Anglo American Project GAIA - Proposed Solar Photovoltaic Project Associated with the Venetia Diamond Mine in the Limpopo Province

Anglo American in partnership with the EDF Renewables have announced their agreement to form a new jointly owned company, Envusa Energy, to develop a regional renewable energy ecosystem (RREE) in South Africa. A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), named Venetia Solar PV Project (Pty) Ltd, has been established to apply for the required permits for the proposed Venetia Solar PV Project.

Venetia Solar PV is proposing to apply for Environmental Authorisation (EA) and Water Use Authorisation (WUA) for the development of a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility and associated infrastructure. The Venetia Diamond Mine (Venetia Mine) owned by De Beers, operates 24 hours per day and therefore is a large consumer of Eskom power supply. The development of the solar PV energy facility will offset the Venetia Mine’s electricity consumption from Eskom. The solar PV facility will result in consistent power supply and a reduction in the cost of energy for the current and future mining operations at the Venetia Mine.

The proposed development site is located to the southeast of the Venetia Mine on Portion 4 of the Farm Rugen 105 MS, with associated infrastructure (electrical grid infrastructure) located on Portion 1 of the Farm Venetia 103 MS in the Limpopo Province.

Province(s): Limpopo