Mining and Engineering Technical Services (METS), is the business development arm of the Shaft Sinker group of companies. METS is ISO 9001-2000 accredited and possesses extensive knowledge and expertise in underground construction and allied fields.

The company is an international operation and has been involved in projects in South Africa, North and South America, Australia, Europe and Africa.

METS is operational in the fields of engineering, procurement and construction management. It provides comprehensive consultancy and design services to the mining and civil engineering industries worldwide including:

• Conceptual design.
• Exploratory works.
• Mine design and surface modelling.
• Mine systems and process evaluation both on surface and underground.
• Shaft and shaft equipment design, including shaft steelwork, conveyances, skips, cages and loading arrangements.
• Shaft audits and upgrades.
• Design of sinking arrangements, including:
  • Sinking stages.
  • Shaft drilling rigs.
  • Ventilation arrangements.
  • Specialist grouting and water reading.
  • Mucking devices, such as cactus grabs.
  • Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM).
  • Management of mining projects.