Shaft Sinking

Mention Redpath Africa Limited to many people in the mining industry and raiseboring is likely to be one of the first things that comes to mind. It is a capability the company has built a strong... 

Cementation Africa’s recent completion of Thungela Resources’ Zibulo North Shaft decline project has demonstrated the value of experience, collaboration and innovation - despite demanding... 

As a premier full-service global underground mining contractor with the expertise, track record and qualifications to support any scope of work, Redpath Mining South Africa is focused on helping... 

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... 

Underground mining contractor at the forefront of underground mining on the continent, delivering fully integrated contracting solutions that combine technical excellence, deep mining expertise and... 

Transitioning from development to steady state production remains one of the most challenging phases in a mine’s lifecycle. Whether it involves a greenfield project, expansion or conversion from... 

Cementation Africa is leveraging its decades of experience in shaft sinking and underground mining at Mopani Copper Mines’ Mindola shaft in Zambia – paving the way to extend the life of the Nkana... 

Combining its expertise as a shaft sinking and underground mining contracting contractor with its engineering capabilities and resources, Cementation Africa underpins the pace and safety of its... 

At Cementation Africa, safety is not treated as a checklist item, rather it is the very foundation of how the company designs, plans and executes its projects. This mindset is rooted in a... 

The new mining technology being advanced by Master Drilling promises “continuous”, round-the-clock mining uplift – even when it comes to narrow reef extraction. On the new technology being... 

Toronto-listed Lucara Diamond, along with its shaft sinking contractor in the project, United Mining Services (UMS), on September 4 hosted a final production shaft blast ceremony and safety... 

Cementation Africa’s reputation as a global leader in shaft sinking and mine development is underpinned by decades of engineering experience and deep technical capability, residing with the... 

The new mining technology being advanced by Master Drilling promises “continuous”, round-the-clock mining uplift – even when it comes to narrow reef extraction. On the new technology being... 

Challenging mining applications such as shaft sinking and mine development require a team built on experience and institutional knowledge, driven by close client partnerships, says Cementation... 

Marking its 21st anniversary, Murray & Roberts Cementation has rebranded as Cementation Africa - a bold step signalling a new era of independence and growth following its acquisition by a... 

Innovation in challenging mining applications such as shaft sinking and mine development stems not only from experience and institutional knowledge but is also driven by close client partnerships... 

In a defining moment for one of Africa’s most respected underground mining contractors, Murray & Roberts Cementation has officially rebranded as Cementation Africa. This new name signals the start... 

The newly named Cementation Africa is excited about setting the rebranded business on a new growth path. As part of preparations to operate outside of the Murray & Roberts Group, the new “own... 

An innovative method used to remove a raisebore was successfully applied by specialist shaft sinking and mining contractor Murray & Roberts Cementation. At the end of the raiseboring, or reaming,...