About Us
HISTORY
Established in 2005, UMK is a 51% black owned company and, is the 4th largest manganese producer in South Africa.
After numerous years of groundwork and extensive exploration of the eight farms for which prospecting rights were granted, 361 boreholes were drilled, the results of which were astounding, with the most significant manganese deposits being found on Botha, Smartt and Rissik Farms.
In 2018 the mineral resources were estimated at more than 500Mt with 280Mt in Measured and Indicated categories. Mineral Reserves for Open Pit Mining are estimated at 112 Mt that provides a Life of Open Pit Mine of more than 30 years. Additionally, resources, potentially minable underground can reach 150 Mt. The underground reserves will be confirmed after completion of infill drilling and a pre-feasibility study, currently in progress.
ANTI-CORRUPTION POLICY
United Manganese Kalahari (Pty) Ltd (“UMK”) prohibits corruption in any form whether direct or indirect and is committed to the prevention of corruption through the implementation of this Anti-Corruption policy.
UMK has developed this policy in order to facilitate the observance of all anti-bribery and anti –corruption laws, regulations, and / or policies of South Africa and, in light of the fact that UMK does business outside of South Africa, we are also committed to observing some intranational and international laws and best practices as further set out in this document…
Code Of Ethics
United Manganese Kalahari (Pty) Ltd (“UMK”) prohibits corruption in any form whether direct or indirect and is committed to the prevention of corruption through the implementation of this Anti-Corruption policy.
United Manganese Kalahari (Pty) Limted (“UMK”) is committed to the highest standards of social and business practices. The delivery of success to our shareholders results from the efforts of our people. It is their resourcefulness, professionalism and dedication that gives UMK its edge as one of the forerunners in the Manganese industry….
OUR VALUES
Integrity means We show up authentically.
We are honest, transparent and deliver on our commitments.
Empowerment means We enable each other.
We create a learning environment to deliver lasting stakeholder value.
Collaboration means We listen to each other.
We embrace our collective value and contribution to deliver exceptional results.
Sustainability means We are adaptive.
We extract mineral resources while preserving human life, being environmentally responsible, and improving communities.