Mineral Testing Technology

We provide rapid and reliable mineral testing. Our Laboratory services clients from all around the world, providing sample preparation facilities and cutting-edge machinery.

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Why Choose MINTEST?

Preparation of Samples based on ISO 4296 for Manganese and ISO 3038 for Iron: Drying Samples, Crushing Samples, Splitting Sample, Pulverizing Samples
Manual Stockpile Sampling based on ISO 4296 for Manganese and ISO 1405 for Iron.
Moisture Content Analysis using ISO 4299 for Manganese and ISO 3087 for Iron.
Particle Size Distribution (PSD) or (Sizing) using ISO 6230 for Manganese and ISO 4701 for Iron.

Safety system complying to OSHAS (Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 South African Government).
Analysing of Manganese & Iron Samples using Wet Chemistry Potentiometric Titration and using XRF.
Road Truck Certification based on ISO 4296 for Manganese and ISO 1405 for Iron
ISO 17025 Quality Management System in place.

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SANAS Accreditation number T1066

Mintest Lab, a division of Score Run Investments is SANAS Accredited for the following methods:

Stockpile Sampling on Manganese Ore ISO 4296 part 1
Sockpile Sample Preparation On Manganese Ore ISO 4296 part 2
Determination Of PSD(Particle Size Distribution) ISO 6230
Determination of Moisture ISO4299
Wet Chemistry Determination of Manganese on Manganese Ore using Potentiometry
Wet Chemistry Determination of Iron on Manganese Ore using Potentiometry

Sate of the Art Equipment

PREP LAB MACHINES

Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Crushers & Pulverisers

8 Ways Mechanical Splitter

8 Ways Refinery Splitter

ANALYSES LAB INSTRUMENTS

PH Meters

Potentiometry

XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence)

The Benefits of using MINTEST

All Management are hands on, and directly involved in all operations.
Producing accurate results that are managed and accredited with the Management System ISO 17025 & SANAS (T1066)
We strive in producing results efficiently.
Internal Audits on products and results are on-going.

Meet our Team of ANALYSTS.

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John Kekane

John has a B-Tech (Bachelors of Technology) (VUT) in Chemistry and a National Diploma Quality Management Systems (UNISA).

He has 24 years of experience in a Laboratory environment, specialising in the Minning industry (Manganese, Iron Ore, Platinum Ore , Gold and coal)

John has gained extensive experience in terms of the SANAS standards and requirements and has now been appointed as the Nominated Representative and Technical Signatory for the Mintest Lab.

John is passionate about service delivery and meeting the expectations of the clients. He is a seasoned analyst, with excellent analytical skills and is a true team leader providing support and mentoring to his team members.

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Gwendolyn Rygaardt

Gwen has a Nation Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (VUT), with 14 years of experience as a Lab Analyst.

Gwen is focused and determined, she prides herself on her strength and ability to excel in high pressured situations and still be able to be most productive. Gwen has now been appointed as a Technical signatory for the Mintest Lab.

Gwen is a kind and supportive to her colleagues and provides guidance to the junior staff, she is honest, self-disciplined and resilient to change.

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Esethu Mgoqi

Esethu has a National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (WSU).She has experience as a lab technician and had progressed to become an Analyst at Mintest Lab.

Esethu has been nominated as a Technical signatory for the Mintest Lab. She has recently received the award for being the most determined in 2024. Her strengths are working under pressure and working in a team.

She is the heart of the team, always positive and full of smiles. The highlight of Esethu’s career was a publication of her research: Unprecedented alkylation of carboxylic acids by boron trifluoride etherate.

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Lesego Tabakeng

Lesego has a National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (NMU) and an Advanced Diploma in Quality Management (UJ).

He has five years of experience as a lab Analyst, and has attending other short courses to equip himself in a lab environment, i.e. Sampling, Grading room operator, Mineral Processing, Basic Laboratory Techniques and XRF Super Q Version 7.

Lesego has been nominated as a Technical Signatory for six methods i.e. Sampling, Sample Preparation, Moisture, Particle Size Distribution and Potentiometry Fe and Mn for the Mintest Lab. His strengths are teamwork, problem solving and time management. Lesego is resilient and embraces change.