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Over 25,000 ha areal extent of Permitted Coal Projects in KwaZulu-Natal
Combined Resource Base: >70 Million Tonnes In-Situ Anthracite
Misava and its project partners are advancing two high-potential anthracite projects: GeoPoint Colliery and Koudelager, both located within KwaZulu-Natal’s historic coalfields. With confirmed resources and near-term development potential, these projects position us to meet the growing demand for clean, high-grade anthracite in industrial, metallurgical, and export markets.
GeoPoint Colliery
Utrecht, KwaZulu-Natal | Flagship Anthracite & Lean Coal Project
GeoPoint is a brownfield coal project extending over 6,168 ha, adjacent to the former Balgray Colliery. With historical mining, modern geological modelling, and SAMREC-compliant resources, it’s ready for underground development targeting the Gus Seam, known for its excellent wash yields and carbon content.
Key Metrics:
- Coal Type: Anthracite (Gus Seam)
- Total Resource (MTIS): 14.9 Mt
- 2.96 Mt Inferred
- 6.35 Mt Reconnaissance
- 5.6 Mt Additional Gus seam
- Quality (Washed at 1.60 RD):
- Ash: 11.3%
- Fixed Carbon: 75.8%
- Calorific Value: 30.3 MJ/kg
- Yield: 81.6%
SAMREC-compliant
Strategic Fit
One of South Africa’s few scalable anthracite projects with modern compliance, infrastructure, and premium coal quality for local & International markets.
Development:
- Mining Right application underway
- Ramp-up to 50–55 kt/month underground production
- Infrastructure under construction (access routes, section layout)
Koudelager Project
Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal
Koudelager is a proven anthracite resource with strong historical exploration and CPR validation. Located east of Vryheid, it hosts over 8 million tonnes of in-situ coal, across four economically viable seams — Lower/Upper Dundas, Alfred, and Gus. Quality parameters confirm premium-grade anthracite with >70% fixed carbon and ash as low as 16% in places.
Project Metrics:
- Resource Base : ~8.2 Mt Indicated & Inferred
- Typical Seam Quality:
- Ash: 16–25%
- FC: 66–77%
- Low sulfur (<1%)
Development Path:
- Surface & underground potential
- Awaiting final Environmental Authorization
- Mining Permit targeted for the second quarter of 2025
- Access: Close to road and beneficiation plants; low ESG impact
SAMREC-compliant
Together, GeoPoint and Koudelager Offer:
- Over 25,000 ha of strategic coal rights
- +70 million tonnes of in-situ anthracite resources
- Near-term production readiness and scalable output
- Full alignment with Misava’s clean carbon strategy