Dorstfontein Mine – South Africa – Coal

Dorstfontein Mine is one of the notable coal operations in South Africa’s Mpumalanga coalfields, combining surface and underground extraction to supply both domestic power generation and international export markets. The mine illustrates how coal still underpins South Africa’s energy system, regional employment and rail‑linked export corridors, while also facing increasing scrutiny in the context of climate commitments and a gradual…