VOICED: Mozambique's huge coal reserves a mixed blessing

In northeastern Mozambique, hauliers face significant delays due to the limited capacity of the Zambezi bridge. The region is experiencing an influx of trucks due to its vast coal reserves, estimated at 23 billion tons. These reserves, comparable to those in South Africa and Australia, have attracted global interest, particularly from China and India. Mining operations are set to begin, but infrastructure challenges, such as a precarious bridge and limited transport routes, pose significant hurdles. A railway line is being reopened, but further infrastructure development is needed to facilitate coal export.

What are the expected production levels of coal from the mine mentioned in the text?

What logistical issues are anticipated with the coal extraction and transportation in Mozambique?