Expertise Rooted in Four Decades of Technical Know-How
Cementation Africa: Pioneering Innovation and Safety in the Mining Industry
Cementation Africa, a global leader in shaft sinking and mine development, is making significant strides in advancing mining engineering knowledge and promoting the industry. The company has been investing in innovative mining technologies, enhancing workforce training programs, and collaborating with academic and research institutions in recent years.
One of the key strengths of Cementation Africa lies in the depth of institutional knowledge within the team. Nine out of ten professionals have over ten years of service, ensuring a wealth of experience and expertise. This institutional knowledge is reflected in every project undertaken by the company.
Safety is a top priority for Cementation Africa. Fatal risk protocols are embedded directly into their models to support safety during fabrication and construction. This commitment to safety, along with their values of Care, Ownership, Integrity, Innovation, Partnership, and Resilience, underscores their dedication to delivering value to their clients and the broader mining industry.
Cementation Africa's engineering depth has been built through years of innovation and successful project delivery. Their Mine Engineering team, with decades of engineering experience and deep technical capability, can handle a wide range of projects, from large-scale developments for Tier 1 miners to smaller interventions for junior operations.
The company's design process is an evolving one, with a focus on thorough evaluation and achieving the best possible outcome. They use 3D intelligent software to create digital twins and interactive 3D models, which can be accessed online by site teams and fabricators. This advanced technology allows for a high degree of precision and collaboration, ensuring that each project is executed to the highest standards.
Cementation Africa's engineers are not only technically proficient but deeply familiar with implementation realities on site. According to Louis du Plessis, Project Engineer in Mine Engineering at Cementation Africa, this hands-on approach is crucial to their success.
The same standards of detail apply to smaller projects, such as designing a two-tonne skip for a Zimbabwean mine. In one major project, Cementation Africa produced over 3,000 detailed drawings, all subject to rigorous review by client engineers. This attention to detail, combined with their ability to fast-track solutions, allowed them to go from concept to detailed design in under two years for a large South African platinum project.
Early integration of multiple engineering disciplines significantly enhances design quality and project execution, according to John Goulding, Study Manager in the Mine Engineering department at Cementation Africa. This collaborative approach, combined with their broad skillset, allows them to find optimal solutions for each unique challenge.
Cementation Africa regularly contributes to industry journals and conferences locally and abroad to share their learnings and best practices. Their commitment to advancing mining engineering knowledge and promoting the industry is evident in their dedication to continuous learning and sharing of knowledge.
