Targeted commodity clusters at Fetakgomo-Tubatse SEZ

Credit: John Young

Identified Cluster Opportunities

Agro-processing

Development of ICT infrastructure

Mineral Beneficiation

• Chrome, platinum group metals, iron ore and magnetite
• Development of platinum refinery

Green Energy

• Production of solar and biomass energy
• Hydrogen energy from fuel cells as part of the South African Hydrogen Valley led by the Department of Science and Innovation

Manufacturing

• Production and refurbishment of batteries
• Auto-catalysts
• Green energy automotive components and electric vehicles (manufacture and assembly)
• Trucking components
• Mining machinery, equipment and components

FTSEZ Implementation Approach

The Tubatse Hydrogen Valley and Mineral Beneficiation Journey

• Phase 1: West of R555: Integrate the 36 ha Mining Integrated Supply Park (MISP), set up top infrastructure, fence and clear 280 ha site.
• Anchor investments: Input manufacturing suppliers and green vehicle components cluster.
• Phase 2: East of R555: Clear site and fence the 980 ha site and provide bulk services and begin housing development.
• Anchor investments: Renewable energy companies, smelter and refinery and chrome products.
• Phase 3: Design and build a logistics hub for export markets. Just-on-time delivery and efficiencies.
• Anchor investments: Logistics Hub Station with a strong 4IR platform.

Construction Phases of FTSEZ

The Fetakgomo-Tubatse SEZ will cover a total area of 1 220 ha of land. Phase 1 consists of 316 ha which is reserved mainly for a mix of light and heavy industrial use and other hydrogen energy related uses, while Phases 2 and 3 will be developed in line with market demands and will include:

• Renewable energy
• Heavy industry
• Additional light industry space
• Mixed use and residential

More than six tenants have already committed to setting up operations for Phase 1 implementation in chrome-related beneficiation, hydrogen energy components assembly, electric vehicles, solar energy and pharmaceuticals.

Contact Fetakgomo-Tubatse SEZ

Companies operating in the above clusters and seeking a well-placed and secure location for their operations are invited to contact the FTSEZ below:

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