Posts by Paul Keates

The Middle East offers significant opportunities for South African mining companies seeking international growth. Key Entry Strategies: Strategic partnerships and joint ventures are vital for success, helping firms access local networks, manage risks, and navigate regulations while leveraging local expertise. Commodity Opportunities: Beyond oil and gas, Middle Eastern nations—like Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE—are…

The article “Three Ways to Empower Mining SMMEs in South Africa” highlights strategies to bolster small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in the mining sector. Key approaches include improving access to supply chain opportunities, leveraging legislative support like Mining Charter III, and fostering job creation for historically disadvantaged groups. The emphasis is on creating inclusive…

Feature Highlight: Launch of the updated JCB 3CX backhoe loader series in South Africa, boasting improved comfort, versatility, and cost efficiency. Innovations in Mining: Azize Equipment introduces SUNWARD drill rigs at Electra Mining 2024, enhancing surface mining operations. Sustainability Focus: Partnership between K-Tec (Canada) and Ukwazi (South Africa) aims to revolutionize mining productivity and sustainability…

Partnership: Collaboration between K-Tec (Canada) and Ukwazi (South Africa) to advance mining practices in sub-Saharan Africa. K-Tec’s Role: Supplies innovative earthmoving scrapers with high fuel efficiency, durability, and adaptability to harsh terrains. Ukwazi’s Role: Provides mining advisory services, operations support, and distributes K-Tec’s products in Africa. Focus Areas: Efficiency, sustainability, and reducing resource consumption (diesel…

Jaco Lotheringen & Spencer Eckstein MANAGING DIRECTOR (JL) & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (SE), UKWAZI Ukwazi is a leading African mining service provider specializing in technical expertise and industry insights across Southern, Central, and Eastern Africa. Their services cover various mining methods, including underground and open-cast operations, with a focus on commodities like uranium, gold, PGM,…