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Linda on the Manganese Ore

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For the past 15 years, Linda has owned a Guest House in Humerail. Linda estimates the additional monthly maintenance and cleaning costs on this asset, as the result of the manganese ore, to be in the region of R3000.00 per month. The cost of accelerated wear and tear over the life of Linda's asset is estimated to be: R100000.00. Linda has this to say about the Manganese Ore pollution from the Port of Port Elizabeth; "The fine dust blows directly onto our guest house and leaves a lot of … [Read more...] about Linda on the Manganese Ore

Dave on the Manganese Ore

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For the past 11 years, Dave has owned a Private Residence in Summerstrand. Dave estimates the additional monthly maintenance and cleaning costs on this asset, as the result of the manganese ore, to be in the region of R100 per month. The cost of accelerated wear and tear over the life of Dave's asset is estimated to be: R1000. Dave has this to say about the Manganese Ore pollution from the Port of Port Elizabeth; "We are tired of everything being coated in a fine black dust" See … [Read more...] about Dave on the Manganese Ore

New satellite data reveals the world’s largest air pollution hotspot

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Relax TNPA - It is NOT the Manganese Ore Facility in the Port of Port Elizabeth! New satellite data has revealed the world’s largest air pollution hotspot is in Mpumalanga - South Africa. Mpumalanga is home to a cluster of twelve coal fired power plants with a total capacity of over 32 gigawatts owned and operated by Eskom. A groundbreaking analysis of satellite data from 1 June to 31 August this year* reveals the world’s largest NO2 air pollution hotspots across six continents in the … [Read more...] about New satellite data reveals the world’s largest air pollution hotspot

Rand Dollar – Good for Exporters and Bad for Our Health

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Economists are quite correct when they say that we should not moan about the poor performance of the Rand against Foriegn Currencies as it benefits our balance of payments by making inflows from the sale of exports larger. If you produce in Rands and export you want the Rand to struggle against the Dollar or the Yuan or the Yen or the Pound. Lets take Manganese Ore as an example: If the Rand is weak against the Dollar and the Dollar weak against the Chinese Yuan Renminbi then exporters … [Read more...] about Rand Dollar – Good for Exporters and Bad for Our Health

Mike on the Manganese Ore

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For the past 1 years, Mike has owned a Private Residence in Lorraine. Mike estimates the additional monthly maintenance and cleaning costs on this asset, as the result of the manganese ore, to be in the region of R NIL per month. The cost of accelerated wear and tear over the life of Mike's asset is estimated to be: R NIL. Mike has this to say about the Manganese Ore pollution from the Port of Port Elizabeth; "From my own experience Richmond Hill seems a bit far for it to be affected by … [Read more...] about Mike on the Manganese Ore

Cathy on the Manganese Ore

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For the past 21 years, Cathy has owned a Private Residence in Humewood. Cathy estimates the additional monthly maintenance and cleaning costs on this asset, as the result of the manganese ore, to be in the region of R500.00 per month. The cost of accelerated wear and tear over the life of Cathy's asset is estimated to be: R3000.00. Cathy has this to say about the Manganese Ore pollution from the Port of Port Elizabeth; "It’s a health hazard. Our balcony and floors as well as … [Read more...] about Cathy on the Manganese Ore

Andrew on the Manganese Ore

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For the past 5 years, Andrew has owned a Private Residence in Richmond hill. Andrew estimates the additional monthly maintenance and cleaning costs on this asset, as the result of the manganese ore, to be in the region of R1500 per month. The cost of accelerated wear and tear over the life of Andrew's asset is estimated to be: R300. Andrew has this to say about the Manganese Ore pollution from the Port of Port Elizabeth; "Because its affecting my health and my house needs to be painted … [Read more...] about Andrew on the Manganese Ore

Antonio on the Manganese Ore

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For the past 15 years, Antonio has owned a Private Residence in Richmond Hill. Antonio estimates the additional monthly maintenance and cleaning costs on this asset, as the result of the manganese ore, to be in the region of R1000 per month. The cost of accelerated wear and tear over the life of Antonio's asset is estimated to be: R180000. Antonio has this to say about the Manganese Ore pollution from the Port of Port Elizabeth; "To protect the health of the residents of Port Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Antonio on the Manganese Ore

Manganese line to be shut down for maintenance

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Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) will shut down its Manganese line as part of its annual large scale maintenance. “The shutdown will commence on 2 August with the anticipation that all work will be completed on 8 August 2018,” Transnet said in a statement on Thursday. Transnet is set to spend approximately R90 million for the maintenance of the railway line spanning over three provinces. The line which spans over Port Elizabeth and Hotazel in the Eastern Cape and Northern Cape; Kimberly and … [Read more...] about Manganese line to be shut down for maintenance

A Black Elephant Spewing Manganese

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As in every instance in life the above statement from Kalagadi Manganese Chairman Daphne Mashile-Nkosi will bring big smiles to some faces and groans of despair from others. According to reports in the Business Day and Reuters; "South Africa’s state-owned freight company Transnet has signed a new deal with manganese miner South32 to export 2.6 million tonnes a year of the mineral to European and Chinese markets." Transnet will earn an estimated R10.4 billion from the seven-and-a-half year … [Read more...] about A Black Elephant Spewing Manganese

No Honour in Pollution

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No Honour in Pollution - what a significant piece of graffiti to be found in the MBDA parking area next to the entrance to one of the largest pollutants in Port Elizabeth: the TNPA Manganese ore dumps. #manganese #pollution #portelizabeth #alanstraton #mbda - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about No Honour in Pollution

Isak on the Manganese Ore

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For the past 10 years, Isak has owned a Private Residence in South End. Isak estimates the additional monthly maintenance and cleaning costs on this asset, as the result of the manganese ore, to be in the region of R300 per month. The cost of accelerated wear and tear over the life of Isak's asset is estimated to be: R20000. Isak has this to say about the Manganese Ore pollution from the Port of Port Elizabeth; "We live direclty above the harbour. On a daily basis we clean the black … [Read more...] about Isak on the Manganese Ore

Ursula on the Manganese Ore

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For the past 10 years, URSULA has owned a Commercial Property in 22 Mount Road. URSULA estimates the additional monthly maintenance and cleaning costs on this asset, as the result of the manganese ore, to be in the region of R1500.00 per month. The cost of accelerated wear and tear over the life of URSULA's asset is estimated to be: Not sure. URSULA has this to say about the Manganese Ore pollution from the Port of Port Elizabeth; "We have a pub and grub and the black dust is on … [Read more...] about Ursula on the Manganese Ore

Kyle on the Manganese Ore

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For the past 7 years, Kyle has owned a Ship in 92 Water Road Walmer. Kyle estimates the additional monthly maintenance and cleaning costs on this asset, as the result of the manganese ore, to be in the region of R1526 per month. The cost of accelerated wear and tear over the life of Kyle's asset is estimated to be: R1500. Kyle has this to say about the Manganese Ore pollution from the Port of Port Elizabeth; "Because it is unsightly and unhealthy and is a major deterrent to tourism and … [Read more...] about Kyle on the Manganese Ore

Manganese Ore – Pleasant Sight Greets Commuters

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Early this morning workers from the Transnet National Ports Authority were out on Strand Street sweeping up the Manganese Ore dust pollution caused by transport trucks delivering Manganese to the Port of Port Elizabeth. The TNPA says that next week they will be tackling the Port Elizabeth roads leading from the Markman and Swartkops depots to the Port. Nice to see some action as the Port starts taking responsibility. … [Read more...] about Manganese Ore – Pleasant Sight Greets Commuters