Bosjesspruit coal mine

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The Bosjesspruit coal mine is an underground mine in the Secunda Mining Complex, operated by Sasol Mining, producing between 6 and 6.5 million tonnes per annum, in Secunda, Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Location

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Background

Bosjesspruit mine is owned by Sasol, who state that the mine will continue to operate until 2031 . The primary destination for coal from this mine is Sasol Synfuels where it is used as gasification feedstock in Secunda and also as operations coal for Sasolburg operations

Project Details

• Sponsor:
• Parent Company: Sasol Mining
• Location: Secunda, Mpumalanga, South Africa
• GPS Coordinates: -26.562832, 29.199815 (exact)
• Status: Operating
• Production Capacity: 4.9 million tonnes per annum
• Total Resource:
• Mineable Reserves:
• Coal type: Bituminous
• Mine Size:
• Mine Type: Underground, bore and pillar
• Start Year:1977
• Source of Financing:

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