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Terra Group Mining

From first core to final product and everything in between.

We are a mining advisory and private equity firm that develops mineral resources into mines and elevates operating mines to their full potential. Every decision is grounded in data, science, engineering principles and solid experience.

Founded2018
Head officeMidrand, South Africa
OPEN PIT DRILL HOLE 0.0 m 84.7 m 251.2 m 294.3 m 488.8 m ▸ 525.7 m EOH 751.0 m SHAFT ORE ZONE FOOTWALL
Illustrative cross-section, depths in metres. EOH = end of hole.

Four disciplines, one team

Terra Group works across the whole mining value chain, so the people who log the first hole are talking to the people who will run the plant.

01 · Exploration

Finding and defining the resource

Geological mapping, geochemical sampling, geophysics, drilling programmes, and management of lab work and test work. Exploration campaigns designed to test targets quickly and cost-effectively. Cutting-edge, best-in-class resource modelling.

  • RC & diamond drilling
  • Soil geochemistry
  • 3D modelling
02 · Studies

Proving the case

Resource estimation, metallurgical testwork and staged scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies that hold up to scrutiny.

  • JORC / NI 43-101 reporting
  • Mine planning
  • Metallurgy
03 · Operations

Building, running & improving mines

Construction management, open-pit and underground mining, and processing operations run to clear safety and production targets.

  • Open pit
  • Underground
  • Processing
04 · Finance

Funding the project

Source funding and capital for each phase of mineral exploration and mining projects, from debt and equity investments to working capital, trade finance and pre-payments.

  • Debt
  • Equity
  • Working capital
  • Trade finance
  • Pre-payments

The life of a mine

Each project moves through defined gates. We do not advance a stage until the data supports it, and we can assist with arranging funding to advance the project to the next stage.

Finance Funding at every stage

  1. Explore

    Identify targets and define mineralisation through drilling.

  2. Evaluate

    Estimate the resource and test the economics in staged studies.

  3. Develop

    Secure permits, finance and approvals, then build.

  4. Produce

    Mine and process safely, efficiently and to plan.

  5. Rehabilitate

    Close responsibly and hand back stable, usable land.

Safe people, sound ground

Our licence to operate is earned every shift. These commitments apply on every site we run.

Safety

Everyone home, every day

Critical-risk controls, visible field leadership and the authority for anyone to stop work they believe is unsafe.

Environment

Measured footprint

Baseline studies before disturbance, water and dust monitoring during operations, and rehabilitation that keeps pace with mining.

Community

Local first

Local hiring and procurement, transparent engagement with landholders and Traditional Owners, and agreements we keep.

Portfolio

A sample selection of historic projects across the lifecycle.

ProjectLocationScopeCommodityStage
SegoviaAntioquia, ColombiaPFS; ore sorting; change of processing and mining methodsGoldProduction
Frontier SARLSakania, DRCCut 4CopperPFS
Thaba JVLimpopo, South AfricaTurnaroundChrome, PGMsProduction
Metalkol SARLKolwezi, DRCCPRCopper, cobaltCPR
Eureka GoldMashonaland Central, ZimbabweBuild and commission open pit mineGoldConstruction
ImerysGeorgia, USAStrategic mineral asset review and rankingKaolinPre-production
Bauba ResourcesSouth AfricaAcquisition by RaubexChrome, PGMsProduction
KalgoldNorth West, South AfricaPushback design for increased mining ratesGoldProduction
Tyolomnqa SandsEastern Cape, South AfricaPEAHeavy mineral sandsFunding and permitting
Norrabees LithiumNorthern Cape, South AfricaExploration and PEALithium, tantalumExploration
Pickstone PeerlessMashonaland, ZimbabweEconomic evaluationGoldProduction
WesselsNorthern Cape, South AfricaUnderground haulage simulationsManganeseProduction
Mina CarlaAntioquia, ColombiaMine design and schedulingGoldPEA
Mpahlele ChromeLimpopo, South AfricaExploration strategy and PEAChrome, PGMsExploration, permitting
AmbilonaFianarantsoa, MadagascarPEA and fundingGoldFunding and exploration
Mahatsara LithiumFianarantsoa, MadagascarEarly-stage explorationLithiumFunding and exploration
Kumba LogisticsSouth AfricaBlending and logistics, pit to clientIron orePEA

Talk to Terra Group

For services, partnerships or finance, email us directly or send an enquiry.

General enquiriesinfo@terragroupmining.com
Head officeMidrand, South Africa