Northbound Processing (Pty) Ltd is a proudly majority black-owned gold processing company leading the circular green gold revolution by recovering gold from environmentally damaging above-the-ground mining by-products. Guided by ethical practices, good governance, technical expertise, and strong leadership.
The company is built upon a legacy of decades of operational expertise and modernised infrastructure, with a mission to set the standard for environmental responsibility, operational excellence, and ethical supply chain management in South Africa's precious metals industry.
Our Mission
To exceed stakeholder expectations by delivering premium-quality gold-bearing by-product processing through responsible sourcing, continuous improvement, superior service, and long-term strategic partnerships.
Our Vision
To be South Africa's leading gold-bearing by-product procurement and processing company, known for integrity, innovation, excellence, and an unwavering commitment to ESG principles.
Our Strategic Pillars
Leadership & People
People buy people. Our reputation is anchored in decades of expertise, with a board of respected professionals with over 100 years of collective experience.
Quality & Innovation
We have industrialised 'green' gold recovery through world-class systems, utilising a facility designed for high-velocity throughput at a massive scale.
Governance & Transparency
We live by the spirit of the law. Rigorous oversight through executive and professional sub-committees.
CSI & ESG
Success is linked to the empowerment of our employees. We invest in education and diversity, ensuring that transformation is a lived reality.
Transformation & BEE
We are proud that the majority of our Management Committee members are women (5 out of 8 members), including our CFO and Head of HR/Logistics — a rarity in a heavy manufacturing environment.
Innovation
Innovation drives us to proactively diagnose challenges, engineer practical solutions, implement continuously, and leverage resources with agility and ingenuity.
Our Core Values
Passionate
We value diverse perspectives and treat all people with dignity.
Collaborative
We work as a unified team to achieve shared success.
Respect
We value human diversity and support every employee's potential.
Integrity
We commit to transparency and honesty across all interactions.
Excellence
We strive for superior operational performance.
Safety
We prioritise health, safety, and responsible work environments.
Corporate Details
Our Certifications
SANAS Accredited
Our laboratory is accredited by the South African National Accreditation System for metallurgical analysis.
ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Compliant with international standards for testing and calibration laboratories.
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