SENET
SENET is a South Africa–based EPCM firm founded in 1989 that delivers mineral processing plant projects for junior to mid-tier mining clients globally, specializing in gold, copper, cobalt, and battery metals processing via proprietary heap leach and hydrometallurgical technologies. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of DRA Global.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersJohannesburg, South Africa
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What SENET does
SENET (Pty) Ltd is a South Africa–headquartered engineering, procurement, construction, and management (EPCM) firm founded in 1989 by Jim Hollywood and Neil Senior. The company specializes in minerals and metals processing plant delivery for junior to mid-tier mining clients, with concentrated expertise in gold (CIL/CIP and heap leach), copper and cobalt (SX/EW), and related commodities including uranium, nickel, manganese, zinc, and iron ore. Its service portfolio spans the entire project lifecycle — Project Management, Process Engineering, Multi-Disciplinary Engineering, Supply Chain and Logistics (managing approximately US$1 billion in annual project materials and US$750 million in service contracts), Construction Management (Self-Perform Construction Model), and four-phase Commissioning.
The company's technical foundation rests on proprietary heap leach stacking and agglomeration equipment developed in the 1990s, a hydrometallurgical process team described as one of the largest in Africa, and process innovations such as milling-in-raffinate that reportedly improve copper leach recovery by 1–1.5%. SENET has delivered more than 18 copper/cobalt facilities on the African Copperbelt, over 12 heap leach projects, and over 24 West African gold CIL/CIP projects. Pricing is project-specific and quote-based; revenue is generated through professional services fees on EPCM and EPC contracts.
SENET is a wholly owned subsidiary of DRA Global and operates across Africa (South Africa, DRC, Zambia, Ghana, Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Mauritania, Eritrea, Zimbabwe), the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, UAE), Europe (Romania), and Latin America (Peru). Customer relationships are anchored on direct enterprise engagement, with named clients including Hummingbird Resources, Endeavour Mining, Mopani Copper Mines, Cora Gold, African Gold Group, Euro Sun Mining, Sycamore Mining, and Al Masane Al Kobra Mining Co. (AMAK).
SENET firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SENET
- Legal name
- SENET
- Website
- https://senet.co.za
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- SENET is a South Africa–based EPCM firm founded in 1989 that delivers mineral processing plant projects for junior to mid-tier mining clients globally, specializing in gold, copper, cobalt, and battery metals processing via proprietary heap leach and hydrometallurgical technologies. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of DRA Global.
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- akta.pro rank
SENET industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Mining Engineering Services (EPCM for mineral processing)
- SIC
- Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE)
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Where SENET is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Johannesburg
- HQ country
- South Africa
- HQ region
- Africa
Offices1 record
Markets served
SENET business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- EPCM Services: Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Management services for mining and mineral processing projects, covering the entire project lifecycle from conceptual study through to commissioning.
- Supply Chain and Logistics: International procurement expertise and global supplier networks managing approximately US$1 billion in project materials annually and US$750 million in service contracts.
- Project Management and Engineering Consulting: Specialized project management and engineering services including process design, test work supervision, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and process data sheets.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
SENET product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SENET is a project delivery and engineering firm specializing in EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management) services for mining and mineral processing projects, covering the full project lifecycle from conceptual study through to commissioning. Its core offerings include process engineering, multi-disciplinary engineering, supply chain and logistics, construction management, and commissioning, with specialized expertise in heap leach technology, hydrometallurgy (SX/EW), and minerals and metals processing.
Product overview
SENET is a services company offering a unified suite of EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management) services for mineral processing projects, rather than a product platform. The core service portfolio spans the entire project lifecycle: Project Management, Process Engineering, Multi-Disciplinary Engineering, Supply Chain and Logistics, Construction Management, and Commissioning. These services are underpinned by specialized expertise in Heap Leach Technology (including proprietary stacking and agglomeration equipment), Hydrometallurgy (SX/EW), and Minerals and Metals Processing. SENET's approach integrates these services through its Self-Perform Construction Model and RAMBOE engineering philosophy, serving clients from conceptual study through to commissioning.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Project Management Senior project management with specialized Project Managers and Engineers experienced in executing mineral processing projects in Africa and remote locations globally, characterized by sustainable and collaborative management ensuring expeditious decision-making. Target users are mining clients across the project lifecycle.
- Process Engineering Process expertise underpinned by one of the largest hydrometallurgical process engineering teams in Africa, specializing in copper-cobalt SX/EW plants, gold CIL/CIP/CIS technologies, heap leach solutions, and concentrator plant designs.
- Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Complete multidisciplinary engineering solutions covering civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and controls disciplines, employing fit-for-purpose and cost-effective design through SENET's RAMBOE philosophy.
- Supply Chain and Logistics International procurement expertise with global supplier networks managing approximately US$1 billion in project materials annually and US$750 million in service contracts, providing cost and schedule certainty through strategic sourcing and logistics functions.
- Construction Management Self-Perform Construction Model utilizing own workforce for SMPP and E&I installation on site, providing cost-effective execution with shared risk approach between client and SENET, maximizing local employment and skills transfer.
- Commissioning Four-phase commissioning approach (Pre-commissioning, Wet commissioning, Ore/hot commissioning, Operational assistance) with detailed documentation and operational readiness support including plant audits, monitoring, debottlenecking, and process optimisation.
- Heap Leach Technology Proprietary heap leach stacking and agglomeration equipment developed in the early 1990s with global success. SENET is a leader in heap leach equipment technology on the African continent, providing engineering, construction, and commissioning for entire heap leach plants.
- Hydrometallurgy Services One of the largest hydrometallurgical process teams in Africa with deep knowledge in SX/EW and concentrator plant designs, having provided more than 18 copper/cobalt facilities on the African Copperbelt.
- Minerals and Metals Processing Design and construction of mineral beneficiation projects with expertise in processing base and precious metals (copper, cobalt, gold), bulk commodities and materials handling in potash, uranium, coal, and iron ore.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 18 copper/cobalt SX/EW facilities delivered on African Copperbelt
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Companies that use SENET
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
SENET technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
SENET partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- DRA Global LimitedcoreDRA Global leads the Preliminary Feasibility Study for Aftermath Silver's Berenguela silver-copper-manganese project in Peru, with SENET providing hydrometallurgical support. DRA was selected based on technical capability, regional experience, and metallurgical expertise.
- Cora Gold LimitedflagshipSENET appointed by Cora Gold Limited to oversee updated Definitive Feasibility Study at Sanankoro Gold Project in southern Mali. The updated DFS will reflect +1 million ounce Mineral Resource Estimate and processing optimisation studies.
- Al Masane Al Kobra Mining Co. (AMAK)flagshipSENET completed design and execution of Moyeath copper and zinc concentrator project in Saudi Arabia. This was SENET's first project in the region, successfully navigating complex challenges.
- Euro Sun Mining Inc.coreSENET awarded Definitive Feasibility Study contract for Rovina Valley gold and copper project in Romania. Located in the 'Golden Quadrilateral', one of Europe's largest gold-producing areas.
- African Gold Group Inc.coreSENET awarded contract to update the Definitive Feasibility Study for the Kobada Gold Project. SENET will oversee and consolidate studies from industry experts to enable AGG to start production on the Kobada concession.
- Sycamore MiningcoreSENET appointed for Detailed Feasibility Study activities for Kiniéro Gold Plant Re-Commissioning Project in Guinea. Following initial PFS work in Q1 2020, SENET resumed FS activities to review re-commissioning and expansion of plant operations.
- Avidian Gold (Tri-K Project)coreSENET awarded EPC contract for Tri-K Gold Project in Mandiana region of Republic of Guinea, West Africa, following successful completion of DFS. Achieved 1 million LTI-free manhours during Q4 2020.
- DRA GlobalcoreDRA Global is the parent company of SENET, a wholly owned subsidiary. SENET is underpinned by the broader DRA Global group capabilities including mining services and operational readiness. SENET adopts a collaborative delivery philosophy working closely with clients and leveraging DRA Global's diversified group capabilities.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
SENET competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- DRA Global: DRA Global is SENET's parent company and offers mining engineering, project delivery, and operational readiness across the full mining lifecycle. SENET operates as its EPCM/process-engineering arm, so DRA is both owner and the broadest comparable for SENET's service offering.
- Worley: Worley is a large diversified EPCM/services group with a global energy, chemicals, and mining practice. Comparable on EPCM delivery to mining customers, though less specialized in mineral processing hydromet than SENET.
- Fluor Corporation: Fluor is a global Tier-1 EPCM firm with mining, metals, and infrastructure practices serving large-cap miners and governments. A broader incumbent that occasionally competes with SENET for major mining capex.
Direct peers
- Lycopodium: Lycopodium is a Melbourne-headquartered EPCM firm specializing in mineral processing plants for gold, copper, nickel, and battery-metals projects, with deep African exposure. Directly comparable in services, client segment, and process technologies (CIL/CIP, hydromet).
- Ausenco: Ausenco is an Australian EPCM specialist with a strong minerals processing book (gold, copper, battery metals) and growing African and Americas footprint. Closely comparable in service scope, mineral processing focus, and target client base.
- Hatch: Hatch is a global EPCM consultancy with significant mining and metals practice (nickel, copper, gold, cobalt, lithium). Competes head-to-head with SENET for major mining capex mandates and serves similar junior/mid-tier mineral processing projects.
- Sedgman: Sedgman is a CIMIC Group-owned EPCM specialist focused on mineral processing plants, particularly coal, gold, copper, and battery metals. Direct peer for mineral processing EPCM with overlapping African and Australian mining exposure.
- Knight Piésold: Knight Piésold is a global mining and environmental consulting firm with strong hydrometallurgical and tailings expertise servicing junior and mid-tier miners in Africa and the Americas. Comparable on consulting-driven mining project delivery.
Regional players
- CPC Engineering: CPC Engineering is an Australian EPCM firm with mineral processing expertise (gold, copper, nickel) and Africa-relevant project experience. Comparable in service offering and client type, but with primary Australian anchorage.
Emerging players
- Mipac Process Engineering: Mipac is a specialized consulting EPCM firm focused on mineral processing plants, hydrometallurgy, and comminution with Australian and African exposure. Comparable service scope but smaller scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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SENET leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
SENET funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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SENET M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about SENET
What does SENET do?
SENET is a project delivery and engineering firm specializing in EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management) services for mining and mineral processing projects, covering the full project lifecycle from conceptual study through to commissioning. Its core offerings include process engineering, multi-disciplinary engineering, supply chain and logistics, construction management, and commissioning, with specialized expertise in heap leach technology, hydrometallurgy (SX/EW), and minerals and metals processing.
Is SENET a public or private company?
SENET is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was SENET founded?
SENET was founded in 1989. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is SENET based?
SENET is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, in the Africa region.
How does SENET make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. EPCM Services are the primary driver. The others are supply Chain and Logistics and project Management and Engineering Consulting.
Who are SENET's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are DRA Global, Worley and Fluor Corporation. Direct peers are Lycopodium, Ausenco, Hatch, Sedgman and Knight Piésold. CPC Engineering is listed as a regional player. Mipac Process Engineering is listed as an emerging player.
Does SENET have an API?
No public API is recorded for SENET.
What industry is SENET in?
SENET's product category is Mining Engineering Services (EPCM for mineral processing). Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUANALAE, Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight). Its SIC code is 3550.