Question NW1784 to the Minister of Transport
30 August 2021 - NW1784
Boshoff, Dr WJ to ask the Minister of Transport
How many tonnes of manganese ore are the Ports of (a) Ngqura (Coega) and (b) Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) planning to export this year; (2) By what date will the manganese-quay of the Port of Port Elizabeth be closed down; (3) What is the rail tariff per tonne of manganese ore (details furnished); (4) Whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
- The Ports of Ngqura has budget for 2 150 000 tonnes and Port Elizabeth bulk terminal handle 5 002 321 million and Multi-purpose terminal 1 3040 735 tonnes of manganese a year.
- The Port Elizabeth manganese terminal will be closed by 2025/27
- Rail tariff is R474 per tonne of manganese ore