Maximizing Production. Minimizing Cost.
We analyse, understand and optimize mining operations using a blend of engineering services, EPCM integration and product development—maximizing operational efficiency and ensuring operational sustainability.
Founded in 2022, OPTI Engineering delivers simple, sustainable engineering solutions that move key mining metrics: production, energy, safety and cost.
R12m
compressed air control valve project
R38m
compressed air digitisation across 10 shafts
R3m p.a.
service water cost reduction on a single shaft
Three pillars. One outcome.
Engineering services, product development and EPCM tightly integrated around operational efficiency.
Engineering Services
Investigations, design and implementation of practical engineering solutions across underground and surface operations.
Product Development
Hardware, software and AI-enabled solutions tailored to mining environments and legacy infrastructure.
EPCM
Engineering, procurement, construction and management from concept through commissioning and handover.
These pillars overlap in a single objective: Operational Efficiency Optimization.
Engineering & optimization services
From deep-dive audits to fully simulated solutions, OPTI Engineering connects constraints, data and practical engineering to unlock measurable mining outcomes.
Auditing & Investigations
Independent audits of engineering and mining systems, root-cause investigations and trials of new systems or equipment.
Learn moreEngineering Design
Design and re-design of compressed air, water and operational technology systems with measurable performance outcomes.
Learn moreSimulated Solutions
Digital twins and simulations for compressed air, water reticulation, control systems and compressor schedules.
Learn moreData Analysis & Reporting
Production forecasting, utility monitoring and digital dashboards to drive daily decision-making.
Learn moreEPCM Delivery
End-to-end project delivery across engineering, procurement, construction and management.
Learn moreProduct Development & AI
Hardware, software and AI services including Mine GPT, automated safety systems and custom AI solutions.
Learn moreProducts that move core metrics
Proven solutions for compressed air and production tracking with clear financial cases.
OPTI Air Solution
Compressed air network re-design which maximizes pressure to end-users throughout the 24-hour mining cycle and reduces compressed air consumption by up to 90% during night shift.
Strike Rate Model
Tracks and monitors productive use of compressed air daily; forecasts expected centares using only flow and pressure data and supports broader utility networks.
Experience in high-impact projects
Representative examples of projects delivered by OPTI Engineering in compressed air and service water networks.
Implementation of a R12-million turn-key compressed air control valve project. 16 control valves installed across 10 shafts.
Implementation of a R38-million turn-key compressed air digitisation project. Over 206 mass flow meters installed across 10 shafts.
Implementation of a service water network re-design which reduced pumping costs by R3-million per annum on a single shaft.