In 1996, Minopex is born through the innovative thinking of DRA founding member Brian Dowding.

One of the earliest projects that Minopex got involved in was this coal project.

Horizon was the earliest chrome project that Minopex got involved in.

Sibuku was the first iron ore project that Minopex got involved in.

It was a pivotal year when Minopex secured its first Platinum Operations contract at Kroondal 1, which was commisioned in April.

The first gold project that Minopex got involved in.

Five years after Kroondal 1, Minopex secures Kroondal 2 - establishing the Kroondal Complex

After years of growing the business in South Africa, Minopex expands to Lesotho

With this acquisition Minopex could offer clients analytical assaying services across various commodities. 

Minopex began operating and maintaining the 16Mtpa plant which became  a standout operation due to its scale and size.

New Luika Gold Operations contract in Tanzania commenced.

The Benga project was the first project awarded in Mozambique

EnSerMo was set up to deliver services to Tete province in Mozambique

Minopex was awarded the operations and maintenance contract after DRA has provided engineering services for many years

Karowe Diamond operations began in 2012 and Minopex Botswana was established.

As Minopex evolved, so did its need for a standalone engineering team in South Africa.

Ad Duwayhi Gold Operations started in Saudi Arabia

Minopex started operating the Gamsberg mine for Vedanta Zinc International.

Amidst a global pandemic, Minopex stayed its course and continued to support the DRA strategy through the acquisition of a majority share in UMM contracting

Minopex was awarded the prestigious Chairman’s award for Verdanta’s Best Performing Business Partner across all their global operations