What AZMET Technology & Projects does

AZMET Technology & Projects is a South Africa-based (Kempton Park, Johannesburg) privately held engineering firm founded in 2014 that develops, markets, and sells innovative mineral processing technologies alongside engineering design and project management services. Its core portfolio is concentrated on gold, silver, copper, and base metals Beneficiation, anchored by proprietary and patented technologies including the AZ CRP (Carbon Recovery Process) for tailings retreatment, the AZTEC Upflow Reactor for copper elution from loaded carbon, the Carbon Batch Zadra Desorption and Recovery (DR) Plant, the AZ-DRP, the Ammonia Wet Scrubber System, and a Fourth Stage Crushing System.

AZMET generates revenue through three streams: (1) one-time licenses and sales of its proprietary process technologies and equipment; (2) professional services for engineering design, equipment supply, installation, and commissioning delivered to mining operators and EPCM consulting firms; and (3) licensing and royalty arrangements with patent and technology owners whose IP AZMET commercializes under strategic agreements. Pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed, consistent with project-based B2B mining engineering contracting.

The firm serves primarily gold mining operators, with secondary exposure to base metals miners and EPCM consulting firms, and has executed projects in 24+ countries across all continents for enterprise clients including Barrick, DRDGOLD, Randgold Resources, PT. Adiprotek Envirodunia, Ariab Mining Company, Lydian International, and A.S. Cengiz Holding. Distribution is direct-to-enterprise with project-specific engagement, supported by participation in industry events such as Mining Indaba 2026 and content marketing through company brochures and capability statements. The EXCO team is led by CEO Braam Smit (45+ years in gold processing) and COO Ruan Kukard.

Name

AZMET Technology & Projects

Legal name

AZMET

Website

https://azmet.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AZMET Technology & Projects is a South Africa-based engineering firm that designs, supplies, and commissions proprietary mineral processing technologies — including the patented AZ CRP tailings retreatment process and AZTEC Upflow Reactor — for gold, silver, copper, and base metals mining operators and EPCM firms across 24+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mineral Processing Engineering Services

NAICS

Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313)

SIC

Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Metal Mining (1000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Project & Construction Management (EPCM, Owner’s Engineer, Scheduling/Controls) (IMAKAOAG), Mining & Mineral Processing Facility Construction (IMAFADAE)

Keywords

• Mineral processing technologies
• Gold recovery systems
• Engineering project management
• Copper elution processes
• Tailings retreatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Gauteng

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Products and Process Technologies: AZMET develops, markets, and sells innovative products and process technologies for mineral Beneficiation. They combine these offerings with engineering design and project management services. Products are designed to increase yield while reducing CAPEX and OPEX requirements.
2. Engineering and Project Management Services: Design and supply of mineral processing equipment and systems, including installation and commissioning services. Services provided for EPCM consulting firms and mining companies.
3. Technology Licensing and Partnerships: AZMET forms strategic engineering, sales, and marketing agreements with patent and technology owners to deliver solutions. They actively seek global innovative products and technologies to enhance service offerings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AZMET develops, markets, and sells innovative products and process technologies for the mineral beneficiation of gold, silver, copper, and base metals. These include the patented AZ CRP Process and Pilot Plant for tailings retreatment, the AZTEC Upflow Reactor and Copper Elution Circuit, Carbon Batch Zadra Desorption and Recovery (DR) Plants, and Ammonia Wet Scrubber Systems. The company combines these proprietary technology offerings with engineering design, equipment supply, and project management services delivered to mining companies and EPCM consulting firms globally.

Product overview

AZMET Technology & Projects offers a unified portfolio of mineral processing technologies and engineering services for the mining industry, specializing in gold, silver, copper, and base metals recovery. The product suite centers on patented and proprietary technologies including the AZ CRP Process and Pilot Plant for enhanced gold recovery from tailings, the Carbon Batch Zadra Desorption and Recovery (DR) Plant for gold elution, the AZTEC Upflow Reactor and associated Cu Elution Circuit for copper extraction from loaded carbon, and the Ammonia Wet Scrubber System for environmental compliance. These core technologies are complemented by engineering design and project management services for global mineral processing operations. The company serves major mining clients including DRDGOLD, Barrick, Randgold Resources, and Lydian International across 24+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AZ CRP Process A patented process technology developed by AZMET for the recovery of additional gold from CIL (Carbon-in-Leach) tailings, providing enhanced yield from tailings retreatment operations.
• AZ CRP Pilot Plant A pilot-scale plant sized to treat 1 tonne of CIL tails per hour continuously, designed to test and demonstrate the AZ CRP process technology at operational scale.
• Carbon Batch Zadra Desorption and Recovery (DR) Plant A six-tonne Carbon Batch Zadra Desorption and Recovery (DR) Plant designed to recover gold from CIL Leach solution through cyanide elution, supplied for the 4000tpd Poboya Gold and Silver Project CIL circuit.
• Copper Elution Circuit A Cu Elution circuit sized to elute 4 batches of 4.5 tonne loaded carbon per day, designed to handle high copper loading on loaded carbon harvested from CIL circuits.
• AZTEC Upflow Reactor An upflow reactor technology used for the effective extraction of copper from gold-copper loaded carbon through a cyanide elution process.
• Ammonia Wet Scrubber System An environmental control system sized to extract 26,400 Am³/hr ammonia gas from processing plants, using sulfuric acid to react ammonia into ammonium sulfate fertilizer as a byproduct.
• AZ-DRP (Desorption and Recovery Plant) A desorption and recovery plant technology for gold processing applications, part of AZMET's suite of gold recovery solutions, supplied for projects such as the Eti-Bakir AZ-DRP and Reagents Plant.
• Fourth Stage Crushing System A quaternary crushing system designed to reduce mill feed size for improved plant throughput when processing harder sulphide ores, supplied for the Randgold Resources Tongon project.
• AZ-UFR Test Work Experimental evaluations conducted by AZMET for and on behalf of AZTEC Mining to assess and optimize recovery of additional gold from clients' operating mine final tails streams.
• Engineering Design and Project Management Services Comprehensive engineering design, equipment supply, installation, and commissioning services for mineral processing plants, delivered to mining companies and EPCM consulting firms across 24+ countries.

Quantifiable outcome

• ERGO Pilot Plant sized to treat 1 tonne of CIL tails per hour continuously
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AZTEC MiningcoreTechnology or IntegrationAZMET conducts AZ-UFR Test Work for and on behalf of AZTEC Mining to assess and optimize recovery of additional gold from clients' operating mines on the final tails stream. This is an ongoing operational partnership for technology deployment.
• Patent and Technology OwnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationAZMET forms strategic engineering, sales, and marketing agreements with patent and technology owners to deliver the best solutions available in the market. They actively seek global innovative products and technologies to enhance their service offerings.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DRA Global: DRA Global is a South African-headquartered multi-disciplinary engineering firm specializing in mineral processing and mining project execution across gold, PGM, base metals, and bulk commodities. Directly comparable to AZMET as both serve mining clients in Africa with engineering, procurement, construction management (EPCM), and process technology services for mineral processing plants.
• Lycopodium: Lycopodium is an Australian engineering firm providing EPCM services to the mining industry with strong gold processing expertise. It is a direct peer in mineral processing plant design and project execution, particularly for gold and base metals projects globally.
• Gekko Systems: Gekko Systems is an Australian specialist in mineral processing equipment and process technologies, particularly for gold recovery, gravity concentration, and intensive leaching. Directly comparable to AZMET as a niche technology supplier focused on gold recovery innovations and modular processing plants.
• Senet: Senet is a South African EPCM and process engineering firm focused on mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, and materials handling for mining projects across Africa and internationally. Comparable to AZMET as a similarly sized Africa-rooted mineral processing EPCM specialist.

Broad incumbents

• FLSmidth: FLSmidth is a Danish global engineering and equipment supplier to the mining and cement industries, providing mineral processing technologies, EPCM services, and digital solutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating across gold, copper, and base metals processing value chains.
• Metso: Metso (formerly Metso Outotec) is a global leader in mining and metals processing equipment, with extensive offerings in comminution, beneficiation, and tailings management. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplying process equipment and plant solutions to the same mining customer base.
• Worley: Worley (formerly WorleyParsons) is a global engineering and project services provider with a dedicated Mining & Metals division. Comparable as a broad incumbent delivering EPCM and project execution for mining clients in geographies that overlap AZMET's footprint.
• Hatch: Hatch is a Canadian global engineering, project management, and consulting firm with a strong mining and metals practice covering gold, copper, and base metals processing. Comparable as a broad incumbent providing EPCM and process technology services to Tier-1 mining clients similar to AZMET's roster.
• Wood: Wood is a UK-headquartered global engineering and consulting firm with a significant mining and metals practice. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering EPCM and process engineering services for mineral processing projects globally, including tailings and gold processing.

Emerging players

• Maelgwyn Mineral Services: Maelgwyn Mineral Services is a South Africa-based specialist in gold and base metals processing technologies, including proprietary leaching and recovery processes. Comparable as an emerging peer with overlapping proprietary process technology offerings in the gold and base metals recovery space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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