Anglo’s July Ndlovu says coal underpins societal development

Despite coal being a commodity “that some have chosen to hate”, Anglo American Coal South Africa CEO July Ndlovu says it will continue to remain relevant, as it “underpins societal development”. Ndlovu, recently appointed as World Coal Association chairperson, emphasised during the virtual Coal Industry Day on August 20 that coal would continue to be needed, as it was a commodity not used only for energy generation, as is commonly assumed, but it also continues to be an important enabler in the steel and cement industries, which both underpin infrastructure development.