Maamba Collieries Generation To Go Up 100%

Maamba Collieries Limited has announced is determination to increase power generation at its thermal power plant from the current 300 megawatts to 600, provided there is sufficient support from stakeholders and the government.

The Mining firm’s operations officer David Kumar has said that the necessary infrastructure is there, ready to undertake this expansion programme in power generation when it is deemed necessary,

Despite the fact that they’re yet to receive the clearance for this, Mr. Kumar is happy with the commitment shown by the government to clear the outstanding 400 million dollars owed by ZESCO for electricity supplied.

And for their part the government assured Maamba Collieries that it will continue to foster a conducive environment for the mine’s ambitious expansion agenda.

Southern Province Minister Cornelius Mweetwa, who was represented by Sinazongwe District Commissioner Nchimunya Siakole, said the government appreciates the mine’s determination to increase power generation capacity as electricity is critical in supporting economic development.

Meanwhile, to mark its 50th Anniversary, Maamba Collieries has spent over 90 million dollars in various community projects, ranging from the construction of two dams, sinking of five boreholes, and provision of computers and textbooks to ten schools in Maamba.

And senior human resources manager Bwali Ndau said that the company has also created over 1500 direct jobs to local people.