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Overview

We own and operate a substantial fleet of advanced mining and earthmoving equipment, enabling us to deliver complete turnkey surface mining solutions. With decades of combined experience and a focus on safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility, we provide clients with reliable operations that drive productivity and reduce downtime across projects of any scale.

Our Scope of Services include:

Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) / Mechanical Re-Mining

Specialists in TSF re-mining and mechanical recovery. We restore sites to safe, compliant conditions while reclaiming valuable resources. Using advanced equipment and skilled operators, we maximise recovery rates and maintain environmental integrity and site safety.

Crushing & Screening

We provide mobile crushing and screening solutions that produce high-quality aggregates and processing materials tailored to client requirements. Our equipment ensures efficient size reduction, classification, and throughput across multiple material types.

Opencast Mining

SMS Mining provides complete opencast mining services, from resource extraction to land rehabilitation. Our turnkey approach combines safety, efficiency, and innovation to deliver cost-effective mining operations across South Africa.

Rockbreaking

SMS Mining delivers professional rockbreaking services using precision techniques to break oversized materials safely and efficiently. We minimize downtime and maintain optimal throughput across quarrying and mining projects.

Plant Feeding & Plant Management

Our experienced operators ensure seamless plant feeding and management, maintaining a constant flow of material for processing while adhering to strict production and safety targets. We integrate with your onsite operations for smooth, coordinated delivery.

Bulk Material Handling

We provide end-to-end bulk material handling services for mining and industrial clients. From excavation and transport to stockpile and feed management.

Construction of Platforms & Hauling Roads

SMS Mining designs and constructs durable platforms and haul roads built to withstand heavy loads and extreme conditions. Our engineering expertise ensures stability, drainage, and accessibility, improving long-term site performance.

Supply of Aggregates

We supply a wide range of quality aggregates for construction, roadworks, and infrastructure projects. Our controlled production processes guarantee consistent material quality and on-time delivery.

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