Manganese exports headed for Saldanha

South Africa’s controversial manganese export terminal is to be moved from the port of Port Elizabeth to either Ngqura or Saldanha Bay – with Saldanha being the option preferred by exporters, according to acting group chief executive Chris Wells. In his report to shareholders, Wells says: “Transnet is currently involved in feasibility studies together with the iron ore and manganese exporters to determine the economic viability of significant further expansion. “Manganese is currently exported from the Port of Port Elizabeth, which has a maximum potential of about 5.5mt per annum. The manganese exporters believe that capacity in excess of 14mt per annum is required.