About Us.

Operating from the Umbogintwini Industrial Complex in Amanzimtoti, Durban, we function as a vertically integrated, two-phase steel manufacturing facility. We recycle steel scrap and transform it into billets and finished steel products that support infrastructure, construction, and industrial development across South Africa and beyond.

With established export pathways and proximity to port infrastructure, we are positioned to supply regional and global markets efficiently and reliably.

We are rooted in South African industry and connected to global demand.

Our Industrial Foundation

Integrated. Scalable. Export-Ready.

We developed our operations in two structured phases to create a complete and continuous steel production cycle.

Phase 1: Melting Phase 2: Re-Rolling

Phase 1: Induction Furnace Remelting Plant

In Phase 1, we recycle steel scrap into billets using advanced induction melting furnace technology. Our facility includes:

  • 25 Tonne Induction Furnace
  • Argon Oxygen Decarburization (AOD) system
  • Continuous Casting Machine (CCM)
  • Production capacity of 11,000 tonnes per month

This phase forms the metallurgical core of our operation converting reclaimed steel into high-performance billets suitable for downstream processing and international trade.

Circular Manufacturing

Local Processing. Global Reach.

At Abantu Africa Steel Mills, we process steel scrap domestically rather than allowing it to leave the country unrefined. Through induction, remelting and controlled casting, we return scrap to productive industrial use, bringing circular manufacturing into practice.

By strengthening local manufacturing capacity, we contribute to South Africa's circular economy objectives while positioning finished steel products for both domestic distribution and global export.

Our approach connects regional resource efficiency with international market participation.

Local Empowerment

Building Industry. Creating Opportunity.

At Abantu Africa Steel Mills, growth is measured not only in production, but in the opportunities we create. Across both phases of our operation, we generate meaningful employment within South Africa's industrial sector.

Abantu Africa Steel Mills local employees and international technical specialists working together on the facility floor

Phase 1

  • 280 South African local employees
  • 70 international technical specialists

Phase 2

  • 120 additional South African local employees
  • 30 additional international technical specialists

Total Impact

  • 400 South African direct jobs
  • 100 international technical roles
  • ~200 indirect jobs
  • ~700 employment opportunities overall

These roles contribute to skills development, technical exposure, and sustained industrial participation. Through structured growth and collaboration, we are strengthening local capability while building a manufacturing environment designed for long-term impact.