Question NW1383 to the Minister of Public Enterprises
19 May 2023 - NW1383
Cachalia, Mr G K to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1)(a) What total volume of (i) ferrous and (ii) non-ferrous scrap metal in terms of (aa) type and grade and (bb) value and weight has been auctioned by Transnet in the period 1 January 2021 up to the latest specified date for which information is available and (b) to which companies and/or entities. (2)(a) what total volume of (i) ferrous and (ii) non-ferrous scrap metal in terms of: (aa) type and grade and (bb) value and weight has been sold privately and/or otherwise acquired from Transnet in the specified period up to the latest specified date for which information is available and (b) to which companies and/or entities?
Reply:
According to the information received from Transnet
(1)(a)&(b), the following two tables provide a summary of the ferrous and non-ferrous scrap sales by auction.
a) Table 1: Auctioned ferrous scrap by type, buyer, tonnage and value.
b) Table 2: Auctioned non-ferrous scrap by type, buyer, tonnage, and value.
(2) (a) and (b) table 3 below provides a summary of ferrous scrap sold to three contracted private companies (foundries), following a procurement process in February 2022.
(2)(c) Table 3: Ferrous scrap sold to the three contracted foundries, by types of material, tonnages, and value sold.
Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved
Melanchton Makobe P J Gordhan, MP
Acting Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises
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