Basil Sihlangu

Mining Engineer at Newrak Mining (Pty) Ltd

Basil Sihlangu is a seasoned Mining Engineer with extensive experience in the mining sector, currently employed at Newrak Mining (Pty) Ltd since May 2015. Previous roles include positions at Lonmin Plc as a Mining Graduate and stoper miner, and Impala Platinum in both graduate and training capacities, focusing on rock breaking. Additionally, Basil has held internships at Africawide Consulting (Pty) Ltd, where project implementation involving government SETAs was facilitated, and the Centre for Sustainability in Mining & Industry (CSMI), contributing to legislative analysis. Basil's foundational experience includes a research internship at Joy Global Inc., emphasizing data analysis in mining contexts. Educational credentials include a BSc in Mining Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand.

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Newrak Mining (Pty) Ltd

Mining contractor specialising in: underground mining, primary and secondary support, vamping & sweeping, maintenance of vital excavations, underground construction, drop raising and diamond drilling. The company operates in the gold, platinum and chrome industry in the Bushveld complex and the Witwatersrand basin. Safety is one of the most important KPI's and the company is very proud of its excellent safety record. Newrak Mining employs people with excellent mining skills and has currently a workforce of about 3,500 people.


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South Africa

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1,001-5,000

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