Palabora Mining Company constructs road in Mashimale Village

$2.55M USD

Funder	Palabora Mining Company Ltd (PMC)
Recipient Organization	Government of South Africa
Country	South Africa
Start Date	Jan 01, 2022
End Date	Jun 09, 2029
Duration	2,716 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`108408`

Grant Description

Between February 2022 and May 2023, Palabora Mining Company (PMC) constructed a 3.4 km tar road in Mashishimale Village, Limpopo, as part of its Socio-Economic Development (SED) commitments aligned with the Municipality’s Integrated Development Plan.

The project created 20 local jobs, included subcontracting opportunities, and improved connectivity to nearby villages, schools, and Phalaborwa town. The construction was completed in 15 months, with final curbing applied in May 2023. The monetary value of the road is estimated to be 2,550,000 USD.

📋 Staff Comments

1. Aiddata has estimated the monetary value based on the standard rural road cost in South Africa (~$750k/km). Total estimated value: $2.55M USD.

📚 Sources & References

HBIS RESOURCES CO.,LTD.2023 Environmental
Social and Governance (ESG) Report
Pala-Connector-Newsletter-2023-July-Sep-edition
PMC_Kedibone_Issue18_High Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.