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MD Vuslat Bayoglu spoke at the SAIMM Pyrometallurgy International Conference 2026 about the growing importance of coal...
26/05/2026

MD Vuslat Bayoglu spoke at the SAIMM Pyrometallurgy International Conference 2026 about the growing importance of coal in a world where AI is driving unprecedented electricity demand. As AI infrastructure expands, countries need to consider how to produce affordable, reliable electricity using all forms of energy.

AI and smelters share striking similarities in power consumption. Using the US, the world’s biggest AI market, as an example, Bayoglu said AI is already competing with traditional energy-intensive industries like aluminium smelters for access to electricity. Big tech firms can afford to pay 3 to 4 times more for power than smelters, reshaping energy markets.

Bayoglu said the country should treat developments in the US concerning AI and electricity as a cautionary tale. SA’s ferroalloys sector is already under pressure from electricity constraints. Removing affordable, abundant coal power could worsen industrial decline. Embracing a practical approach to power generation ensures enough supply to meet the demand for traditional industries and AI.

MD gave a presentation on the role of South Africa’s manganese in global markets at the China Ferro-alloys Internatio...
21/05/2026

MD gave a presentation on the role of South Africa’s manganese in global markets at the China Ferro-alloys International Conference. As the undisputed leader in global manganese supply, South Africa is strategically positioned to meet growing demand in the steelmaking sector and the booming EV battery market.

Bayoglu said ongoing rail-to-port logistics reforms are yielding results, with a notable increase in manganese exports from South Africa. Transnet’s partnership with 11 private Train Operating Companies, including Menar Ports & Rail, will increase rail volumes and further boost exports.

Most manganese from SA ends up in Asia, with China accounting for 68%, followed by India at 16.5%. But South Africa should not stop at being a major exporter of raw manganese. SA needs to invest in beneficiation and revive its ferromanganese production capacity. Menar plans to restart 250K tonnes of ferromanganese production at its complex in Meyerton, Gauteng.

Bayoglu concluded by stating that the window of opportunity is open for South Africa to grow its influence in the global manganese value chain beyond raw exports. Combining SA’s abundant manganese resources with reforms and infrastructure investments will unlock future opportunities.

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