MINERALS ORES AND PRECIOUS METALS

Petrolab provide a comprehensive mineralogical service for the investigation of metallic and non-metallic ores, precious metal deposits and mineral processing products.

Mineralogical services include:

Descriptive petrology of ores
Paragenetic interpretations
Mineral identification
Ore characterisation
Quantitative modal analysis, particle size distribution (grain counting)
Prediction of mineral behaviour during processing
Descriptive petrography and quantitative analysis of mill products

Full mineralogical reports include:

Preparation of petrographic thin-sections for optical microscopy
Mineral identification
Liberation study
Quantitative modal analysis
Detailed mineralogical description
Accurately scaled photomicrographs annotated to illustrate key findings
Summary

Petrolab has close local links with other organisations that provide additional analytical techniques and testing facilities including:

Scanning electron microscopy / energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis (QEMScan)
Microprobe mapping
X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) / X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF)
Major and trace element analysis
Chemical assay
Physical testing

Please contact us to discuss your requirements and for a specific quotation.