Modern Mining May 2026

Mogalakwena Sandsloot Underground Project support installation.

The Ghaghoo Sand Tunnel Project showing the concrete lined decline.

accelerated access to the orebody. The result is the reduction in the project delivery pays for itself through earlier access to the ore body from a net present value (NPV) perspective. “The Redpath Group has one of the most modern, and technologically advanced contractor fleets in the industry. This is achieved through a global agreement with Sandvik as well as access to Redpath Group funding. This enables us to support our client’s needs in respect of execution of large- scale mining projects. The recent acquisition of RUC in 2024 further expands our team of experienced shaft sinking specialists and access to further shaft sinking equipment.” Underground Project: Mining Services for Decline and Lateral Development (>20km over last 5 years), managed through an Integrated Owner`s Team. • Northam Platinum; Zondereinde Western Expansion Project: Equipping of No. 3 Men and Material Shaft to a depth of 1430m. • Northam Platinum; Zondereinde 3 Shaft Project: Underground infrastructure development and construction, 4 years duration. Current key projects underway: • De Beers Consolidated Mines; Venetia • Debswana Diamond Company; Jwaneng Underground Project: Decline and Lateral Development (>26km over 6 years) inclusive of underground equipping and roadway construction. Raiseboring, slipe and line of a 669m deep 7.5m finished diameter ventilation shaft. • Rustenburg Platinum Mines; Mogalakwena

The Mogalakwena Sandsloot Underground Project surface workshop area.

Zondereinde Western Expansion Project 3 Shaft men and material shaft.

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