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Turnkey Solutions

Tankhouse Services & Infrastructure

From initial site assessment through to final commissioning and long-term maintenance — CSI delivers the full lifecycle of tankhouse support across Africa.

What We Offer

Complete Tankhouse Support

Whether you need a single cell replaced or a complete new tankhouse commissioned, CSI has the experience and resources to deliver on time and on budget.

01

New Tankhouse Design

Full turnkey design for new electrowinning tankhouses — from initial layout and cell specification through to electrical design, infrastructure and flow management. We work to your production targets and budget.

02

Cell Replacement & Refurbishment

Replacement of failed or aged electrowinning cells with minimal downtime. We supply and install UNICELL® replacements matched to existing infrastructure, including bus-bar and piping adaptation where required.

03

Electrode Management Systems

Supply, installation and commissioning of cathode and anode handling systems — crane systems, blank handling, stripping line integration and electrode storage solutions for high-volume operations.

04

Electrolyte Systems

Design and installation of electrolyte distribution, cooling and filtration systems. Polymer concrete launder systems, pipe networks and bleed electrolyte management tailored to your specific circuit requirements.

05

Electrical Infrastructure

Bus-bar supply and installation, rectifier connections, inter-cell electrical isolation systems, and instrumentation integration. Full compliance with South African and international electrical codes.

06

Maintenance Contracts

Scheduled and emergency maintenance services for operational tankhouses — including cell inspection, electrode replacement, mist suppression maintenance, flooring repair and structural refurbishment.

How We Deliver

Our Project Process

A proven 4-step methodology that ensures every project is delivered on time, on budget and to specification — whether across the street or across the continent.

1

Technical Consultation

Site visit and assessment of your current tankhouse, production targets, metal type and infrastructure constraints. No cost, no obligation.

2

Design & Quote

Detailed engineering drawings, BOQ and fixed-price quotation. You know exactly what you're getting before you commit.

3

Manufacture

All components manufactured at our Petit, Benoni facility under quality control. We provide production milestones and updates throughout.

4

Install & Commission

On-site delivery, installation and commissioning by our experienced team. We don't leave until the system is running to specification.

Our Capabilities

Why CSI Delivers Where Others Can't

Three decades of cross-border project experience gives CSI capabilities that set us apart in the African market.

Local Manufacturing

All products manufactured at our Petit, Benoni facility — shorter lead times, no import delays, full accountability for quality and delivery.

Cross-Border Logistics

Experienced in delivery to DRC, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mozambique and Namibia. We manage customs, freight and on-site delivery coordination.

CTI Technology Access

As the exclusive CTI International Technology partner for Sub-Saharan Africa, we offer globally proven UNICELL® technology backed by local expertise.

Full Engineering Support

Our in-house engineers handle everything from first site assessment to final commissioning sign-off — you have one accountable team throughout.

Multi-Metal Experience

Copper, cobalt, zinc, nickel, lead and more. Our solutions are designed and adapted for the specific electrolyte chemistries of each base metal.

Long-Term Partnerships

We aim to be your tankhouse partner for decades — not just one project. Our maintenance and supply contracts ensure ongoing reliability and performance.

Let's Talk About Your Project

Free site assessment and consultation — anywhere in Africa.

Electrowinning Tankhouse Services Across Africa

CSI Mining provides end-to-end electrowinning tankhouse services for copper, cobalt, zinc and nickel refineries across South Africa and the African continent. From site assessment through to commissioning and maintenance contracts, our team delivers complete tankhouse lifecycle support.

Copper SX-EW Tankhouse Design & Supply

CSI specialises in copper SX-EW tankhouse design for heap leach and agitated leach operations across South Africa and the Zambia Copperbelt. We supply UNICELL® polymer concrete cells, copper bus-bars, cathode handling cranes, electrolyte distribution launders and all associated infrastructure.

Cobalt & Zinc Tankhouse — DRC & Zimbabwe

Our cross-border delivery capability extends to cobalt electrowinning tankhouse installations in Katanga Province, DRC, and zinc electrowinning operations in Zimbabwe and South Africa. We manage full logistics, customs clearance and on-site installation throughout the region.