accusing the government of turning a blind eye to the financial collapse of  …

The burgeoning coal mining sector in Botswana has received a significant boost with the successful development of the nation’s third major coal mine, a project owing much of its progress to the expertise of independent geological consultants, Gemecs. Situated near Mookane in the Mmamabula Coal Field, this ambitious venture is …

Faced with persistent generation challenges at its flagship Morupule B power station, Botswana is considering the construction of a new 615-megawatt coal-fired power plant. The move comes as the troubled Morupule B, a 600-megawatt facility built in 2012, continues to operate below capacity due to frequent breakdowns and ongoing maintenance. …

In a move that echoes the company’s unwavering focus on environmental responsibility, Morupule Coal Mine (MCM) has unveiled its latest innovation: a P2.5 million Flocculation Plant. This state-of-the-art facility marks a significant stride towards MCM’s commitment to environmental sustainability, aligning perfectly with the National Water Strategy and the company’s own …

South African mining giant Exxaro Resources remains committed to its diversification strategy, actively seeking copper and manganese acquisitions, according to Chief Executive Nombasa Tsengwa. This comes after Exxaro was outbid by China’s MMG for the Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana for a hefty $1.9 billion. Tsengwa emphasized Exxaro’s measured approach, …

There is a scramble for oil, gas, and coal in Botswana, much of it centred on the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR). After a flurry of reports about alleged fracking plans in the park several years ago, this drive has been underreported recently, with attention diverted to such activities elsewhere …