South Africa’s power utility warned coal suppliers it may halt purchases of the fuel because a nationwide lockdown to deal with the coronavirus pandemic has curtailed demand for electricity.
Eskom has declared force majeure – unforeseen circumstances that prevent the fulfilment of a contract – on one of its biggest coal suppliers, Exxaro Resources, setting the stage for possible legal action.
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