Masama winter ‘camp-out’ ends, but questions remain

Masama Coal Mine, the country’s smaller colliery after Morupule Coal Mine, is yet another cautionary tale about how the cyclical nature of mining and logistics can wreak havoc on operations and workers’ lives.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, triggered an energy crisis in Europe and parts of Asia which lifted coal prices to record highs, boosting the country’s two collieries, which witnessed a surge in orders within Africa and abroad.