Thought Leadership

  UMS’s recent project awards on local soil demonstrate the company’s intent to work closely with the South African mining sector as it responds to a rise in global commodity prices. With the experience and knowledge that comes with a 60-year legacy, combined with a single-source provider o...

Mining projects are often derailed because expectations between the mining company and the contractor who has been brought on board are not properly managed upfront. Mining contractors are an important part of mining operations, often appointed for both core and non-core services. Under such circums...

Over the last five years, the United Mining Services (UMS) Group has evolved its operations to combine the capabilities of the UMS METS and UMS Shaft Sinkers businesses to facilitate a seamless project transition for clients from concept to prefeasibility, feasibility and into execution. With...

Engineering and project management business UMS Group UMS has achieved significant growth in its short history transitioning from a company in the throes of a turnaround strategy in 2018 to a company that reached financial stability in 2020 and has seen rapid growth ever since. LAURA CORNISH caught ...

With a strong passion for maths and science, and an interest in aeronautics, it’s no surprise that Digby selected the field of mechanical engineering as his career choice. Thanks to a bursary from Gold Fields, Digby graduated with a B.Sc Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of the Wit...

With its head office situated in Wood-mead, in Johannesburg, the United Mining Services (UMS) Group provides mining and mineral processing project services across the globe.  The company has the expertise to undertake all concept, design, engineering, construction, commissioning and refu...

Miners invest in innovation in bid to streamline operations and save costs Cashflush miners are investing increased profits generated from the commodities boom in various areas within the business. While paying down debt remains a priority, miners are also spending on strategically important infrast...

With design and contracting capabilities under the same roof, United Mining Services (UMS) is positioned to respond quickly to mining customers’ needs, and has the flexibility to address challenges of any size, big or small. UMS recently delivered a fast, innovative solution for Harmony’s Target...

31 August 2021 – United Mining Services (UMS) is bringing in the heavyweight shaft sinkers at the Karowe Diamond mine in Botswana. With a team comprising some of the most experienced professionals in shaft sinking, United Mining Services (UMS) is gearing up for the pre-sinking of two shafts for...

While it is clear that women in mining are a minority, and that long-term thinking is needed to increase accessibility and development of women in the mining sector, companies such as United Mining Services (UMS) are leading the drive towards inclusivity. Digby Glover, CEO of the UMS Group, says tha...