Name and Location
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.

Jobs to be Created
The project is expected to create about 22 000.

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 South African Energy and Metallurgical Cluster has entered its implementation phase, following the signing of a R40-billion operator agreement between the State-owned Musina-Makhado SEZ, and the Shenzhen Hoi Mor Resources Holding Company.

Shenzhen will develop, operate and manage the South African Energy and Metallurgical Cluster, aimed at producing high-grade steel for the domestic and export market, and is also the anchor investor in the zone.

SEZ chairperson Tshepo Phetla has said Musina-Makhado said he is looking forward to having the spin-offs of this agreement stimulating the economic growth of the region of Vhembe and the province at large.

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.