About Us
Our Story
LSL Consulting
LSL Consulting is a specialist Consulting Engineering and Project Management company operating in the mining, materials handling, process, steel plant and power generation industries
TEKPRO Projects
Turnkey Contractors and Project Managers
Tekpro Projects is a turnkey contracting company operating mainly in the materials handling, process, steel plants, synfuel and power generating industries
Our History
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1981
LSL Consulting founded
LSL Consulting (Pty) Ltd founded by Lategan, Smith (subsequently changed to Spriggs) and vd Linde. -
1984
Tekpro Projects formed focusing on EPC/LSTK projects.
Market demand for full house responsibility (EPC / Turnkey Projects) led to creation of Tekpro Projects. -
2002
First of its kind Dual Carry Conveyor (aka Pretzel conveyor) designed and built for Namakwa Sands
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2010
Awarded by Sasol Mining for innovative chute on Kriel project.
Taggart Global South Africa acquired 51% of LSL
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2013
Forge Group Africa acquired 51% from Taggart Global
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2014
Exxaro presented LSL Consulting with an award for its innovative design of the coal dispatch systems at the Expansion Project
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2015
DRA SA IH acquired Forge's shareholding
Nozala Investment Holdings becomes empowerment partner with 20% shareholding -
2017
Established learner development program with focus on skills development for youth
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2018 - 2021
Designed, Project Managed and Commissioned various Train/Truck Load Out Stations, Stockyards (incl. stacker reclaimers) and Assizing Plants for blue chip and mid-tier clients. Iron Ore, Manganese, Coal
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2023 - 2024
Expanding Electrical & Instrumentation service offerings.
Our Team
DIMITRI SIMIGIANNIS
CEO and Director: LSL/Tekpro
- Over four decades of industry expertise – having led and executed over 200 projects.
- As MD, established LSL/ Tekpro as a trusted industry brand in BMH engineering.
- Expertise in Civil, Structural Engineering and Project Management.
- Industry luminary, dedicated mentor of several ECSA Pr. Engineers and Technologists.
- Key figure at LSL Consulting and Tekpro since 1984.
- Keen mentor to various engineers across the industry.
- MSc Civil Engineering , University of the Witwatersrand
- Pr. Engineer (ECSA)
- GDE – Civil Engineering , University of Witwatersrand
- BSc Civil Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand
ANTONIO DA GAMA TEIXEIRA
Managing Director: LSL/Tekpro
- Over 20 years of experience in operations, maintenance management, project engineering, project management, and commissioning within the mining industry.
- Commercial and technical project execution across several African regions.
- Proficient in conducting business case studies and financial modelling.
- Technical Risk Assessments, QA/QC systems and processes.
- BSc Electrical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand
- Pr. Engineer (ECSA)
- MBA, Wits Business School
- Member of SAIEE
MANIE KRAUSE
Lead Mechanical Engineer and Director: LSL/Tekpro
- Expertise in Bulk Materials Handling (BMH) designs including system, conveyor, stockyard, and crushing & screening.
- Award-winning engineer recognized by leading mining companies for innovative and cost-effective solutions.
- Almost four decades of engineering, leading, project managing and consulting in more than 150 projects.
- Exceptional ability to quickly identify and resolve problems, thus significantly shortening the path to solutions for clients.
- Key figure at LSL Consulting and Tekpro since 1999.
- B. Ing. Mechanical Engineering, University of Pretoria.
- Government Certificate of Competence (GCC), Mines and Works
MIKE REYNOLDS
Lead Mechanical Engineer: LSL/Tekpro
- Over 30 years in mechanical design, construction, and commissioning of bulk materials handling plants.
- Specialist in:
- Design and flow analysis of bulk solids storage, extraction systems, and conveyors.
- Chute and anti-degradation chute design with DEM analysis.
- Design of crushing and screening plants, and load-out stations (train and truck).
- Known for delivering sustainable and impactful engineering solutions
- Industry-recognized expert and go-to person for BMH design solutions.
- Key figure at LSL Consulting and Tekpro since 1999.
- BSc Mechanical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand
- Pr. Engineer (ECSA)
- Member of SA Institution of Mechanical Engineering
GRAHAM SPRIGGS
Consultant Mechanical Engineer: LSL/Tekpro
- Founding member of LSL/Tekpro in 1981.
- Pioneer and industry leader in BMH design.
- Over four decades of BMH projects and designs.
- Designed and commissioned the pretzel conveyor (also known as the dual carriage conveyor) two off only installations in South Africa.
- Lecturer and mentor/coach of many industry experts in BMH that now work in other consultancies and mining companies.
- BSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (University of Surrey)
- A I Mech E, Pr Tech (Eng)
- Honorary Member of SAICE
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