Zimbabwe okays export of 200 000 t of excess power coal

Zimbabwe has allowed the export of 200 000 t of excess power coal because of limited intake at its biggest coal-fired power plant, which is beset by frequent breakdowns, the coal producers association said on Friday. The Southern African nation’s six coal miners have a standing arrangement to supply 300 000 t of coal to Hwange power station every month but constant breakdowns of ageing equipment mean the plant is taking in less coal.