Africa Mining E.P.C

What Africa Mining E.P.C does

Africa Mining EPC, trading under legal entity Hole Tech (Pty) Ltd, is a South African mining equipment, consumables, and engineering services company headquartered in Edenvale, Johannesburg. Founded in 2017 and led by Managing Director Byron Sirchia and Founder/Director Jeannette Blignaut, the firm supplies heavy equipment under authorized reseller relationships with Caterpillar, Komatsu, Manitou, XCMG, and Heng Wang, alongside an eight-category parts portfolio covering valves, pumps, capital spares, filters, tools, bearings, hoses, and electrical components. It complements distribution with in-house engineering, CAD design, draughting, 3D laser scanning, LMI-certified crane inspection, project management, and on-site services, positioning itself as an integrated design-to-delivery partner for mining operators.

The company operates an enterprise field sales motion targeting mining operations across Southern Africa (South Africa), East Africa (Mozambique), West Africa, and Central Asia (Tajikistan), with named customers including Barrick's North Mara Mine, an unnamed West African gold mine, a Mozambique smelter, and a Northern Cape dewatering project. Pricing is quote-based, billed EXW Johannesburg with a ZAR 5,000 minimum order and 30-day validity subject to USD/ZAR exchange rate movement. Revenue is generated through hardware sales, parts and components supply, and professional engineering services, with certifications including ISO 9001 compliance on fabricated components, LMI crane inspection authorization, and POPIA-aligned data handling. A June 2025 cluster of partnership formalizations with XCMG, Caterpillar, and Pegasus Steel, alongside a website relaunch, suggests an active phase of distribution and capability consolidation.

Name

Africa Mining E.P.C

Legal name

Hole Tech (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://africamining.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Africa Mining EPC is a Johannesburg-based supplier of mining equipment, spare parts, and engineering services for mining, construction, and heavy industry operators across Africa and Central Asia, operating as an authorized reseller of major OEM brands with in-house CAD, draughting, and certified inspection capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining Equipment Supply and Engineering Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Mining (213), Support Activities for Metal Mining (213114), Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082)

akta.pro primary industry

Mineral Processing Plant Design & EPCM (Flowsheet Development, Piloting & Scale-up) (IMAKALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Procurement & Supply Chain for Mine Projects (Long-Lead Equipment, Logistics, Expediting) (IMAKAOAH), Process Plant & Materials Handling EPC (Crushing, Conveying, Stockpiles, Loadout) (IMAKAOAE), Mining & Mineral Processing Facility Construction (IMAFADAE)

Keywords

• Mining equipment supply
• Engineering procurement services
• Mining consumables distribution
• Heavy machinery sales
• Mining spares supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Johannesburg

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equipment & Capital Sales: Sale of mining equipment including Caterpillar, Komatsu, Manitou, XCMG, and Heng Wang machinery along with specialised lifting and handling equipment. Revenue generated through direct equipment sales to mining operations.
2. Parts & Components Supply: Supply of valves, fittings, pumps, filters, bearings, mechanical parts, hoses, couplings, electrical components, tools, and consumables. Both OEM and aftermarket compatible options available.
3. Engineering & Technical Services: Engineering and design services, draughting, technical drawing, project management, site services, and crane inspection services delivered by in-house specialists.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Africa Mining E.P.C supplies mining consumables, spares, and capital equipment (OEM brands including Caterpillar, Komatsu, Manitou, XCMG, and Heng Wang) and delivers engineering, procurement, project management, draughting, and LMI-certified crane inspection services to mining operations across Africa. The company integrates technical design, sourcing, and on-site execution for end-to-end mining project delivery.

Product overview

Africa Mining EPC is a mining equipment supplier and engineering services company offering a portfolio of products and services for mining, construction, and heavy industry. The product portfolio includes eight product categories (Valves & Fittings, Pumps & Dewatering, Capital Spares, Filters & Consumables, Tools & Accessories, Bearings & Mechanical Parts, Hoses & Couplings, and Electrical Components), five equipment brands (Caterpillar, Komatsu, Manitou, XCMG, and Heng Wang) plus Specialized Equipment, and six services (Engineering & Design, Procurement, Site Services, Project Management, Draughting & Technical Drawing, and Crane Inspection). The company positions these as an integrated offering where engineering and procurement services support the supply of equipment and parts, enabling end-to-end project execution from design through site delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineering & Design Custom-engineered mining systems including process flow diagrams, CAD modeling, and simulation tools tailored to site specifications, production goals, and safety protocols for mining operators.
• Procurement Services Full procurement lifecycle management including local and international sourcing, vetted supplier network, and expedited logistics for reliable, high-performance parts and equipment for mining operations.
• Site Services On-site installations, maintenance, and equipment checks for remote or high-demand mining operations, reducing downtime and maintaining compliance.
• Project Management Professional project leadership from initiation to commissioning including planning, scheduling, stakeholder coordination, and project tracking for mining and heavy industry projects.
• Draughting & Technical Drawing Detailed technical drawings, 3D layouts, 3D laser scanning, and 3D printing using industry-standard software to produce build-ready drawings supporting fabrication and engineering execution.
• Crane Inspection (LMI Certified) Certified LMI inspection services including load testing, statutory inspections, and compliance reports for lifting equipment at mining sites.
• Valves & Fittings Industrial valves including knife gate, ball, butterfly, diaphragm, and control valves used in slurry, water, and chemical flow control in high-pressure mining environments, supplied alongside pipe fittings.
• Pumps & Dewatering Submersible pumps, slurry pumps, and pipeline hoses for water removal, slurry transfer, and flooding prevention across open-pit and underground mining operations.
• Capital Spares OEM and compatible spares including gearboxes, couplings, and drivetrain kits for key mining equipment such as crushers, mills, and conveyors.
• Filters & Consumables Air filters, oil filters, and hydraulic elements that keep mining equipment clean, compliant, and operational across harsh dust-heavy zones, including custom filter cloths for filter press plates.
• Tools & Accessories Heavy-duty tools including hydraulic torque wrenches, lifting gear, and shims used during maintenance, installations, and on-site assembly at mining operations.
• Bearings & Mechanical Parts OEM-grade tapered bearings, bushings, and sleeves for rotating equipment and assemblies used in mining and heavy industry.
• Hoses & Couplings High-pressure hoses, clamps, and pipe fittings used in hydraulic and pneumatic systems on mobile and static mining plant equipment.
• Electrical Components Control panels, motor starters, and cabling for safe electrical distribution, control, and automation across mining sites.
• Caterpillar Equipment Heavy-duty earthmoving equipment including excavators, articulated dump trucks, wheel loaders, graders, and track loaders for large-scale mining and construction operations, supplied under an authorised Caterpillar partnership.
• Komatsu Equipment Precision mining machinery including hydraulic excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders, dump trucks, and backhoe loaders designed for bulk earthworks and plant maintenance, supplied under a Komatsu partnership.
• Manitou Equipment Material handling solutions including telehandlers, rough terrain forklifts, aerial work platforms, and skid steer loaders for on-site support and warehouse operations, supplied under a Manitou partnership.
• XCMG Equipment Value-driven machinery including truck cranes, loaders, graders, compactors, and drilling rigs for infrastructure development and site preparation, supplied under a formalised XCMG partnership announced June 2025.
• Heng Wang Equipment Reliable drilling and compaction machinery including excavators, core drilling equipment, road rollers, and water well drilling rigs for light to mid-range mining projects.
• Specialised Equipment Precision tools including lifting gear, pipe handling tools, hydraulic torque wrenches, cable pulling machines, laser alignment tools, pneumatic tools, confined space equipment, high-pressure washers, and portable generators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4-week lead time reduction achieved for Northern Cape dewatering project
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• XCMGcoreTechnology or Integration · 26 June 2025Africa Mining formalised a supply agreement with XCMG to expand capital equipment offerings across Southern Africa. XCMG provides truck cranes, loaders, graders, compactors, and drilling rigs.
• Pegasus SteelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to enhance manufacturing capabilities for mining components including wedge wire baskets, structural frames, and precision-welded assemblies. Ensures faster turnaround times and competitive pricing.
• CaterpillarcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for supply of Caterpillar equipment including excavators, articulated dump trucks, wheel loaders, graders, and track loaders.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• FLSmidth: FLSmidth is a global supplier of engineered mineral processing equipment, process plants, and EPCM services to base-metals and gold miners. It overlaps with Africa Mining EPC on mineral processing engineering, EPC project services, and consumables supply to mining operations.
• Metso: Metso is a global leader in mining and metals processing equipment, crushers, screens, and wear parts with substantial African customers. Comparable as both an OEM of capital equipment (similar to Africa Mining EPC's Cat/Komatsu/XCMG reseller role) and a wear-parts and service provider.
• Epiroc: Epiroc is a global OEM supplying drilling, loading, hauling, and rock processing equipment plus aftermarket consumables to mines worldwide, with a strong southern Africa presence. Comparable to Africa Mining EPC's equipment and consumables offering, but at OEM scale and breadth.
• Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Sandvik is a global OEM of mining and rock processing equipment and aftermarket parts with an extensive Africa footprint. It is comparable as a mining equipment and consumables supplier, but operates as a large incumbent OEM rather than a regional distributor-EPC.

Direct peers

• DRA Global: DRA Global is a Johannesburg-headquartered mining EPCM and project delivery firm serving mines across Africa and internationally. Like Africa Mining EPC, it pairs engineering design with procurement, construction, and commissioning services for mineral processing and mine infrastructure projects.
• BME (a member of the Omnia Group): BME is a South African mining services company supplying explosives, blasting, and related consumables and contracting services to African mines. It is comparable to Africa Mining EPC as a regional mining-services and consumables supplier with deep African mine-operator relationships.
• SEMC (South African Mining & Engineering Supplies): SEMC is a South African distributor of mining and engineering consumables (valves, fittings, pumps, and mechanical spares). It competes directly with Africa Mining EPC for the same mining procurement budgets on valves, fittings, and MRO consumables.
• ELB Group: ELB Group is a South African engineering group offering specialised equipment, materials handling, and project services to the mining sector. It overlaps with Africa Mining EPC on engineering design, OEM-equipment distribution (e.g., screening and materials handling brands), and mining site services across Africa.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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