United Manganese of Kalahari

United Manganese of Kalahari is a South African mining company, operating on the Kalahari manganese field in the John Taole Gaetsewe District Municipality in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.

The Kalahari manganese field is regarded as the largest manganese ore deposit globally. The field extends continuously in a north-western direction, for a distance of 34km from Mamatwan Mine in the south to the Wessels and Black Rock Mines in the North

UMK is a company operating in a manganese based economy with exposure to the export market. It is strategically located with good access to rail infrastructure, rapid load-out and export facilities.

Sustainability Envisioned Future

Vision – To become a leading empowerment company with a legacy of sustainable mining and socio-economic development that meets core needs of its stakeholders.

Mission Operating – Produce manganese ore of a consistent quality in a safe and cost-effective manner utilizing international best practices.

Sustainable Development – Whilst meeting shareholder returns, creating and leaving behind a better community and being environmentally responsible.