Laboratory Solutions for Mining & Minerals
From exploration geochemistry to production process control — Wirsam Scientific supplies, installs and supports the analytical instruments that keep mining laboratories running accurately, efficiently and in compliance.
Laboratory Solutions for Mining & Minerals
Analytical instruments for the mining industry enable precise elemental and mineralogical analysis of ores, concentrates, and process streams. From exploration through to production, accurate analysis ensures optimal extraction efficiency and product quality. Wirsam Scientific has supported the Southern African mining sector for over 55 years, supplying and servicing instruments from the world’s leading manufacturers — with local application expertise, in-country service engineers, and a proven track record across gold, platinum, coal, iron ore, chrome, manganese, and base metals operations.
What We Help You Analyse
Wirsam instruments support the full range of analytical requirements in this sector.
Common Laboratory Challenges
Analytical problems this industry faces and how our instruments address them.
High-Throughput Grade Control
On-mine assay labs require fast, automated analysis of hundreds of samples per shift. XRF and ICP-OES systems from Rigaku and HORIBA deliver the throughput and precision required for real-time grade control decisions.
Representative Sample Preparation
Accurate results start with correct sample preparation. Rocklabs crushers, mills, splitters and Katanax fusion fluxers ensure representative, contamination-free preparation for XRF and ICP analysis.
Mineralogical Characterisation
Understanding ore mineralogy drives process efficiency. TESCAN TIMA systems deliver quantitative mineralogy at scale, identifying mineral phases and liberation data critical for metallurgical decisions.
Remote & Field-Ready Support
Mining operations are often remote. Wirsam’s service network with engineers based in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban ensures rapid response and preventive maintenance on-site across Southern Africa.
Instruments for Mining & Minerals
48 products from leading manufacturers, selected for this industry.
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Our Partners for Mining & Minerals
Wirsam is the authorised Southern African distributor for these world-leading manufacturers.
GBC Scientific
Leading manufacturer of analytical instruments represented by Wirsam in Southern Africa.
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HORIBA
Leading manufacturer of analytical instruments represented by Wirsam in Southern Africa.
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Digital Data Systems
Leading manufacturer of analytical instruments represented by Wirsam in Southern Africa.
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Scientific Engineering
Leading manufacturer of analytical instruments represented by Wirsam in Southern Africa.
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SNOL
Leading manufacturer of analytical instruments represented by Wirsam in Southern Africa.
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NEXOPART
Leading manufacturer of analytical instruments represented by Wirsam in Southern Africa.
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Toni Technik
Leading manufacturer of analytical instruments represented by Wirsam in Southern Africa.
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TESCAN
Leading manufacturer of analytical instruments represented by Wirsam in Southern Africa.
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Customers in Mining & Minerals
Frequently Asked Questions
Wirsam supplies the full Rigaku XRF range — from the ZSX Primus IV sequential WDXRF for high-precision analysis, to the NEX DE and Supermini200 benchtop systems for routine QC. All systems support pressed pellet, fused bead and loose powder sample preparation.
The TESCAN TIMA delivers quantitative mineral phase identification, liberation analysis and association data at high throughput — critical for gold, platinum, coal and base metals operations.
Yes. Wirsam supplies the full Rocklabs range of jaw crushers, ring mills and automated prep lines, Katanax fusion fluxers, Berghof microwave digestion systems, and Chemplex XRF consumables.
Yes. Service engineers based in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban travel to remote mine sites across Southern Africa for installation, maintenance and training.
Other Industries We Serve
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