FQA 

Expert Mining Solutions.

OUR CORE SERVICES:

1.Mining Consulting

2.Mining Construction

3.Technical Adjudication

4.Project Management

5.Lifting

Our Story ,Our Strength.

About Baratho Group (Pty) Ltd

A social meeting of  ambitious brothers who come from a diverse rich educational background such as Mine Survey, Mining Engineer, Geology gave birth to what today is known as Baratho Group (Pty)Ltd. Baratho is a Pedi word which means "Brotherhood". In view of the challenges that faces the mining industry and the South-African economy at large the brothers made a commitment to contribute to expert mining solutions underpinned by excellence and a commitment to social justice. Baratho company became the symbolic manifestation of the commitment the brothers made to address socio-economic challenges of South-Africa. Today Baratho  Group(Pty) Ltd employs a significant percentage of South-Africans and contributing immensely to mining solutions in South-Africa. 

Core Service 1

MINING CONSULTING AND CONSTRUCTION

The practice of providing a third party with expertise on a subject matter . The service may involve either advisory or implementation services. For the consultant, taking an independent and unbiased stance on an issue is central to his/her role. 

Core Service 2

TECHNICAL ADJUDICATION

Leveraging our technical competencies and our deep understanding of project criticalities, Baratho Group (Pty) Ltd can work with parties to provide governance, consistency, and transparency for the success of hard to manage projects.

Core Service 3

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Project management, then, is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements.

Core Service 4

LIFTING

Lifting refers to  constructing high rise buildings or other tall structures. Similar to forklifts, this type of machinery is also available in a large variety which serves different purposes.

Our roadmap at Baratho Group (Pty) Ltd

Business Strategy

VISION:

To be an organization that provides high quality professional service to all our clients, and to deliver project work to the full satisfaction of our Clients and all affected stakeholders.

MISSION:

Study, Design and Build surface and underground mines. Provide integrated engineering solutions to our Client’s projects and operations. Optimize the client’s projects and operations to enhance value. Provide expertise in all stages of project life cycle. Provide operational solutions to work processes and systems.

VALUES:

Respect and integrity

Maintaining professional standards

Striving for continuous good working relationships

Excellence in performance

CULTURE:

Promoting professional integrity

Client care and satisfaction

Valuing team dynamics

Creating operating environment that is conducive to performance

Cooperation among stakeholders

Professional development

CORE FIELDS OF EXPERT:

1.Mining

2.Engineering

3.Geology

4.Investments

COMPLIMENTARY  CAPABILITIES:

1.Project Execution Plans and Controls.

2.Environmental Management Plans.

3.Corporate Social Responsibility.

4.Stakeholder Engagements


  • COMPETENCIES:

    Prospecting:

    1.Planning and managing of drilling programs

    2.Generating a database from the drilling samples

    Resource Valuation:

    1.Building sedimentary/facies models

    2.Mineral resource evaluation and estimation

    3Auditing/Peer review of geo-statistical estimation of resources

    4.Building resource valuation models

    Geological Modelling

    1.Geological interpretation for resource modelling

    2.3D Modelling of geological structures for mine designs

    3.Mineral Resource Statement

    4.Issuing of Competent Person Report

  • BENEFITS FROM  THE DIAGNOSIS PHASE

    1.Improvement initiative landscape

    Comprehensive view on improvement idea pipeline and sound logic for prioritization. Considering value potential and ease of implementation.

    2.Value bridge.

    Total value range assessment, specifying the type of expected benefit, quantifying the impact (base case, min and max potential).Cost and Revenue Drivers.

    3.Role charters for priority initiatives.

    Specification of tangible measure, with aligned value potential, dedicated owners, resource requirements/ business cases.

    4.Rollout plans.

    Milestone based rollout plan, incl. potential inter-dependencies, to enable immediate implementation launch.


Our Leadership

Mr. Lawrence Mokgalaka 

Managing Director

Qualifications

B. Sc. Engineering (Mining) – Wits University

Business Management – Harvard Business School

Specialty: 

Business acquisition, feasibility & Feasibility studies -, specialist services on FEL studies (all levels) for shaft design, shaft sinking, infrastructural services, mine design and backfill; Project management (all phases),Specialist on continuous improvement for operational sites including GAP and SWOT analysis; Project estimating and scheduling, Operational risk assessment and management and Business Re-engineering & Improvement

Employment History: Total post graduation experience of over 15 years

Principal Consultant @ Baratho Mining & Oceana Business Process Re-Engineering (2016 - Present

Technical Services Manager & Group Projects Mining Engineer @ Petra Diamonds – (4 years

Mining Engineer :Murray & Roberts Cementation – (4 years)

Senior Mining Engineer @ Great Basin Gold - Burnstone Mine – (2 years)

Mining Engineer @ Palabora Mining Company – Rio Tinto – (3 years)


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