Mining contracting
Drilling and blasting, excavation and hauling, mine infrastructure, maintenance and ground support.
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Groupe Excellence Minier · Lubumbashi, DRC
Practical mining expertise, from mine to plant.
EXCELMIN helps mining operations in the DRC and across Africa cut costs, improve recovery and work safely through consulting, technical assistance, training and contracting services.
36+years of combined experience in mining engineering, geotechnics and geology
4integrated service lines, from studies to field operations
10+industry software platforms used by our technical team
2offices in the DRC: Lubumbashi and Kinshasa
Who we are
An independent technical partner for African mining
EXCELMIN SARL is a mining services company headquartered in Lubumbashi, at the heart of the Congolese Copperbelt. We work to drive innovation in the operations and techniques of the African mining sector.
Our engineers and geologists combine studies, field support and training, so the recommendations we make are the ones we can help you put into practice.
- Consulting and technical assistance in geology, mining, quarrying, ore processing and metallurgy
- Contracting for drilling, blasting, excavation, hauling and ground support
- Training, coaching and HSSES awareness for your teams
What we do
Four service lines, one integrated team
From the orebody model to the processing plant, we support every stage of the mining value chain.
Mining studies & consulting
Geology, resource estimation, geotechnics, mine planning and operational improvement.
Learn more: Mining studies & consultingMetallurgical studies
Metallurgical audits, geometallurgy, Mine-to-Mill programmes and circuit optimisation.
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Training & technical services
Technical department setup, coaching, training programmes and software supply.
Learn more: Training & technical servicesMine-to-Mill approach
We look at the whole chain, not one link
Value is lost between departments. Our teams connect geology, mining and processing so that decisions upstream improve results at the plant.
Geology & resources
Data audit, geological modelling and resource estimation.
Mine planning
From life-of-mine strategy to the annual budget plan.
Drill & blast
Fragmentation designed for the mill, delivered safely.
Load & haul
Well-maintained equipment and efficient re-handling.
Processing
Metallurgical diagnostics and circuit optimisation.
Performance
Shared Mine–Plant–Planning KPIs and continuous improvement.
Why EXCELMIN
Expertise you can apply on site
Our purpose is to give clients practical, accessible and cost-effective solutions to the challenges of their mining business, and to protect the sustainability of their operations and their bottom line.
Independent and rigorous
Professional, independent reviews of your operational and technical practices, with clear priorities.
Field-proven team
Mining engineers and geologists with years of operational experience, backed by a network of mining, metallurgy and HSE experts in the DRC and abroad.
Digitally equipped
Datamine, Surpac, Leapfrog, Deswik, Whittle, Maptek Vulcan and more, applied to your data.
Committed to delivery
Collaboration, communication and innovation, with projects delivered on time, within budget and to high quality standards.
They trust us
Our clients
Mining companies and service providers that rely on EXCELMIN.
Mulumba Mining Solutions
Global Mining Congo SARL-U (GCM)
DRC IFMSHealth, safety & environment
Safety is planned into every task
From drilling accuracy to blast monitoring, equipment maintenance and ground support, our field methods are built to reduce risk for people and assets.
Our HSE commitmentsDiscuss your project
Tell us about your operation and the challenge you are facing. An engineer will get back to you.