Eswatini’s leader in coal production/ Excellence driven by values
Maloma Colliery is Eswatini’s leader in coal production. Operating in the Shiselweni and Lubombo regions of the kingdom of Eswatini, we are more than just coal. We are deeply rooted in our community and support local industry through our products. We mine and beneficiate anthracite coal, which is primarily used in the steel and metallurgical industries.
As a prominent mining and exploration company, we hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards and follow only ethical and sustainable mining practices that align with the excellence and innovation we strive for.
Background
Maloma Colliery Limited (MCL) is a coal mine operation located in the Shiselweni and Lubombo regions of the Kingdom of Eswatini. Maloma Colliery Limited was incorporated in Eswatini as a mining company to engage in the business of mining anthracite coal.
Maloma Colliery started operating around 1989, when they started prospecting after having received the Prospecting License. Maloma was issued a mining lease by the Ngwenyama on the 24th of June 1992. Installation of the necessary coal mining equipment commenced in about October 1992 and actual mining commenced in about July 1993.
The company’s operations are governed by the concessions in The Mines and Minerals Act, 2011. In 2016, the company was granted a mining license to operate with effect from 24th June 2013. The Licence is for 15 Years expiring in June 2028.