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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>Minergy is no longer accepting orders after the company was flooded with demand for coal from industrial and power generation markets to secure supply (locally and internationally) that exceed its production capacity, says the CEO, Morne du Plessis.<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cOur strategy nevertheless remains to operate at full production capacity to maximise sales,\u201d he notes in the company\u2019s Integrated Annual Report 2022 released recently.<\/p>\n

Full capacity<\/p>\n

\u201cThe boom experienced in the coal market worldwide has allowed Minergy to position itself to mine and produce at full production capacity, which up until end quarter 3 (Q3) had to be managed within the confines of slowing demand experienced in early 2022, inventory build-ups and plant limitations.<\/p>\n

\u201cCapacity was ramped up late in the fourth quarter, which included mobilising additional mining fleet and securing critical spares.\u201d<\/p>\n

Du Plessis says full capacity was achieved by end July 2022 and has been maintained since.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnfortunately, the energy supply crisis also significantly negatively impacted Minergy\u2019s cost structure, especially the cost of diesel and explosives, as well as functioning in hyperinflationary environments,\u201d he points out. \u201cLocal consumer price inflation has also risen sharply, stemming from the above.\u201d<\/p>\n

Du Plessis says Minergy, which runs Masama Coal Mine, is executing a business plan aligned to capitalising on the unique opportunity presented by the current extraordinary energy shortages and the global realisation that dependence on a single energy source is risky.<\/p>\n

Coal\u2019s advantage<\/p>\n

\u201cThis has worked to coal\u2019s advantage, given that it is a plentiful and reliable source of energy, and coal has re-emerged as a result,\u201d he notes.<\/p>\n

\u201cStrong relationships with traders and end customers have been forged during this time, which should bode well for future demand.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Minergy CEO says the opportunity exists to maintain full production capacity and sell products at optimum prices.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt follows that this will translate into profitability and stable cash flows, ensuring sustainability, decreasing the dependence on debt, and increasing the ability to operate within the realm of positive cash flows,\u201d he states in the report.<\/p>\n

Strong market<\/p>\n

\u201cBased on interaction with customers and other industry stakeholders, Minergy believes that the strong market for coal will remain at least for the ensuing financial year, if not longer.\u201d<\/p>\n

Du Plessis used the report to note that Minergy was invited to tender for a new 300MW (net) coal-fired power plant in Botswana, the only bidder with an operational coal mine.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe tender was submitted on 27 April 2022 alongside two other competitive bids,\u201d he says. \u201cAnnouncements regarding the outcome will be made in due course.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Botswana. 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