South Africa continues Eastern Cape mining ban amid …

A further two-year moratorium on mining rights in the South African province of Eastern Cape has not eased tensions between Australian mining company Transworld Energy …

The 16th Edition of Barker's Coalfields Map of South Africa …

Younger coal deposits are developed north of Johannesburg near (Bela-Bela (Warmbaths), in the Springbok Flats Coalfield, the Waterberg coalfield and Limpopo valley region as well as the Eastern ...

An Evaluation of the Effects of Historical Coal Mining …

In the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, com mercial coal mining at the Molteno-Indwe Coalfield ceased in 1948, after the operations were considered not to be economicall y viable, a s t he ...

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and the Eastern Province, and first documented between 1838 and 1859. The first commercial mining took place near Molteno, in the Eastern Cape, in 18701. The discovery of diamonds at Kimberley in 1870 and gold on the Witwatersrand in 1886 increased the demand for coal, with new mines opening in Vereeniging in 1879 and Witbank in 1895.

Eastern Cape Nickel Mines | The Diggings™

Filter 1 nickel mines by commodity, disposition, record type, and development status in Eastern Cape. Quick Facts Copper, Gold, Nickel, Palladium, and Platinum mines located in Eastern Cape.

Hope as Cacadu coal mine could reopen

The Guba coal mine is the only existing mine in the Eastern Cape, and it was discovered in 1838 in an effort to obtain electricity. This coal was first mined in 1870 in the town of Molteno after …

EC coal mine's R22m boost

Elitheni coal mine, situated 14 km outside of Indwe in the Eastern Cape, has installed a R22 million separating and washing machine plant. The installation is 95 % complete. All that remains before the commissioning and trial run is Eskom's connection for electrical power. The manufacturing and installation was done by PJ Technologies based ...

Cradock, Eastern Cape Mines | The Diggings™

Filter 1 mines by disposition, record type, commodity, and development status in Cradock, Eastern Cape. Quick Facts 1 Platinum mines located in Cradock, Eastern Cape.

Brief history of coal mining in South Africa

300 to. 1880. Coal used in South Africa during Iron Age when charcoal was used to melt iron and copper. 1864. Commercial coal mining commences in the eastern Cape near Molteno. Early. 1870s. The discovery of diamonds in the Kimberley area leads to the expansion of the coal mines in order to meet growing demand for power. Late.

South Africa continues Eastern Cape mining ban amid …

A further two-year moratorium on mining rights in the South African province of Eastern Cape has not eased tensions between Australian mining company Transworld Energy and Mineral Resources (TEM) and local residents, as concerns over the availability of information and personal safety of the operation prevail. Mineral Resources Minister …

South Africa: R60-Billion Held for Mines that Are Never Closed

While KwaZulu-Natal has some coal mines within its borders, many of its mines and the Eastern Cape's mines dig sand, clay and other materials that call for …

The best 10 Security Companies in Eastern Cape 2024

Maxisafe. Address: 200 Caledon St, Cannon Hill, Uitenhage, 6229, South Africa, Eastern Cape. See full address and map. Categories: Security Companies

Nine years later — completion cost for 'six-month' Eastern Cape …

Delays and two companies going into business rescue have driven up the construction cost of a 15km stretch of road from the small Eastern Cape town of Indwe to the Elitheni Coal Mine so much that ...

The best 10 Coal Mines 2024

Eastside Coal Co The (PTY) Ltd. Address: 34 O R Tambo Rd, Emalahleni Ext 16, Emalahleni, 1039, South Africa, Mpumalanga. See full address and map. Categories: Coal Mines.

Elitheni Coal (Pty) Ltd

Macubeni-Gubahoek area of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Contact details. Paul Craig +44 (0)7712 790744. [email protected]. Location. Elitheni Coal (Pty) Ltd. LONDON 107 Cheapside London EC2V 6DN t +44 (0)20 7498 4900 [email protected] LEEDS St Paul's House 23 Park Square South

ECDC unveils R200M quarry in Eastern Cape

The development financier has spent some R736 000 prepping up for operations at the quarry aggregate mine in Indwe some 120 km outside Queenstown in the Eastern Cape. ECDC says the quarry, which has a lifespan of 30 years, remains ripe for private and public sector investment opportunities as it still requires some R200 million to …

Eco-Tourism edges out mining in the Eastern Cape

Wild Coast communities who own one of the world's most important conservation "hot spots" are signing a multimillion-rand ecotourism deal, effectively edging out mining interests in the region. The Mkambati Land Trust, a coalition of seven communities which own the Mkambati nature reserve on the Eastern Cape coast, has approved the …

Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape, South Africa Weather Forecast | AccuWeather

Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape, South Africa Weather Forecast, with current conditions, wind, air quality, and what to expect for the next 3 days.

Project: Elitheni Coal Mine, Eastern Cape | L2B

Elitheni Coal Mine, Eastern Cape. Proudly Researched by: Marlaine Andersen. Last Updated on: 12 March 2013. There are 20 Subscribers monitoring this project. This project has been viewed 55 times. Status: Complete. Value: R 200 Million+. Send Me Updates. Reminders.

Mining Jobs in Eastern Cape

Remote in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. Analyze logistics data, using methods such as data mining, data modeling, or cost or benefit analysis. ... mines. Return to Search Result Job Post Details. Forestry Operations Manager - job post. Staff Solutions. Ugie, Eastern Cape. Permanent.

Battle over mining rights in remote Eastern Cape villages

Gampe is hostile to attempts by Transworld Energy and Mineral Resources (TEM), a subsidiary of Australian mining company MRC, to get mining rights for titanium in the area of Xolobeni, one of the villages in Umgungundlovu. The battle over mining rights is violent. Activist Sikhosiphi "Bazooka" Rhadebe, who was the chairperson of the Amadiba ...

Grahamstown, Eastern Cape Mines | The Diggings™

Filter 1 mines by disposition, record type, commodity, and development status in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. Quick Facts 1 Platinum mines located in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape.

South Africa: R60-Billion Held for Mines that Are Never Closed

While KwaZulu-Natal has some coal mines within its borders, many of its mines and the Eastern Cape's mines dig sand, clay and other materials that call for small operations. For example, while the Eastern Cape only holds about R83.1-million in financial provisions – a fraction of what is held in the other provinces – there are only 277 ...

An Evaluation of the Effects of Historical Coal Mining …

An Evaluation of the Effects of Historical Coal Mining Activities on Water Quality in the Elitheni Colliery, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. August 2022. Asian …

Mine revivals under way in iron ore, zinc and copper

The overwhelming majority of the world's manganese comes from the Postmasburg and Kalahari regions of the Northern Cape. The province is responsible for 25% of the world's exports of the mineral. Assmang has two manganese mines in the province: Nchwaning and Gloria. The Northern Cape produces more than 84% of South …

Grahamstown, Eastern Cape Mines | The Diggings™

Grahamstown, Eastern Cape includes 0 nearby mines. Grahamstown (Afrikaans: Grahamstad) is a city in the Eastern Cape Province of the Republic of South Africa and is the seat of the Makana municipality. As of 2011 the population of the city (including townships) was 67264 of whom 78.9% described themselves as Black African 11.3% as …

Mining In Eastern Cape | The Diggings™

Eastern Cape has 9 identified mines listed in The Diggings™. The most commonly listed primary commodities in Eastern Cape mines are Platinum, Zirconium, and Titanium .