Unearthing Value: The Critical Role of Elemental Testing in Minerals
By Exeter Analytical (UK) Ltd in Coventry
From exploration and mining to environmental impact assessment and material processing, understanding the precise elemental composition of minerals is fundamental. Elemental testing provides the essential data needed to identify valuable resources, detect impurities, optimise extraction processes, and ensure environmental stewardship. Trust Exeter Analytical (UK) Ltd, to provide you with precise elemental testing in minerals, and get in touch now.
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Our services
At Exeter Analytical, we specialise in comprehensive elemental analysis for minerals, applying robust analytical techniques to accurately determine the composition of geological samples, ores, soils, and processed mineral products.
Our services are vital for:
Mining & Exploration Companies:
Assessing ore grade, identifying economic deposits, and guiding drilling programs.
Geologists & Researchers:
Characterising rock formations, understanding geological processes, and mapping mineral distribution.
Environmental Consultants:
Evaluating soil and water quality in mining areas, assessing contamination risks, and supporting remediation efforts.
Mineral Processors:
Optimising beneficiation and metallurgical processes by monitoring elemental changes at various stages.
Construction Material Suppliers:
Analysing aggregates and raw materials for purity and suitability in building applications.
Waste Management & Recycling:
Characterising mineral-rich waste streams for potential recovery and environmental safety.
Why is Elemental Testing Crucial for Minerals?
Resource Valuation:
Accurate quantification of target elements (e.g., base metals, precious metals, industrial minerals) directly impacts the economic viability and valuation of a deposit.
Process Optimisation:
Monitoring elemental concentrations throughout the mining and processing chain helps optimise yields, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
Impurity Detection:
Identifying deleterious elements that can impact downstream processing, product quality, or environmental compliance.
Environmental Impact Assessment:
Quantifying heavy metals and other potential contaminants in soil, water, and mine tailings to assess environmental risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Geochemical Mapping:
Providing data for creating detailed maps of elemental distribution, aiding in the discovery of new resources and understanding geological anomalies.
Regulatory Compliance:
Ensuring adherence to environmental regulations regarding effluent discharge, waste disposal, and soil quality.
Quality Control:
Verifying the consistency and purity of refined mineral products with quality control and assurance. As a IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory see our schedule for accredited elements.
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Applications:
We offer comprehensive analysis of major and trace elements in geological samples, ore concentrates, and tailings; quantification of base metals (e.g., Copper, Zinc, Lead, Nickel), common rock-forming elements (e.g., Calcium, Magnesium, Aluminium, Iron, Silicon), and environmental contaminants (e.g., Arsenic, Cadmium). We are also specialists in determining Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O), and Sulphur (S) content, which is crucial for characterising various mineral and geological samples including coals, shales, and sulphide ores.
Common Elements & Materials Analysed in Minerals
Our testing capabilities cover a broad spectrum of elements and material types critical to the minerals sector, including but not limited to:
Base Metals:
Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn), Lead (Pb), Nickel (Ni), Molybdenum (Mo).
Precious Metals (via suitable preparation/pre-concentration):
Gold (Au), Silver (Ag), Platinum (Pt), Palladium (Pd).
Industrial Minerals & Major Elements:
Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), Chromium (Cr), Antimony (Sb), Selenium (Se), Barium (Ba).
Non-Metallic Elements:
Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O), Sulphur (S), Chlorine (Cl), Fluorine (F).
Materials:
Geological rock samples, drill cores, crushed ore, soil, sediment, mine tailings, processing waste, water (mine water, groundwater).
Partner with Exeter Analytical for Trusted Mineral Elemental Testing
When it comes to elemental testing for the minerals industry, accuracy, turnaround time, and expert interpretation are paramount.
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