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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 Instead of relying on spreadsheets or outdated legacy systems, LabKey LIMS software provides complete traceability for drill cores, flotation tests, leach studies, and more—from pit to plant.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.

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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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