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Support for Artisanal Small-Scale Mining Sector
Mintek supports artisanal and small-scale mining by conducting research and development on new processes, processing technologies, and environmental management. They also produce feasibility reports, adapt technologies, and provide training to enable self-employment or job absorption.
Reference
https://mintek.co.za/clusters/miningmaterialsautomation/mining-and-mineral-economics/
Mintek supports the artisanal small-scale mining sector through research and development of new processes, processing technologies, and environmental management. We also produce feasibility reports, develop and adapt technologies, and provide training to individuals who can subsequently participate in gainful employment through self-employment or absorption into an existing relevant business enterprise.
Mine Rehabilitation Project Support for the DMRE
Mintek assists the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) in managing projects for the rehabilitation of derelict ownerless mines, aiming to convert abandoned land into residential or arable land, improving safety and quality of life in mining communities.
To achieve this objective, Mintek assists the Department in managing the projects and delivering on the DMRE requirements of on-time delivery of projects, value addition, and positive impact on local communities.
Market and Sectoral Analyses for Public and Private Sectors
Mintek offers market and sectoral analyses based on mineral economics, covering the extraction, processing, use, recycling, and disposal of mineral commodities. These services are available to external clients in both the public and private sectors.
This capability enables Mintek to undertake market and sectoral analyses for external clients in the public and private sectors.