About The Company

Pharos Mining Consultants (PMC) is a boutique mining consultancy with a global presence. Through our headquarters in Brisbane Australia and wholly owned subsidiary in East London South Africa, we provide tailored mining solutions to the resources industry. PMC provides technical mining solutions across the project mining life cycle from early-stage concept studies through development and operations under the following disciplines:

• Mining Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Mining Project Evaluation
• Geology

Why Pharos?

Pharos was a lighthouse constructed in the city of Alexandria in Ancient Egypt, considered one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. Standing over 100m tall, the lighthouse was built on the island of Pharos and soon the building itself acquired that name. The Egyptian coastline was very straight and did not have mountains that could be used as lookout points. Shallow spots and reefs also dominated the area, making it difficult and treacherous for ships to navigate the waters. The Pharos (lighthouse) was built to help ships navigate these treacherous waters.

This is symbolic of our mission as a company. We exist to help our clients navigate technical mining risks (safety, financial and reputation).We aim to be a guide just like the Ancient Pharos.

Our Vision

To become global leaders in providing technical mining solutions, driven by the expertise and practical experience of our people.
         

Our Mission

Like Pharos (lighthouse),we help our clients identify and navigate mining risks. Combining technical expertise and coalface experience, we add value by providing technical mining solutions to mitigate risk and optimise the underlying resource value.

Our Values

• Trust: Our business is built on trust, mutual respect and relationships

• Courage: We follow our convictions even when it goes against convention

• Growth: We continue to learn and grow from both successes and failures

• Excellence: We take pride in our work and strive for technical excellence
  

Bongani is a mining specialist with 15 years combined operational (site), consulting and research experience in mining and geotechnical engineering. He is committed to providing high quality and practical technical support that promotes operational improvement, production yield and reduces risks. Bongani began his mining career in 2008 as a mining engineer/underground miner in the Appalachian Coalfields of West Virginia. During this period he worked in various areas of a longwall underground coal mine operation including production, outbye services and ventilation. He completed his underground time and attained his experienced underground coal miner certification in the State of West Virginia.

He has subsequently held site operational roles in the Australian mining industry across the Hunter Valley and Bowen Basin. Bongani also applies his experience in mining research from working at research organistions in Australia and USA, including the CSIRO. Bongani has flexible and adaptable skills and advanced software competency to apply to underground and surface mining projects. Other than mining, his passions include cricket and rugby. Having grown up in South Africa, he is a big Springbok fan and loves his biltong.

Bongani Dlamini-Director & Principal Consultant

Masters Mining Engineering, Bachelors Mining Engineering,

Bachelors Geology (West Virginia University)

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