Grootgeluk Medupi Expansion Project (GMEP)

The expansion project is part of the 40 year coal supply agreement, at an average of 14.6 million tons a year, that Exxaro secured with Eskom to supply the utility's new Medupi Power Station. The project is for the construction and alterations to the shovels and drills workshop, tyre workshop, tyre store, new canteen, new office block, new entrance gate complex and auxillary external works and stormwater upgrade for Exxaro in Lephalale, Limpopo. Coordinates : 23°41'47.57"S 27°38'5.93"E Total capital expenditure is forecast at R10,2 billion.The revised budget has incresed by R700 million.