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Mining LIMS

Manage Data, Digitize Lab Operations, & Meet Regulatory Compliance with Our LIMS for Mining Labs

Lab testing is a vital quality control measure that underpins every stage of the mining and mineral processing cycle. From analyzing raw ore samples to monitoring finished products and environmental compliance, accurate and high-quality laboratory results are essential. Reliable testing ensures the integrity and efficiency of processes such as ore sorting, beneficiation, smelting, and waste management.

Mining labs face numerous challenges in their daily operations. High-throughput testing of diverse sample types, rigorous adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), and effective management of vast amounts of analytical data are all critical tasks. Comparing results across different mine sites or processing stages adds further complexity, requiring robust data analysis capabilities. Moreover, mining labs must maintain meticulous quality assurance and quality control to guarantee the accuracy and reliability of their test results.

Compliance with industry and regulatory standards—such as ISO/IEC 17025, ASTM, EPA, and regional mining regulations—along with the generation of custom certificates of analysis (CoAs), presents ongoing challenges that can be both time-consuming and resource-intensive.

Introducing FreeLIMS—a one-stop, flexible, and scalable LIMS solution purpose-built to address all these challenges—and more—for mining laboratories.

LIMS for Mining

FreeLIMS is an advanced cloud-based laboratory software for the mining industry. It supports the core workflows of mining and metallurgical lab operations and can be easily configured to adapt to your evolving laboratory processes and reporting requirements. As a centralized data repository, FreeLIMS enables mining laboratories to manage the full spectrum of laboratory data—from ore samples to finished products—and access critical information from anywhere, at any time, with just a few clicks.

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Key Benefits of Our Mining LIMS

  • Efficiently manage data, samples, and tests
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and meet quality standards
  • Generate professional CoAs to fulfill client and regulatory reporting requirements
  • Instantly access critical information through an intuitive dashboard
  • Manage QC samples and associated test results
  • Collaborate with stakeholders in real time

Our Laboratory Software for the Mining Industry Enables You to:

  • Manage samples throughout the entire life cycle—from ore collection and preparation to analytical testing and product release.
  • Maintain sample and test chain of custody (CoC) to ensure the secure transfer of samples and tests between custodians.
  • Manage qualitative and quantitative tests and their results—import multi-analyte results, validate data for quality assurance, and monitor test turnaround times to boost lab efficiency.
  • Configure custom flags for key parameters such as ore grade, metal content, particle size, and other physical and chemical properties to quickly identify non-conforming results.
  • Generate comprehensive CoAs with electronic signatures, company logos, charts, and sample images for professional reporting.
  • Manage laboratory inventory—track vital supplies, reagents, and consumables, and schedule timely reorders to prevent workflow interruptions.
  • Manage laboratory services—create catalogs with defined pricing for each test or analysis package offered by your lab.
  • Enable your clients to place test requests for multiple samples, view status in real-time, and download CoAs and invoices through a user-friendly client portal.
  • Manage workflows and enforce SOPs—build workflows for processes like sample preparation and reporting, enforcing SOPs at each step to ensure consistency and compliance.
  • Seamlessly manage customers—store client names, contact information, and mailing addresses for efficient communication and reporting.
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Our Secure Mining LIMS Solution Helps You Comply with Regulatory Requirements and Meet ISO 17025 Standards with Ease

  • Quality Assurance
    Send multiple test results for validation and approval before releasing reports to clients or regulatory agencies, ensuring only verified data is shared. Furthermore, you can automate complex calculations to prevent manual errors in reporting test results. 
  • Quality Control
    Manage quality control (QC) samples and compare the results of QC samples with production samples to quickly identify analytical errors. 
  • Staff Training Management
    Monitor the competencies, certifications, and training schedules of your lab personnel. FreeLIMS generates skill reports and sends reminders for upcoming training, ensuring tasks are assigned only to qualified staff.
  • Instrument Calibration & Maintenance Management
    Set up calibration schedules for lab equipment and keep detailed records of calibration and maintenance activities. FreeLIMS issues timely alert notifications for scheduled maintenance and calibration, ensuring your equipment is always ready and compliant.
  • Document Management
    Store, manage, and track all essential documents, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), hazard-related documents, and SOPs. Our mining LIMS maintains a complete version history for every document, so staff always access the latest versions. Role-based access protects confidential documents from unauthorized users.
  • Sample Traceability & Audit Trail
    Track every mining sample and batch from lab entry to final reporting. Maintain a secure CoC and a read-only audit trail of all lab activities—complete with date and time stamps. This guarantees full traceability, staff accountability, and audit-readiness while reducing the risk of lost or mishandled samples.
  • Trend Analysis
    Visualize and analyze trends across test results to detect anomalies and gain actionable insights. Proactively address potential issues before they impact your operations.