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South Africa Coal Exports Jump 10% as Rail Rebounds
A major South African coal terminal shipped 10% more coal in 2025 after years of decline, signaling the country's struggling rail system is finally turning around. New locomotives and a dramatic drop in cable theft are powering the comeback.