Africa Mining Labs

Fast & reliable results for the mining industry

Analytical laboratory services for mining and environmental applications in Southern Africa.

Iron analysis

We provide quantitative analysis of Iron ore and trace elements in iron ore.

Manganese analysis

We provide quantitative analysis of Manganese ore and impurities in Manganese ore.

On-site analysis

Our mobile laboratories are designed to deliver laboratory-grade analytical performance under field conditions.

Your reliable laboratory partner

Africa Mining Labs is a laboratory established in 2025 providing testing services for the Mining and Environmental Industry. Based in Postmasburg (NC) in the heart of South-Africa’s Manganese and Iron mining district. We provide fast and reliable analysis results for exploration, production and trading. These results help companies gain insight into their materials, processes and quality of resources.

What we do

We provide analysis results within one business day for a range of materials, including:

  • Manganese ore
  • Iron ore
  • Chrome ore and concentrate
  • Platinum Group Metals (PGM)
  • Rare Earth Elements (REE)


In addition, we analyse:

  • Process water
  • Groundwater
  • Wastewater

Modern laboratory technology

The laboratory features, among other things, wet-chemistry, CEM microwave systems, MICAP ICP-OES, and a laboratory information management system (LIMS).

Experience in laboratory analysis

Africa Mining Labs is bundling over more than 40 years of experience in the field of metal, mineral and environmental analysis under ISO 17025:2017 accreditation. Accreditation by SANAS is under preparation and will be implemented in 2026.