Our work
A mine’s progress depends on more than a mineral deposit. It needs a workable plan, the right infrastructure and people who can help put both in place.
These examples draw on ASMRAF’s work in South Africa and Zimbabwe, with photographs supplied by ASMRAF.
Kwekwe, Zimbabwe · Antimony
A small-scale antimony mine needed new headgear—the structure above a mine shaft—alongside help with its mine plan and production planning.
ASMRAF’s role is to connect operators with technical expertise, investment contacts and potential markets, so the next stage can be planned around the mine’s actual needs.
South Africa · Manganese
For a greenfield manganese project, support starts before mining begins: assessing the site and planning how it can be developed.
The work brings together project planning, investment arrangements, licensing and permitting, environmental requirements, and the search for suitable contractors and mining partners.
Zimbabwe · Gold and antimony
A mine that had been out of production for 20 years needed refurbishment, a reopening plan and investment.
ASMRAF supported planning and the installation of a transformer with the capacity needed for the next stage: removing water from the underground workings. Reopening requires each technical and safety requirement to be met.
Site engineering, discussions with operators and practical equipment all have a part to play. ASMRAF helps bring the relevant people together; mine owners and specialist partners carry out their respective roles.
Helping a mine improve does not make it Certified. ASMRAF’s verification process checks the evidence separately, and conflicts of interest must be declared and managed.
A photograph or project description is not proof of a mine’s current certification status. Certified MUCC status follows ASMRAF’s checks.
Tell us about the practical challenge. We can explore the support or partner introduction that may help.
