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Leeuwpan life expansion project, South Africa

29th March 2019

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Leeuwpan life expansion (LIFEX) project.

Location
Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
Exxaro Resources.

Project Description
The Leeuwpan LIFEX optimisation project contains measured mineral resources of 54.8-million tonnes and 3.7-million tonnes in the inferred category.

The proposed project entails the development of an openpit coal mine, with a ten-year life-of-mine to produce an estimated 2.7-million tonnes a year of thermal coal for the domestic and export markets.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
The cost of the project has increased from R522-million to R609-million.

Planned Start /End Date
First production was expected in the second half of 2018, with project close expected in the second quarter of this year.

Latest Developments
The project is ahead of schedule.

Key Contractors and Suppliers
Plantcor (boxcut development to a steady state for mining), JG Afrika (design of provincial and secondary roads) and Jodan Construction (construction of R50 provincial and TCM roads).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Exxaro Resources GM Mpumalanga area Bram van Stelten, email bram.vanstelten@exxaro.com.
Exxaro Resources executive head: strategy and stakeholder engagement Mzila Mthenjane, tel +27 12 307 7393 or email investorrelations@exxaro.com.

 

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