Mintek is a national mineral research organisation of South Africa and one of the world’s leading technology organisations specialising in mineral processing.
As a public entity under the National Government of South Africa, Mintek is mandated to serve the national interest through research and development, technology transfer, promote mineral technology, and encourage the establishment and expansion of industries in the field of minerals and products derived therefrom.
Mintek’s offerings include a full range of process development services, from preliminary bench-scale investigations to large-scale piloting and integrated flowsheet development, in support of bankable feasibility studies.
The activities of Mintek include the following:
- Providing essential services (information, consulting and experimental)
- Increasing the competitiveness of the industry by developing effective technology (to cut costs and improve recoveries)
- Developing ‘breakthrough’ process technologies and novel uses for metals and their products
- Marketing its commercial products and technologies to the industry
- Establishing strategic partnerships and joint ventures
- Participating in regional development initiatives and Southern African Development Community activities and projects
- Maintaining and expanding international scientific links
- Developing the human resources potential of the region through educational and training activities.
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
Chairperson
- Dr Thibedi Ramontja
Deputy Chairperson
- Ms NP Zikalala Mvelase
Board Members
- Mr Philippus Rudolf Heydenrich
- Dr Takalani Madzivhandila
- Ms Pontsho Maruping
- Mr Livhu Nengovhela
- Ms Ntokozo Faith Ngcwabe
- Prof Lwazi Ngubevana
- Dr Siyabonga Simayi
- Ms Azwinndini Mavis Thomani
Chief Executive Officer
- Dr Molefi Motuku
Chief Financial Officer
- Mr Sakhi Simelane (CFO/Group Executive: Support Services)
Senior Management
- Ms Mariekie Gericke (Group Executive: Extractive Metallurgy)
- Prof Indresan Govender (Group Executive: Mineral Processing and Characterisation)
- Dr Jones Papo (Group Executive: Mining, Materials and Automation)
Communications Officers
- Mr Elvis Tshweneyame
Contact Details
The contact details of Mintek are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | 200 Malibongwe Drive, Strijdom Park, Randburg, Johannesburg |
| Postal Address: | Private Bag X3015, Randburg, 2125 |
| Telephone: | 011 709 4111 |
| Email: | info@mintek.co.za |
| Website: | mintek.co.za |
