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List of Coal mines in South Africa

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Published: Sunday, 10 November 2019 12:04

South Africa is the biggest producer of hard coal in Africa, and it is a significant global player. The Source Watch ranks this African giant at number five, just behind China, the USA, India, and Australia; while World Atlas ranks the country at number seven with Indonesia and Russia taking fifth and sixth place respectively after the first four. It is also estimated that about 90% of South Africa’s electricity production depends on this mineral.

The country is also ranked the sixth largest exporter after managing an estimated 74 million tons exported to Europe, China, and India. Here is a list of coal mines in South Africa that are estimated to produce 260 million tons annually. After reading this article, you will realize just how huge and important the mining industry in South Africa is.