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Engineering the future of underground mining

Cementation Africa New Business Director Graham Chamberlain spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026. Camerawork: Shadwyn Dickinson. Editing: Darlene Creamer.

9th September 2026

     

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As mining projects across Africa become increasingly complex, Cementation Africa is leveraging more than 50 years of underground mining experience, technical expertise and local knowledge to help clients develop and deliver safe, efficient and sustainable operations.

The company’s strength lies in its integrated approach, combining mine development, shaft sinking, underground construction and engineering capabilities to provide clients with solutions that extend across the project lifecycle. Its in-house Mine Engineering team supports projects from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and execution, helping to bridge the gap between engineering intent and practical implementation.

Deep African experience is particularly valuable when working in technically challenging underground environments, where ground conditions, logistics, infrastructure and operational requirements can vary significantly between projects. Cementation Africa’s teams bring this practical knowledge to the design and execution of complex projects across the continent.

Looking ahead, the company sees significant opportunities to support Africa’s expanding underground mining sector by combining local expertise, engineering innovation and strong execution capability to help clients unlock mineral resources safely and efficiently.

Cementation Africa New Business Director Graham Chamberlain  spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026.

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