About Us
About Trans Africa Mining
For the past 3 decades we've found a home in Africa responsibly sourcing Cobalt. Gold , Diamonds and a list of minerals
Trans Africa Mining (TSX: IVN; OTCQX: IVPAF) is a EuroAfrican mining company focused on advancing its three principal projects in Southern Africa: production from, and expansion of, the Kamoa-Kakula copper joint-venture mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Platreef palladium-rhodium-platinum-nickel-copper-gold discovery in South Africa; and the extensive redevelopment and upgrading of the historic Kipushi zinc-copper-germanium-silver mine, also in the DRC.
The company began copper production at the Kamoa-Kakula joint-venture mine in the DRC in 2021 at an annualized rate of approximately 200,000 tonnes of copper per year (100% project basis), and expects to double production to approximately 400,000 tonnes per annum with the start of operations of the Phase 2 expansion, scheduled to begin operations in 2022..
The company also is exploring for new copper discoveries on its 90%- and 100%-owned Western Foreland exploration licences, in close proximity to the Kamoa-Kakula mining licence.
High Quality Tactical Solutions
Finding A Permanent Solution Is Our Ultimate Goal!
Kamoa-Kakula | Platreef | Western Foreland | Kipushi
Our Motivation
Sensibly sourcing primary essentials which facilitate everyday life
Who we are
Trans Africa is committed to advancing everyday life by supplying the commodities needed to develop, sustain and improve the world around us. We are one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies. Through the scale and diversity of our industrial and marketing businesses, we responsibly supply the commodities that are fundamental to the building blocks of life.
' Sustainability and Development '
It’s why we come to work and it’s what we do. We want to bring about long-term growth and opportunity for all our stakeholders, including customers, shareholders, employees, and the communities and countries in which we operate.
Through the scale and diversity of our industrial and marketing businesses, we responsibly supply the commodities that are fundamental to the building blocks of life. Be that to build essential infrastructure, from homes and hospitals, to roads and rail networks; to produce the batteries that are transforming modern technology and mobility; or to ensure access to affordable energy for all.
Trans Africa Container Mining in numbers
At a glance
'By partnering with communities and governments we are able to bring progress to many. This is our Purpose. When we fulfil it, we advance everyday life.'
Located primarily in the D.R.C and multitude regions stretching through the regions vast resources, one of the Africa’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies.
Founded in the 1970s as a trading company, we have grown to become a major producer and marketer of commodities – employing 135,000 people around the world.
Our operations comprise around 150 mining, metallurgical and oil production assets. Our purpose is to responsibly source the commodities that advance everyday life. We do this by delivering on our strategy to be active at every stage of the commodity supply chain. Our diversity by geography, product and activity, maximizes the value we create for our business and its diverse stakeholders.
People are at the heart of our business. That’s why we prioritize safety at all our assets; why we seek to minimize our impacts on the environment and communities; and why we aim to attract employees who strive to be leaders in their field.
Our Endeavors
Metals and Minerals
We produce and market a diverse range of metals and minerals – such as copper, cobalt, zinc, nickel and ferroalloys – and also market aluminium/alumina and iron ore from third parties.
Energy Production
We are a major producer and marketer of coal, with mines in Africa – while our oil business is one of the leading marketers of crude oil, refined products and natural gas.
Marketing
We physically source commodities and products from our global supplier base – and sell them to customers all over the world.
Recycling
Trains Africa Mining leads in constant innovation and radical efficiency in the recycling of copper and precious metals.
Operations
Quality Unsurpassed
We are one of the world’s leading marketers of physical commodities.
This means transporting commodities by sea, rail and truck, storing them, processing them, and delivering them to the time, quality and specification that our customers need.
Through these marketing activities, we set ourselves apart from companies who focus mainly on commodity production.
We Are Innovators You Can Trust On For A Perfect Solution To All Your Needs.
The success of our marketing activities depends on the diversity of our commodities, suppliers, customers and assets. The commodities we trade include:
Metals and minerals
Including copper, cobalt, nickel, zinc and lead, ferroalloys, aluminium/alumina, iron ore, gold and silver
Energy products
Such as thermal coal and crude oil, oil products and natural gas
WHO WE ARE
Our business model and strategy
Trans Africa Container Mining as a global producer and marketer of commodities, we are uniquely diversified by geography, products and activities. Integrating our marketing and industrial business sets us apart from our competitors to create a unique culture and helps us generate value.
Our Strategy
Reflecting our Purpose to responsibly source the commodities that advance everyday life, our ongoing responsibility is to not only deliver financial performance but also make a positive contribution to society and create lasting benefits for stakeholders in a manner that is responsible, transparent and respectful to the rights of all.
Our strategy is focused on three pillars:
i) Be a leader in enabling decarbonization of global energy demand
ii) Help meet continued demand for metals needed in everyday life
iii) Responsibly meet the energy needs of today
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Responsible production
Integrity, responsibility and Safety are our core values that are embedded in everything we do
We are committed to operating ethically, responsibly, and to contributing to socio-economic development in countries where we operate
We will continue to focus on reducing the carbon footprint of our operations -
Responsible portfolio management
We will prioritise investment in metals that support the transition
Reduce our coal production in line with the electrification and decarbonisation of global energy systems -
Responsible product use
The world needs a reliable source of strategic commodities
We will seek opportunities to increase the proportion of green metals we can supply to customers
We will participate in global efforts to improve abatement technologies and availability
