MINING

At Bigen Africa, we think smarter about infrastructure development – and our solutions span the entire life-cycle of projects.

We combine integrated and sustainable development partnerships which gives our clients the advantage of, not only tailored infrastructure on-site, but sustainable projects in the context of their broader socio-economic environment.

Our comprehensive range of professional services assist mines to remain profitable enterprises, while contributing positively to development, both locally and throughout Africa.

Our Mining services include

IMG

Implementation Management Integrated Development Management Socio-Economic Development
EPCM, Project Management Institutional Management Project, Programme Management
Technical Assistance Integrated Project Development Technical Assistance
Feasibility, Planning & Advisory Services Mining Sector Support Rural Dev / Land Reform / Agri-business
Engineering Services Environmental Partnership Programmes
Beneficiation Development Finance & Advisory Services

Our Value Proposition

Bigen Africa integrates the entire value chain in an infrastructure development process through inhouse capabilities and strategic partnerships – from project preparation, through feasibility studies and implementation, to on-going asset management.

We believe that the success of any cost-effective and sustainable mining operation starts with the true integration of four cornerstones of civil society and sustainable communities, namely social, institutional, financial and physical elements. Furthermore, we provide clients with a complete solution to all facets of mining – based on, amongst others, our intimate understanding of the requirements of governments, local authorities and other stakeholders.

some of Our mining clients:

  • Anglo American 
  • Anglo Platinum
  • Hernic Ferrochrome
  • Platreef Resources
  • African Rainbow Minerals
  • Impala Platinum
  • Royal Bafokeng Platinum
  • ASA Metals
  • Ivanhoe Platinum
  • Samancor Chrome
  • Assmang
  • Kumba
  • Tharisa Mining
  • Boynton Platinum
  • Lonmin
  • Tjate Minerals
  • CoAL
  • MSA Group
  • Veremo Holdings
  • Corridor Mining
  • Northam Platinum
  • Xstrata Alloy

Our Partnerships

Our internal offerings are enhanced through strategic partnerships including:-

  • VBKOM (CPR’s, mine design and planning, equipment selection)
  • Cardno (integrated infrastructure)
  • ELB Engineering (materials handling)
  • FES (environmental)
  • Development Bank of Southern Africa
  • Urban Econ (economic planners)
  • Pan-African Waste Services (rehabilitation and waste treatment)

Our People

Our reputation in mining services rests on smart thinking and decisive action from a team of talented experts equipped with a wealth of knowledge to provide you with the best solutions across the complete mining spectrum. Our in-depth technical knowledge and management skills are a result of accumulating, over decades, relevant experience and know - how – and ultimately a passion to make a lasting difference to the mining landscape and the communities in which they operate.

Our Projects

We are at present busy with a wide range of projects for mining houses or for partnerships between mines and government. This includes feasibility studies, regional water projects, transport studies, roads projects, housing, water conservation and demand management studies, setting up of partnerships, energy efficiency projects and assistance to municipalities.

Contact us

Dirk Kleingeld

Tel:  +27 (0) 12 843 9009
Fax:  +27 (0) 12 843 9000
E-mail:  dirk.kleingeld@bigenafrica.com

Harry Nieman

Tel: +27 (0) 12 843 9084
Fax: +27 (0) 12 843 9000
E-mail:  harry.nieman@bigenafrica.com