JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – The latest sampling and wash test results are validating the initial positive results of the recent bulk sampling programme at the Rukwa coal-to-power project, in Tanzania, Aim-listed Edenville Energy said on Monday.
The results from seam MK1, which followed closely on that of the seam MK2 results published on November 15, confirm that the near-surface coal from both seams is suitable for use in thermal power generation.
Edenville completed its bulk sampling programme in September, with 20 t of samples delivered to SGS Laboratories, in Johannesburg.
“The two seams opened up so far in South Mkomolo have demonstrated very good values and wash yields for coal ideally suited for the proposed power plant. Assuming the yields can be translated into production, this will have a significant positive impact on the economics of the project,” said Edenville CEO Rufus Short.
The owners of other planned power projects in East Africa have expressed an interest in Edenville’s project, with discussions under way for pricing and supply.
"We now have a Phase 1, ten-year mining plan which opens up the northern area of Mkomolo and can produce multiple product streams to provide both power plant feedstock and coal for industrial applications,” Short added, noting the confidence the company had in the Rukwa coal being suitable for use in a variety of power plants, including the planned facility at Rukwa.
The data obtained from the bulk sampling programme will form part of the process of the design and construction of a coal-fired power plant at the Rukwa project site.
Edited by: Creamer Media Reporter
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