Mineral Research and Laboratory Services Division
Services provided by the Division are as follows:
- Mineral Processing
- bench-scale beneficiation tests development and execution
- designing of flow sheets for bench scale beneficiation projects
- testing of existing mineral processing plants to improve performance and operating efficiency.
- disseminating benefits of mineral processing technology in the mining community with a view of encouraging them to establish mineral processing plants
- train small scale minerals in good production methods and value addition.
- Analytical Services;
- Research Services; and
- Gemological Services.
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Gem identification and valuation;
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Monitor collates and maintain a record of operative world gemstone prices and advise gemstone miners accordingly.