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Mineral analysis laboratories have long played a critical role in the mining exploration process.  Supporting both greenfield and brownfield activities, the data they produce has informed everything from investment decisions to production design. And, with mining being such big business

Working out the volume and quality of deposits is one of the biggest challenges prospectors and mine operators need to overcome. Assay techniques can help with this, allowing the concentration of valuable minerals and metals to be calculated. 

The Australian landscape is renowned for being mineral rich and mining operations here have the potential to be quite lucrative. However, the country is also extremely vast, making it difficult to identify deposits, particularly of the scale required to make mining economically viable. That’s why experienced prospectors maximise their chances of success by working through several structured stages of mineral exploration.

In the high-stakes world of Australian mining, accurate and reliable analysis is the bedrock of success. With evolving technologies, the mining industry has seen a remarkable shift towards non-destructive, portable analysis tools that promise to revolutionise the way you explore,

Plant phenotyping is a vital aspect of agricultural research and crop management. It involves the comprehensive study of plant traits and their responses to environmental conditions. Among these traits, root phenotyping stands out as a critical area of focus. This

In the evolving landscape of analytical solutions, one technology has emerged as a true game-changer. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) analysis, a form of infrared spectroscopy, has taken a wide range of scientific and industrial sectors by storm, offering a portable

Case Study: Screening for Asbestos in Tuvalu with the MicroPHAZIR AS The health risks of asbestos are well known, so much so that its use was officially banned in Australia in 2003. Since then, extensive work has been conducted to

Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) are two molecular analysis technologies that are used in a wide range of industries – especially mining. While NIR is a well-known and well-established technology, FTIR is often considered the new

Fool’s Gold: How XRF Precious Metal Testing Saves You From Being Swindled Precious metals are, as the name would suggest, very expensive commodities. From jewellery to luxury household items, they are highly sought after and extremely rare. The problem is,

The Phenotyping Phenomenon: How Plant Phenotyping Technology Improves Plant Performance For much of history, people prayed to their gods to deliver them a good harvest. There’s no need to pray anymore… With the help of plant phenotyping technology, you can

The days of farmers visually inspecting and manually harvesting their crops in large-scale industries are ending. It is now far more efficient and profitable to use machines to assist these processes. Known as smart digital farming, the limitations of human

Hyperspectral imaging technology is an integral part of mining in Australia. Images taken at high resolutions can reveal astonishing amounts of data without needing physical samples. The catch is, the quality of the images directly affects the quality of the

Clear as Mud: 5 Common Methods for Contaminated Soil Testing You can often tell how land has been used decades after based on the composition of its soil. Depending on what the land needs to be used for, the absence

The Benefits of Hyperspectral Data Imaging for Mine Mapping Hyperspectral data imaging is revolutionising mine mapping, and will only continue to improve in the future. The benefits far outweigh the costs, especially when compared to traditional on-foot greenfield exploration.  If

Nipping It In The Bud: Non-Destructive Detection & Monitoring Of Mould On Cannabis With Hyperspectral Imaging The Australian legal cannabis industry is valued at over USD 50M and is slated to increase by 30% each year until 2030. But like

Why is Mining in Australia so Popular? Historically, mining has always been one of the backbones of Australia’s economy. But as other founding industries have become less relevant over time, mining continues to thrive. Despite Australia seemingly embracing a technology

What Does Asbestos Look Like? Asbestos Warning Signs For anyone renovating or demolishing older homes, the fear of materials containing asbestos is a real one. You might be wondering whether it is safe for work to proceed, and whether there

Mesothelioma Caused By Asbestos: A Complete Guide Asbestos was used as a cheap, multi-purpose material throughout most of the 20th Century. Unfortunately, what people didn’t realise was that the handy mineral lurking in many of their households was actually deadly