JSW Steel has taken a significant step to secure long-term coking coal supplies by launching the Minas de Revuboè (MdR) coking coal mining project in Mozambique’s Moatize coal basin, located in Tete Province.
This strategic backward integration move gives JSW Steel access to high-quality prime hard coking coal, a critical raw material for steel production, helping reduce dependency on volatile global markets and support cost optimisation.
The MdR project boasts substantial reserves: approximately 850 million tonnes total, with around 250 million tonnes of usable coking coal. JSW Steel plans phased development, with the first phase set for completion in about 2.5 years, targeting an initial production of 2.4 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of premium hard coking coal.
The project aligns perfectly with JSW Steel’s ambitious growth plans, including its target to achieve 50 million tonnes per annum steelmaking capacity in India by 2030. By securing reliable, high-grade coking coal closer to home, JSW Steel aims to shield against price fluctuations, enhance supply chain security, and drive sustainable expansion in the steel industry.
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