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Mpaka is a town in eastern central Eswatini in western Lubombo District. It lies about 22 kilometres (14 mi) northwest of Siteki on the MR3 highway. It has a defunct coal mine, though some corporate entities are looking into re-starting coal production in the area which continues to be controversial.

Transports

Mpaka has one of the main railway stations in the country, serving as a connection between the Goba railway (Siphofaneni-Mpaka-Mlawula) and the Komatipoort railway (Mpaka-Mananga). It is connected to the MR3 highway.

References

  1. Samantaray, Sunayana (2021-01-04). "Is coal the right move for Eswatini's Energy Masterplan?". The Vegan Review. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  2. "Magni Investment Holdings' subsidiary granted Eswatini prospecting licence | African Mining Market". 2021-10-05. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  3. ^ Mbuyisa, Cebelihle. "Reopening eSwatini's controversial Ngwenya Mine". City Press. Retrieved 2024-11-30.

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26°24′43″S 31°46′48″E / 26.412°S 31.780°E / -26.412; 31.780


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