Who is Africa Mining Labs?

Africa Mining Labs is an analytical laboratory established in 2025 that provides testing services for the mining and environmental industry. We specialize in delivering fast and reliable analysis results to support decision-making in mining operations.

How can I get in contact?

You can contact us via:Email: info@africamininglabs.comPhone: +27 634 198 677Location: Postmasburg, South AfricaOr use the contact page

What are the opening hours?

We are open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. During these hours, our team is available to assist you with inquiries, analysis requests, and support.

Where is Africa Mining Labs based?

We are based in Postmasburg, South Africa, located in the heart of the country’s manganese and iron mining district.

What can Africa Mining Labs help me with?

What can Africa Mining Labs help me with?We provide laboratory analysis services for mining and environmental applications, including:Material analysis:Iron oreManganese oreChrome ore and concentratesPlatinum Group Metals (PGM)Rare Earth Elements (REE)Environmental testing:Process waterGroundwaterWastewaterUse cases across mining stages:ExplorationProductionTradingWe deliver results within one business day (in most cases) to help companies understand material composition, quality, and processes.

On-site laboratory services and support

Africa Mining Labs is designed to bring analytical capabilities directly to your site, aligned with the specific scope and needs of your project. Improving turnaround times and operational control in remote or high-demand environments. We support projects of all sizes, including large-scale operations requiring full teams and/or on-site infrastructure.

In most cases, a fully operational mobile laboratory can be deployed within 3 months.

Exploration

Rapid sample analysis for drilling campaigns

Real-time data for resource evaluation

Production

On-site grade control and process monitoring

Continuous optimisation of plant performance

Trading

Fully functional laboratory capability in isolated locations

Reduced dependency on external laboratories

Our services

Our mobile laboratories are designed to deliver laboratory-grade analytical performance under field conditions. In addition to laboratory infrastructure, we can provide qualified personnel to support or manage on-site analytical operations.

Depending on the project requirements, we offer two primary on-site support solutions:

Turn key transportable laboratory (deploying fully operational mobile laboratories)
On-site personnel and/or technical expertise (outsourcing qualified & experienced personnel, team expansion of laboratory management)

These services can be delivered independently or as a fully integrated solution. This allows you to increase flexibility in staffing and improve turnaround times, while maintaining focus on core operations.

Your operational advantages

Reduced turnaround times and faster decision-making
Lower logistical costs and risks
Scalable solutions based on project size and duration
Consistent analytical quality aligned with laboratory standards
Flexible deployment of equipment, personnel, or both

Mobile laboratory solutions

Africa Mining Labs provides fully equipped mobile laboratories that can be deployed directly to mining sites, exploration projects, or processing facilities. They are designed for remote environments and operate independently using generators for power and nitrogen-based systems instead of argon, enabling reliable performance across a wide range of locations. In most cases, a fully operational mobile laboratory can be deployed within 3 months.

Capabilities include

Sample preparation (drying, crushing, homogenisation)
Microwave digestion (CEM systems)
ICP-OES analysis (MICAP ICP-OES, nitrogen based)
On-site data processing and reporting

Key benefits

Rapid turnaround times by eliminating sample transport
Immediate access to analytical results for operational decisions
Reduced logistical complexity and associated costs
Suitable for remote or infrastructure-limited locations

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

On-site personnel and technical support

Available expertise

Laboratory technicians
Analytical chemists
Laboratory managers
QA/QC specialists

Scope of support

Full laboratory operation and management
Method implementation and optimisation
Quality control and assurance procedures
Training and supervision of local staff

Key benefits

Immediate access to experienced professionals
Reduced recruitment and training requirements
Improved data quality and operational consistency
Flexibility to scale teams based on project needs

Integrated on-site solutions

For projects requiring a complete setup, Africa Mining Labs offers integrated solutions combining mobile laboratory infrastructure with full staffing and management.

This includes:

Deployment of a fully operational on-site laboratory
End-to-end laboratory management
Implementation of analytical workflows and QA/QC systems
Continuous operational support

This approach allows our clients to outsource laboratory operations while maintaining full visibility and control over analytical data.

Data management and reporting

All on-site operations are supported by Matrix Gemini LIMS, ensuring:

Full sample traceability
Standardised data handling and reporting
Integration with client systems where required

Clients receive reliable, structured, and decision-ready data in real time. For more information about our on-site laboratory services or to discuss your project requirements.