Power crisis hits South African coal mines

摘要

Despite an international market crying out for coal, and having weathered rains, strikesnand regular derailments, South Africa’s coal mines have now been hit by a cripplingnpower crisis. Underinvestment in both the power and coal sectors heralds a difficultnperiod for the industry. Nevertheless, investments are being made, across southern Africa,nthat suggest long-term confidence in the region’s coal resources.