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Ukwazi to Make Its Mark at DRC Mining Week 2024 As one of Africa’s premier mining advisory firms, Ukwazi is set to take centre stage at the upcoming DRC Mining Week 2024. This prestigious event is a key gathering for mining professionals, showcasing the latest innovations and discussing the future of the industry in the…

Bridging the Skills Gap in Mining: A Call for Action The mining industry faces a significant challenge: a growing skills gap that threatens future sustainability and growth. The article “Mind the Gap” sheds light on the critical shortage of skilled professionals in the sector and highlights the urgent need for proactive measures to address this…

Revolutionising Earthmoving and Mining: Ukwazi Partners with K-Tec The mining industry is on the brink of a transformation, thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between Ukwazi and K-Tec Earthmovers. This collaboration is set to revolutionise earthmoving and mining operations with innovative, efficient solutions that save on resources like water, diesel, and operational costs. By introducing K-Tec’s…

Empowering Women in Engineering: A Look at Tsebokgadi Mining Services In recent years, the mining industry has seen a strong push towards greater diversity and inclusion, particularly when it comes to women in engineering. Tsebokgadi Mining Services, a pioneering initiative in the sector, is at the forefront of this movement, offering opportunities for women to…

Ukwazi Mining: Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence in the Mining Industry Ukwazi Mining, founded in 2004, has established itself as a leader in mining advisory services across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. The company, led by Jaco Lotheringen, has grown into a multi-disciplinary operation, providing integrated mining projects, technical support, and innovative…

Significance of Mineral Report Codes and Guidelines In the mining industry, adhering to internationally recognized mineral reporting codes and guidelines is crucial for both transparency and responsible project management. These standards ensure that all relevant information about mineral resources and reserves is reported consistently, enabling accurate assessment by stakeholders such as investors, regulators, and financial…

Article written by Donna Slater at Mining Weekly While it is home to several significant iron-ore producers, amid the opportunities within the African iron-ore industry, there are also significant challenges, as all bulk material operations require reliable rail and port logistical infrastructure to transport iron-ore from mining sites to the point of sale, reports mining services provider, Ukwazi MD Jaco Lotheringen. He notes the challenges faced by the sector have affected…

By Spencer Eckstein – Director, Ukwazi Mining Studies At COP26, in Glascow 2021, the USA and certain EU members promised to provide $8.5bn over five years to support South Africa’s Just Transition. That funding now seems in jeopardy owing to a potential decision by government to extend the life of certain coal-powered stations and to…

Article written by Cameron Mackay at Mining Weekly Owing to the increasing amount of mining activity expected in Botswana – particularly amid increasing demand for minerals such as coal and battery metals – specialist mining services provider Ukwazi mining and mineral project valuator Alan Clegg stress the need for consultants to provide specialist services for…

Article written by Sabrina Jardim at Mining Weekly With the increase in demand for platinum-group metals (PGMs), specialist mining services provider Ukwazi’s PGMs-related projects have increased by about 20% since 2020. Ukwazi business development director Spencer Eckstein attributes the increase to the mining and consulting services that the company’s team provides to the PGMs industry.…