B&E International
B&E International is a South Africa-based integrated mining contractor providing crushing, mineral processing, quarrying, and aggregate supply services to mining houses, energy infrastructure projects, and commercial aggregate buyers across the SADC region, operating as a subsidiary of JSE-listed Raubex Group.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1972
- HeadquartersGauteng, South Africa
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What B&E International does
B&E International (Pty) Ltd is a South Africa-based integrated mining, crushing, and mineral processing contractor operating across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, headquartered at 93-94 Maple Street, Pomona, Kempton Park, Gauteng. Founded in 1972 as Blasting & Excavating in Port Elizabeth and rebranded to B&E International in 1998, the company has been a wholly owned subsidiary of JSE-listed Raubex Group (RBX) since 2008. It serves surface and opencast mining operators, commercial aggregate buyers, and base/precious-metal mineral processing customers through five core divisions: Crushing & Screening, Mineral Processing, Quarrying & Mining, Commercial Quarries, and Engineering & Fabrication, plus specialised offerings in Coastal Mining Services and integrated Pit-to-Plant delivery.
The company's core technical capabilities include mobile and static crushing and screening plants with throughput of 50-500 tph, modular and fixed mineral processing plant engineering (flotation, gravity separation, magnetic separation, leach/SX-EW, and dewatering systems), and three owned commercial quarries — Howard Quarry (Balmoral, Mpumalanga; 850,000 tpa capacity), Bela Bela (15 km from Gaborone, Botswana; 540,000 tpa), and Ermelo Quarry. The firm employs 1,600+ mining professionals and engineers, operates the in-house B&E Training Centre established in 2013, and runs an integrated logistics fleet of 50+ delivery trucks achieving 99% on-time delivery performance. Operations span South Africa, Namibia (Oranjemund coastal mining, Tsumeb/Tschudi Copper), Botswana (Bela Bela), and Mozambique (Pemba LNG corridor), supported by ASPASA, COLTO, Botswana Standard, B-BBEE, CIDB, and MHSA compliance certifications.
Revenue is generated primarily through managed-services contracts structured as fixed cost-per-tonne or monthly operational rates, performance-based contracts, capex-free Mine Development and Operations (MDO) models, Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) arrangements, turnkey plant EPC delivery, and direct commercial aggregate sales. Named enterprise customers include Namdeb (diamonds, Namibia, 60-month contract from March 2023), Eskom (Kusile Power Station, 15 Mt delivered 2011-2016), TOTAL/CCSJV (Mozambique LNG, R500M+ contract), and Consolidated Copper Corp / formerly Weatherly International (Tschudi Copper Mine BOOT, ~17 ktpa cathode). GTM is direct enterprise sales with consultative technical engagement and multi-year contract cycles, complemented by direct commercial quarry sales to infrastructure contractors, brick manufacturers, and ready-mix concrete producers.
B&E International firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- B&E International
- Legal name
- B&E International (PTY) LTD
- Website
- https://beinternational.co.za
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1972
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- B&E International is a South Africa-based integrated mining contractor providing crushing, mineral processing, quarrying, and aggregate supply services to mining houses, energy infrastructure projects, and commercial aggregate buyers across the SADC region, operating as a subsidiary of JSE-listed Raubex Group.
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B&E International industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Mining and Mineral Processing Services
- NAICS
- Support Activities for Mining (2131), Support Activities for Nonmetallic Minerals (except Fuels) Mining (213115), Construction Sand and Gravel Mining (212321), Support Activities for Metal Mining (213114)
- SIC
- Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) (1400)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Contract Crushing, Screening & Materials Handling (In-Pit/ROM, Conveying, Stockpiling) (IMAKAKAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Process Plant & Materials Handling EPC (Crushing, Conveying, Stockpiles, Loadout) (IMAKAOAE), Sand & Gravel Extraction & Processing (IMAKAHAB)
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Where B&E International is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Gauteng
- HQ country
- South Africa
- HQ region
- Africa
Offices9 records
Markets served
B&E International business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Contract Crushing Services: Specialist crushing and screening contractor supplying fully equipped plants, qualified operators, maintenance, and production against a fixed cost-per-tonne or monthly operational rate. Covers plant mobilisation, wear parts management, and production reporting. Performance-based model with risk carried by the contractor.
- Mineral Processing Plant Delivery: Design, construction, commissioning, and operation of modular or full-scale mineral processing plants. Includes Mine Development and Operations (MDO) arrangements with capex-free options and predictable cost-per-ton production.
- Pit-to-Plant Integrated Operations: Single-contractor accountability for the full production chain from pit face extraction through to processed product delivery, encompassing drilling, blasting, load and haul, crushing, screening, and stockpile management. Revenue derived from committed production volumes.
- Commercial Aggregate Supply: Supply of construction aggregates including road stone, crusher dust, ballast, and concrete stone from owned commercial quarries (Howard Quarry, Bela Bela, Ermelo Quarry). Revenue from aggregate sales and logistics/delivery services.
- Engineering and Fabrication Services: Custom engineering and fabrication services including structural steel fabrication, precision machining, component manufacturing, welding, and corrosion protection for mining infrastructure and process plant components.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Outcome Based/ Performance | Multi-year contract | Contract Crushing – Performance-Based Per-Tonne Model |
| Outcome Based/ Performance | Multi-year contract | Mine Development and Operations (MDO) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Turnkey Plant Delivery |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
B&E International product offering
Product offeringCore offering
B&E International provides integrated contract crushing, mineral processing, quarrying, and mining services across Southern Africa. It operates mobile and static crushing and screening plants up to 500 tph, designs and commissions modular mineral processing plants (flotation, gravity/magnetic separation, leach/SX-EW, dewatering), and runs three commercial aggregate quarries. Delivery models span capex-free contract crushing, MDO arrangements, and turnkey EPC project delivery.
Product overview
B&E International offers integrated mining and engineering solutions across Africa, operating as a multidisciplinary business within the Raubex Group. The portfolio comprises five core service divisions: Crushing & Screening (with contract crushing and plant ownership models up to 500 t/h), Mineral Processing (from design through operations including flotation, gravity separation, magnetic separation, and dewatering), Quarrying & Mining (greenfield development to materials delivery), Engineering & Fabrication (custom components and structural steel), and Commercial Quarries (Howard Quarry, Bela Bela, and Ermelo Quarry operations). Additional service models include Pit-to-Plant Solutions (integrated single-contractor production) and Contract Crushing (capex-free operations). Specialized capabilities span coastal mining services for marine environments. The company also offers Mining Development and Operations (MDO) delivery models.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Crushing & Screening
Quantifiable outcome
- Crushing circuit capacity increased from 180 tph to 220 tph (22% improvement) at Kookfontein Mineral Processing Plant
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use B&E International
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
B&E International technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature9 records
B&E International partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators16 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
B&E International competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- DRA Global: South African-headquartered global engineering and project management group specialising in mineral processing plant design, EPCM, and operations support across base metals, precious metals, and aggregates. Directly comparable to B&E's Mineral Processing and EPC delivery model for African mining clients.
- Fraser Alexander: South African mining services contractor focused on materials handling, tailings management, and crushing services to mining operators. Highly comparable as a domestic pit-to-plant contractor with long-term performance-based contracts across Southern Africa.
- Stefanutti Stocks: JSE-listed South African multi-disciplinary construction and mining services group offering opencast mining, crushing, and materials handling. Overlapping geographic footprint and service portfolio with B&E's contract mining and quarrying operations.
- Moolmans: South African opencast contract mining specialist delivering drilling, blasting, load-and-haul, and crushing services to African mining majors. Direct competitor on integrated open-pit mining and crushing mandates in Southern Africa.
- Consulmet: South African specialist in modular and fixed mineral processing plant design, fabrication, and commissioning for base and precious metals. Closely comparable on the modular processing plant and EPCM delivery that B&E offers through its Mineral Processing division.
- ADP Group: South African engineering, fabrication, and project delivery firm serving mining and industrial clients across Africa. Overlaps directly with B&E's Engineering & Fabrication division and mining infrastructure projects.
- Sedgman: Australian-headquartered mineral processing EPCM specialist with growing African footprint. Comparable to B&E's mineral processing plant design, construction, and operations offerings, particularly in base and precious metals.
Broad incumbents
- Metso: Global mining and aggregates equipment OEM and processing technology supplier. Not a direct contract miner, but a primary equipment provider to B&E and a broader incumbent in the crushing, screening, and mineral processing value chain B&E competes within.
- Worley: Global energy, chemicals, and resources project delivery and operations support firm with significant African mining and minerals exposure. Competes at the broader EPCM level that includes mining infrastructure and processing plant projects.
- Tenova: Global mining and metals processing technology and EPC supplier with strong African presence in base metals and mineral processing. Broad incumbent competing for the same processing plant EPCM mandates B&E pursues.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
B&E International social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
B&E International financial estimates
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B&E International leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
B&E International funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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B&E International M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about B&E International
What does B&E International do?
B&E International provides integrated contract crushing, mineral processing, quarrying, and mining services across Southern Africa. It operates mobile and static crushing and screening plants up to 500 tph, designs and commissions modular mineral processing plants (flotation, gravity/magnetic separation, leach/SX-EW, dewatering), and runs three commercial aggregate quarries. Delivery models span capex-free contract crushing, MDO arrangements, and turnkey EPC project delivery.
Is B&E International a public or private company?
B&E International is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was B&E International founded?
B&E International was founded in 1972. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is B&E International based?
B&E International is headquartered in Gauteng, South Africa, in the Africa region.
How does B&E International make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Contract Crushing Services are the primary driver. The others are mineral Processing Plant Delivery, pit-to-Plant Integrated Operations, commercial Aggregate Supply and engineering and Fabrication Services.
Who are B&E International's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are DRA Global, Fraser Alexander, Stefanutti Stocks, Moolmans, Consulmet, ADP Group and Sedgman. Broad incumbents are Metso, Worley and Tenova.
Does B&E International have an API?
No public API is recorded for B&E International.
What industry is B&E International in?
B&E International's product category is Mining and Mineral Processing Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKAKAH, Contract Crushing, Screening & Materials Handling (In-Pit/ROM, Conveying, Stockpiling), with a secondary code of IMAKAOAE, Process Plant & Materials Handling EPC (Crushing, Conveying, Stockpiles, Loadout). Its NAICS code is 2131 and its SIC code is 3532.