Mineralogy Services In South Africa

Our special expertise relates to the identification and characterization of minerals in soils and weathered rocks in Australian landscapes, novel methods of mineral synthesis, and quantitative techniques of mineralogical analysis using X-ray diffraction. Of particular note is the development of methods for detailed characterization of clay minerals, and accurate methods for quantitative XRD analysis (Rietveld Analysis).

Mineralogy Services In South Africa

Mintek

Phone: 011 709 4111

MAELGWYN MINERAL SERVICES AFRICA (PTY) LTD

Phone: 011 474 0705

Minerals Council South Africa

Phone: 011 498 7100

Cape Minerals

Phone: 064 653 5096

AFRICAN GEMS AND MINERALS MONTAGUE GARDENS

Phone: 076 665 1711

The data generated from such studies characterizes the mineralogy and deportment (texture) of the various mineral phases in the ore to optimize recovery and selectivity and predict environmental sensitivities. For over fifty years, SGS has provided applied mineralogical support to thousands of extractive metallurgy projects and contributed to the development of hundreds of new mines. We provide a unique depth and breadth of High Definition Mineralogy expertise, equipment and advanced technologies.

SGS’s process mineralogy services provide detailed snapshots of the factors that influence grindability and metallurgical recovery. Such data is used to:

  • Support flowsheet development for grassroot start-ups.
  • Add to geometallurgy and variability studies in prefeasibility.
  • Troubleshoot pilot plant problems during feasibility.
  • Assist metallurgical accounting for on-going operations. 
  • Benchmark plants during audits and troubleshooting programs.

SGS mineralogy experts can determine the 

  • Presence of valuable or hazardous minerals. 
  • Deportment of gold in free milling or refractory ore.
  • Presence of favorable mineral species. 
  • Distribution of various ore domains throughout an orebody.
  • Mechanisms to upgrade concentrate quality.
  • Occurrence of deleterious mineral phases.

We have the experience to understand the influence of physical ore characteristics on metallurgical grade and recovery by quantifying

  • The particle size distribution of target minerals.
  • The textural associations of ore minerals with gangue. 
  • Grade-recovery curves for various species.

SGS is able to clarify reasons for poor or unexpected ore mineral recovery and grade performance by reviewing

  • The degree of liberation of target minerals in feed and products.
  • The deportment of valuable minerals in tailings streams.
  • The deportment of gangue minerals in concentrates.

Partner with SGS to use process mineralogy to optimize your grade and recovery at every stage of your project. Our international framework of expertise, coupled with our extensive equipment base means that we are the world’s leading provider of process mineralogy services.

MINERAL SERVICES SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD

Doing Business As: MINERAL SERVICES SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD Company Description: MINERAL SERVICES SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD is located in , Western Cape, South Africa and is part of the Support Activities for Mining Industry. MINERAL SERVICES SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD has 200 total employees across all of its locations and generates $25.95 million in sales (USD).

(Employees and Sales figures are modeled). There are 2 companies in the MINERAL SERVICES SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD corporate family . Industry: Support Activities for Mining ,  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction,  Coal mining services See other industries within the  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction: Coal Mining ,  Metal Ore Mining ,  Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying ,  Oil and Gas Extraction

What are the main minerals in South Africa?

South Africa is rich in a variety of minerals. In addition to diamonds and gold, the country also contains reserves of iron ore, platinum, manganese, chromium, copper, uranium, silver, beryllium, and titanium.

What is the most mined mineral in South Africa?

Coal mining in South Africa

Proved coal reserves in South Africa amount to approximately 9.9 billion metric tons, with the largest of the country’s deposits found in the Ecca group, which covers 50 percent of South Africa’s land surface.

How many mineral resources are in South Africa?

With the diversity and abundance of its natural resources, South Africa is a leading producer and supplier of a range of minerals and produced approximately 53 different minerals from 1 712 mines and quarries in 2013

What minerals does South Africa export?

One of the largest and most diverse mineral producers, South Africa was the largest producer and exporter of chromium and vanadium; the leading producer of gold, gem diamonds, ferrochromium, platinum (88% of world reserve base of platinum-group metals), manganese (80% of world reserve base of ore), and synthetic liquid ..

Which mine produce gold in South Africa?

Mponeng Gold Mine – 45.81 Moz

Located on the northwestern rim of the Witwatersrand Basin in Gauteng, the Mponeng gold mine is the deepest in the world from ground level and at average depths of between 2,800m and 3,400m, the descent from the surface to the bottom of the mine takes over an hour.