Eriez Mineral Laboratory Services
Advancing Mineral Processing Through Innovation and Expertise
Eriez has a state-of-the-art laboratory facility based in Erie, Pennsylvania dedicated to advancing mineral processing technologies. Backed by our team of engineers, the lab is positioned to offer comprehensive testing and analytical services for a wide range of mineral processing applications. Our mission is to:
- Increase the safety and profitability of your operation by optimizing the process flowsheets designed to lower OPEX and CAPEX
- Improve plant efficiency and alleviate environmental challenges
- Solve processing bottlenecks and challenges in fine and coarse flotation circuits
- Utilize our vast experience in brownfield as well as greenfield testing
Core Lab Capabilities
Flotation Testing
- Fine Flotation: Bench-scale testing using StackCell® and CavTube technologies for ultrafine recovery.
- Coarse Particle Flotation (CPF): HydroFloat® technology for recovering coarsely liberated minerals.
Hydraulic Classification
- CrossFlow® separators for size, density, and shape-based separation.
- Applications include phosphate, potash, lithium, coal, garnet, and more.
Analytical Services
- Sample prep: digestion, fusion, pelletizing
- Characterization: homogenization, size analysis
- Classification: screening, desliming, hydraulic separation
- Comminution: crushing, milling
- Magnetic separation: LIMS, MIMS, WHIMS
- Instrument finish: XRF, ICP-OES, AA, LECO sulfur analysis
- Precious metals: fire assay
Minerals We Specialize In
Our technical team brings 60+ years of combined experience across:
- Copper (Cu/Mo, Cu/Au)
- Iron Ore (Magnetite, Hematite, BHQ)
- Phosphate (Sedimentary and Igneous)
- Potash
- Rare Earth Elements (REEs)
- Heavy Mineral Sands
- Silica
- Polymetallic Minerals
- Bauxite
- Nickel
- Calcite
- Gold
- Lithium (Spodumene, Lepidolite)
- Oil Sands
- Coal
- Graphite
- Silver
- Feldspar
Comprehensive Testing & Analytical Services
Our lab is equipped to support a wide range of mineral processing applications, helping clients:
- Optimize process flowsheets to reduce OPEX and CAPEX
- Improve plant efficiency and environmental performance
- Solve bottlenecks in fine and coarse flotation circuits
- Conduct both greenfield and brownfield testing
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Testing and Technical Services
Eriez maintains an assortment of bench- and pilot-scale equipment for both laboratory and in-field evaluations. With more than 15,000 square feet of dedicated laboratory space and an array of lab and pilot equipment, Eriez has the tools to test and provide detailed process analysis and state-of-the-art solutions for nearly any application.
How To Submit Samples For Testing
Instructions for how to submit a sample for testing. NOTE: Samples will be accepted only after consultation with the Eriez Sales Department. Because in many cases it is more appropriate to test at your site, Eriez offers rental equipment and on-site technical services. Contact your Eriez representative for details.
Eriez has a state-of-the-art laboratory facility based in Erie, Pennsylvania dedicated to advancing mineral processing technologies. Backed by our team of engineers, the lab is positioned to offer comprehensive testing and analytical services for a wide range of mineral processing applications