Operation Lisbellaw
Strategic RB1 Thermal Coal with Excellent Logistics Access
Lisbellaw farm delivers premium RB1 export-grade thermal coal with exceptional logistics advantages, offering direct access to both road and rail transport infrastructure.
Lisbellaw
Operation Overview
Lisbellaw farm is the third priority property in Keldoron’s Phase 1 opencast operations, selected for its premium coal quality, favorable mining conditions, and strategic positioning for transport logistics.
The farm contributes RB1 export-grade thermal coal to the combined 8.244 million tonnes ROM production target, with exceptional access to both domestic and export markets.
Key Advantages:
- RB1 export-grade thermal coal
- Proximity to N11 National Road
- 3 km to Ngagane Railway Siding
- Favorable strip ratios for opencast mining
- Adjacent to major power utilities
Logistics Excellence
Lisbellaw’s strategic location provides unmatched logistics flexibility, enabling cost-effective dispatch to domestic customers via road and bulk export via rail infrastructure.
Road Access
- N11 National Road on properties
- Direct highway access
- Truck dispatch capability
Rail Export
- 3 km to Ngagane Siding
- Transnet coal export line
- RBCT access (~360 km)
Nearby Customers
- Ingagane Power (adjacent)
- Mittal Steel (5 km)
- Majuba Power (90 km)
Cost Benefits
- Reduced transport costs
- Multiple dispatch options
- Market flexibility
Resource Specifications
Coal Quality
Lisbellaw produces premium RB1 export-grade thermal coal, aligning with Keldoron’s broader resource profile where approximately 60% of the total resource base classifies as RB1 grade.
RB1 Characteristics:
- High calorific value for efficient combustion
- Low ash content reduces emissions
- RBCT export specification compliance
- Consistent quality profile batch-to-batch
This premium classification ensures strong demand from international thermal coal buyers and domestic power generation utilities.
Mining Operations
Extraction Method
Opencast truck & shovel operations targeting shallow coal seams with favorable overburden-to-coal ratios, minimizing stripping costs.
Processing
ROM coal processed through Keldoron’s on-site wash plant to achieve RB1 export specifications and domestic thermal coal product grades.
Phase 1 Integration
Lisbellaw production is integrated with Walmsley and Taum output to achieve the combined 8.244M ROM tonne target for Phase 1 operations.
Geographic Location
Lisbellaw farm is situated within the Amajuba Coal Block on the Klip River Coal Field, approximately 15 km south-east of Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal.
The farm is part of Keldoron Properties 22’s 11-farm portfolio, positioned within a well-established coal mining corridor with comprehensive supporting infrastructure including roads, rail, power lines, and nearby industrial customers.
Location Details:
- Municipality: Dannhauser & Newcastle
- Coal Field: Klip River Coal Field
- Coal Block: Amajuba Coal Block
- Registration Division: HT
- Distance to Newcastle: ~15 km SE
Market Access
Domestic Markets
Direct truck dispatch to nearby power utilities and industrial customers
- Ingagane Power Station (adjacent)
- Mittal Steel (5 km north)
- Majuba Power Station (90 km)
- Tutuka Power Station (164 km)
Export Markets
Bulk rail transport to Richards Bay Coal Terminal for international buyers
- Ngagane Siding: 3 km from farm
- RBCT: ~360 km south via Transnet
- Durban Port: ~350 km south
Strategic Value
Lisbellaw’s exceptional logistics positioning makes it a cornerstone of Keldoron’s Phase 1 operations, enabling flexible market response and cost-competitive coal delivery.
The combination of premium RB1 coal quality, favorable mining conditions, and dual transport infrastructure (road + rail) positions Lisbellaw as a high-value asset within the broader Keldoron portfolio.
Together with Walmsley’s dual thermal-anthracite production and Taum’s high-quality thermal coal, Lisbellaw completes a diversified Phase 1 operation designed for long-term commercial success.
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