At coalface of transformation

JOHANNESBURG – Diversified metals and mining company South32 yesterday awarded a three-year core-mining contract worth R158 million to a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) company, Modi Mining, at its Wolvekrans, Middelburg coal mine in Mpumalanga. Modi Mining will work closely with the Wolvekrans mining and planning teams to plan and deliver sub-processes, including top-soiling and stripping overburden. Modi Mining renders differentiated contract mining services, including supplying specialised services for both underground and surface operations. It was founded 10 years ago and is co-owned by mining engineer and entrepreneur Samuel Molefi and a female entrepreneur, Kebareng Moagi. South32 president and chief operating officer for Africa Region Mike Fraser said transformation was central to making a meaningful contribution to the social and economic development of South Africa. Fraser said the award was particularly significant as it was the first core-mining contract awarded to a 100 percent black-owned company. “It marks a significant step forward in our plans to deliver a more inclusive supplier landscape,” Fraser said. “We welcome Modi Mining as a strategic mining partner of South32.” – ANA