Services for the

Nickel Industry
INTEGRATED SERVICES METALLURGY AND MINERALOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROJECT LIFECYCLE SUSTAINABILITY,
STAGES ARE:
SERVICES INCLUDE: HEALTH & SAFETY
EXPLORE

GEOLOGICAL TRADE
PLAN SERVICES

BUILD
GEOCHEMISTRY
OPERATE

MARKET

CLOSE

PROCESS DESIGN
AND ENGINEERING

SGS is the world’s largest verification, testing and certification organisation. Founded in 1878, SGS is now recognised as the
global benchmark for the highest standards of expertise, quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, we operate a
network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world. The minerals group provides support to its clients both as
a strategic partner and technical advisor. Through our global network of operations and laboratories, we deliver a broad spectrum
of independent quality and quantification services for minerals, geochemical metallurgical materials, as well as coal and coke, bio-
fuels, non-ferrous metals, steel and steelmaking raw materials, fertilizers, cement and industrial minerals.

OVERVIEW OF SGS’ NICKEL CAPABILITIES

Many companies in the nickel industry have integrated operations from initial exploration through to production of LME grade metal
and/or other intermediate products. SGS provides a comprehensive range of services to support processes used in exploration,
processing, and trade of nickel.
SGS’ expertise in geochemistry, metallurgy, minerals inspection and trade can improve your operations, reduce costs, and enhance
product quality. SGS has capability both globally and within Australia to provide a wide range of services including:

EXPLORATION SERVICES
• Mobile Metal Ion (MMITM)
• SGS FAST Services
• Geochemistry analysis services
• Metallurgical testing
• High definition mineralogy
• Geometallurgy
• Environmental baseline studies

FEASIBILITY SERVICES
• Geometallurgy and ore variability studies
• Metallurgical flowsheet development and pilot plant testing
• Plant design services
• Environmental Services
• Mine closure planning

PRODUCTION SUPPORT
• SGS FAST Services
• On-Site laboratories
• Geochemistry analysis services
• High definition mineralogy
• Proficiency testing programs
• Metallurgical accounting
• Plant evaluation and audits
• Advanced Systems
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• Beneficiation • Sample collection and lot sub-sampling
• Gravity Separation • Manual and auger sampling
• Flotation • Mechanical sampling systems
• Hydrometallurgy
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
• Metallurgical accounting
• Comprehensive environmental analysis
• Comminution and flotation simulation and modelling
• Air, water and soil hazard analysis
• Plant evaluation and audits
• Environmental baseline studies, monitoring and auditing
TRADE & INSPECTION SERVICES • Water and effluent testing, treatment and management
• Analytical services • Acid rock drainage prediction and mitigation
• On-site laboratories • Environmental mineralogy
• Umpire and settlement trade analysis • Industrial hygiene, silica, dust, air quality and noise analysis
• Proficiency testing programs • Land reclamation and mine closure planning
• Marine services • Greenhouse gas emission verification
• Quality and quantity inspection
• Collateral management agreements
• E-Reporting and E-Certification

WHY SGS
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing
and certification company. SGS is committed to being your
technical partner throughout the project lifecycle. Using our
specialty services, you can progress your project seamlessly
knowing you have the expertise and capability support through
all stages of development. Other SGS services include:
• Full suite of geological services including technical reporting,
resource estimation, geological modelling and targeting using
Machine Learning from exploration into pre-feasibility.
• Complete expertise in engineering, procurement,
construction and management (EPCM) throughout feasibility
and into production.
• Mine optimization and process design throughout production.
SGS’ technical activities and supervision skills are globally
accepted by financiers, environmental agencies and the
international mining community. We bring these capabilities to
you, your project and your site with our services for nickel.
When you partner with SGS for field services, you, your
stakeholders and your financiers will feel confident that
your valuable resource, and all the data derived from it, is in CONTACT INFORMATION
trustworthy hands. Email us at minerals@sgs.com
www.sgs.com
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