Buffalo Coal, one of the area’s biggest employers, has recommenced with limited mining activities after the easing of the lockdown restrictions announced by the Government.

“Permission has been granted to start with mining activities at 30 per cent of operating capacity,” said Emma Oosthuizen, Chief Executive Officer for the coal giant.

Operations were affected by the national lockdown. While the latest permission does not represent a restart to its normal operations, Buffalo Coal officials said it was set to recommence mining under compliant terms this week.

“The company and its operations will continue to effectively manage and proactively respond to Covid-19 within the framework of the company’s policies, and local and national health authority requirements and recommendations, in order to minimise the risk of infection to our employees,” said Mrs Oosthuizen in a formal statement.

Buffalo Coal is a coal producer in southern Africa. It holds a majority interest in two operating mines through its 100 per cent interest in Buffalo Coal Dundee, a South African company which has a 70 per cent interest in Zinoju. Zinoju holds a 100 per cent interest in the Magdalena bituminous mine and the Aviemore anthracite mine in South Africa. Buffalo Coal has an experienced coal-focused management team.

RELATED STORY: Buffalo Coal could save local economy

HAVE YOUR SAY:
Like our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram or email us at dundee.courier@caxton.co.za.  Add us on WhatsApp 071 277 1394