Klipspruit opencast mine, Mpumalanga

BHP Billiton Energy Coal South Africa's (Becsa's) run-of-mine capacity of the Klipspruit opencast mine in Mpumalanga is to be expanded to 8 million tons a year from its current 4,8 million tons a year. Using current reserves, the mine is expected to have a 20 year mine life, although this has the potential to be extended through the development of further resources. The value of the project is estimated at $450 million.