Who We Are
Black Lion Mining is a Premier African Mining brand scaling into US mining space, backed by the institutional strength of Black Lion Property Group – a Premier Development and Landlord Property Conglomerate with a Proven Track Record across South Africa and the United States.
For 10 years, we have owned, operated, and optimized Mining Assets across Africa's most prolific mineral belts. Our hands-on management model and technical depth distinguish us in a competitive market.
Black Lion Mining operates as a proud subsidiary of Black Lion Property Group, leveraging institutional-grade governance, financial depth, and strategic networks from the property development and investment sector into mining operations.
GEOLOGY & RESOURCES
SURVEYING
MINE PLANNING
METALLURGY & PROCESSING
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT
TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION
Geology & Resources
• Competent Person reports (JORC & SAMREC)
• Resource modelling: Leapfrog Geo & Datamine
• Grade control: RC drilling, 50m x 50m pattern
• Exploration drilling management
• QAQC protocols: SRMs, duplicates, blanks
Metallurgy & Processing
• Copper leach optimization & SX-EW design
• Coal washability test work
• Diamond DMS optimization
• Pilot plant test work management
Surveying & Mine Planning
• 30 years' experience in open cast & underground survey
• UAV drone mapping for topo updates
• Monthly volumetric surveys for payment certificates
• Mine design: Surpac & Minesched
• Pit optimizations with Whittle
Health, Safety & Environment
• Safety Philosophy: Zero Harm Target
• Systems: ISO 45001 & 14001 certified
• Training: 40 hours annual refresher per employee
• PPE: Company-provided, site-specific
• Medicals: Annual fitness certificates
• Rehabilitation: Concurrent rehab with mining progress
Active Project Portfolio
Kamanjab Copper Mine (Namibia)
Location: Kunene Region, Namibia
Ownership: 100% Cutra Mining Namibia (Operated by us)
Commodity: Copper (Oxide & Sulphide)
Mining Method: Open Cast Truck & Shovel
Production: 25,000 Tonnes ROM Per Month
Processing: Crushing, Agitated Leach and Electro Winning
Recovery: 85% Cu in Circuit
Equipment: Doosan Excavators and ADT’s
Workforce: 20 Personnel
Natal Anthracite Mine (KZN)
Location: Vryheid, Kwa-Zulu Natal
Ownership: Black Lion Mining (100%)
Commodity: Washed Anthracite
Mining Method: Opencast Strip Mining
Production: 30,000 Tonnes ROM Per Month
Processing: Crushing & Screening, DMS Wash
Recovery: 65%
Equipment: Doosan ADT’s and Excavators
Seam Height: 2m average
Alluvial Diamond Project (Namibia)
Location: Orange River Terrace
Ownership: Joint Venture (Black Lion Mining 60%)
Commodity: Alluvial Diamonds
Mining Method: Truck & Shovel with DMS processing
Production: 5,000m³ Gravel Per Day
Processing: 60tph DMS plant, X-ray sorting
Recovery: 0.3 Carats per Tonne
Major Equipment: Volvo EC750 Excavators, ADT’s