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The company has begun consultations over possible job cuts, raising concerns for workers and communities that depend on the coal mining industry.
Almost 800 jobs are on the line at Eskom coal supplier Seriti Resources.
The company has begun consultations over possible job cuts, raising concerns for workers and communities that depend on the coal mining industry.
Seriti is one of Eskom’s major coal suppliers, with the utility saying Seriti and Exxaro together account for around 80% of Eskom’s annual coal supply.
Seriti has previously warned of more than a thousand potential job cuts at two of its opencast operations in 2024.
These potential losses come as the coal industry faces pressure from rising costs, changing energy demand and South Africa’s long-term shift towards cleaner energy.
Seriti has also been investing in renewable energy, including wind power in Mpumalanga, as it looks to diversify beyond coal.
The latest consultation could, therefore, add to the pressure on coal-mining communities in Mpumalanga, where mining remains a major source of employment.
Source: https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/09/16/almost-800-jobs-at-risk-at-eskom-coal-supplier-seriti-resources