Operations & Initiatives

Delivering value through carefully selected and managed projects.

OPERATIONS

Masalani Colliery

Masalani Colliery, formerly known as Straafontein, located in Mpumalanga.

The operation was renamed to honour the family legacy of the Founder, Lucky Kgatle, reflecting values of resilience, humility, and integrity.

Key Features:

  • Open-cast coal mine 
  • Produces RB3 and RB4 coal 
  • 120+ employees 
  • Strategic domestic coal supplier

Kangala Plant

Kangala Plant is a Coal Handling and Processing Plant (CHPP) located in Delmas, Mpumalanga, approximately 65 km east of Johannesburg.

The facility consists of two 350t/h modules:

  • Dense Medium Separation (DMS) module 
  • Crushing and screening module 

Key Features:

  • Processes over 5 million tons of ROM coal annually 
  • Produces over 3.5 million tons of final product 
  • Supplies Eskom and inland markets 
  • Employs 200+ people (including service providers) 
  • 70% local employment from Victor Khanye Municipality 
  • Prioritises local procurement and community development 

Tlou Mining Services (TMS)

(Tlou Mining Services (TMS), a subsidiary of Tlou Holdings, is a leading provider of underground mining services, open cast mining, crushing, screening and bulk material handling solutions)

TMS is led by experienced mining professionals with strong operational and executive backgrounds.

Focus Areas:

  • Underground mining services 
  • Bulk material handling 
  • Operational optimisation 
  • Productivity and efficiency enhancement 

Letsatsi Solar Project

In partnership with Sinohydro South Africa, Letsatsi Joint Venture (LJV) has been awarded the contract for a 75 MW Solar PV facility at Lethabo Power Station under a long-term agreement with Eskom.

Highlights:

  • 75 MW solar PV plant 
  • ~150 GWh annual generation 
  • Powers 50,000–65,000 homes 
  • Supports South Africa’s energy transition 
  • Long-term PPA structure 

FUTURE stage MIneral's TO MINe

Nickel

Copper

Cobalt

Lithium

Gold

OUR SERVICES

POWERing TLOU HOLDINGS

We provide a full stack of services for renewable energy and infrastructure projects:
Development, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), Project Management, Commissioning and Operations and Maintenance (O&M).

1. Solar PV: Utility and Commercial Solar PV, engineered for performance

From single-site commercial installations to utility-scale solar farms, Tlou Holdings delivers high-yield Solar PV projects optimized for site conditions, grid connection and lifetime performance.

CORE OFFERINGS

  • Feasibility and resource assessment (irradiance modelling)
  • Detailed design and grid connection studies
  • EPC delivery: foundations, module mounting, inverters, earthing, cabling
  • Performance guarantee contracts and O&M

TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS

  • Single and three-axis tracking options
  • Bifacial module engineering and yield modelling
  • SCADA integration and remote performance monitoring

2. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Stabilize, store and maximize value

We design and deliver modular BESS solutions for energy shifting, frequency regulation, peak shaving and backup power. Our designs prioritize safety, lifecycle performance and efficient integration with renewable generation.

CORE OFFERINGS

  • System sizing and financial modelling (stacked value streams)
  • Containerized and modular battery yard design
  • Power conversion systems (PCS) and EMS integration
  • Fire suppression, thermal management and safety protocols

USE CASE

  • Grid support and ancillary services
  • Time-shift for solar PV self-consumption and merchant revenue
  • Black start and critical load backup

3. Wind Farming Efficient, community-focused wind farms

TLOU Holdings develops wind energy projects that optimize turbine selection, layout and transmission solutions to maximize capacity factor and minimize environmental impact.

CORE OFFERINGS

  • Wind resource assessment and micro-siting
  • Turbine selection and grid connection engineering
  • Civil and electrical construction management
  • Environmental and social impact mitigation

OUR APPROACH

  • Capacity factor optimization through micro-siting
  • Community consultation and ESIA compliance
  • Long-term O&M and performance monitoring

4. Infrastructure Projects: Building resilient infrastructure where it matters most

Our infrastructure capability ensures that energy projects are supported by robust civil works and that communities benefit from secure water, transport and electrification solutions.

ELECTRIFICATION

  • MV/LV distribution networks
  • Rural electrification programmes
  • Micro-grids and mini-grids integrated with renewables

ROADS

  • Site access and haul roads
  • Upgrading gravel to paved surfaces
  • Drainage and signage