The team of mineral chemistry professionals at LabWest has around 90 years of combined experience in managing, commissioning and developing analytical laboratories around the world. Consequently we offer a wide range of support services to our clients, including assistance with method development, process support, analysis queries, equipment specification and remote support.

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As a boutique facility, our services are all customisable to meet individual needs, for researchers, metallurgists or explorers.

 

METHOD DEVELOPMENT

Our highly experienced team has developed bespoke analytical solutions for a range of specialised industries for example:

• Sulphur speciation

• Manganese crust leaching

• Lead-isotope extraction and analysis

• Mortar and poultice testing for heritage projects

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PROCESS SUPPORT AND PRODUCT TESTING

We analyse trace elements in a wide range of specialty materials, for example:

• Aluminium chlorohydrate

• High-purity alumina

• Scandium oxide

• Lithium salts

• Powdered metals

• Intermediate products

• Fertilisers

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UMPIRE ANALYSIS

See us about check and umpire analysis of ores, for example:

• Gold

• Zinc

• Copper

• Nickel

• Uranium

• Lithium

• Rare-Earths

Call us to discuss your particular requirement.

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Recent custom projects include:

• Development of mineral speciation techniques for routine use at a large mine laboratory.

• Development of methods for sensitive analysis of trace elements in high-purity alumina product.

• Establishment of a wet-screening protocol and subsequent processing of kaolinite deposit definition drilling program

• Development of a bespoke technique for leaching surface crusts on large specimens

• Development of procedures for testing of mortars and remedial poultices in heritage monitoring and restoration programs.