Name of the Project
Musina-Makhado special economic zone (SEZ) Energy and Metallurgical Cluster.

Location
Limpopo, South Africa.

Client
Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism.

Project Description
The project involves the establishment of an energy and metallurgical industrial park in the Makhado SEZ.

The SEZ programme is one of the initiatives identified by the South Africa government through the Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP) to boost the country’s industrialisation and manufacturing capacity.

The industrial park will include the power, coking, ferrochrome, ferromanganese, ferrosilicon, pig iron metallurgy, lime, steel and stainless steel plants.

Potential Job Creation
The project is expected to create about 22 000 jobs.

Value
A consortium, led by Hong Kong Mining Exchange, will invest more than R40-billion in the park.

Duration
The projects will be implemented over five years.

Latest Developments
The Department of Trade and Industry has issued an operator’s permit for the Musina-Makhado SEZ to South African Energy Metallurgical Base, a subsidiary of Chinese conglomerate Shenzhen Hoi Mor Resources.

The permit, approved by Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies after recommendation from the SEZ Advisory Board, authorises the operator to develop, operate and manage the South African energy and metallurgical zone.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism media liaison officer Burckels Napo, tel +2715 293 8526, fax +2715 293 8317 or email NapoSB@ledet.gov.za.