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Streamline Your Lab Operations with a Modern Mining LIMS

Modern mining LIMS solutions can transform how mining and metallurgy labs manage high volumes of samples, meet tight turnaround times, and maintain rigorous QA/QC standards. Instead of relying on spreadsheets or outdated legacy systems, LabKey LIMS software provides complete traceability for drill cores, flotation tests, leach studies, and more—from pit to plant. This easy-to-use mining LIMS offers robust sample tracking, seamless data capture from analytical instruments, and advanced tools for metallurgical test work and ore-grade reconciliation—all in a cloud-based, intuitive platform designed for mining laboratories of any size or complexity.

An easy-to-use mining LIMS that helps you work smarter.

Chain-of-custody you can trust—from site collection through metallurgical processing and QA release.
Automated workflows and data capture slash wait times for assays and reconciliations.
Secure SaaS deployment means zero on-prem hardware and effortless version upgrades.
Built-in validation rules and audit trails reduce transcription errors and support compliance.
Align geochemical, metallurgical and production data to power analyses and spot trends early.
Expert onboarding and data migration support minimizes risk and downtime.

Powerful lab software for mining and metallurgy.

Sample Tracking & Chain of Custody

Track Every Sample from Pit to Plant with Full Traceability

End-to-end lineage for drill cores, pulps, splits, environmental samples, and metallurgical test materials—from receipt to archive.
Configurable workflows guide sample receiving, preparation, handling, and processing—ensuring consistency and reducing delays.
Lineage viewer and sample timeline let you trace a sample’s entire journey and actions taken.

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Data Capture & Analysis

Eliminate Manual Data Entry and Accelerate Turnaround Times of Analyses

Capture data from ICP-OES/MS, XRF, AAS, particle-size analyzers, balances, and more.
Import raw assay files to eliminate manual entry errors and accelerate turnaround times.
Build calculations that convert elemental assays into head/tail grades, recoveries, and mass balances.

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Workflow Management

Streamline Lab Operations with Configurable, Role-Based Workflow Automation

Model end-to-end lab processes including sample registration, preparation, analysis, QA/QC review, and reporting.
Ensure the efficient movement of samples between lab teams, with role-based assignments and status tracking.
Standardize procedures across sites or shifts to support consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement.

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Reporting & Audit Trails

Generate Audit-Ready Reports for Management, QA Teams, and Regulators

Easily generate reports for metallurgists, management, regulators, and auditors.
Generate dynamic visualizations natively, export to Excel or connect third-party BI tools.
Secure audit logging captures every sample movement and data change for full chain-of-custody transparency.

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