Mchuchuma in south western Tanzania near Ludewa off the northern tip of Lake Nyasa, is the site of major coal deposits.
[1] There is also a thermal power station costing$612m.
[2] Recent studies indicate that Mchuchuma/Ketewaka[3] coal deposits should be connected to the coast by rail to facilitate exports.
[4][5] The railway that will be built will be part of the Mtwara Development Corridor project.
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