Modern Mining October 2024

The flow sheet solutions at FLS are paving the way to a sustainable mining.

The Training Academy at the FLS Service Centre facility in Chloorkop, South Africa.

Foundational practical skills development is done at the FLS Training Academy at Chloorkop.

company plans to replicate such a facility in the Middle East. “This will allow us to upskill youth and enhance our positive economic and social impact on the community,” he explains. “There is no reason why we shouldn’t even look at another such centre in Africa, as there is growing demand for artisans and other specialised skills.” Africa remains vital as a provider of mineral resources for the transition to a lower carbon future, concludes Kaninda, highlighting that FLS will continue to partner with customers so that mining itself becomes more responsible to the environment and community. n

in different countries – especially in Africa,” says Kaninda. “We believe in building local capability and this is visible in our teams, in which 90 to 100% of staff are already local in the various clusters.” These teams are supported by specialised training provided by facilities such as the FLS Training Academy at the Chloorkop service centre in South Africa. This well-equipped regional training hub underpins ongoing skills transfer to build the company’s skills base and succession pipeline, he says, ensuring all customers receive the same FLS experience. So successful is Chloorkop’s model of combining technical services with training, that the

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