China Electric Power Construction Group's African subsidiary Yellow River Company has signed an infrastructure contract worth AUD 46 million with TGM, forming a joint force between Chinese technology and Chinese infrastructure in the South African mine. Chinese enterprises are deeply involved in African resource projects, showcasing a new model of international production capacity cooperation and helping to upgrade the local mining industry.

The morning sun shines on the ridges of Mpumalanga province in South Africa, and next to the century old Transvaal gold mine site, a modern gold beneficiation plant is rising from the ground. This is not only the "awakening land" of Theta Gold Mines (TGM)'s 6.1 million ounces of gold resources, but also the latest stage for China Africa mining cooperation - from cutting-edge grinding machines made in China to mining infrastructure built in China, a cross equatorial industrial synergy has already begun.

900kW ball mill landed in South Africa

This is a decisive step towards gold production, "said Bill Guy, Executive Chairman of TGM, holding a just signed order. On the other side of the order, MechProTech, a Chinese engineering company, will provide a valuable Titan GDM3065-900kW ball mill circuit for TGME gold mine plant.

This' Golden Heart 'includes two high-performance ball mills, an integrated feeding system, and a containerized motor control center, all manufactured in Johannesburg, South Africa, with accompanying lubricants, grinding media, performance guarantees, and comprehensive training services. The equipment will be delivered within 25 weeks, perfectly fitting TGM's "plug and play" construction model to shorten the construction period and reduce capital expenditures. Guy emphasized, "It's not just a device, but also our commitment to complete debugging by the end of 2026

46 million Australian dollars contract to lay production fast lane

Behind the roar of the grinding machine is the solid support of the mining infrastructure construction. In 2024, TGM has signed a memorandum of understanding with Yellow River Limited, an African subsidiary of China Electric Power Construction Group, officially launching the construction of the selected plant. This contract worth AUD 46 million covers initial engineering and critical infrastructure, paving the way for subsequent equipment installation and operation.

As one of China's main infrastructure companies in Africa, Huanghe Company has brought EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) services to TGME projects. From roads, electricity to water systems, Chinese engineers collaborate with a South African team to revitalize this century old mine with modern vitality. In the progress of the project, the deep integration of Chinese technical standards with local demand has become a vivid example of China Africa capacity cooperation.

Chinese and Australian companies jointly expand the African gold map

In the shareholder list of TGME project, there is another layer of Chinese affiliation: ZENISH (HK) HOLDING LIMITED and Ms. QIULING JU are listed as important shareholders. This is not only an equipment procurement or engineering contracting, but also a full chain cooperation from capital to technology, from infrastructure to operation.

TGM holds a 74% stake in its South African business and aims to efficiently develop 6.1 million ounces of gold resources. The grinding machines made in China provide "performance guarantees", while the infrastructure constructed by China ensures "rapid production". The combination of the two injects a stimulant into the project's first golden production. In the wave of global mining green transformation and efficiency upgrading, the technical practicality and project execution ability of Chinese enterprises are winning international trust. Keywords: Central Enterprise Report

Theta Gold Mines Limited is an Australian listed gold mining company with its main assets located in the historic gold producing area of Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. The TGME project integrates multiple historical mines and adopts a modular construction strategy, aiming to reduce initial investment risks and accelerate return cycles. The participation of Chinese equipment and infrastructure enterprises highlights the deepening and innovation of China Africa cooperation in the field of resource development.Editor/Yang Meiling