PRECISION ANALYSIS
Sample Preparation
At Vesta Minerals, we provide analytical and consulting services that uncover valuable data to help guide your project decisions. Through meticulous preparation, testing and analysis, we reveal insights that improve outcomes and reduce risk for our clients.
With over 63 years of consulting experience, Vesta Minerals leverages the latest technology and advanced tools to provide faster results, accurate analysis, and improved extraction techniques.
Testing Methods
Methods of Analysis
Multi-Element ICP-MS
ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) can detect trace metals down to parts per billion, making it possible to identify both common and rare elements in your ore. Sometimes the smallest details reveal the greatest opportunities.
Fire Assay
Fire assay has been a form of assaying for 100’s of years for gold and silver. The process involves heating samples at extremely high temperatures to separate and measure metals.
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AA)
This method involves passing a beam of light over the sample. When atoms absorb light of a characteristic wavelength, it identifies which metals are present. AA is a quick and accurate technique for confirming metal concentrations in ore.
Metallurgical Process Testing
Gravity
Gravity testing uses the natural principle of density to separate heavier minerals from lighter ones. Think of it as panning for gold — but on an industrial scale.
Floatation
In flotation, valuable minerals are carried to the surface by air bubbles, separating them from waste rock.
Leaching
Leaching uses chemical solutions to dissolve target metals, making them easier to collect. The ore is steeped in solution, allowing precise extraction.
Ion Exchange
Ion Exchange employs selective filtration, where certain ions capture or recover metals. This efficient method is particularly useful for extracting rare elements.
Nano-Bubbling
Nano-bubbles improve reaction rates and increase recovery efficiency while reducing chemical usage, making ore processing cleaner and more effective.
Bench & Pilot Scale Testing
Leaching
Small-scale laboratory tests are conducted on limited samples to fine-tune leaching methods before full-scale operations. These tests reduce risk and optimize performance.
Pilot Processing Plant
The pilot plant enables larger-scale testing of extraction techniques, refining processes before commercial production.
Ion Exchange
At the pilot level, ion exchange is tested for efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
Nano-Bubbler
Scaling up the nano-bubbling to pilot operations improves recovery rates and supports cleaner, more sustainable processing.
Metal Insights
Particle Size Analysis
Strategic Metals
Metals such as gold, silver, lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements are critical to modern industries. Particle size analysis ensures effective separation of these strategic resources, which support high-demand sectors like semi-conductors, electronics, defense, and energy storage.
Green Recovery of Metals
As industries shift toward green energy and sustainability, metals like copper, nickel, and lithium are more valuable than ever. Particle size analysis enhances recovery efficiency, helping secure a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Smart Solutions
Why Choose Vesta Minerals Inc.
At Vesta Minerals Inc., we believe every sample holds potential. With decades of consulting experience, we provide rapid results and simplified solutions using cutting-edge in-house equipment. From detailed analysis to pilot-scale testing, we help you process your material efficiently and profitably.
FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
Sample preparation involves proper preparation of your material to determine its composition. This process helps to establish the true values contained in your material and reveal the most effective extraction methods.
With our in-house lab, Vesta Minerals offers some of the fastest turnaround times in the industry. Most results are available within three to four weeks.
Our 63+ years of combined experience, integrated with state-of-the-art analytical tools, provide improved accuracy, faster results, and customized techniques for your specific material.
Yes. Using our precise, analytical techniques, we can identify a wide range of elements that other methods might miss.
No. We work with everyone, from small-scale to large mining operations. Every project matters to us.
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