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Trusted Geological and Mining Services

Mining Excellence Delivered

Transforming mineral exploration and mining operations with innovative solutions and over 150 years of combined experience across commodities, jurisdictions, and project phases.

Our Services

Supporting the full mining value chain with multidisciplinary expertise and operational know-how.

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Exploration & Geological Services

Competent Persons delivering exploration targeting, resource modelling, and reporting aligned to global codes.

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Geophysics & Remote Sensing

Rapid anomaly detection, UAV surveys and advanced geophysical workflows to refine exploration targets.

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Drilling Services

Turnkey drilling capabilities supporting exploration, geotechnical and hydrogeological programmes.

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Resource Modelling & Valuation

Compliant resource estimation and 3D modelling to support reporting and investment decisions.

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Mining & Mineral Processing Solutions

Engineers and surveyors optimising mine design, scheduling, productivity, and operational readiness.

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Due Diligence & Feasibility Studies

Independent technical and commercial assessments supporting investment decisions and capital deployment.

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Geotechnical & Water Solutions

Geomechanics specialists safeguarding infrastructure, underground operations, and open pit slopes.

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Environmental, ESG & Compliance

Tailored ESG advisory, permitting, and closure strategies to meet stakeholder and regulatory expectations.

150+
Years Combined Experience
100+
Projects Completed
15+
Countries Served
24
Hour Advisory Support

Operational Insights

Data-driven visibility across commodities, jurisdictions, and project phases keeps stakeholders aligned.

Projects by Commodity

Service Mix

Managerial Team

Seasoned leaders steering governance, capital allocation, and stakeholder partnerships.

Willard Matola Mbalaka

BSc, BSc (Hons)-Cum Laude (UZ), MBL (UNISA), FGSSA, Pr. Sci. Nat

Group Chief Executive Officer

Guides strategy execution, growth initiatives, and government relations across the continent.

Ephraim Masibhera

B.Sc. Geol (UZ), MSc Cd, MGSSA, Pr.Sci.Nat

Technical Director

Oversees project delivery excellence, quality frameworks, and client success programmes.

Technical Team

Cross-functional experts unlocking resource potential from concept studies through operations.

Dr John Dixon

BSc, BSc (Hons), PhD, FGSSA, Pr. Sci. Nat.

Principal Exploration Geologist & Project Strategist

Specialist in greenfield exploration, structural mapping, and 3D resource modelling.

Chris Simon Ainsworth

BSc (Hon) Geo (London), MSc (Imperial), Pr. Sci. Nat, FGSSA

Principal Geological Consultant & Exploration Strategist

Delivers mine designs, scheduling, and operational optimisation across open pit and underground sites.

Douglas Munyawiri

MSc (Russia), MBA (Durham), Pr. Sci. Nat, FGSSA, MSAGA

Principal Resources Geologist & Engineer Geophysicist

Ensures integrated cost, schedule, and risk controls for multi-disciplinary project portfolios.

Professor Charles Okujeni

MSc, PhD (Berlin), MSEG, FGSSA

Principal Geochemical Advisor

Ensures integrated cost, schedule, and risk controls for multi-disciplinary project portfolios.

Gumisai Charles Chigurah

BSc (Hons) in Geography and Environmental Sciences; currently advancing an MSc in Environmental Sciences and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB); Pr.Sci.Nat, MIWMSA, MSAIOSH

Project Controls Lead

Ensures integrated cost, schedule, and risk controls for multi-disciplinary project portfolios.

Dr Gabriel Ngorima

BES (Hons), BUSE, MSc (RCB), Wits, DBL Unisa, Pr. Sci. Nat

Lead Sustainability & ESG Consultant

Ensures integrated cost, schedule, and risk controls for multi-disciplinary project portfolios.

Charles Simon

B (Min Eng) Hons (UZ), MAusIMM, Pr. Eng EIZ

Principal Mining Engineer

Ensures integrated cost, schedule, and risk controls for multi-disciplinary project portfolios.

Ms Ndivhuho Mufamadi

BSc (MES); Pr. Sci. Nat

Senior Field Geologist

Ensures integrated cost, schedule, and risk controls for multi-disciplinary project portfolios.

Donald Motilaodi

BSc (Hons); MSc (Exp Geo) Rhodes Pr. Sci. Nat

Senior Field Geologist

Ensures integrated cost, schedule, and risk controls for multi-disciplinary project portfolios.

Our Clients

Trusted by blue-chip miners, emerging producers, and infrastructure partners across the region.

Global Footprint

Assignments delivered across Southern, Central, and West Africa with expanding international reach.

Geographical Presence

  • Botswana
  • South Africa
  • Namibia
  • Zambia
  • DR Congo
  • Mozambique
  • Ghana
  • Tanzania
  • Mali
  • Burkina Faso
  • Sierra Leone
  • Sudan
  • South Sudan
  • Ethiopia
  • Tanzania
  • Cameroon
  • Angola
  • Zimbabwe

Who We Are

Kweneng Group (Pty) Ltd is a premier mining consulting and advisory firm offering comprehensive services to the mining and construction industries. Our technical experts specialise in exploration, resource development, mining solutions, geotechnical engineering, and environmental stewardship.

We combine globally acquired expertise with innovative approaches to create operational prosperity for stakeholders in mining and infrastructure projects. Through strategic partnerships and joint ventures, we enable, create, and unlock value with world-class technical advisory services.

Our Values & Vision

Vision

To be recognised as the leading and most trusted Black-owned and managed geoscientific and mining industry partner through the delivery of innovative consulting services.

Mission

Combining global expertise, experience, and innovation to create operational prosperity for mining and infrastructure stakeholders through strategic partnerships and technical excellence.

Core Values

Professionalism, integrity, innovation, excellence, transparency, accountability, and responsibility guide every client engagement.