United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK)
is a proud South African company committed to mining manganese ore in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality, situated in the Northern Cape Province. The Kalahari manganese fields, where we operate, are acknowledged as the largest manganese ore deposit in the world, showcasing a remarkable natural treasure globally.
Established in 2005, UMK has proudly been 51% black-owned and is the fourth largest manganese exporter in South Africa. Our mineral reserves for open-pit mining are more than sufficient to sustain this responsible mining operation for over 30 years!
