About Us

Associated Rock Mechanics Services

ARMS is a professional and collective rock engineering service provider and consultancy firm.

We focus on providing independent advice, meeting legislative safety standards and providing turnkey solutions that meet our clients’ needs.

Collective Expertise, Mission & Vision

To provide the mining industry with comprehensive collective expertise and services aimed at safeguarding personnel, enhancing operational efficiency, and preserving valuable assets. We recognize our role in protecting lives and increasing efficiency, driving us to maintain rigorous safety integrity in all aspects of our operations. By fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, we strive to deliver premium products and services that exceed industry standards, while forging strong partnerships with organizations that share our values. Through effective communication, ongoing development, and a commitment to environmental and social responsibility, we aim to be the market leaders in delivering superior solutions that continually evolve and improve.

To be the trusted market leader in providing the mining industry with cutting-edge safety solutions and services, setting new benchmarks for quality, performance, and client satisfaction. We aspire to cultivate a workplace where positivity, inspiration, and knowledge thrive, empowering our teams to deliver the highest standards of service and support. Our success will be measured not only by financial growth but also by the tangible improvements in people’s lives, driven by a commitment to fair compensation and work-life balance. Through continuous innovation, ethical business practices, and a steadfast dedication to excellence, we aim to build a stable and profitable organization that makes a positive impact on our industry and beyond.

Our DIRECTORS & SHAREHOLDERS

A professional team with more than 60 years of combined experience in mining, geology, geotechnical and rock engineering.

Qinsino Potgieter

Qiniso Potgieter has a B.Sc. (Geology and Chemistry) degree and a COM Certificate in Strata Control.

Qiniso has 11 years experience in mining and is involved in operational rock engineering, contract management and training.

Duncan Lees

Duncan Lees is a certificated rock engineer with a B.Sc. (Hons) Engineering Geology degree and a COM Certificate in Rock Engineering.

Duncan’s 18 years’ experience in mining produced a sound knowledge of underground mines, opencast pits and quarries, geotechnical evaluation and reporting of ground-related mining hazards and risks.

Jaco van Vuuren

Jaco J. van Vuuren is a certificated rock engineer and holds, inter alia, a Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Mining), a National Higher Diploma in Mining and a COM Certificate in Advanced Rock Engineering.

Jaco has more than 35 years’ practical experience in mining, serving the mining industry for both underground and opencast operators, focusing on the mining operations that exploit the smaller and sometimes more problematic deposits.