Shaft Sinkers Holdings PLC is engaged in shaft sinking, contract mining, mine operation, tunneling and underground excavations. The Company operates in two segments: South Africa, which is engaged in the contract services provided to clients within the Republic of South Africa, and International, which is engaged in the contract services provided to clients outside of the borders of the Republic of South Africa. The Company�s assets are principally located in the Republic of South Africa, India and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Company has two main service divisions, shaft sinking and mining engineering technical services (METS). The Company owns the entire issued share capital of Shaft Sinkers Management Company Limited and 99% of the issued share capital of Shaft Sinkers Cooperatief UA.