Name and Location
Kangwane Central anthracite project, Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Client
Zyl.

Project Description
The results of a bankable feasibility study (BFS) on the Kangwane Central project have demonstrated a long-life anthracite project, with robust economics and inherent flexibility by virtue of having multiple opencast pits in combination with underground sections.

The project has Joint Ore Reserves Committee- (Jorc-) compliant resources of 200-million tons, all in the measured category, of which less than half will be mined during the initial 20 years of mining.

Jorc-compliant reserves total 19.3-million tons, including proven reserves of 17.4-million tons.

The BFS envisages an opencast mine developed in phases, producing about 1.2-million tons of run-of-mine (RoM) for the first 11 years and, over time, transforming into an opencast/underground operation producing 900 000 t RoM.

The coal handling and preparation plant (CHPP) will treat 200 t/h, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, using industry-standard dense-medium cyclones and spirals. The CHPP will handle raw coal, coal washing and product and discard materials from multiple coal seams over the life of the project.

Value
Start-up capital is estimated at $67.6-million, with further capital of $70.8-million required for underground operation start-ups in years 5, 6 and 11.

Duration
Zyl expects to secure the necessary approvals for the project and start production by 2014.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
RSV Enco Consulting (BFS).

On Budget and on Time?
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Zyl, tel +61 8 9486 4036, fax +61 8 9486 or email info@zyllimited.com.au.
RSV Enco Consulting, tel +27 11 498 6010, fax + 27 11 498 6210 or email enco@rsvenco.com.