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An energy expert says it costs about R500 a ton to transport coal from Medupi, pictured, to 10 power stations in Mpumalanga whereas the coal itself costs R300-R350 a ton. He said the extra coal trucks would seriously damage the roads.Image: Business Times
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Eskom resorts to moving coal by road as blackouts loom

Eskom has started moving coal from its Medupi power station in Limpopo by road to Mpumalanga where 10 power stations have coal stockpile shortages. Power stations are supposed to have enough coal to keep the lights on for 20 days. The…

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