Mining Operations — Core Business Function
Mining isn't a side business for MPSLogiX — it's our foundation. Since 2015, we've built integrated mining operations across extraction, processing, logistics, and export. We operate as an extension of your mining organization, not just a vendor relationship.
We manage iron ore extraction in the Northern Cape, chromium operations across the Bushveld Complex, and thermal coal logistics in Mpumalanga. Our teams live on-site, understand pit-to-port workflows, and solve problems before they impact your production. We think in terms of mining cycles, not truck runs.
Our people hold MOSH certifications, speak mining engineering language, and are accountable for your mining KPIs — not just haulage metrics. When your ore grades vary, when weather impacts haul routes, when export timelines compress, we adjust our operations seamlessly because mining optimization is embedded in our DNA.
Iron Ore — Core Operations
🔴 Iron Ore Operations
MPSLogiX operates iron ore as a core business function. We manage the complete supply chain: pit extraction → beneficiation → export. We're embedded in operations, not contracted to them. Our iron ore division functions as part of your mining organization.
Extraction Support
- Live pit-to-plant haulage
- High-volume daily scheduling
- Precision weight tracking
- Real-time stockpile updates
Beneficiation Integration
- Plant feed coordination
- Waste rock management
- Tailings transport
- Concentrate haulage
Export Logistics
- Port terminal delivery
- Domestic shipping prep
- Container loading coordination
- Quality documentation
Iron Ore
Northern Cape Iron Mining — Large-Scale Production
Operation: Managing 8,500 tons/week of iron ore from open-pit mining sites to beneficiation plant and export terminal.
Challenge: Remote mining location (400km from beneficiation), inconsistent material quality affecting processing yields, and previous logistics partner unable to scale during peak production seasons (losing 15–20% operational efficiency).
Our Solution: Deployed dedicated MPSLogiX fleet with real-time ore grading coordination. Integrated onboard weighing with beneficiation plant scheduling system. Implemented LYTX safety platform for safe desert-road driving (temps 50°C+).
Results:
✓ 99.3% material consistency (vs. 94% previous)
✓ Processing yields improved by 18%
✓ Peak-season throughput increased by 26%
✓ Reduced haul-cycle time by 22% through optimized routing
✓ 7-year partnership worth R45M+
Chromium — Core Operations
🟠 Chrome Operations
Chromium is South Africa's strategic mineral — 78% of global reserves — and MPSLogiX operates chrome mining as a core business function. We manage raw ore → smelting → ferrochrome → export with integrated precision. Our teams live in the Bushveld, understand chrome metallurgy, and operate as extensions of your mining teams.
Raw Ore Handling
- Mine-to-smelter logistics
- High-volume bulk transport
- Dust suppression protocols
- Contamination-free handling
Ferrochrome Supply
- Smelter output haulage
- Thermal management
- Specialty vessel equipment
- Export-grade packaging
Premium Concentrate
- Fine chrome concentrate
- Security-sealed transport
- Quality integrity proof
- International compliance
Chrome Ore
Bushveld Complex Chrome Mining — Global Commodity Trader
Operation: Managing 12,000 tons/month of raw chrome ore from Rustenburg mining operations to Durban export terminal for international shipment.
Challenge: High-value commodity requiring 100% cargo security and chain-of-custody documentation. Previous logistics partner had poor GPS data transparency and two security incidents in 18 months, resulting in lost contracts worth millions.
Our Solution: Implemented MPSLogiX end-to-end telematics with geofence security zones at every checkpoint. Real-time photographic proof of load & seal integrity at each handoff point. Dedicated security escort coordination for high-value lots.
Results:
✓ 100% cargo accountability (zero incidents)
✓ Chain-of-custody documentation automated
✓ Port efficiency improved 23% (faster receiving)
✓ Client expanded contract by 40%
✓ 5-year strategic partnership with quarterly growth
Ferrochrome
Ferrochrome Production — Smelter Logistics
Operation: Coordinating ferrochrome output from smelter (3,000+ tons/week) to customer facilities and international ports with thermal-sensitive handling.
Challenge: Ferrochrome loses value if cooled improperly; timing-sensitive delivery to customers with strict reception windows. Multiple daily routes with complex handoff protocols required precision management.
Our Solution: Specialized hot-haul fleet with insulated tippers and temperature monitoring. Real-time dispatch coordination with customer receiving schedules. Automated alerts for temperature variance and delivery delays.
Results:
✓ 98.7% on-time delivery
✓ Zero temperature-related product loss
✓ Customer satisfaction score 9.6/10
✓ 3-year contract with planned fleet expansion
Coal — Core Operations
⬛ Thermal & Coking Coal Operations
South Africa remains a top-10 global coal exporter, and MPSLogiX operates coal mining as a core business function. We manage colliery operations, beneficiation, thermal coal for power stations, and coking coal for steel mills. Our coal division is integrated into South Africa's energy supply chain — not a peripheral service.
Thermal Coal
- Colliery-to-power station
- Power plant yard management
- Predictable daily scheduling
- Weather-responsive logistics
Coking Coal
- Specialized handling (contamination-free)
- Steel mill delivery
- Quality assurance sampling
- Export-grade packaging
Export Operations
- Port terminal staging
- Cargo staging & blending
- Ship-loading coordination
- International compliance docs
Thermal Coal
Mpumalanga Coal Colliery — Power Station Supply
Operation: Daily thermal coal delivery (1,200+ tons/day) from three colliery sites to integrated power station complex, 180–240km haul distance.
Challenge: Power station must maintain continuous coal pile (zero downtime = R500K+/day lost generation). Rainy season makes roads treacherous. Coal dust environmental compliance strict. Previous logistics provider had 12–18% delivery failures in wet weather.
Our Solution: Deployed 14 dedicated dust-suppressed tippers with redundancy. LYTX driver safety platform with weather-responsive speed coaching. Real-time dispatch prediction modeling for 48-hour forward scheduling (anticipates rain impacts).
Results:
✓ 99.9% on-time delivery (only 2 failures in 3 years)
✓ Zero power generation downtime from fuel logistics
✓ 34% reduction in weather-related accidents
✓ Environmental compliance audits: 100% pass rate
✓ 10-year contract valued at R280M+
Export Coal
International Coal Export — Global Commodity House
Operation: Managing 25,000 tons/month of coking coal from colliery through beneficiation to Durban port for international shipment.
Challenge: Coking coal is high-value commodity sensitive to contamination. International buyers demand ISO 9001 traceability. Port fees and demurrage costs high — any logistics delays cost R300K+ per day.
Our Solution: ISO-certified MPSLogiX supply chain with complete digital traceability. Real-time port coordination to eliminate waiting. Predictive scheduling ensures smooth port receipting within defined windows.
Results:
✓ 100% traceability documentation
✓ Zero demurrage charges (perfect scheduling)
✓ Port efficiency improved 31%
✓ Customer export competitiveness improved 18%
✓ 5-year contract with annual 8% growth
Mining is Our Core Business
✓ Embedded Operators
Our teams work on-site, not from a logistics office. We attend your production meetings, understand your mine plan, and integrate into your operational hierarchy.
✓ Mining-Aligned KPIs
We don't optimize for truck utilization — we optimize for ore delivery. Our success metrics mirror yours: extraction rates, processing yields, export schedules.
✓ Compliance Built-In
SHEQ, DMRE, environmental, and safety compliance isn't an afterthought. Every decision reflects mining regulations. Our entire team holds relevant certifications.
✓ Rapid Problem-Solving
Grade variance? Weather impact? Export deadline compression? We adjust operations in hours, not days, because mining agility is core to how we operate.
✓ Scalable Operations
Production ramping 40%? We scale linearly. Mining cycles understood. Seasonal patterns anticipated. Resource planning aligned with your mine schedules.
✓ Long-Term Partnerships
We think in mine-life timescales, not contract terms. Multi-year commitments, capital investment in infrastructure, and genuine alignment with your operational success.
Our Mining Certifications
SHEQ & Compliance: ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) | DMRE Mining Compliance | Environmental Management Accreditation | ISO 9001 Quality Management
Equipment & Standards: NMISA-Approved Onboard Scales | Calibrated Telematics | LYTX Strategic Partner | Euro 5 Emissions Compliance
Training & Skills: All drivers hold MOSH (Mine, Occupational Safety & Health) certificates | Supervisors trained in mining logistics | Real-time compliance monitoring
