A Total Turnkey Service and Industry Leader in setting GLOBAL STANDARD operations, to assist our clients by focusing on TRAINING TO OPERATE.
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
With over 120 years combined experience, our vision is to become the total turnkey service provider leading the industry in setting GLOBAL STANDARD operations, assisting our clients by focusing on TRAINING TO OPERATE.
Global Standards Africa was essentially founded due to specific industry demands and the change in industry legislation during 2020, in order to conform to Global Standards. As a Company we strive to achieve the ultimate goal of zero harm to people and the environment with zero tolerance for human fatalities.
The standard requires of us as Operators to take the responsibility and prioritize the safety of tailings facilities, through all phases of the facility’s life-cycle, including closure and post-closure.
Global Standards Africa being the holding Company, with three subsidiaries, allows and supports a total turnkey solution to our client’s needs.
Our operating structure and support profile provides a framework for safe tailings facility management, whilst affording our clients flexible options to achieve these goals.
Being owner-managed and driven by years of self-gained experience in setting GISTM standards and principles, we are confident that we will realise our vision of becoming the Leaders in setting Global Standard Operations.
- 120+ years combined working experience in the field
- We take ownership to support, guide and train our clients.
- We aim to achieve global standards across the mining industry.
- Through our partner network and internal expertise we can provide tailor made solutions to our clients in Africa and Internationally.
OUR SERVICES
Tailings Support Services – Delivering Safety, Compliance, and Global Best Practice
At Global Standards Africa (GSA), our Tailings Support Services are led by senior professionals with extensive expertise in tailings engineering and operations. We are committed to helping mining operations achieve the highest levels of safety, compliance, and performance.
Our services are underpinned by a robust internal Quality Management System (QMS), purpose-built to ensure consistent delivery, accurate monitoring, and continuous improvement. This structured approach enables us to maintain a detailed, professional, and comprehensive database that supports effective tailings management and informed decision-making.
We provide holistic oversight of tailings facilities, including engineered structures, system components, and monitoring equipment. Our scope extends beyond tailings storage facilities to include the management of associated mine waste streams such as waste rock and water treatment residues, as well as all water systems within the facility — including pore fluids, ponds, surface water inflows, and discharges.
Acting in a dedicated management support role, we assist in Responsible Facility Tailings Engineer (RFTE) responsibilities by providing expert guidance, operational support, compliance, and targeted training. We work closely with our clients to strengthen internal capability and promote safe, responsible, and standards-driven operations.
Our mission is clear: to elevate mining practices to global standards and contribute to the elimination of fatalities and catastrophic failures across the industry.
Empowerment Policy
Our AIM is to become the leading consulting firm for tailings management, by training to operate. We strive to create a pool of qualified employees, both local and international and from all ethnic backgrounds, who are capable of shouldering the responsibility of managing the company’s investments. We are committed to assisting our employees, at all levels, in reaching their full potential, by affording them every opportunity to advance their individual roles and careers, and thereby serving and growing the Company’s interest as a whole within the emerging Africa market. In essence our empowerment program is focused on business and individual advancement opportunities, as well as entrepreneurial development or previously disadvantaged communities and companies.
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Marketing and Sales
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Company Timeline
Founded in South Africa
Pretoria, Gauteng
Our consulting firm is a dynamic and innovative company founded in South Africa. We specialize in providing customized solutions to our clients business challenges.
Barrick Gold - Loulo Gold Mine
(Mali), Africa
Buttress Construction
Rousseau Jooste (EXEC) / Abbas Coulibaly (GM)
Centamin – Sukari Gold Mine
(Egypt), Africa
Tailings Management
Tons production : 1 000 000 per month
Gustav Du Toit (GM) / Phil Stolte (Tailings Lead)
Barrick Gold - Buzwagi Gold Mine / MESA-EA
(Tanzania), Africa
TSF Closure and Spillway
Rebecca Stephens (GM) / Zonnastraal Mumbi (PM)
Penhalonga
(Zimbabwe), Africa
Filter Cake TSF Design and Construction
Stuart Saich (Contracts Director) / Mike Spainhour
Chemaf
(DRC), Africa
Qualitative TSF Audits, Review and Management support
Arun Subramanian (Manager)
Allied Gold
(Ivory Coast), Africa
Qualitative TSF Audits, Review and Management support
Basie Maree (COO)
Barrick Gold – Lumwana Gold Mine
(Zambia), Africa
TSF Management Support
Tons production : 2 083 000 per month
Marius Swanepoel (EXEC) / Arno Smit (EXEC) / Herbert Meyer (GM) / Abraham Musonda
Barrick Gold – Buzwagi Gold
(Tanzania), Africa
DSR Audit – Arno Smit (Executive)
Penhalonga
(Zimbabwe), Africa
Filter Cake TSF Design
Stuart Saich (Contracts Director) / Mike Spainhour
Kenmare Resources
(Mozambique), Africa
RTFE Appointment
Cobus Pieterse (Projects Operations Lead)
Barrick Gold – Bulyanhulu / MESA-EA
(Tanzania), Africa
Mine Closure Plan
our amazing team
Management
MARIUS COETZEE - CEO
PIERRE JUAN FOURIE - COO
