Redpath Mining applies ever-evolving best practices to optimise safety, productivity
Redpath Mining South Africa operations executive Pieter Oosthuysen spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026. Camerawork: Shadwyn Dickinson. Editing: Darlene Creamer.
As a premier full-service global underground mining contractor with the expertise, track record and qualifications to support any scope of work, Redpath Mining South Africa is focused on helping customers navigate the growing demands of Africa’s mining sector through its innovative products, services and technologies.
The company forms part of The Redpath Group, one of the world’s leading full-service mining contractors and engineers.
For more than 60 years, Redpath has delivered innovative, safe and technically advanced underground mining solutions across the globe.
The company provides specialised expertise in shaft sinking, mine development, raiseboring, engineering, contract mining and related services, partnering with mine owners to deliver complex underground projects safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
Guided by its core values of safety, professionalism, innovation, transparency, dependability and determination, Redpath continues to develop world-class mining solutions while investing in its people and supporting the communities in which it operates.
Redpath Mining South Africa operations executive Pieter Oosthuysen spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026.
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