Free State Business 2017 edition

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BETHLEHEM SAND MINING PROJECT
MEDICAL WASTE TREATMENT
There is an opportunity to establish a sand mining
business 6km outside Bethlehem – called Bethlehem
Water and Sand (Pty) Ltd – to supply Bethle
hem and the surrounding towns with build ing,
plaster and brick-making sand.
Location
Dihlabeng Local Municipality in Bethlehem.
Milestones
• Business plan completed.
• Geological report available.
• EIA completed and ROD is available.
• Mining permit obtained.
Project Requirements
The project sponsor requires capital injection
and participation by BEE partners with experience
in the sand mining value chain, or sand
distribution.
Investment Required
The project requires funding to the tune of
R120-million. The project has the potential to
create 120 jobs when fully operational.
STEEL FABRICATION PLANT
A technology partner and investor is required to
partner with a local investor to set up a medical
waste treatment facility.
Concept
To design a modern medical and solid waste
treatment facility. The company implements
Electro-Thermal Deactivation processes
to dispose of healthcare risk waste.
This is a non-burn technology that has
zero emissions. Pathogens are treated with
50 000V within the ETD (Microwave) and this
renders the waste clean and harmless.
Location
Virginia in Matjhabeng.
Investment Required
Estimated project cost R30-million.
To discuss opportunities on this page, contact
Frank Tlhomelang, Manager: Research &
Development & Acting GM: Trade &
Investment
Tel: +27 51 4000 800 | Email: frank@fdc.co.za
Email: info@fdc.co.za
To establish a steel fabrication manufacturing
plant in the Botshabelo Industrial Area.
Concept
• A local company is seeking a joint venture
with established industry players to set up and
operate a steel fabricating plant in Botshabelo.
• This project intends to respond to South
Africa’s local content requirements, expanding
South Africa’s Infrastructure Investment
Programme.
• The site earmarked for this project had been
secured and the EIA is in progress.
Project Requirements
• A local business partner is looking for international
players in steel fabrication to invest
in this business venture.
• The project requires an additional equity.
• The value of equity participation will be
negotiated on proposals received.
Location
• Virginia – Lejweleputswa.
• Required Investment to be determined at
feasibility.
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