Overview of Operations

By handing over certain aspects of the processing function to Minopex, new mines can reduce up-front capital costs on equipment and engineering facilities, and operating mines can minimise operating costs. In addition, Minopex is able to guarantee continuity of production, has the flexibility to manage exceptional conditions and is able to remain focused on the specifics of the operation under its control to ensure that it achieves the financial and quality goals of the contract.

Minopex operates and maintains a total of 23 mineral processing plants in Africa. Of these, nine are platinum concentrator facilities (Kroondal 1, Kroondal 2, Marikana, Pilanesberg, Everest, Elands, Volclay (chromite) and Smokey Hills) with Blue Ridge on care and maintenance; Eight are coal processing facilities (Phola, Hakhano, Keaton 2 & 4 and 5 seam, Vaalkrantz, Liketh, Riversdale and Vele) and five are diamond processing plants (Letseng Diamonds, Liqhobong, Kao, AK6 and Mothae).

In addition, the Shanta Gold plant is operated by Minopex in Tanzania. Short term contracts include Tongon Gold in the Ivory Coast and BKM, N’komati and GGV in South Africa..