Rail issues hit South African coal supply
Prompt coal availability from South Africa has been constrained by limited rail deliveries to the export port, causing some suppliers to withhold offers...
South African thermal coal prices could rise on rail disruption
South Africa's Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) could experience delays should the recent force majeure at rail lines serving the terminal continue, sources said Feb. 4. The force majeure, which was declared on Feb. 2, was initially thought to have a limited impact on coal loadings at the terminal, with sources reporting the current vessel queue as being just a single ship. However, sources said that given the low stockpiles currently at the terminal, as well as numerous logistical issues caused by the force majeure, a supply shortage could quickly develop...
Cyclone disrupts South Africa’s coal rail, mine operations
Widespread flooding has disrupted rail and mining operations in South Africa’s key coal-producing Mpumalanga province, hampering shipments to the county’s main Richards Bay coal terminal (RBCT)...
