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Mintek is enhancing mineral beneficiation in South Africa by leveraging pilot infrastructure to produce bankable proof-of-concept technologies. This aligns with the country's critical minerals strategy, which prioritizes minerals such as platinum-group metals, manganese, and lithium.

Mintek collaborates with government and industry to secure support for research programs aimed at local value addition. Recent initiatives include a coal-waste revalorisation project and pilot-scale facilities for processing and extraction.

Mintek's work extends to reprocessing tailings for valuable commodities and developing skills through postgraduate programs. Cementation Africa is providing end-to-end underground mining solutions, assisting clients in transitioning from mine development to steady state production.

Their expertise helps clients minimize risks associated with this phase, utilizing a strategic fleet of equipment and maintaining high safety standards. Recent projects include transitioning operations for Tharisa Minerals from opencast to underground mining.