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2655.845Fe

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2451.996CrC H R O m i u m

2963.546CuC O P P E R

LaPO4Precious Metals

Gold • Aluminium • Iron

[ Silver ]

Coal • Diamonds

CePO4

65.39Zn 79196.97Au

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COMPA N Y PROFILE

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W hO W E A RE

ULS Mineral Resource Projects is a multi-disciplinary project house which specialises in the engineering and delivery of mineral resource projects. ULS is based in South Africa and was established in response to mine owners’ and developers’ preference for single source procurement of design and project management services.

ULS is a union of two independent engineering companies whose

respective core business offerings are key components of mineral

resource development projects. Indeed the primary motivation

for the formation of ULS was to provide the mineral project market

with a “one-stop-shop” with a difference - a company which listens

to Client needs and is flexible enough to quickly provide a solution

- be it in managing a project from cradle-to-grave or providing a

specialist niche service within the project cycle.

The collective project experience of ULS’s constituent

organisations spans more than a century. We have specific

knowledge of the African project environment where many

hundreds of projects in more than 20 countries with an aggregate

value well in excess of ten billion dollars have been successfully

delivered. Our experience is in both the private and public sectors,

and incorporates design and project management assignments in

the fields of mining, mineral processing, large scale agriculture,

industry, as well as bulk civil infrastructure.

ULS Mineral Resource Projects

is a multi-disciplinary project house “

“

Prerequisites

for successfully

undertaking mineral

resource projects in

Africa are technical and

managerial excellence,

coupled with sound

experience.

02Design & construction of North Mara plant Upgrade Project for African Barrick Gold: North Mara, Tanzania

Construction management of Munali Nickel Mine Tailings Dam: Kafue-Zambia

Design & construction of underground mudpress facility for Placer Dome’s South Deep Gold mine: Westonaria, South Africa

Construction management of mining infrastructure at the Boss Mining Concentrator: Likasi, DRC

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We have undertaken

several hundred

projects in more than 20

African countries in the

mining, industrial, and civil

infrastructure sectors.

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TEChNICAL AND MANAGERIAL E XCELLENCE

Prerequisites for successfully undertaking mineral resource projects in Africa are technical and managerial excellence, coupled with sound experience in this often dynamic and always challenging environment. Executing projects in remote locations requires the engineering of enabling bulk infrastructure, project specific engineering associated with the process plant and related infrastructure, and managing the integration of these activities with other project imperatives such as safety, quality, and the environment.

ULS has over forty professionally registered engineers collectively incorporating process, civil and structural,

electrical, and mechanical engineering disciplines; project management and environmental professionals who,

together with support personnel, yield a total staff complement of more than three hundred and fifty persons.

Strengthening our own skills base are our alliance partners in the fields of mining engineering and tailings storage

and disposal, as well as an extensive network of strategic partners with expertise and experience encompassing

all aspects of mineral project development.

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Design & construction management of main access to Mimosa Mine: Zvishavhane, Zimbabwe

Design & construction management of Obuasi Plant Expansion Project for AngloGold Ashanti: Obuasi, Ghana

Construction management of roads and infrastructure at Unki Mine: Shirugwe, Zimbabwe

Construction management of mining infrastructure at Ngezi Mine : Chegutu, Zimbabwe

ULS has an effective ISO 9001 accredited Quality Management System (QMS) which in simple terms is “aimed at getting it right first time” rather than being a reactive response to substandard performance. The QMS comprises processes and controls which are implemented in a systematic manner across all of our business functions to allow us to consistently:

• exceed our client’s expectations by ensuring appropriate two-way communications are maintained thereby

ensuring that their requirements are fully understood and fulfilled

• set measurable targets to monitor our achievement toward pre-determined objectives

• evaluate our performance against these targets to identify progress

• provide appropriate resources and a suitable working environment

• monitor, audit and review our systems in order to identify areas to continually improve performance

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• conceptual engineering and scoping studies

• prefeasibility and classed costing studies

• feasibility and bankable feasibility studies

• optimisation studies

• detail metallurgical process engineering and infrastructure design

for gold, diamonds, base metals, coal, and platinum group metals

• design of bulk infrastructure encompassing

– Transportation: roads, rail, and airports

– Water: raw water storage, pumping, and conveyance, water

treatment (potable and effluent)

– Structures: industrial and process (structural steel and reinforced

concrete)

– Power: systems and transmission

– Services for residential areas

– Mass earthworks and terracing

– Storm water management and impoundment

• bulk materials handling systems design

• project management and commissioning

• construction management of mineral processing and bulk

infrastructure

• quality and safety management

• contract management and administration

ULS’s core service offering spans the conceptualisation, design, implementation, and closure phases of mineral resource development projects:

CORE SERv ICES

ULS’s core service offering spans the conceptualisation,

design, implementation,

and closure phases of mineral resource

development projects“

05 Design & construction of Sulphide Floatation plant and ancillaries for AngloGold Ashanti: Orkney, South Africa

Design of Secondary Crushing Circuit at Navachab Gold Mine, For AngloGold Ashanti: Namibia

Design & management of upgrading of national road M10 in Western Zambia: Lui River Crossing

Design & management of bulk water supply of Nakambala Sugar Expansion Project: Mazabuko, Zambia

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W h AT SE T S US A PA RT

ULS is fast and flexible with regard to the nature of the commercial model which is adopted for the delivery of each project. In addition to client preference, the selection process should take cognisance of the unique demands, constraints, and risk profile of the project.

We have experience of and are able to advise on the following commercial models – either as stand-alone

options, or in combination with each other for multi-faceted projects with a mix of risks.

• Engineering and procurement (E&P) for projects where the client elects to manage project execution itself

• Fully reimbursable engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM)

• Single point lump sum – turnkey contracting through the provision of engineering, procurement, and

construction services (EPC)

ULS size and expertise allows to rapidly assess client needs and tailor make our responses to their particular

requirements.

PRO CES S PL A N T E XCEL L EN CE

ULS has a proven track record in the mining and metallurgical industry. We are active in most mineral

sectors including Coal, Diamonds, Copper, Ferrous, PGM’s and Rare Earths and are industry specialists in Gold

processing. The company has extensive brownfields and greenfields process plant engineering expertise from

characterisation and test work supervision, through to identifying processing solutions, design, engineering,

procurement, construction management, commissioning and ongoing operations and support.

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MININ G INF R A S T RUC T URE K NOW hOW

The design and commissioning of the process plant is only one aspect of the complex mining process.

Given the location of mining projects in remote areas, the design and construction of associated infrastructure can

not only pose significant engineering challenges but can add considerably to project costs impacting on feasibility.

ULS has nearly 20 years of experience in identifying, designing and supervising the construction of mining

related infrastructure. This has included feasibility studies, specialist hydraulic and hydrological investigations,

the detailed design of infrastructure for the conveyance and storage of raw, potable, treated, and waste water;

structural steel, reinforced concrete, composite structures, and buildings. Road, terraces, storm water drainage

management infrastructure, for surfaced and unsurfaced roads, light pavements for mining villages and heavy

duty deep pavement structures for decline shaft accesses.

A F RIC A N F O OT PRIN T

ULS has an extensive project footprint in Africa. We have

successfully undertaken several hundred projects in more than twenty

African countries in the mining, industrial, and civil infrastructure

sectors. As active participants in the African project environment,

ULS has well developed relationships with contractors, suppliers,

financial and legal institutions, as well as senior government officials

in key ministries and departments. In addition to our South African

head office, country offices exist in Botswana, Tanzania, Zambia,

and Zimbabwe.

The depth of

the collective

project experience

of ULS’s constituent

organisations spans

more than fifty years.“

Construction management of infrastructure Ngezi Mine: Chegutu, Zimbabwe

Design of bulk water supply for Pilanesberg Platinum Project: North West, South Africa

Design and construction management of roads and earthworks for Ghaghoo Diamond Mine: Central Kalahari, Botswana

Design & construction management of new crushing circuit for Goldfield’s Damang mine: Damang, Ghana

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NIChE SERv ICES OF F ERING

M A N AGIN G RISK : i CU CON T R AC T ME T hODOLO GY

A risk management contracting strategy on either of the FIDIC or NEC3 platforms, which is particularly well

suited to dynamic project environments. This cost effective approach – which typically yields savings of the

order of 30% relative to conventional contracting methodologies, has been successfully utilised over the past

25 years on a large number of infrastructure and mining projects. The aggregate value of projects implemented

by means of the iCU approach to date exceeds one billion dollars.

UNIQUE SOLU T IONS: T RE AT MEN T OF MININ G EF F LUEN T

Effluents produced both by mining activities and mineral processing plants require treatment to ensure that

they are safe for discharge into the environment beyond the boundaries of the mine. ULS designs processes

and associated infrastructure for cyanide detoxification facilities, and conducts audits to ensure that all cyanide

treatment and handling facilities are designed in compliance with the ICMI code of practice. ULS also designs

infrastructure for the treatment of both acid mine drainage (AMD) and general mine effluent. With specific

reference to AMD treatment, ULS employs a patented process which not only cleans AMD water, but also

recovers almost all of the dissolved pollutants for beneficiation into saleable products.

INNOvAT I v E CONSULT IN G: Ph A SED E X P ENDI T URE – E A RLY RE v ENUES (P EER)

Through our PEER (Phased Expenditure – Early Revenues) review process, we apply recognised cost-benefit

principles to enhance project viability by reducing, deferring or avoiding capital expenditure and limiting

operational expenditure. In this way we aim to breathe new life into potential projects by bringing revenue

forward and reducing and deferring costs. Working with the Client we are able to enhance internal rates of

return and turn marginal projects in sustainable mining developments.

P ERF ORM A N CE E vA LUAT IONS (MEP)

ULS has developed a Matrix of Evaluation and Performance (MEP) measurement process which provides additional

information to the metallurgical recovery calculated numbers of a given minerals processing solution. This helps

the client and plant operator to make appropriate technology choices relevant to specific conditions as opposed

to relying simply on the recommendations of the plant manufacturers selling standard solutions. This can impact

on metallurgical performance of “recovery” and significantly improve efficiencies of plant operators outputs.

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Design & construction management of new crushing circuit for AngloGold Ashanti’s Geita Gold Mine: Mwanza district, Tanzania

Construction management of expansion and upgrading of Lower Ruvu water treatment

plant: Bagamoyo, Tanzania

“ULS views safety as being fundamental to the successful outcome of all of our projects.

The aggregate value of projects implemented by means of the iCU approach to date exceeds one billion dollars.

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S A F E T Y A S A CULT URE

ULS views safety as being fundamental to the successful outcome of all of our projects. Our goal is to nurture and promote a safety culture which effectively identifies and manages risk through recognition, evaluation, and education of our employees and clients in compliance with legislative requirements as well as state of the art professional practices to ensure that everyone goes home safely every day.

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