Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), June 15, 2023 – DMT GROUP, a renowned global company and leading provider of engineering, consulting and technology solutions, has entered a strategic partnership with MTL Consulting Company Ltd., an East Africa-based mining consulting firm. This collaboration aims to combine MTL’s expertise and knowledge of the East African market with the flexibility and capability of DMT as internationally active, agile group of companies offering one-stop solutions. The partnership seeks to extend the joint services into the dynamic East African market to drive economic growth, technological advancement and create new opportunities for industry and society across the region.

The collaboration between DMT and MTL enables businesses in East Africa to effectively utilize cutting-edge technologies, ESG (Environmental Social Governance) services and innovative methodologies. Using their collective expertise, the partnership offers an unprecedented range of services, including technology implementation, digital transformation, strategic planning and consulting for any project size. The goal is to support East African companies to grow sustainably, streamline their operations and improve their competitiveness on African continent and on the global market.

DMT, an independent global engineering consultancy headquartered in Germany, is accustomed to realizing large-scale projects and is a trusted partner for companies seeking innovative solutions in areas such as mineral consulting, ESG services, infrastructure and digital transformation. Delivering exceptional services globally, DMT is committed to expanding its operations and forging long-term partnerships with industry leaders to drive mutual growth and create synergies, resulting in the collaboration with MTL.

"We are excited to partner with MTL Consulting as we expand our presence in East Africa," says Mr. Sodhie Naicker, Managing Director of DMT’s branch office in South Africa Kai Batla. "Their deep knowledge of the local market, combined with our expertise in delivering transformative solutions, will enable us to offer unparalleled services to clients in the region. Together, we will unlock new avenues of growth and drive positive change in East Africa."

Jens-Peter Lux, Managing Director of DMT GROUP, complements, “The success of this cooperation is very important to DMT and is personally a priority for me. The people involved are well known and I know what we can achieve together for our clients in the eastern African region. As a cross-company team with similar values and attitudes, we will create sustainable solutions for almost any size of project in the natural resources, infrastructure and energy sectors.”

MTL Consulting, headquartered in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) has deep insights and expertise in the regional market. The company provides a wide range of consulting services to the extractive, energy and infrastructure sectors, including environmental services, strategy development, project management, and business process optimization, and is likewise looking forward to working with DMT.

"MTL Consulting is delighted to enter into this strategic partnership with DMT," comments Dr Willison Mutagwaba, Chairman of MTL Consulting Board of Directors. "As we celebrate 25 years of providing quality services to our clients, we believe that by combining our capabilities and leveraging DMT's human resource and technological expertise, we can bring significant value to clients in East Africa. Together, we will empower organizations to overcome challenges and achieve their business objectives with greater efficiency and agility."

MTL’s commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with the core values of DMT, making them an ideal partner to explore untapped opportunities in the East African market. With this strategic alliance, both companies combine their strengths and complementary services to provide comprehensive solutions tailored to the needs of clients in East Africa.

The partnership between DMT and MTL marks an exciting chapter for both organizations and underlines their shared commitment to providing exceptional solutions and services. The companies aim to serve the East African business landscape and drive sustainable growth for years to come.