Vuka Lilanga Minerals Pty Ltd (“VLM”) is an Eswatini mining company established in the year 2017, focused on Iron Ore exploration and production in Kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland). VLM is a subsidiary of SWAGEO Capital and Holdings Ltd, a holding company registered under the laws of United Arab Emirates. In compliance to the Mines and Minerals Act 2011 of Eswatini the Govt. of Eswatini and iNgwenyama hold 25% each as free carry dividend shares and SWAGEO holds 50% shares as investing & operating company.
VLM is head quartered in Mbabane, Eswatini, and operations at Ngwenya in the Hhohho region. VLM’s mandate stretched beyond the confines of iron ore, which involves interests in exploration of other minerals, Mining investment as well as trading to put value addition to the ore produced in Eswatini.
The team of VUKA consists of individuals with over 20 yrs of experience in mining, mineral processing, logistics, deal structuring (Corporate Finance) and Research and development (R&D) in mining.
Philosophy •The philosophy of Vuka Lilanga is “Think Big & Act Strategically” which translates to minimal and efficient costs methods in mining and mineral processing to increase and diversify our revenue streams as well as reduce risks within targeted projects.
Vision •To become a leading, sustainable and efficient medium sized Iron producer even in tighter commodity price environment.
Mission •Creating sustainable responsive cultures among all the stakeholders of the business and adopting value for money concepts, will achieve this through minimizing risks related to exploration, mining, and processing of our mineral resources and increasing efficiency.