ABOUT UMS GROUP
UMS Group (United Mining Services), has its origins in the South African mining sector but serves global mining and minerals processing clientele. Our unique differentiator is that we are a single-source provider with the expertise to undertake all concept, design, engineering, construction, commissioning and refurbishment projects for our MINING AND PROCESSING CLIENTS. As a single source provider we ensure that the construction teams who execute a project are already involved upfront during the design, engineering and procurement phases of a project. This reduces time, cost and risk to the client in getting their projects delivered as effectively and safely as possible.
Through the acquisition of UMS METS (Mining Engineering Technical Services) and UMS Shaft Sinkers we have a library of knowledge and expertise that spans 6 decades. The Company has some of the best and most experienced mining experts found anywhere including professional engineers (mining, mechanical, electrical, C&I, civil and structural), design engineers, project engineers and project managers, sinking specialists, project planners and schedulers, natural scientists (geology and rock mechanics) as well as experts in project control and procurement. The Company’s management and technical teams are recognised industry experts with decades of global experience.
The UMS Group through its UMS Shaft Sinkers division has particular expertise in all facets of underground mining and the construction of underground facilities. Our expertise also stretches to tunnelling and hydro projects.
Built on the back of decades of experience in the design and optimisation of materials handling systems for mining clients, UMS METS is now able to provide similar services to its metallurgical processing clients. We have built a team of highly skilled and recognised metallurgical process experts who can provide complete solutions for minerals process plant systems from process and infrastructure design, process optimisation to construction and commissioning of such plant systems. This includes EPC and EPCM services. Our key service focus is to provide clients with fit for purpose process solutions using modular approaches where practical. In addition, we provide clients with access to adaptable contracting methodologies (EPC/LSTK, EPCM, Cost + or Hybrid).
WHERE WE HAVE OPERATED:

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In excess of 250 contracts undertaken, across the globe.
Your single source solutions provider for the delivery of all mining and minerals projects across the globe – from concept through to execution
INDUSTRY NEWS AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
- October 19, 2022
- Thought Leadership
UMS GROUP: HITS THE BIG LEAGUE
- October 19, 2022
- Industry News
Underground mining: Aiming for perfect harmony
- October 19, 2022
- Industry News
Karowe expected to deliver the goods until at least 2040
- October 19, 2022
- Thought Leadership
DIGBY GLOVER CEO, UNITED MINING SERVICES GROUP
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Through our UMS METS and UMS SHAFT SINKERS brands we are able to provide clients in the mining, transport and hydro sectors with the following offerings:
Project management services
Concept development (greenfield and brownfield projects)
Engineering designs
Construction management
Construction contracting
Commissioning of mine and process plant infrastructure
Specialist technical services
Specialist engineering consulting
Specialist sinking equipment expertise and rental
Helping clients to extract value from the worlds most challenging ore bodies.
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- October 5, 2022
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We undertake all aging shaft infrastructure upgrades!
- October 3, 2022
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Underground mines (particularly deep level mines)
- September 30, 2022
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