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The single biggest challenge facing junior mining companies with export potential is access to Port and Rail facilities.
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RBCT is largely an exclusive facility for it’s main share holders, and Matola Port in Maputo is rapidly being monopolised in a similar way .
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A severe shortage of rolling stock and future track (design) planning on the part of Transnet (TFR) is a significant draw back further frustrating the problem.
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Ecca has recognised the need to develop an “ownership strategy” in Port and Rail facilities and has identified a key position in Maputo with the assistance of our
Mozambican partners, two key areas in
Maputo for this purpose. |
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Ecca has joined forces with some strategic partners to initiate the Port and Rail expansion project in Maputo.:-
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Phase 1 involves a 1,8m ton “allocation” which will initially be supported by skip loading facilities.
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Trains will be Maputo bases and not be drawn from the RSA system.
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Phase 2 will expand the facility to 4 million tons per annum following the required infrastructure spend (expanded rail loop, ship loader and tippler system. |
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Involves the Importation of 700 wagons and 20 locomotives. |
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The Port and Rail initiative is driven by a committed team of individuals who have the necessary industry support both locally and in Mozanbique. |
