COVER STORY
Moolmans celebrates 75 years with a strong vision for the future It is said that the most enduring brands are built from the heart. Their foundations are stronger because they are built with the strength of the human spirit, making them real and sustainable.
Opportunities on the horizon for Moolmans are both exciting and promising.
C elebrating its 75th anniversary in the mining industry this year, Moolmans is testament to this statement as a business that is grounded in a culture of customer centricity and built on strong relationships and robust partnerships. It is this long-standing approach to business that has afforded Moolmans its unparalleled reputation as one of Africa’s largest open-cut mining contractors, known for dependable service and an unwavering commitment to delivering quality results. Rod Dixon, Moolmans’ Managing Director, explains that the success of the mining contractor is attributed to a diverse and experienced executive team who work alongside a motivated and well-equipped workforce of more than 1 600 employees. The company fully subscribes to the notion that delivering innovative solutions for its clients is driven by harnessing the collective strengths of its people. “It sounds cliched, but it is true. There is no other way to say it: Our people build our business,” explains Dixon. “Our skilled and experienced operators, disciplined project managers, qualified engineers, quality, health, safety, and environmental professionals, and a range of support staff work tirelessly towards a common goal: to ensure that Moolmans remains a premier mining contractor on the continent, delivering resources for a better future.” It is this long-term commitment to a shared mission, driven by consistent effort and resilience through the inevitable challenges faced by the mining industry, that has earned the company its
stripes in the African mining landscape. With extensive experience in both hard and soft rock environments, including rehabilitation, the company offers a full range of open-cut mining services, from short-term waste mining and bulk earthworks to long-term mining solutions and rehabilitation. Moolmans’ far-reaching footprint across South Africa comprises two significant contracts. In January 2023, the company entered a five-year contract with long-standing client Tshipi é Ntle Manganese Mining, South Africa’s largest manganese exporter, whilst also signing a multi-billion-rand contract with Black Mining Mountain (BMM) in the Northern Cape earlier this year. As much as consistency is key for business success, so too is adaptation and innovation. Being able to adapt and respond to change is crucial, especially in the ever-changing global marketplace that influences and shapes the future of mining, regardless of location. The opencast mining sector has revolutionised in recent years, moving from a workplace that relied heavily on manual labour in the past to one that uses automation, real-time data analytics, remote operational centres, and artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure optimal efficiency, heightened safety, and improved environmental performance. “Automation, in particular, is playing a key role in reforming opencast mining by integrating sophisticated machinery and systems that minimise human intervention and maximise
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