Posts by Gareth Arnold
Orkney Brownfields Laboratory Upgrade—From Crèche to Cutting-Edge
What was once a children's crèche at China Africa Precious Metals (CAPM) mine in Orkney, North-West Province, is becoming a state-of-th...
Increasing Lab Productivity with Smart Layouts
Every minute counts in the high-stakes world of mining analysis. Increasing lab productivity with smart layouts transforms how your lab...
Best Practices for Handling Dangerous Chemicals in Mining Labs
When you're running a mining laboratory, handling dangerous chemicals is part of the job—but familiar doesn't mean risk-free. Let's exa...
NCS Fire Assay Laboratory Transformation: Full Case Study
Gold prices have reached record highs. Now is the time for mining operations to strengthen their assay capabilities. This month, we're ...
NCS Fire Assay Modernisation: Quick Overview
Background
The Namibian Custom Smelter (NCS) Laboratory, established in the 1980s, performs assays on copper concentrate and blister...
Automating Routine Laboratory Processes for Efficiency & Operational Excellence
You might wonder what separates a good mining laboratory from an exceptional one. The answer isn't just about having the latest equipme...
Swakop Uranium: Precision Laboratory Design and Installation
Effective Laboratory Supplies (ELS) is proud to have supported Swakop Uranium's critical laboratory upgrade project.
Background: Ful...
Lab Design for Accurate Sample Preparation
When it comes to ensuring the accuracy of assay data , laboratory layout for sample preparation plays a critical role. A well-designed ...
Ensuring Reliable Assay Data with Accurate Sample Preparation
In mining laboratories, accuracy in sample preparation is not just best practice but is central to mine profitability. Poor-quality ass...
Find the Perfect Layout to Optimise Laboratory Safety for Workers
Let us examine a crucial fact: laboratory safety is NOT a mere check-box compliance exercise.
The layout of your mining ...