Modern Mining May 2024

JUNIOR MINING

Zizwe Opencast Mining offers a comprehensive range of opencast mining services

W ith over 150 years of experience in the Mining Industry, Zizwe Opencast Mining offers a comprehensive range of opencast mining services, including crushing and screen ing, drilling and blasting, and bulk materials handling. The company’s success is attributed to its ability to meet operational targets and effectively integrate with local communities, contribut ing to the upliftment of South Africa’s economy. Zizwe has strategically identified Smelter Material Handling as a local market segment to explore, recognising its limited competition and high entry barrier due to the complexity of the work involved. Leveraging the expertise gained from the acquisition of Fraser Alexander Bulk Mech division in 2017, Zizwe is well-equipped to

enter this market. In Smelter Internal Material Handling, Zizwe offers comprehensive solutions for both Hot Work and Cold Work applications, covering various aspects such as raw material han dling, specialised slag excavation and transportation, furnace operations, and product handling. The company’s ambitions extend globally, aiming to replicate its success in neighbouring countries by leveraging its mining sector expertise. By forging partnerships with local communities and adhering to best practices, Zizwe aims to contribute to economic growth, job creation, and infrastructure development, solidifying its position in the global mining industry. Additionally, Zizwe’s Crushing and Screening (C&S) division, established in 2012, serves as a crucial component in delivering comprehensive services to clients. Initially focused on fulfilling Zizwe’s Opencast Mining contracts, the division has expanded its clientele independently while maintaining its core operations cen tred around Zizwe’s major Opencast Mining clients. From a technical perspective, the division’s material processing involves two distinct stages using crushers and screens. Crushers, including Jaw crush ers, Cone crushers, and Impact crushers, are employed to reduce ROM material to specified sizes, while screens facilitate material separation and sizing according to client requirements, underscor ing the complexity of material processing within this domain. 

Zizwe’s Crushing and Screening division serves as a crucial component in delivering comprehensive services to clients.

Zizwe, Blaauwkranz, Khwezela Colliery, Middelburg.

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