Africa is rich in minerals and has over 1000 mines operating throughout the continent. These mines provide 64% of the world’s diamonds, 21% of the world’s gold and 16% of the world’s uranium. Mines operate in remote regions far from nearby towns, which results in mine workers requiring on-site housing. With Thousands of men requiring housing, the man camp was developed. Explore what man camps are suitable for the African mining sector.
Africa’s Mines Benefit from Man Camps
Mining accommodation serves an important role in Africa’s mines. These containerized facilities not only provide remote living solutions for mine workers but enable these workers to remain on site for longer periods. The workforce that remains on site are able to get to work faster and be on call. Africa’s mines with man camps benefit from having their workforce on site and ready to work at any time.
Mining operations depend heavily on their workforce and require consistent staff to run the mine. In Africa, mines have faced challenges such as workers not coming to work on time or workers struggling to get to the job site. Mines with man camps have experienced the advantages of having their workforce on hand in case problems occur on site. In an emergency, it is essential that mining medical staff be on hand to assist. When any machine requires immediate technitions, having staff on site is always beneficial.
Man Camps suited for Africa Mining
The average temperature in Africa is 28 degrees celsius or 82 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Winter temperatures average around 18 degrees celsius or 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Mines located all over Africa face various climates and conditions. These mines require workforce housing that is suitable to protect and house African miner workers.
Man camps in Africa require a rugged design that is easy to maintain and set up. These housing units need to be able to withstand the high temperatures of the African sun and the occasional storm. USP&E investments have found that shipping containers offer the suitable structure and strength to suit Africa’s mining climates. These man camp units have been developed to withstand the rugged conditions of an African mine.
Providing Man Camps For Africa!
USP&E Investments offers industry-leading man camps suited for Africa. These units are available in two varients to suit different requirements. The units include a junior unit and a senior unit with varying specifications with a 25-year warranty. Man Camps from USP&E Investments are modular, easy to maintain and come with all electrical and plumbing preinstalled. The units are placed on concrete pads at the mine, ensuring a fast setup.
Man Camps for sale:
Junior Unit:
The junior unit comprises of a 6m shipping container with insulation and dry wall. This unit includes custom laser-cut furniture that can be branded with the desired branding. These units also come with a 2.5m wide by 4m long composite deck, along with a 25-year warranty, a waterproof roof cover for the deck area and provide shade to the rooms.
Junior man camp setups include:
- Cupboard/wardrobe
- Bed Side table
- Prep counter for kitchen net
- 99L bar fridge
- Single bed base and mattress
- Vanity
- Toilet
- Shower
- Study desk for working
- Outside table and bench
- Aircon 9000BTU
Senior Unit:
The senior unit is built using 2 x 6m solid containers mounted together. This has full cooling insulation inside with dry walling and the exterior is fully cladded with a new castellation composite material. This unit includes custom laser-cut furniture that can be branded with the desired branding. This unit also comes with a 2.5m wide by 4m long Composite deck with a 25-year warranty, and a waterproof roof cover for the deck area.
Senior man camp setups include:
- Cupboard/wardrobe
- Bed Side table
- Prep counters for a larger kitchen
- 99L bar fridge
- Three-quarter bed base and mattress
- Vanity
- Toilet
- Shower
- Study desk for working
- Outside table and bench
- Aircon 9000BTU
- Couch and coffee table
Delivering Man Camps with Speed and Excellence
Discover turnkey man camp solutions with USP&E Investments. These man camp units are solar compatible to offer off-grid power for your workforce. Each unit is delivered with all electrical and plumbing preconnected, ready to be placed at your mining project.
Contact USP&E Investments today to get a quote.
