Planning should begin during the feasibility study. Proposal development takes 4 to 6 weeks. Equipment procurement requires around 6 months, while construction can take up to 12 months.
Mining companies require flexibility and speed. Delays in geochemical data slow decisions, increase costs and impact production.
SGS’s on-site geochemistry laboratories provide sample preparation, geochemical analysis, and quality control directly at mine sites, where production happens.
Our tailored solutions give you the power to own your own data and optimize sample workflows, so you can reduce costs and make faster operational decisions. Wherever you operate, whether you’re building new facilities or redeploying existing operations, we support you from initial design and staffing through setup and operation.
Improve operational efficiency and gain faster access to reliable geochemical data with on-site laboratory solutions from SGS.
- Fast results at reduced cost
Accessing high-quality data at your mine site helps reduce turnaround times from days to hours, lower transportation costs and support operational decisions.
- Customized solutions
With laboratories ranging from modular units to full-scale facilities, we integrate lab services directly into your mining workflow, tailoring technology to your deposit.
- Innovation
We invest in new solutions and best practices, using automation, robotics and technologies like Photon AssayTM to improve safety and operational consistency.
- Quality control and safety
We design laboratories to ISO/IEC 17025 standards, delivering data that supports NI 43-101 and JORC-compliant reporting.
- Mobile testing for remote operations
Our mobile sample preparation units (MSPU) enable rapid remote geochemical testing, reducing sample transport and hazardous reagent use while delivering actionable data quickly.
- Support for all commodities
Our rapid analysis capabilities span gold, iron, copper, lithium and other critical materials across exploration and production workflows.
What is an on-site geochemistry laboratory?
An on-site geochemistry laboratory provides rapid sample preparation, geochemical analysis and quality control directly at mine sites to support exploration, grade control and production decisions.
End-to-end support for the design, deployment and operation of geochemistry labs directly at mine sites
- Laboratory design and infrastructure planning
Our integrated planning services are tailored to your mining operation.
- Equipment procurement and installation
We leverage our global supplier network so you benefit from strong buying power.
- Laboratory staffing and training
Our qualified geochemists and technicians offer expertise and insight.
- Sample preparation and geochemical analysis
On-site services contribute to the efficiency of your exploration and production programs.
- Quality assurance and ISO/IEC 17025 compliance support
We ensure you meet the requirements of regulators and stakeholders.
- Laboratory operations, maintenance and reporting
We provide support so you can focus on core operations.
Sustainable testing and analysis
Our on-site laboratories help reduce transportation requirements, minimize sample turnaround times and support more efficient mining workflows. We employ talent from local communities and help operations reduce their logistical footprint and associated emissions.
FAQ
Yes. We operate under ISO/IEC 17025. We prepare dedicated site laboratories for full accreditation within 9 to 12 months of operation.
We offer CAPEX-funded solutions (amortized over the contract term) or client-funded setups where we pass on our global vendor discounts.
Global expert support and proactive preventive maintenance is included in your contract with us. We handle all technical risks so you can focus on core operations.
Eliminating long-distance sample transport enable you to significantly reduce your logistical footprint so you can minimize costs and transport times, optimize production and better manage grade control.
Why choose SGS?
We are the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. Through our global network, we are able to offer strong buying power for equipment and reagents, as well as access to independent advice from experts.
We continually innovate, integrating portable tools and automation to deliver the highest standards of analysis and drive confident decisions.
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