With its head office situated in Wood-mead, in Johannesburg, the United Mining Services (UMS) Group provides mining and mineral processing project services across the globe. The company has the expertise to undertake all concept, design, engineering, construction, commissioning and refurbishment projects for its mining and processing clients.
For its mining clients, UMS GROUP has 60 years of knowledge and experience behind them through their UMS SHAFT SINKERS and UMS METS brands, which in turn have been involved with some of the most iconic mining projects in the world. This experience is built up across 250 mining and shaft projects undertaken globally, 170 km of vertical shafts sunk, over 35 km of incline and decline shafts sunk, as well as numerous industry innovations. We draw on a practical mix of proven design and innovation based on significant engineering expertise and proven construction experience. We make every effort to fully understand our client’s business in providing best fit solutions.
UMS GROUP is now able to provide similar services to its metallurgical processing clients built on the back of decades of experience in the design and optimisation of materials handling systems for mining clients.
The company has some of the best and most experienced mining and minerals processing experts. The company’s management and technical teams are recognised industry experts with decades of global experience.
Through its Integrated Management System the Group rigorously monitors the safety performance and quality of all projects it undertakes. The Group achieved ISO certification based on the following international standards: ISO 14001 – Environmental management systems, ISO 9001 – Quality management systems and ISO 45001 – Occupational health and safety management systems.
In addition, the Group has an extensive plant facility where specialised equipment is maintained to the highest standards.
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