Metallurgical Testing Services

Metallurgical Testwork

Core provides comprehensive metallurgical solutions across various mineral processing and hydrometallurgy operations, including comminution, flotation, leaching, solvent extraction, electrowinning, ion exchange and crystallisation.

We undertake metallurgical testwork with a strong focus on process mineralogy, flowsheet development, process optimisation, and the development of new technologies.

Our testwork management services include:

• Project definition
• Geometallurgy
• Sample selection guidance
• Laboratory, batch and pilot scale metallurgical testwork
• Project management (quality, cost, schedule)
• Testwork interpretation
• Technical testwork reviews and due diligence assessments
• Specialised process equipment design and construction

Pilot Plants

With over 20 years of experience, Core specialises in designing and operating complex integrated process pilot plants, covering a wide range of mineral and hydrometallurgical processes.

Our services:

• Professionally conducted testing in advanced pilot facilities
• Pre-pilot program design and modelling
• Expertise across all mineral flowsheets including:
  • Crushing and Grinding
  • Flotation (Conventional, Jameson Cell and NovaCell)
  • Leaching (Albion Process™, Cyanide, Heap and Atmospheric)
  • Pressure Oxidation (POx) & High Pressure Acid Leaching (HPAL)
  • Solvent Extraction + Electrowinning
  • Ion Exchange
  • Crystallisation and Precipitation

Analytical Services

Core’s assay laboratory offers a range of analytical services:

• In-house services for metallurgical testwork
• Fast-turnaround, high-volume analytical services for pilot plant trials
• Method development for complex matrices
• Routine analytical services for mining, chemical and process industries
• Cutting-edge analytical methods

Our dedicated team ensures exceptional quality and customer satisfaction with every analysis.

Contact us today to help with your metallurgical testing and process engineering needs.