To boost export income, the government has agreed to permit private operators to run trains on these lines from April this year.

South Africa’s Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe said coal is making a comeback and should be considered a critical mineral for the nation because of its contribution to employment and the ...

Glencore’s coal production from South Africa fell by 7% in 2024 due to constrained export rail capacity under Transnet, although the company on Thursday said it would ramp up output once ...

South African coal and iron-ore exporters aim to sign agreements with state-owned logistics company Transnet next month that ...

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The average number of trains also edged up to 17 per day in 2024, from 16 the previous year. In 2024, Asia's share of South Africa's coal exports increased to 43.99 million tons, or 84.5% of the ...

South African coal and iron ore exporters aim to sign agreements with state-owned logistics company Transnet SOC Ltd. next month that could pave the way for them to spend billions of rand to help fix ...