Coal is a fossil fuel that is primarily used for electricity generation and industrial processes. In Tanzania, coal mining has been taking place in several regions including Songea and Mbeya.
Baridi Group Ltd is a company that holds several mining licenses for coal in these regions, and they have identified a deposit of over 50 million tons of RB1 quality coal.
RB1 quality coal is a high-quality type of coal that is used primarily in power generation and other industrial processes. It is valued for its high energy content, low sulfur content, and low ash content, which makes it more efficient and environmentally friendly than lower-quality coals.
Baridi Group Ltd has an extraction capacity of 100,000 tons of coal per month at present, and this capacity is growing as the company expands its mining operations. This coal is primarily exported to other countries, where there is a high demand for electricity and industrial fuel.
Mining operations for coal can have significant impacts on the environment, including land degradation, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, it is important for companies like Baridi Group Ltd to implement best practices for environmental management and to work with local communities to mitigate the negative impacts of their mining activities.
