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Kiwira Coal Mine Set to Start Mass Production

Mass production of coal at Kiwira Coal Mine in Mbeya Region is expected to begin next month after major rehabilitation of the infrastructure of the mine nears completion.

The Minister for Minerals, MrDottoBiteko said in Parliament yesterday that rehabilitation of infrastructures at the Kiwira Coal Mine Project in Rungwe District, Mbeya Region has reached 98 percent.

The move will help the mine to commence mass production of coal of 50,000 tonnes per month starting March, this year, the House was told yesterday.

The project is expected to strengthen production and supply of coal and power in the country, the House was told yesterday.