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IMEC Laboratory Services: Chromite – Ferrochrome Testing in Rustenburg
Overview
IMEC Laboratory Services, Rustenburg, South Africa, offers analytical services primarily to the chromite and ferrochrome industry.
We do sample analysis for both our internal and external customers from samples originating from exploration, mining, metallurgical and tailing industries.
About Us
Our Vision
To earn eminence and be recognised as an effective role player in the discipline of chromite and ferrochrome sample analysis.
Our Mission
IMEC Laboratory Services strive uncompromisingly to service excellence through:
- Acting with integrity and display it in all our transactions
- Using the latest technologies and proven test methods
- Offering reliable same-day results
- Staying competitive in our pricing structures
- Professional trained staff
- Maintaining an ISO 17025:2005 quality laboratory management system
SHEQ Policy
- Every employee has the right to work in a safe and healthy environment
- The protection of the environment is of paramount importance therefore all operations will be conducted in an environmentally responsible manner
- Every client has the right to quality services and products therefore quality control and monitoring will be exercised continuously
IMEC Laboratory Services undertakes to develop and maintain a sustainable dynamic management system
To ensure that:
- Safety and health becomes an integrated component of all our operations
- All operations are conducted in compliance to acceptable environmental standards
- We deliver quality services and products to our clients and receive the same
B-BBEE
We have been independently verified in terms of the B-BBEE Act and is deemed to be a Qualified Micro Enterprise level 4 contributor. BEE procurement recognition level of 100%









Testing and Analysis Services at IMEC Laboratory
Scope of Service
At IMEC Laboratory we do sample analysis of routine and non-routine raw materials, productions and consignment samples.
We use the following techniques:
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Sample Preparation
- Drying
- Crushing
- Milling
- Screening
- Splitting
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Instrumental Analysis
- X-Ray Fluorescence: Thermo Scientific Niton XL3 GOLDD XRF
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Sieve Analysis
- Screening: Particle Size Distribution & All Fraction Size (AFS)
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Miscellaneous
- Bulk Density
- % Moisture Content
Ensuring the most suitable and cost-effective techniques for our clients









Price List
Scope of Service & Price List
Routine and Non-routine Testing
Analysis by XRF – Prices (Incl VAT) |
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Sample Preparation |
%Cr2O3 or %Mn |
%FeO |
%SiO2 |
Cr/Fe |
%P |
%S |
R115.00 |
R138.00 |
R111.15 |
R111.55 |
R111.55 |
Enquire |
Enquire |
Turn-around time: 90min |
Sieve Analysis & Miscellaneous – Prices (Incl VAT) |
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Particle Size Distribution |
% Moisture Content |
Bulk Density |
R230.00 |
R172.50 |
R172.50 |
Turn-around time: 90min |
Collection of Samples – Prices (Excl VAT)
Monday to Fridays from 09:00 (Enquire)
Travelling per kilometer – R3.00
Minimum samples for collection – 3 Samples







Our commitment to quality and service will ensure accurate and precise results
Quality Control
We are committed to deliver quality sample testing through:
- Periodically checking and calibrating all testing equipment using certified SARM’s ensuring accuracy and precision analysis.
- Partaking in an Annual Inter-Laboratory Comparison (round robin)
- Preparing our own distilled water to ensure samples not getting contaminated by elements in normal tap water.
- The ISO 17025:2005 certification is in progress with the quality manual being compiled.
Historic Information Control
Both Reference Material and Assay Reports on all tests are stored and archived and can be retrieved at any stage as required by our clients.






Physical Address: 205 President Mbeki Drive Rustenburg
0299
Postal Address: Postnet Suite 919
Private Bag X82329
Rustenburg
Postal Code: 0300
Telephone: +27(0)83 660 0451 (OFFICE)
Mobile: +27(0)83 660 0451 (LAB)
Fax: +27(0)86 560 6186
Email: laboratory@imecsa.co.za
Directions: 1. From Pretoria head west on N4 | 2. Take the 179 exit toward Rustenburg/Helen Joseph Drive | 3. Use the right two lanes to turn right onto Helen Joseph Dr (signs for Rustenburg) | 4. Continue onto Beyers Naude Dr (350m) | 5. Turn left onto Zand St (700m) | 6. Turn right onto President Mbeki Dr (600m) | 7. Destination will be on the right.
Latitude: -25.676204
Longitude: 27.227903
GPS Coordinates:
25°40’34.3″S 27°13’40.4″E
-25.676204, 27.227903