Sishen Saldanha Railway Line, Northern Cape.

The project involves the upgrade of the Sishen-Saldanha iron-ore line from the current 38-million-tons-a-year to 47-million tons a year by 2009/10, and a further expansion of the line from 47 million tons a year to 60 million tons a year by 2012. The rail upgrade plans include an increase in rolling stock, the upgrading of electricity infrastructure, the construction of loops and 36 km rail link to service the new Sishen South mine. Project value: The upgrade from 47 million ton to 60 million tons a year will cost R5.8 billion.