Underground Mining

Zizwe Underground Mining delivers expert Underground Mining services to the Southern African mining sector, providing specialised solutions for safe, efficient and high-performance underground operations.

Established in 2024, Zizwe Underground Mining expands the Group’s capabilities into underground coal mining, with a strategic pathway towards future hard rock mining operations. This positions Zizwe as a fully integrated mining contractor, offering both surface and underground mining services across a range of commodities.

Zizwe focuses on underground mining of thin to mid-seam coal deposits (1.6m to 3.0m), where precision, advanced mine planning and strict safety controls are critical. Our approach combines optimised mine design, controlled extraction methods and disciplined operational execution to maximise resource recovery while minimising operational risk.

With a strong emphasis on safety, compliance and operational performance, Zizwe applies rigorous industry best practices across all underground mining activities. Backed by over a century of combined experience, the division delivers reliable, cost-effective underground mining solutions, establishing Zizwe as a trusted partner to major mining houses in Southern Africa.

Zizwe Underground Mining delivers specialised Low-Seam Underground Contract Mining services, providing safe, efficient and cost-effective extraction of coal from thin to mid-seam deposits across Southern Africa.

Operating in seam heights between 1.6m and 3.0m, our low-seam underground mining solutions require precision, specialised equipment and advanced mining methodologies. Zizwe applies proven techniques such as bord-and-pillar (room-and-pillar) mining and continuous miner operations, ensuring stable underground workings while maximising coal recovery.

Our Low-Seam Underground Contract Mining services cover the full mining lifecycle, including development, production, pillar extraction and material handling. All operations are executed using low-profile, purpose-built underground equipment, enabling safe access and consistent performance in restricted mining environments.

Zizwe places strong emphasis on safety, ventilation control and ground stability, implementing strict procedures to manage underground risks such as roof support, gas control and dust suppression, ensuring compliant and secure operations.

With a focus on productivity and cost efficiency, Zizwe delivers reliable and scalable contract mining solutions that optimise recovery while maintaining operational control. Backed by experienced technical teams and modern mechanised methods, Zizwe ensures sustainable, high-performance outcomes across all low-seam underground mining projects.