News flash
- Ndalamo Energy, a subsidiary of Ndalamo Resources, is pleased to announce the successful outcome of the pre-feasibility study which identifies the recently acquired Wonderfontein Colliery as the ideal site for its new energy initiatives.
The study outlines plans to develop a 66 MW Solar PV project on a 136-hectare footprint within this fully owned operation. The project will be rolled out in two phases: the first 10 MW phase will power Ndalamo’s own operations, with the remaining 56 MW aimed at supplying other customers through Ndalamo’s TradingCo subsidiary. The initial phase includes key infrastructure upgrades such as a 6.6 kV substation to enable net metering and an existing 22kV line for power distribution across Ndalamo’s mining operation sites – namely North Block Complex and New Clydesdale Colliery in the Mpumalanga Province.
The Wonderfontein acquisition represents a significant achievement for Ndalamo, which has previously operated in joint ventures, with Universal Coal. Wonderfontein’s integration into Ndalamo’s portfolio will bolster the company’s mining operations and offer greater control and flexibility in driving its strategic objectives.
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
