Base Met Labs

Intertek strengthens global minerals offering with acquisition of Base Metallurgical Laboratories Ltd. and Base Met Labs US Ltd. (“Base Met Labs”), a leading provider of metallurgical testing services for the Minerals sector based in North America

 

Base Met Labs’ specialist focus on metallurgy capabilities complements Intertek Minerals existing strengths in geochemistry, mine site laboratories and trade inspection, creating attractive commercial synergies within Intertek’s high-quality service portfolio.

 

With a testing focus on gold, copper and other critical metals, Base Met Labs benefits from growing demand for minerals testing underpinned by strong fundamentals, with significant growth potential in battery and energy metals that will help the world’s leading mining companies accelerate into a sustainable future.

 

Founded in 2014 and operating from laboratories in Kamloops, British Columbia and Tucson, Arizona, Base Met Labs’ specialist focus on metallurgy capabilities complements Intertek Minerals existing strengths in geochemistry, mine site laboratories and trade inspection, creating attractive commercial synergies within Intertek’s high-quality service portfolio. The acquisition broadens the Group’s differentiated ATIC offering in the Minerals industry, expanding its Americas footprint to access the largest and growing market for mining activity globally, across Canada, the United States and Central and South America.

 

With over 40 specialists operating from laboratories in Canada and the USA, Base Met Labs provides a comprehensive range of metallurgical capabilities including:

 

With the expansion of metallurgical services through Base Met Labs, Intertek assists clients optimise mineral processing operations and maximise resource potential. Intertek Minerals are committed to supporting the mining industry at every stage of the supply chain, helping clients optimise their operations, enhance recovery, and achieve sustainable outcomes.