Resgen has a large defined Coal Reserve and Resource in the Waterberg region of South Africa with a defined programme to develop this into an operating mine.
Infrastructure
Water
An integrated water use licence (IWUL) has been approved.
Initial water sufficient for Phase 1 operations is available from boreholes and all relevant water infrastructure, including pumps, storage tanks and pipelines have been completed.
For Phase 2 operations, processed water will be used from the proposed Marapong Boikarabelo Effluent Transfer (MBET) Project. The first 13 kilometres of pipeline has already been laid.
Power
Transmission lines have been installed and construction of an 30MVA electricity substation has been completed.
Electricity supply has been connected to the Eskom grid, and is available for construction and future operations.
Rail
A 44 kilometre rail link will be constructed to link the Boikarabelo mine’s rapid load-out facility with the existing Lephalale railway line.
Some earthworks and three of the seven bridges required for the rail link have been completed.
The Rail Network Stablising Facility at the Lephalale line has been completed.
Port
Coal will be exported via Richards Bay.
Roads
A memorandum of agreement has been concluded for upgrading of provincial roads.
Ongoing construction of internal roads continues.
Accommodation
Accommodation for 400 construction staff, with the potential to increase up to 1 320, and all ancillary services, including electricity, sewerage and kitchens, have been completed.
Ancillary Works Programme
A contract for the construction of all outstanding infrastructure – including earthworks, drainage, offices, workshops and secure storage – has been concluded and is ready for signature.
Coal handling and processing plant
The design has been completed and a contract finalised with Sedgman (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd for the construction and operation of the coal handling and processing plant (CHPP).
