Coal exports plunge due to cable theft

Shortage of trains adding to operational challenges at Transnet

30 January 2022 - 00:00

By Dineo Faku

Richards Bay Coal Terminal’s (RBCT's) export volumes fell to their lowest in 25 years in 2021 as cable theft and operational problems at Transnet Freight Rail restricted its ability to ramp up exports.

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