Transnet has been unable to meet demand for freight trains to transport iron ore, coal and other commodities.

The Uniper SE-owned unit at the Ratcliffe plant in central England is warming and will be ready to provide power by 12:25 p.m. London time on Tuesday.

Under Scholz’s stewardship, the German industry is struggling to find new technologies and trade partners to provide the backbone for the coming green transformation.  

The coal producer has been searching for assets outside South Africa, where shipments are being curbed by rail bottleneck.

"Iron ore is facing pressure from price control, so pay attention to policy risks," Sinosteel analysts said.

Coal production rose 10% year on year to 65.3 million tonnes, marking a second year of recovery.

Over the years, the country has struggled to attract significant foreign investment.

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