The designed underground mine capacity is 150,000 tons per annum but it requires major investment on mining re-development. Currently proven mineable ore reserve at Ivogo Ridge is 35 million tons. With further exploration, it is expected to increase up to 90 million tons.

Current status

State Mining Corporation intends to develop the mine and generate electricity in two phases beginning with revamping 6 MW power generation followed by 200 MW power project. O> and partners working to develop the project.

Phase one

It involves mainly rehabilitation of the underground mine; processing plant as installation of the new washing plant is considered; purchasing and installing two new boiler of 3MW each; repair of workshop and estate maintenance.

Phase two

Phase two of the project will involve generating 200MW electricity power.

Main Component

• Expansion of the existing underground coal mine from its designed capacity of 150,000 tons per annum to 300,000 tons per annum.
• Construction of an opencast mine within Ivogo ridge for producing 1.2 million tons per annum.
• Procurement and Installation of a 200MW power plant.
• Procurement and Installation of a 200MW power plant.
• Construction of 100Km, 400Kv transmission line from Kiwira Coal Mine to Mbeya City whereby the power generated will be connected to the national grid.