Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Metallurgical Engineering Partner
Established in 2005, we have built a reputation as a trusted provider of metallurgical consulting and engineering services. Our expertise spans project management, in-plant diagnostics, and laboratory coordination, supported by a global network of industry contacts across North America, Europe, and Latin America. We specialize in metallurgical project execution from preliminary assessments through operational troubleshooting, complemented by engineering design review and equipment sizing recommendations. Our proprietary sample preparation facility in Central City, SD, accredited under ISO/IEC 17025:2017, enhances our ability to deliver precision in size reduction, splitting, and sample packaging. With over 15 years of hands-on process metallurgy experience, we provide tailored solutions for mineral processing challenges, including comminution, flotation, leaching, and environmental compliance.Our commitment to technical excellence extends to personnel training, standard operating guideline development, and metallurgical data interpretation. As a licensed Professional Engineering firm in South Dakota since 2013, we maintain rigorous quality standards across all services. Our partnership with Blue Coast Research Ltd. since 2010 strengthens our capacity to address complex metallurgical issues globally. We operate on a contract basis, ensuring flexibility for clients ranging from startups to multinational mining corporations. Our history of innovation includes pioneering metallurgical project management frameworks and establishing operational laboratories from scratch.
Services
Metallurgical Project Management
Sample Preparation
Process Diagnostics
Engineering Design Review
Laboratory Coordination
Environmental Compliance
Personnel Training
Equipment Sizing
Comminution Services
Data Interpretation
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- Over 15 years of process metallurgy experience with global industry contacts
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited sample preparation facility in South Dakota
- Proven expertise in metallurgical project management from PEA to operations
- Engineered equipment sizing recommendations and troubleshooting capabilities
- Customized personnel training and laboratory setup solutions
Associations and certifications
- A2LA
Services
Metallurgical Project Management
We manage metallurgical projects from preliminary economic assessment through operational troubleshooting. Our services include multi-laboratory coordination, test series design, and execution oversight. With expertise in both on-site and off-site operations, we ensure technical accuracy and cost efficiency across all project phases.
Sample Preparation
Our ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited facility offers rock and mineral soil sample preparation. Services include size reduction, splitting, pulverizing, and packaging with chain-of-custody documentation. We maintain strict quality controls for samples submitted to external laboratories, with optional return or storage of rejects.
Process Diagnostics
We specialize in identifying and resolving mineral processing issues through on-site diagnostics. Our team addresses comminution inefficiencies, flotation problems, and leaching challenges while providing water treatment and tailings management solutions for optimized plant performance.
Engineering Design Review
Our engineering services cover plant design modifications and equipment sizing recommendations. We conduct technical evaluations for new installations or process improvements, ensuring metallurgical requirements align with operational capabilities and safety standards.
Laboratory Coordination
We help establish new laboratories and develop standard operating guidelines. Our services include personnel training, equipment procurement assistance, and quality control system implementation to ensure laboratories meet industry accreditation requirements and client specifications.
Questions
What metallurgical services do you offer?
We provide project management, process diagnostics, sample preparation, engineering design review, and laboratory setup services for mining operations globally.
Is your sample preparation facility accredited?
Yes, our Central City facility is A2LA-accredited under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for mineral sample preparation services.
Do you work with international clients?
We serve clients across North America, South America, Europe, and the Caribbean through our global network of industry contacts.
Can you help establish a new laboratory?
Yes, we assist with laboratory design, equipment selection, personnel training, and development of standard operating procedures for new facilities.
How do you handle metallurgical data interpretation?
Our team reviews historical testwork data and provides comprehensive analysis to guide process optimization and decision-making.