Integrated Project Management
for Mining Capital Projects
Delivering projects for De Beers Marine Namibia and the De Beers Group
Category 1–3 projects delivered since 2003
Ahead of schedule on both major capital projects of the past decade
Capital projects delivered
on time and within budget
With over 22 years of proven success delivering projects for De Beers Marine Namibia and the De Beers Group, our Project Management and Systems Integration Team excels in developing and executing capital projects in collaboration with clients, on time and within budget.
The Projects Division at Upstream Technology drives significant value creation through tried-and-tested methodologies, expertise, and experience in managing complex projects from concept, project execution and delivery to operational readiness. We partner with client teams seamlessly to deliver value through technology systems and solutions.
The team integrates with both internal departmental processes and those of our clients and stakeholders. This ensures safe and efficient project execution and achievement of project objectives.
Explore our related capabilities in marine and offshore mining, advanced processing technology, marine GeoSurvey, technical operations and technical services.
Service portfolio & capabilities
Six core services that take your project from concept, through execution, to operational readiness.
Project Management & Engineering
Managing complex engineering processes and integrating multidisciplinary solutions, from conceptual design to final implementation.
System Integration Design & Execution
Aligning and coordinating intricate project components so that system components meet requirements, mitigate risks and function cohesively.
Project Controls
We manage governance, cost, schedule, risk, and change management.
Procurement
Scoping, enquiry, evaluation and expediting for physical goods and services.
Contract Administration
Contract management and administration for the supply of associated goods and services for every project.
Operational Readiness
Integration of new or modified systems into the operations, including training, spares, operational work practice and logistics.
Specialisation that
drives value
By leveraging excellence in project management, we develop, design, and deliver complete solutions through our capabilities, ensuring effective technology and project success.
Our strategic delivery framework, anchored in Make Life Brilliant, creates value through improved safety, technology accelerators, project delivery, improved efficiencies and reduced costs.
It spans marine and land-based operations, with new business in H2 projects, operations, sustainability and technology, and is built on our people, processes, cost and strategic partnerships.
Creating value through project delivery
Five value drivers guide how we plan, execute and hand over every project.
Our strategic delivery framework: five principles that shape how every project team works.
Act like an owner.
Create clarity.
Empower teams.
Challenge conventions.
Succeed together.
Integrated Project Management & Capabilities
Seamless integration of all project management disciplines ensures effective alignment of internal and external stakeholders, driving efficient project delivery.
We are committed to innovation, efficiency, systems optimisation and sustainability in the mining industry.
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Integrated Project Management
Project Delivery Capabilities
Partnering for our future
Our extensive internal project capability empowers clients to achieve project investment goals and outcomes. As a partner, you benefit from comprehensive, end-to-end project management discipline, systems and processes that are designed to deliver exceptional results.
Shared Success Through Partnering
Best Practice
Proven Delivery
Delivering Excellence on Every Project
Since 2003, the Projects Division at Upstream Technology has delivered over 140 Category 1–3 projects with an exceptional record of staying within budget. Only three exceeded their limit by more than 5%, and none by more than 10%.
In the past decade, the division has executed two major capital projects, MV SS Nujoma and MV Benguela Gem. SS Nujoma achieved an 8% increase in nameplate capacity within its first year, delivered 5% in cost savings, and reached completion three months ahead of schedule. Benguela Gem delivered 20% additional production in its first year, came in 19% under budget, and was also completed three months early, all during the disruption of COVID-19. Both projects hold an excellent safety record.
20% additional production in 12 months while staying 19% under budget, delivered 3 months earlier than planned.
Nameplate capacity increased from 48 to 52 samples with a 5% cost saving, delivered 3 months earlier than planned.
Get in touch with us about your next capital project
With integrated, in-house capability and alignment to De Beers Group standards, our project management team partners with you from inception to project delivery, reducing your risk, saving time and costs, and ensuring outcomes that perform as promised.
Partnering for our future. Let’s solve the hard mining problems together.
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