DRA Global

24/03/2026

DRA was proud to participate as lead sponsor at the 9th PGMs Industry Day 2026 in Johannesburg.

🎤 Our CEO, James Smith, contributed to the Chrome/Ferrochrome panel, where discussions highlighted chrome’s growing role as a key revenue driver for PGM producers, strengthening project economics in a volatile market.

The conversation also reinforced the need for policy certainty, energy flexibility, and technology adoption to support downstream value creation and long-term competitiveness.

DRA continues to leverage these insights to deliver practical, value-driven solutions for clients across the PGMs sector.

Look at some of the recaps from the discussion below.

13/03/2026

We are proud to share that DRA Projects and DRA Shared Services SA were recognised at the Mining Qualifications Authority 2026 Good Practice Awards for achieving the highest alignment between the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR). This recognition reflects the strong collaboration of the Human Resources teams across DRA Global.

This recognition highlights the organisation’s strong commitment to impactful skills development and ensuring that training initiatives are closely aligned with both business needs and industry priorities.

We are especially proud to celebrate that DRA Projects received the award in the Large Company category, while DRA Shared Services South Africa was recognised in the Medium Company category.

This achievement reflects the collective effort across the business to prioritise learning, development, and the growth of critical skills within the mining and engineering sector.

A big thank you to everyone who contributes to making our skills development initiatives a success.

02/03/2026

Minopex and SENET are proud sponsors of the 27th African Mining Breakfast and the 24th Investing in African Mining Seminar, taking place on 3 March 2026 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel.

The event provides valuable networking opportunities and strategic insights into investment across African mining projects, alongside the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2026.

James Smith, CEO of DRA Global, will be attending, along with Alistair Hodgkinson, COO of DRA Global, who will be representing DRA at the seminar.

We look forward to connecting with industry peers and stakeholders throughout the event.

26/02/2026

DRA Global will be attending the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2026, taking place from 1–4 March in Toronto, Canada.

As the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining convention, PDAC brings together more than 27,000 professionals from over 125 countries, providing a platform for technical exchange, investment dialogue, and industry collaboration.

Our team looks forward to engaging with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders to discuss project development, engineering solutions, and opportunities across key mining markets.

Come visit us at Booth #423 and connect with our team.

19/02/2026

We’re excited to share a feature from Mining Review Africa (Issue 1, 2026) highlighting progress on the Kabanga Nickel Project in Tanzania, where DRA Global is playing a key role in advancing one of Africa’s most important critical minerals developments.

The article outlines how Lifezone Metals is progressing toward a Final Investment Decision later this year. With a robust Feasibility Study in place, Kabanga is set to produce 902 kt of nickel, 134 kt of copper and 69 kt of cobalt over an 18-year Life of Mine, strengthening global clean-energy supply chains.

Read the full feature here:

Kabanga will require ±50 MW of power and this will be supplied via an 88 km long, 220 kV overhead line by TANESCO," - Gerick Mouton.

18/02/2026

DRA is pleased to be participating in Mineral Processing Circuits ‘26, hosted by MEI Conferences.

We look forward to the technical presentation, “Integration of Ultrafine Flotation within an MF2 Circuit: Optimizing Copper Recovery and Energy Efficiency at the Copperwood Project,” with 🎤 Aghil Ojaghi, Ph.D., P.Eng representing DRA as a speaker.

This conference remains an important platform for advancing innovation in mineral processing, circuit optimisation, and sustainable project outcomes. We look forward to engaging with industry peers and contributing to meaningful technical dialogue throughout the event.

10/02/2026

Our DRA Global Perth office has entered an exciting new chapter with its relocation to 263 Adelaide Terrace, proudly featuring DRA’s brand as a visible symbol of our presence and identity in the market underscoring our commitment to delivering excellence across the region.

Together with our Brisbane and Newcastle teams, we leverage local insight and global expertise to deliver exceptional solutions across the APAC region. As DRA continues its international growth, the Perth office remains a strategic hub in our global network, connecting talent, capability, and seamless project delivery across regions

04/02/2026

121 Mining Investment Cape Town is the largest dedicated African mining conference connecting mining companies and investors through one-to-one meetings in a highly targeted, business-focused environment. DRA Global is proud to be a bronze sponsor of this year’s event, taking place from 9 -10 February.

Across the two days, attendees can expect a curated schedule of pre‑booked meetings alongside a comprehensive conference programme, featuring expert commentary and up‑to‑date market insights on key industry developments across the continent.

We look forward to connecting and collaborating in Cape Town.

03/02/2026

DRA is pleased to be attending Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town. This year’s theme “Stronger together: Progress through partnership highlights the transformative power of collaboration in addressing the sector’s challenges and opportunities.

We look forward to our participation in the discussion “Mining without compromise”, with 🎤Ian Gebbie, Senior Vice President – E, C&I, representing DRA as a panelist.

Mining Indaba remains a key platform for meaningful dialogue on responsible mining, innovation, and the future of the industry. We look forward to collaborating with industry peers, partners, and stakeholders throughout the event, to shape the future of the industry.

23/01/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 intake of the DRA Global South Africa Graduate Programme.

This group of early-career engineers has been selected to join our structured graduate development programme, designed to build technical capability, professional competence, and long-term career pathways within DRA Global’s project delivery environment.

This year we welcome:

🔹 Junior Ranthethi – Graduate Mechanical Engineer
🔹 Naveshan Jawaheer – Graduate Mechanical Engineer
🔹 Daniel Bierman – Graduate Mechanical Engineer
🔹 Akhanani Mbiyake – Graduate Civil Engineer
🔹 Markus Oosthuysen – Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Throughout the programme, our graduate team will gain hands-on project exposure, mentorship from experienced professionals, and insight into DRA Global’s multidisciplinary engineering operations across the mining and minerals sector.

We look forward to supporting their growth as they contribute to our projects, teams, and future leadership pipeline.

09/12/2025

DRA Operations (APAC) Pty Ltd has secured a letter of intent from Wolfram Limited for the Mount Carlton Gold Mine Surface Processing Plant and Laboratory Project, encompassing refurbishment and commissioning, operational readiness, and a 3+2 year operations and maintenance services contract.

The project is located in North Queensland, Australia, and marks an important milestone for our Operations team, representing our second major O&M engagement in Australia and highlights our growing presence in the APAC region.

Michael Carretta, DRA Global's Senior Vice President - APAC East, said:

"We are proud to bring to Wolfram our integrated, multidisciplinary in-house approach, enabling smooth delivery across every phase of the refurbishment, operational readiness, and ramp-up to steady state operations. Through our engagement with Wolfram we have developed a strong understanding of the Mount Carlton site and established a safe and effective plan to return the plant to steady-state production."

Congratulations to everyone involved in securing this opportunity. We look forward to strengthening our relationship with Wolfram and supporting the successful delivery of the Mount Carlton project.

27/11/2025

We are pleased to share that Darren Naylor, Executive Vice President – APAC, has been elected to the Australia-Africa Minerals & Energy Group (AAMEG) Board of Directors for 2025–2026.

This appointment reflects Darren’s deep industry experience and long-standing commitment to strengthening Australia–Africa engagement across the minerals and energy sector.

Darren looks forward to contributing to AAMEG’s ongoing work in supporting responsible investment, collaboration, and long-term growth across the region.

We congratulate Darren and acknowledge AAMEG’s newly appointed and returning board members.

You can read the full announcement here: https://bit.ly/3XReLIH

DRA Global remains committed to advancing industry excellence alongside our partners and peers.