Strategic diversification beyond coal sector and Mpumalanga province
Since May 2025, Lamatsamo Holdings has been operating at Medupi Power Station near Lephalale in Limpopo province, marking our strategic expansion beyond coal operations and Mpumalanga province. Working as a subcontractor, we handle aggregate crushing operations at this 4,764MW facility – the world’s largest dry-cooled coal-fired power station.
Medupi Power Station represents about R145 billion investment in South Africa’s energy infrastructure, designed to generate enough electricity for approximately 3.5 million South African households over its 50-year operational life. The facility covers 883 hectares and employs advanced coal-fired technology for better efficiency.
“This development marks a significant milestone in our growth plan,” said Bonisile Fortunate Shongwe our Founder and Managing Director. “Moving beyond our traditional coal operations in Mpumalanga to support South Africa’s critical energy infrastructure demonstrates our versatility and commitment to national development.”
The expansion delivers three key achievements:
- Geographic Diversification: Moving beyond our traditional Mpumalanga base into Limpopo province extends our mining support services into new geographic markets.
- Sector Expansion: Adding new capabilities into our aggregate crushing experience in power generation infrastructure.
- Scale Demonstration: Operating within a R145 billion national infrastructure project validates our ability to deliver on projects of national importance.
The Medupi project shows the same precision and reliability that has defined our coal processing work in Mpumalanga. The technical demands of supporting power generation infrastructure require exacting standards – standards we meet through our approach to mining support services.
Our collaboration with the principal contractor exemplifies effective integration within complex contractor networks. This partnership model enables us to leverage the capabilities of our team to contribute to larger infrastructure projects.
From our roots in Mpumalanga’s coal sector to supporting major power generation infrastructure in Limpopo – this represents measured growth that extends our reach across South Africa’s energy value chain. This expansion into Limpopo province and power generation support aligns with the company’s mission to participate in infrastructure development projects and contribute to South Africa’s economic development.
As we continue operations at this facility, we remain committed to the principles that have guided our growth since 2014: delivering mining support services and empowering communities in our areas of operation.
About Lamatsamo Holdings Founded in 2014, we deliver mining support services from operations and processing to engineering and logistics, driving transformation across the entire mining value chain. The company maintains Level 1 B-BBEE status and upholds strong ESG principles through empowering women and youth, supporting community development initiatives, and promoting sustainable mining practices.
