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Tailings storage facility construction with liner and pipework installation

Track record

Projects & Clients

Work delivered across South Africa's platinum, gold and coal operations, from tailings storage facilities to mine water infrastructure.

Where we've worked

Mining Clients

Ukwazi Engineering has completed projects for leading mining operations across South Africa.

Mining Project

Union Mine

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Union Mine

Scope of Work

  • Manufacture and supply of penstock steel structure
  • 1,200m steel pipes and fittings
  • Supply of concrete plinths
  • Penstock seal
Mining Project

Kumba Mine

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Kumba Mine

Scope of Work

  • 3 × 300mm pipes
  • Supply and installation of special steel pipe
  • Make-up and piece work
Mining Project

Exxaro Mine

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Exxaro Mine

Scope of Work

  • Penstock to 340m pipe
  • Manufacture and installation of HDPE reducer
Mining Project

Vaal Reefs Mine

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Vaal Reefs Mine

Scope of Work

  • Penstock pipe seal
  • 700mm pipe
  • Piezometer installations
Mining Project

Impala Mine

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Impala Mine

Scope of Work

Scope of work details available on request.

Mining Project

Kroondal Mine

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Kroondal Mine

Scope of Work

Scope of work details available on request.

Mining Project

Marikana Mine

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Marikana Mine

Scope of Work

Scope of work details available on request.

Mining Project

Mponeng Mine

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Mponeng Mine

Scope of Work

  • Manufacture and supply of concrete shutters
  • Supply of reinforcing steel
Mining Project

TauTona Mine

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TauTona Mine

Scope of Work

Scope of work details available on request.

Mining Project

Savuka Mine

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Savuka Mine

Scope of Work

  • Manufacture and installation of penstock sleeves
Mining Project

Swartklip

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Swartklip

Scope of Work

  • Manufacture and supply of a new penstock inlet, steel outfall pipework and fittings, including concrete support plinths.
Mining Project

Swartklip

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Swartklip

Scope of Work

  • Sealing of a 500 mm outfall pipe.
Mining Project

Sibanye Paardekraal

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Sibanye Paardekraal

Scope of Work

  • Sealing of a 900 mm outfall pipe.
Mining Project

Rasimone

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Rasimone

Scope of Work

  • Sealing of a 250 mm HDPE pipe.
Mining Project

Sasol

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Sasol

Scope of Work

  • Reconstruction of three penstock towers.

Additional projects

  • Kloof Mine
  • Driefontein Mine
  • Beatrix Mine
  • Kusasalethu Mine
  • Moab Khotsong Mine

Our reputation has been built on three fundamental principles:

Integrated Expertise

Rather than operating as separate technical disciplines, our mining engineers, infrastructure specialists, ESG practitioners, project managers and operational teams collaborate throughout the project lifecycle. This integrated model improves decision making, enhances efficiency and ensures every solution is aligned with the client's strategic objectives.

Practical Mining Experience

Our recommendations are founded on extensive experience gained through the planning, construction and operation of mining projects. We understand the realities of mining because our people have worked across the industry, from project development and engineering to production and operational management.

Independent, Client Focused Advice

As an independent advisory company, our recommendations are objective, commercially sound and tailored specifically to each client's requirements. We measure our success by the long term value we create for our clients and the relationships we build through trust, integrity and consistent delivery.

On site

Project Gallery

Grouting solutions, pipe installation, fabrication and concrete works executed by Ukwazi teams.

Grouting solutions rig operating on a tailings dam wall
Large diameter pipeline bend installed on a mine site
Ukwazi crew working on penstock and grout installation
HDPE butt welding machine joining pipe sections on site
Stockpiled steel and HDPE pipe awaiting installation
Concrete works for mining infrastructure foundations
Valve manifold assembly for a mine water reticulation line
Grout delivery hoses laid out across a tailings facility

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