Global Mining Support Group - Remote African Mine Support

Global Mining Support Group recognises that for those mining companies operating in remote African districts, the inconvenience can hinder business. As a specialist procurement company centred around servicing companies in remote areas of Africa, we have the expertise and resources to fulfil any of our client's needs - from personal requests by individual staff members to heavy-duty industrial and engineering equipment. Added to this is a professional personnel service uniquely tailored to take complete care of your staff - both on-site and away.

Global Mining Support(GMS) guarantees to bring you the right goods and services, delivered at the right time and at the right price. GMS is a dynamic, client-driven company with proven expertise and access to substantial resources. Our commitment has resulted in unprecedented growth over the past five years and corresponding growth in skills and knowledge. GMS has the contacts and infrastructure to handle all these requirements efficiently and cost-effectively.

MINE EQUIPMENT BUYING SERVICE

We have the technical expertise to recommend and purchase the right product - and the purchasing power to negotiate reasonable prices. We provide in-house freight facilities for shipment of goods, saving time and money for the client.

Purchasing expertise means you save money on goods and services procured. Efficient service and knowledge of your unique needs assures you of reduced down-time. Real customer care creates a happier, more productive workforce.

WAREHOUSING SERVICES AND MATERIALS-HANDLING EQUIPMENT

We also offer custom-designed secure storage facilities and appropriate materials-handling equipment combined with skilled handling of incoming items prevent loss and damage to goods. Our in-house crating facility offers a specialised packing and crating service built to customer requirements. Meticulous packing ensures that goods remain undamaged in transit and arrive in good condition.

MINING INDUSTRY BUSINESS SUPPORT

We can provide on-target procurement coupled with prompt delivery. Skilled buyers apply in-depth understanding of the unique commodities and materials requirements of the construction, mining and other industries and have the expertise to identify with the specific purchasing requirements of our clients.

REMOTE AREA ENGINEERING SERVICE

First-hand experience of mine-sites in remote areas of Africa provides our buyers with insight into the conditions and environment in which our clients operate. Knowledge and experience of the engineering specifications of items to be sourced is backed up by technical support to ensure the client receives precisely the goods required, of established quality, from reputable suppliers: goods that meet all the technical requirements.

Extensive knowledge of a broad product range - from heavy mining equipment to personal items, consumables and services - means that you can trust us with all your needs. We also provide a wide range of quality food products, such as frozen foods, dry goods, perishables and food packs.

TRANSLATION AND MEDICAL SERVICES

GMS offers Portuguese-English and English-Portuguese interpreting and translation services to staff while travelling, whether for personal or business reasons. Our VIP service aims to fulfil all your desires in style, such as arranging appointments, functions, accommodation, shopping, tours and whatever else you may want. GMS guarantees to bring you comprehensive professional medical assistance.

We source the most reputable physicians and institutions, arrange for treatment, and provide necessary medicines. GMS undertakes to meet every on-site staff need. No product or service need is too small, too personal or too obscure.

AFRICAN MINE SHIPPING AND DELIVERY SERVICES

Representation in Angola ensures consignment stock levels are always maintained to provide for efficient 24hr availability. Thorough knowledge of export procedures and documentation requirements, backed up by controlled and effective administration, ensures efficient and on-time delivery.

A good understanding of inspection requirements and strong relationships with the departments of trade and industry, chambers of commerce and customs facilitate the smooth movement of goods and services to mines in remote African locations. Solid relationships with all major shipping lines and airlines promote swift freighting and delivery.