hrltesting - Contract Metallurgical Testing And Research

hrltesting Pty Ltd is a contract metallurgical testing and research organisation servicing the mining industry and specialising in process development. The laboratory has developed many patented processes for clients.

The most notable of these is the Albion Process for the recovery of base metals from sulphide concentrates and for the treatment of refractory sulphide gold bearing ores. The laboratory was founded in 1981 and its professional and experienced staff has undertaken a wide range of metallurgical test work campaigns since that time.

METAL RECOVERY PROCESS DEVELOPMENT

hrltesting’s core competency is the development of processes for the recovery of base and precious metals from ores and concentrates. hrltesting has the capabilities and resources to assist projects from exploration stage onwards, and to provide process development services integrated with management and delivery of scoping and pre-feasibility studies.

hrltesting can carry out comprehensive pilot-scale test work in its laboratory facilities, as well as advanced process modeling using a range of mass and heat balance software including Metsim and HSC Chemistry.

METALLURGICAL ADVICE SERVICE

The company can also add value to a project by providing professional metallurgical advice and process engineering support which is especially critical for projects in their early stages. Additionally, hrltesting can assist clients through the more detailed feasibility and definitive studies by acting as their representative when dealing with engineering design houses.

MINERAL PROCESSING LABORATORY

The laboratory maintains a broad range of professional staff in the areas of metallurgy, mineral processing and process engineering and in addition can call on specialist skills where required to support specific projects.

The laboratory has extensive process and pilot plant workshops and well equipped laboratories. The laboratory is equipped with test work equipment for most metallurgical processes and has the ability to construct and operate custom-built test work plants for clients’ particular requirements. All of the laboratory and workshop areas are fitted in accordance with the AS 2243 – Safety in Laboratories.

BASE AND PRECIOUS METAL RECOVERY

hrltesting’s core competency is the development of processes for the recovery of base and precious metals from ores and concentrates. hrltesting can complete comprehensive testwork in the following areas:

• Grinding
• Flotation
• Gravity separation
• Heap leaching
• Gold and base metal agitated leaching (including Albion Process)
• Bacterial and pressure leaching
• Solvent extraction and electrowinning
• Filtration and thickening
• Calcination and distillation

Hrltesting offer a broad range of supportive services to assist their research, including microscopy, and the company can act as your representative when liaising with engineering design houses to ensure that your targets are met during feasibility and definitive study stages.