Mining and metallurgical laboratories operate under intense pressure: high sample volumes, complex preparation and analytical workflows, and strict requirements for traceability and accountability—often across multiple sites and rotating shifts. When processes rely on manual handoffs and disconnected systems, it becomes harder to maintain consistency, spot exceptions early, and deliver defensible results on time.
LabKey has announced LabKey Mining LIMS—an intuitive laboratory information management solution designed for mining and minerals organizations that need reliable traceability, consistent QA/QC execution, and faster, more defensible reporting across lab teams, sites, and shifts.
“As mining organizations modernize lab operations, they need systems that match the way their labs actually work and scale as requirements evolve.” — Michael Gersch, CEO, LabKey
Built for the realities of high-volume mining lab operations
Mining, metallurgy and mineral labs don’t need one-size-fits-all systems—they need workflows that reflect real operations and can scale as requirements evolve. LabKey Mining LIMS supports configurable workflows that enable standardization across teams while still supporting site-level variation where needed.
Just as importantly, it provides end-to-end sample tracking from receipt through preparation, analysis, QA/QC review, and reporting—so every decision point is captured and reviewable.
Key capabilities in LabKey Mining LIMS
LabKey Mining LIMS helps teams digitize and standardize the full sample lifecycle—without losing visibility during handoffs across people, sites, and shifts. Key capabilities include:
- End-to-end traceability and chain of custody Track each sample’s status, handling, transfers, and decision points across the full workflow—from receipt through reporting.
- Standardized workflows across sites and shifts Configure workflows to support consistent execution, clearer handoffs, and repeatable outcomes across teams and locations.
- QA/QC execution and exception visibility Strengthen QA/QC with structured review steps, clear flags, and improved tracking—helping reduce errors, reruns, and rework.
- Reporting-ready data and audit-friendly history Maintain consistent, accessible records that support operational reporting and stakeholder-ready results.
Sample Lineage View
for a Drill Hole Sample
Live demo webinar: LabKey Mining LIMS
To help teams evaluate what this looks like in practice, LabKey will host a live demo webinar:
LabKey Mining LIMS: End-to-End Sample Tracking & Chain of Custody
February 24 | 9 AM Pacific
In this session, you’ll see how LabKey Mining LIMS supports:
- Sample intake through reporting with end-to-end tracking and chain of custody
- QA/QC review points and exception visibility that help reduce errors and rework
- Reporting-ready outputs and audit-friendly history for defensible results
Who should attend: mining and metallurgy lab managers, QA/QC leads, lab operations teams, and IT partners supporting mining lab systems.
About LabKey
Founded in 2003, LabKey delivers flexible, scalable solutions for research and laboratory teams worldwide—helping organizations improve data integrity, streamline workflow execution, and deliver consistent reporting with configurable applications designed to fit real-world operations.
