2. Contents
Capability and experience
summary in: Company Background 2
Scope of Services 4
• Minerals Processing & Industrial
Divisions
• Sulphuric Acid & Gas Handling
Minerals Processing & Industrial 5
• Chemical & Petrochemical Sulphuric Acid & Gas Handling 5
• Power & Energy Chemical & Petrochemical 5
Power & Energy 6
• Environmental Services
Environmental Services 6
• Metallurgical Operations Metallurgical Operations 6
Experience Summary 7
Corporate Philosophy 8
Office Facilities 9
“A strong capital base
and broad expertise”
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3. Background
E+PC, Engineering & Projects Company Limited is a wholly
owned subsidiary of Aveng (Africa) Limited, providing
comprehensive process technology sourcing, project
management, engineering design, procurement and
construction management service for multi-disciplinary
projects to the minerals processing; sulphuric acid and
gas handling; chemical and petrochemical; industrial and
infrastructure; power and energy; and environmental
services industries.
The company enjoys the strong capital base and broad
contracting expertise provided by a large, wholly owned
South African Group.
The company, originally called Grinaker-LTA Process
Engineering, was formed by rationalising Grinaker-LTA’s
three process engineering and project management
companies. Founded in 1982 out of the combined project
management and process engineering skills of LTA Birtley
Engineering (1976), Jacobs LTA Engineering (1980) and
Spencer (Melksham) (1982), the subsequent growth of this
company reflected client confidence and their success in The company has executed many contracts on a lumpsum
executing projects over a broad range of process industries. turnkey basis across the entire spectrum of process industries
It also incorporated the former Simon Carves (Africa) Limited from acid plants to fertilisers, minerals to petrochemicals.
The company represents a broad selection of overseas
which provided specialised process technology into the
technology licences.
chemical, mineral process and petrochemical industries.
Minerals Processing FINANCIAL
& Industrial
COMMERCIAL
Chemical & Environmental
SHARED SERVICES
Petrochemical Services
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SHE & RISK, QUALITY
Metallurgical Sulphuric Acid & HUMAN RESOURCES
Operations Gas Handling
PROJECT CONTROLS
Power & Energy
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
E+PC DIVISIONAL
STRUCTURE
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4. E+PC Metallurgical Operations was formed in 1991 and pursue our mission through the application of process
undertakes contract operations of mineral processing plants engineering excellence to the projects which we conceive
on behalf of its clients. It has experience in gold, coal, and execute in partnership with our clients.
diamonds, platinum group metals and heavy minerals, and
E+PC’s black economic empowerment shareholding is
works closely in conjunction with E+PC during the design
illustrated below.
phase of a project.
The Company’s mission is the creation of wealth for our
clients, our shareholders, our employees and society. We
BROAD BASED BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT (BBBEE)
SHAREHOLDING STRUCTURES
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5. Scope of Services
E+PC provides a comprehensive range of project execution The services cover the complete range of multi-disciplinary
services to the processing industries. These services include: engineering, covering all areas of project execution.
Feasibility studies Typically engineering could range from process optimisation
to geotechnical evaluations, project management could
Conceptual engineering
encompass design data control to project close out reporting,
Technology sourcing and procurement could begin with compilation of approved
Project management vendors lists through to free issue of materials on site. The
Detail engineering design emphasis, however, is on technical excellence and the
application of appropriate and fit-for-purpose technology.
Procurement and expediting
This, combined with our record of meeting budget and
Construction management and supervision
schedule, ensures client satisfaction.
Commissioning and Ramp Up
Project controls
Contract administration
Quality assurance and quality control
Contract operations
The company will undertake any combination of these
services up to total turnkey responsibility, depending upon
the client’s contracting philosophy and the unique needs
of each project.
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6. Divisions
Broadly, our work falls into 6 distinct but closely related Chemical & Petrochemical
categories, each managed in a dedicated Division.
The Chemical & Petrochemical Division, is primarily focused
Minerals Processing & Industrial on quality engineering, project management and project
services resources with extensive experience in the
For minerals processing related projects there exists both
implementation of petrochemical projects.
in-house and overseas technology and expertise to support
project execution in a wide range of minerals processing E+PC has the capability to provide engineering services
application including: from concept development through basic and detail
engineering to commissioning. We also have extensive
• Coarse and fine coal beneficiation
experience in the implementation of projects based on
crushing, screening, sampling, blending, dense media
technologies and know-how developed others. E+PC has
separation including spirals, dewatering and thickening,
and LARCODEMS technology vast in-house experience and co-operate closely with
technology providers as required to provide the “best fit”
• Gold extraction
solution and to ensure an efficient, cost effective solution.
carbon-in-pulp, carbon-in-leach, resin-in-pulp, dump
reclamation to hard rock
Power & Energy
• Base minerals beneficiation
The Power & Energy Division investigates current trends
Pb, Zn, Cu, Ni, Co, Cr, Sn
and prospects in the power and energy market in order to
• Diamonds
develop and offer value-adding initiatives. The Division
Kimberlite and alluvials
specialises in conceptual engineering and project
• Heavy minerals management in the nuclear power generation environment
ilmenite, rutile, zircon, monazite and is currently involved in feasibility studies on co-
• Iron ore beneficiation generation projects as well as the EPC implementation
• Iron making of packaged Power Stations in Sub-Sahara Africa.
• Industrial minerals
soda ash, phlogopite, wollastonite, andalusite
• Overland pipelines and slurry pumping systems
• Uranium processing
• Potash.
The Industrial Division, which is incorporated into the
Minerals Processing Division, services a wide variety of
market sectors and is focused on predominantly industrial
projects that include a mechanical process flow, as well as
infrastructure development, such as:
• Cement
• Lime plants.
Sulphuric Acid & Gas Handling
For sulphuric acid and gas handling related projects there
is relevant expertise and ready access to a wide range of
third party technology in a diverse group of chemical
processing industries, including:
• Sulphuric acid plants
• Electrostatic precipitators
• Crystallisers
• Evaporators
• Desulphurisation units
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7. Environmental Services Met Ops has a fully fledged Health, Safety and
Environmental Department which has input into the project
The Environmental Services Division focuses on the provision
execution phase, as well as ensuring that any plants currently
of value-adding solutions specific to water, air, soil and
being operated by the company will comply in all aspects
eco-systems. Solutions across the entire value chain are
with current legislation.
offered from project conceptualisation, engineering and
development through to the operation and maintenance
of facilities.
Specific focus areas are water and wastewater treatment SOME RECENT PROJECT AWARDS
including desalinisation, emission control and land
remediation. E+PC has extensive experience in the various • Golden Star Resources Wassa Upgrade Project
technologies relevant to these solutions enabling us to
• MagMinerals Kouilou Potash Project
offer tailor made solutions to ensure an improved
environment. • GoldFields Ghana Tarkwa Expansion
• Paladin Kayelekera Uranium Project
Metallurgical Operations (Met Ops)
Metallurgical Operations or Met Ops, is a Division of E+PC,
• AfriSam Roodepoort Cement Plant Expansion
providing outsourced, value-added, operations of • HCI Khusela Coal Palesa Project
metallurgical and mineral plants with suitable process
guarantees. • HCI Khusela Coal Imbali Project
Met Ops offers a range of contracting options combining • Khodani Coal Project
the elements of Build, Own, Operate and Maintain. Equity
• Two Rivers Chrome Project
positions can be taken that offers the best solution for the
project and the client. • Worldwide Coal Imbani Operating Contract
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8. Experience Summary
Minerals Processing & Industrial Skorpion Acid Plant 2002
Black Mountain Mineral Developments 1990 Nkana Smelter Furnace Off Gas Sulphuric Acid 2003
Richards Bay Minerals (NZTP) 1990 Plant Refurbishment
Richards Bay Minerals (MSP) 1990 Anglo Platinum ACP Acid Plant Rectification 2004
Genref Refinery 1991 Mufulira Smelter Gas Cleaning and 2004
Sulphuric Acid Plant
Duvha De-stoning Plant 1993
MCM H2SO4 Project 2004
Alusaf Green Anode Plant 1993
Anglo Platinum ACP Project 2005
Columbus Drever Package 1993
Sasol Technology Wet Gas Sulphuric Acid Plant 2005
Mamré Gold Plant 1993
Impala Platinum Smelter Gas Cleaning Plant 2006
Majuba Washing Plant 1994
Kayelekera Sulphuric Acid Plant 2007
Alusaf Bath Scraps Plant 1994
Tarkwa Gold Mine (Ghana) 1996 Chemical & Petrochemical
Sumo Colliery 1996 Sasol SLO Expansion Project (Unit 14 & OBL) 2000
Camelot Gold Plant 1997 Sasol C5/C6 Storage System 2000
Segala Gold Plant 1998 Sasol Diesel Lubricity Project 2000
Daberas Diamond Plant 2001 Sasol TRO Project 2002
Nkana Smelter Upgrade 2001 Sasol DSU 2003
North Mara Gold Plant 2002 Sasol Carbo Tar Feed Prep Plant 2003
Waterval Retrofit 2003 Sasol Phenosolvan Project 2003
Anglo Platinum 2003 Natref SWS Project 2004
Foskor Water Management 2003 Energem LPPF 2005
MCM Smelter Expansion 2004
Power & Energy
Namakwa Sands Expansion 2006
Negotino Thermal Power Plant Audit 2006
Tarkwa CIL Expansion 2007
Kayelekera Uranium Plant 2007 Metallurgical Operations
Golden Star Resources Wassa Upgrade Project 2008 Rand Leases Gold Plant 1991 – 1995
HCI Khusela Coal Palesa Project 2008 Angelo Dump Sands Plant 1994 – 1998
HCI Khusela Coal Imbali Project 2008 Mamré Gold Plant 1994 – 1996
Khodani Coal Project 2008 Majuba Coal Plant 1994 – 1996
Two Rivers Chrome Project 2008 Eerstelingsfontein Colliery 1996 – 2000
MagMinerals Kouilou Potash Project 2008 Camelot Gold Plant 1997 – 2004
Segala Gold Plant 1998 – ongoing
Industrial
Agnes Gold Plant 1999 – 2000
AfriSam Cement Plant Expansion 2006
Kopermyn Coal Plant 2000 – ongoing
AfriSam Cement Plant Expansion 2007
Crocodile River Concentrator 2000 – 2004
AfriSam Dudfield 2007
Ticor Hillendale 2001 – 2005
AfriSam Dudfield Compressed Air System 2007
Tirisano Diamonds 2003 – 2005
AfriSam Dudfield New Rail Load Out Facility 2007
Two Rivers Platinum Concentrator 2008 - ongoing
Ndola Lime Project 2007
Imbani Coal Plant 2007 - ongoing
AfriSam Ulco Upgrade of Gas Cleaning Plant 2008
Nkomati Chromite 2008- ongoing
Sulphuric Acid & Gas Handling
This is by no means a complete list of all projects by E+PC,
Bwana Mkubwa Sulphuric Acid Plant 1998 but is merely an indication of the broad scope of the
Skorpion Zinc Sulphuric Acid Plant 2000 company’s capability.
Nkana Smelter Upgrade H2SO4 Plant 2001
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9. Corporate Philosophy
“Rules of Engagement” Quality Management
The company has developed an operating philosophy to E+PC is committed to supplying professional services and
best meet the process contracting requirements of clients projects which comply with our client’s requirements and
in the special circumstances affecting business both in the provisions of ISO 9001.
South Africa and overseas today.
This has been recognised by the award of a Certificate of
The guiding principles behind this philosophy are outlined Registration No. 42 by AFAQ-EAQA, an international
below: accreditation authority based in the United Kingdom. All
our personnel are required to participate in a preventative
Technology quality improvement process, whereby total customer
The company recognises that the majority of developments satisfaction is achieved. A quality plan is produced for all
in the business areas are dependent on technology and projects based upon the corporate procedures.
specialist experience generally available from overseas These may be modified on a case by-case basis to meet
sources. In order to satisfy these needs, associations have special project requirements. For reimbursable contracts
been formed with appropriate overseas companies to provide the client is invited to review and approve the project
the relevant expertise. specific procedures.
Technology transfer is effected from overseas associates Quality control is employed in all aspects of the company’s
to suitably experienced senior engineers within E+PC to activities including tendering, project management,
ensure ongoing technical support to the client within South engineering design, procurement, inspection, construction
Africa. Transfer takes place through the associate engineers and commissioning.
working in E + P C ’s offices and /or vice -versa.
Audits on internal departments and disciplines take place
Associations have been formed with appropriate overseas on a regular basis. Any inconsistencies are quickly identified
companies to provide the relevant expertise and technology. and procedures implemented for corrective action.
“Quality control
is employed in all
activities”
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10. Health, safety and the environment Corporate standards
E+PC recognises that the long-term sustainability of its An essential component in the company’s drive for
business is dependant on good management of safety, excellence and efficiency is the establishment of the
health and environmental issues. As such E+PC’s SHE technical document register. This comprises standards for
Management System is an inter-related collection of specifications, data sheets, drawings and design guides.The
processes, programs, procedures, responsibilities and standards cover all basic types of equipment and all design
activities that provides the foundation to achieve a culture details in common use.
of “HOME WITHOUT HARM, EVERYONE, EVERYDAY”.
They draw on the experience of past projects and their use
E+PC is committed to ensuring that its vendors, suppliers enables project specific deliverables to be produced in the
and contractors also provide a service that is safe with due most efficient and timely manner.The design guides set
care for the environment, and that they provide education, out corporate approved design and calculation methods
support and training where necessary. E + PC is also for the more common activities, and their use ensures
entrenching a culture of zero incidents and accidents consistency, accuracy and efficiency.
beyond the workplace, into our homes and communities.
E+PC Metallurgical Operations has a fully fledged Health,
It is the right thing to do. It is a core value. Safety and Environmental Department which has input
into the project execution phase, as well as ensuring that
Safety at E+PC will always be the most important aspect
any plants currently being operated by the company will
on our Construction sites and therefore our Project and
comply in all aspects with current legislation.
Construction Managers always strive to comply with the
Zero Tolerance drive. Segala achieved Platinum Four Star Nosa 2.53 rating in
June 2004.
Environmental protection is an emotive subject and E+PC
has considerable experience in projects in very E+PC apply client’s own standards where they exist and
environmentally sensitive parts of the country. are required, and in these cases the E+PC standards are
usually found to be a valuable supplement.
As well as being familiar with statutory requirements and
the technology of pollution control, the company sees it
as its duty to advise clients on an equitable level of
environmental safeguards to be incorporated into a design
where the hazard is not covered by regulations or client
policy. The co-ordination of environmental impact studies,
which often overcome objections at the project planning
stage, is another valuable service offered. “Safety is largely an
E+PC constantly makes use of smaller construction
companies on our projects who have very little safety
attitude of mind”
knowledge and we have to continuously train and educate
people in safety and safety compliance. E+PC however
sees that as our contribution towards helping these
companies create a better workplace promoting safety in
general.
Project services
E+PC recognises the importance of project control to the
efficiency and profitability of any project.
Accordingly, a fully equipped project services group has
been set up under a project services manager which provides
the necessary reporting and project control support to the
project managers. A fully integrated system of project
control is operating, covering all facets of planning,
scheduling, cost control, estimating, materials control and
document control.
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11. OFFICE FACILITIES
The corporate headquarters and principal design office is It comprises three working floors around a central open
at: Building 30, The Woodlands, Woodlands Drive, court over a full plan area basement. The total working area
Woodmead, Sandton, 2191, Republic of South Africa. of 6000m 2 excludes stairways and access ways.
The location is north of Johannesburg within two minutes It is laid out with offices and partitioned areas for special
of the N1, giving ready access to O.R. Tambo International functions, such as the print room and CAD room, while
Airport and clients and suppliers in Gauteng and the rest large open plan areas are retained for draughting and project
of the country. task forces. It is equipped with the most modern internal
and external communication systems.
The company is situated in a modern and efficient building,
designed and laid out specifically as an engineering office.
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12. BUILDING 30, THE WOODLANDS, WOODLANDS DRIVE
WOODMEAD, SANDTON, 2191, SOUTH AFRICA
TEL +27 (0) 10 205 1000 . F: +27 (0) 87 807 0143
EMAIL: mark.berger@e-pc.co.za . WEB: www.e-pc.co.za
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