Things people ask....

• Please contact us for our current rates. Our rates remain competitive and we are happy to discount for larger sample batches.

• Thin sections usually take 2-3 weeks. Sections are then delivered directly for petrology work and completion time for this that will depend on how many samples need to be analysed and using what techniques. Timelines will be discussed with the client when quotes are requested. 

• Recent clients include (in no particular order): Rio Tinto, Anglo American, Evolution Mining, Chinova Resources, BHP Billiton, South 32, Exco Resources, Capricorn Copper, Sandfire Resources, Freeport, Oz Minerals, Glencore-MIM, Syndicated Metals, Strategic Metals, Strategic Minerals, Sumitomo, Consolidated Tin, Papua Mining, GBM, Antipa Resources, Auctus Minerals, KSK,  Mantle Mining, Great Southern Mining, Ravenswood Gold, 1064 Gold, Ramelius Resources, and Gryphon Minerals. Confidentiality is always regarded as being of the utmost importance.

• We are also happy to come to your site and sample core for petrology analysis. Microscope training can also be provided via one-on-one sessions and through short courses.

• Clients are always welcome to participate in the optical mineralogy or SEM/ electron microprobe analysis if they are in town. Chocolate is provided.