By: International mining

Redpath Mining South Africa wins shaft development contract at Zondereinde
Posted on 29 Sep 2025

Redpath Mining South Africa says it has been awarded a contract for mining development work at Northam Platinum’s number 3 Shaft, within its Zondereinde operations, in South Africa.

The scope of work includes the development of two pump chambers, a reef and waste ore pass, measuring flasks as well as associated construction activities. The project is expected to commence in late 2025 and has an estimated duration of around three years.

This contract award is a proud achievement for the business and deepens a valued and long-standing relationship with Northam, Redpath says. “It reflects the confidence placed in Redpath’s technical expertise, operational capability and commitment to delivering safe, high-quality mining solutions,” it added.

In Northam’s 2025 annual integrated report, it stated: “Equipping of 3 shaft, designed for the conveyance for personnel and materials, together with services, including ventilation, process water, tailings slurry for backfill placement underground, and electricity is progressing, and has reached a depth of 1,002 m and the establishment of the intermediate pumping chamber level has been completed – a key milestone.

“Reaming of 3a shaft, a dedicated, upcast ventilation way, to its final diameter of 4.8 m has reached 950 m. Both shafts, together with their supporting surface infrastructure are scheduled to be operational in line with the chairlift declines.

“The pilot drilling of the third shaft, 3b, designed for rock hoisting is complete, and reaming will soon commence. The shaft is expected to be commissioned in 2028 and will allow optimal ore extraction from the Western extension. Construction of surface infrastructure to support the shaft complex is underway. The schedule for all surface work required is aligned to shaft commissioning.”