Operation Taum
High-Quality RB1 Thermal Coal Resource
Taum farm contributes premium RB1 export-grade thermal coal to Keldoron's Phase 1 operations, offering favorable mining conditions and strategic positioning within the Amajuba Coal Block.
Taum
Operation Overview
Taum farm is one of three priority properties in Keldoron’s initial opencast operations, selected for its high-quality thermal coal resources and excellent strip ratios
The farm contributes to the combined 8.244 million tonnes ROM production target for Phase 1, delivering premium RB1-grade coal suitable for both export and domestic markets
Key Features:
- RB1 export-grade thermal coal
- Contributes to 8.244M ROM Phase 1 target
- Favorable overburden-to-coal ratios
- Opencast truck & shovel mining method
- Direct access to transport infrastructure
Coal Quality
Taum farm produces premium RB1 export-grade thermal coal, meeting the highest thermal coal export standard recognized by Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) and international buyers.
The coal quality from Taum aligns with the broader Keldoron resource profile, where approximately 60% of the resource base classifies as RB1 grade according to the Mintek Report (2007).
This premium classification ensures strong demand from both export markets and domestic power utilities seeking high-calorific, low-ash thermal coal.
RB1 Coal Characteristics:
- High calorific value (energy content)
- Low ash content
- Consistent quality profile
- RBCT export specification compliance
- Suitable for power generation
Mining Operations
Extraction Method
Conventional opencast truck & shovel mining targeting shallow coal seams with favorable overburden stripping requirements.
Processing
ROM coal transported to Keldoron’s on-site wash plant for beneficiation to RB1 export specifications and domestic thermal coal products.
Production Integration
Taum’s output is integrated with Walmsley and Lisbellaw production to achieve the 8.244M ROM tonne target for Phase 1 operations.
Logistics & Transport
Road Transport
Direct access to N11 National Road for domestic dispatch
- Ingagane Power Station (adjacent)
- Mittal Steel (5 km north)
- Majuba Power Station (90 km)
Rail Export
Bulk coal export via Ngagane Railway Siding
- 3 km to Ngagane Siding
- Direct Transnet coal export line
- RBCT access (~360 km south)
Geographic Location
Taum farm is located within the Amajuba Coal Block on the Klip River Coal Field, approximately 15 km south-east of Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal.
The farm forms part of Keldoron Properties 22’s portfolio of 11 farm properties, positioned within a well-established coal mining corridor with supporting infrastructure already in place.
Location Details
- Municipality: Dannhauser & Newcastle
- Coal Field: Klip River Coal Field
- Coal Block: Amajuba Coal Block
- Registration Division: HT
Strategic Value
Taum farm’s contribution to Phase 1 operations strengthens Keldoron’s position as a reliable supplier of premium RB1 thermal coal to both domestic and export markets.
Combined with Walmsley’s dual thermal-anthracite production and Lisbellaw’s strategic location, Taum forms part of a diversified, high-quality coal portfolio positioned for long-term commercial success.
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