29 Sep Case Studies, Lab Design, Products, Projects Orkney Brownfields Laboratory Upgrade—From Crèche to Cutting-Edge Posted by Gareth Arnold September 29, 2025 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... Continue reading
29 Sep Lab Design, Mining Laboratory Efficiency, Products Increasing Lab Productivity with Smart Layouts Posted by Gareth Arnold September 29, 2025 Every minute counts in the high-stakes world of mining analysis. Increasing lab productivity with smart layouts transforms how your lab... Continue reading
11 Aug Lab Safety, Mining Laboratory Efficiency Best Practices for Handling Dangerous Chemicals in Mining Labs Posted by Gareth Arnold August 11, 2025 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... Continue reading
09 Jun Case Studies, Lab Design, Mining Laboratory Efficiency NCS Fire Assay Laboratory Transformation: Full Case Study Posted by Gareth Arnold June 9, 2025 Gold prices have reached record highs. Now is the time for mining operations to strengthen their assay capabilities. This month, we're ... Continue reading
09 Jun Case Studies, Lab Design, Mining Laboratory Efficiency NCS Fire Assay Modernisation: Quick Overview Posted by Gareth Arnold June 9, 2025 Background The Namibian Custom Smelter (NCS) Laboratory, established in the 1980s, performs assays on copper concentrate and blister... Continue reading
09 Jun Lab Design, Lab Process Automation, Mining Laboratory Efficiency, Products Automating Routine Laboratory Processes for Efficiency & Operational Excellence Posted by Gareth Arnold June 9, 2025 You might wonder what separates a good mining laboratory from an exceptional one. The answer isn't just about having the latest equipme... Continue reading
14 Apr Projects Swakop Uranium: Precision Laboratory Design and Installation Posted by Gareth Arnold April 14, 2025 Effective Laboratory Supplies (ELS) is proud to have supported Swakop Uranium's critical laboratory upgrade project. Background: Ful... Continue reading
02 Apr Lab Design Lab Design for Accurate Sample Preparation Posted by Gareth Arnold April 2, 2025 When it comes to ensuring the accuracy of assay data , laboratory layout for sample preparation plays a critical role. A well-designed ... Continue reading
02 Apr Products, Sample Preparation Ensuring Reliable Assay Data with Accurate Sample Preparation Posted by Gareth Arnold April 24, 2025 In mining laboratories, accuracy in sample preparation is not just best practice but is central to mine profitability. Poor-quality ass... Continue reading
18 Feb Mining Lab Series Find the Perfect Layout to Optimise Laboratory Safety for Workers Posted by Gareth Arnold February 18, 2025 Let us examine a crucial fact: laboratory safety is NOT a mere check-box compliance exercise. The layout of your mining ... Continue reading