Customised Mining-Specific Turnkey Laboratory Development

Lablink Africa is a South African-based, African-focused provider of Customised Turnkey Laboratory Development Solutions to organisations in mining and other sectors. Previous experience in Africa gives the company the edge to meet the needs of existing and prospective clients involved in Africa.

Currently, several exploration and mining projects are being launched in Africa. Reliable assaying and analysis are one of the services being core to their successful implementation. Continuous monitoring of both the performance and environmental effects of mines requires well designed laboratory services.

Opportunities

The projects have created opportunities for providers of laboratory solutions to render their services. And as expected, the service providers are appreciating the involvement for development.

Additionally, Dr Wesley Feldmann, Managing Director of Lablink Africa, is urging providers to be well-equipped to effectively serve the needs of their existing and prospective clients. “Effective laboratories that are fit for purpose, require a combination of the correct equipment and a team of well-trained staff trained to be both confident and competent to make the laboratory a continued success”.

Prudence in partner selection

Thus, service providers have to be prudent when choosing companies, they partner with in the planning and implementation of laboratory development projects. The importance of engaging a company with a proven track record does not have to be overstressed.

Well-resourced and functional Feldmann ensures mining-specific laboratory service providers are well-resourced and functional. Lablink Africa goes the extra mile to deliver customised turnkey solutions for their respective laboratory development projects. Particularly, he attributes the company’s success in recent projects to its approach to meeting client-specific needs through the customisation and flexibility of solutions, and dedication to high-quality standards in results.

Turnkey laboratory development solutions

Lablink Africa provides turnkey solutions for laboratory development projects within Africa. It works to provide and support all aspects of a laboratory, including:

• Floorplan and workflow design

• Utility considerations

• Equipment and instrumentation supply

• Installation and training

• Method validation and accreditation

Consultancy

• Continuous supply of reagents and consumables

All the above are important considerations and steps that result in a fully functional laboratory. In the end, the completed laboratory will be able to produce high-quality results for decision-making in the mining and environmental sectors.

Regarding the fine details that a typical turnkey solution requires, Feldmann explains: “Lablink Africa works on such projects in partnership with the organisation (public and private) implementing clear communication, education and understanding, ensuring the resultant laboratories are fit for purpose. A welldesigned and effective laboratory, producing high-quality results, ensures integration into the industry value chain to meet both import and export requirements, as well as environmental regulations. Once a laboratory is set up, Lablink Africa offers continued supply and support for effective operation, with shortened lead times for consumables and frequently used items.”

Customising a client-specific solution

It is worth noting that every client has unique needs. So, Lablink tailors a turnkey solution to