Two leading consultants agree on deeper collaboration

Raw Materials Group (RMG), mineral economists based in Stockholm, Sweden has concluded a memorandum of understanding with Kai Batla, a leading African mining consultancy.

The two companies have decided to strengthen their long-standing cooperation. By combining the in-depth knowledge on African mining by Kai Batla with the overall information contained in RMG’s databases covering all mines in the world the two companies together will be able to supply a truly global picture of the mining industry in general and the African mining industry in particular as well as servicing different kind of companies in this respect.

”This agreement deepens RMG’s collaboration with an excellent partner in Africa and confirms RMG’s long standing presence in Africa and strong position in the booming global mining industry” says RMG’s founder Magnus Ericsson. ”Kai Batla and RMG have both benefited from a strong relationship for many years, and this collaboration is a natural extension of that relationship,” said Sodhie Naicker Director and co-founding partner of Kai Batla.

RMG is one of Europe’s leading mining consultancies and has unique expertise in the analysis of the mining industry’s future development, based on three proprietary databases. RMG has for 25 years been using these databases and other sources to help develop the mining industry globally, in co-operation with industry partners, governments, international organizations, academic research institutes etc.

Kai Batla is the leading minerals consultancy in Africa with a global presence. Its services include geological exploration, resource modelling and competent person reports for Stock Exchanges in Canada, Australia, London and South Africa. In addition Kai Batla often undertakes technical due diligence exercises on behalf of its clients.

Raw Materials Group (RMG) Press Office