Tanzania starts exporting coal to European markets

Tanzania has abundant coal deposits. Mchuchuma alone is estimated to have 540 million tonnes of reserves, enough to produce 600MW for over 100 years. PHOTO|FILE

By  Mwanamkasi Jumbe

What you need to know:

  • Coal is primarily used as fuel to generate electric power. It is a key ingredient in steelmaking and a key energy in cement production among other uses.

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