Modern Mining January 2023

COVER STORY

GoldOre eyes global growth The Covid-19 pandemic continues to challenge mining business globally, with many projects being put on hold resulting in the closure of numerous smaller companies that lend support to larger mining houses. Fortunately, owing to GoldOre’s business model, the company has been able to weather the storm and take advantage of the quiet time to further research and build up a formi dable stock of MACH Reactors (ranging in size from 300 m 3 /h to 3 000 m 3 /h) and semi-pilot test-rigs in readiness for business opportunities and with stock available on hand to supply into projects, says GoldOre’s MD Adrian Singh.

G oldOre has a business model of outsourcing and leasing. The company has a small core team of employees to execute strategy and steer the business, with specific func tions of the company being outsourced to other companies. While there are few employees, there are many stake holders to support the business. Apart

curve for the company. The fact that GoldOre was able to secure the performance bond with the bank is testament to the credibility of the company.” The business landed in Mexico showcases the largest MACH Reactors installed to date, with capaci ties of up to 2 000 m 3 /h through a single reactor. “Not one of the products from competitors is able to match this extensive capacity as their largest units only reach a capacity of 600 m 3 /h,” says Singh.

from the obvious benefit of job creation, this model also allows GoldOre to ‘idle’, without hav ing to lay off employees, when times get tough. When there is little new business, the leasing model (although MACH Reactors can also be purchased) keeps the cashflow ticking over and allows a certain degree of ‘hibernation’ until business picks up. Given the diverse business operating models available, with each offering pros and cons, GoldOre offers potential clients who may be uncomfortable with the outsourcing business model the company adopts, the option of purchasing MACH Reac tor s ,

i n c l u d i n g t h e option of purchas ing spare reactors

GoldOre’s MD Adrian Singh.

to mitigate any perceived risk.

Despite current market challenges, GoldOre has landed new business in new international territories (Turkey and Mexico), which is in line with the company’s strategy of global business expansion. According to Singh, landing the business in Turkey was a great achieve ment given the stiff competition from numerous competitors and the need to meet with strict due diligence requirements, including visits by the client to GoldOre’s existing clientele to view the MACH Reactors in operation and obtain candid client reviews on the MACH technology. “For the first time, GoldOre had to provide performance guarantees along with bank performance bonds, which has been an interesting learning

GoldOre’s MACH Reactor in operation at a mine in Rustenburg.

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