Minopex: Creating a lasting legacy  

Minopex is dedicated to creating a lasting legacy through meaningful change in our host communities. In 2024, we exceeded our goals, demonstrating that business success and social impact go hand in hand.

Key Contributions:

  • Spend towards preferential procurement, exceeding our target by 30%.
  • 171% growth in support for Black Women-Owned (BWO) businesses.
  • 667% improvement on voluntary spend contributing to bonus points received.
  • Strong performance in supporting Small Enterprises, exceeding our target by 43% (QSE) and 36% (EME).

Our Focus Areas:

  1. Preferential Procurement Highlights

·        Spent with B-BBEE-compliant suppliers – achieving maximum points.

·        Increased spent with Black-Owned businesses, exceeding targets.

·        Increased spent on QSEs & EMEs, reinforcing support for emerging businesses.

Key Success Factors

·        Stronger collaboration with host communities & CLOs – reducing disruptions.

·        Site visits & stakeholder engagement to align procurement with community needs.

·        Procurement process adapted to boost local supplier contracts & sustainability.

·        Increased supplier access via tenders, Vendor Portal & wider opportunity dissemination.

·        Key partnerships with Level 1 BBBEE OEM suppliers.

·        Enterprise & Supplier Development

o   Investment in small & black-owned enterprises for sustainable business growth.

o   Major supplier partnerships with emerging black-owned businesses.

o   Training & mentorship programs to enhance supplier capacity & competitiveness

  1. Socio Economic Impact:

Investment in black-owned businesses and small enterprises to foster long-term growth.

  1. Skills Development:
    • Focus on Skills development, Bursaries learnerships, apprenticeships & internships and disabled learners.
    • Upskilling of employees and support for women in mining through specialized training.
  1. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):

              Investing in Communities for a Brighter Future:

    • Focused on education, infrastructure, and local employment, ensuring lasting benefits for our host communities.
    • Our dedication to responsible corporate citizenship goes beyond providing resources—we actively contribute to the well-being of the communities in which we operate.
    • By investing in critical infrastructure, we are not just addressing immediate needs—we are laying the foundation for lasting progress.
    • By fostering strategic partnerships and working closely with communities, we ensure that our efforts drive sustainable development and long-term impact.
    • Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives align with Minopex’s core values—community engagement, environmental responsibility, and local economic empowerment. Beyond infrastructure, our goal is to create a ripple effect of social progress, uplifting lives and shaping a better tomorrow.

Looking Ahead to 2025:

We remain dedicated to expanding our efforts in supplier development, sustainable mining practices, and employee growth, while deepening our community engagement.