Karo Mining Holdings to build 300 MW solar park in Great Dyke, Zimbabwe

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Karo Mining Holdings to build 300 MW solar park to power the platinum group metals mining complex in Great Dyke, Zimbabwe.

Initially, the plan was to develop a 600 MW thermal facility, but it was later agreed to build the solar park, 

Additionally, the mining project will be carried out in collaboration with the government of Zimbabwe under an agreement signed in March 2018. 

 

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