Transnet confirms bulk terminals closure to minerals amid South Africa lockdown

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President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the lockdown on the evening of Monday March 23, stating it will run from midnight on March 26 until April 17. The bulk terminals will close to "mineral mining commodities" from 22:00 on March 26 until 06:00 on April 17, with the exception of essential services including grains, soya bean meal, fertilizer and wood chips, Transnet said in a notice to miners seen by Fastmarkets. Mining companies held emergency meetings across South Africa this morning and sources have been predicting a spate of force majeure declarations.