Embark on an engineering journey with Keldoron
A strategic coal mining investment opportunity situated within the Klip River Coal Field, KwaZulu-Natal
Company Background
Keldoron Properties 22 (Pty) Ltd is a 100% BEE-owned and operated mining company with roots in the Klip River Coal Field region of KwaZulu-Natal.
The company's shareholding structure has evolved since its formation in 2009, when Clairewood Investments (Pty) Ltd held 70% and Nelesco (Pty) Ltd held 30%. Today, the company is fully transformed and proudly Black-owned, positioning it advantageously within South Africa's regulatory and empowerment landscape.
The leadership team combines deep legal, engineering, geological, and environmental expertise, ensuring that all aspects of the project are managed with professional rigour and regulatory compliance.
Project Locations
Strategically positioned in the heart of South Africa's premier coal mining corridor
Power Stations
Ngagne power station adjacent. Mjuba power station and Tutuka power station nearby.
Municipalities
Falls within Dannhauser & Newcastle Local Municipalities, Registration Division HT
Industrial Customers
Mittal Steel, Siltech/Shanduka Plant and Ballengich Siding
Export Routes
N11 national roads, railway slidings, Richards bay and Durban port.
Infrastructure Advantage
The location offers excellent access to both domestic and export markets, situated in a well-established coal mining corridor with supporting infrastructure already in place.
Coal Quality
The Keldoron coal resource sits within the premium Amajuba Coal Block on the Walmsley farm.
Mintek Backed
Foundational technical audit describes quality coal by Mintek, South Africa’s premier national mineral research council.
60% RB1 export-grade coal
Coal grade competitive with international market.
Highest thermal coal standard
RB1 grade coal is the highest coal grade recognised by international buyers via Richards bay export routes.
Kwazulu-Natal Coalfields
This quality profile places Keldoron's resource among the more sought-after thermal coal assets in the KwaZulu-Natal coalfields.
Walmsley Farm
Opencast mining