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Over three decades of excellence

With a rich history of quality work and expertise, Minopex has added value to millions of people globally.


 

Minopex is born

1996

From a DRA Founder

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

First coal project

1997

Dorsfontein Coal

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

First chrome project

1998

Horizon Chrome

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

First iron ore project

1998

Sibuku Iron Ore

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

Flagship project

1999

Kroondal 1

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

First gold project

2002

Holt Gold Mine

The first gold project that Minopex got involved in.

Flagship project

2003

Kroondal 2

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

Expansion

2005

Minopex expands to Lesotho 

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

Diversification

2008

Minopex acquires QLS

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

Flagship project

2010

Phola Coal

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

Expansion

2011

Expands to Tanzania

New Luika Gold Operations contract in Tanzania commenced.

Expansion

2011

Expands to Mozambique

The Benga project was the first project awarded in Mozambique.

Diversification

2011

EnSerMo established

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

Flagship project

2012

Booysendal Platinum

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

Expansion

2012

Expansion to Botswana

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

Diversification

2013

Established Minopex Engineering Services SA

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

Expansion

2015

Expansion to Middle East

Ad Duwayhi Gold Operations started in Saudi Arabia.

Flagship project

2016

Vale Moatize

Minopex secured another mega project in Mozambique, becoming the largest operation, employing over 500 staff.

Flagship project

2018

Vedanta Zinc

Minopex started operating the Gamsberg mine for Vedanta Zinc International.

Diversification

2020

UMM joins Minopex

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.

Recognition

2021

Best Performing Business Partner

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

OUR FOOTPRINT

Minopex is known as a leading outsourced mineral processing plant operator having earned an impressive track record across 14 countries within Africa and the Middle East.

We maximise value for clients by navigating skill, culture, language and logistical barriers in remote locations to effectively manage and optimise assets on behalf of clients.

EQUITY MATTERS TO US

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Our Values (Fastir)

FOCUS

The client's success is my business

ACCOUNTABILITY

If it is to be done, it will be done

SAFETY

The highest operational standards

TECHNOLOGY

We strive to use the latest technology

INTEGRITY

We will do it beyond reproach

RESPECT

We value our clients & enjoy what we do

EXCEPTIONAL TEAM

STRONG LEADERSHIP

Our experienced leadership team are passionate about the industry and the future of mining. We tackle challenges together!