Analytical Services Division Sample Clauses

Analytical Services Division. The Analytical Services Division (ASD) is the chemical analytical arm of Mintek. The primary reason for the existence of ASD is to provide accurate and timeous analytical results to the internal technical divisions of Mintek. While this is the primary reason for the existence of ASD, the division also caters for the wider mining industry as well. Thus the types of projects the division is involved in, are usually as a result of one of the technical divisions running it and ASD running the project as a support function to the division. To this end, ASD is able to run 24 hour shifts in support of a project, depending on the requirements of the client. With a status of 22 years of unbroken ISO 17025 accreditation, the division strives to serve both Mintek business units and the mining sector around the country. ASD provides a complete analytical service, ranging from training to service analysis. The recent renovations have further enhanced the functioning of the division to world class standards in the following ways: • Process flow has been optimized to improve sample flow. This allows for higher sample throughput efficiency. Movement between floors carrying samples has been reduced markedly. Staff have access to a desk and computer closer to their laboratories. • ISO 17025 accreditation of a minimum of one method in each section (Fire Assay, Classical Chemistry, ICP-OES, AAS, XRF). Soon these methods will be upgraded to include the service of biological monitoring of U in urine by ICP-MS. These accredited methods service both the major and junior commodities miners of South Africa (Au, PGMs, Cr, U, and Fe) and the region. • Automation through an advanced LIMS that manages the administrative functions of the laboratory starting from the logging of a sample and culminating with a final analytical report. Analytical equipment are interfaced to the LIMS, greatly improving turnaround time and data quality. • State-of-the art-instrumentation in all the sections (Primary Preparation, Secondary Preparation, Fire Assay, Classical Chemistry, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, AAS, and XRF) with a 5 year capital replacement program for major equipment expenditure. • Provision of training to the industry through on-the- job twin-streaming laboratory activities for ▇▇▇▇▇▇ bursars and work integrated learners. The division is further involved in hosting an annual analytical symposium to broaden the scope of knowledge transfer. Quality assurance is of the utmost importance to clients and ...