
Zirconex Mining and Metal Laboratory provides accurate, ethical, and ISO/IEC 17025–compliant mineral testing and ore inspection services to strengthen Nigeria’s mining and export sector.

We are registered with the Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN) and operate in full compliance with the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act (2007), and MCO requirements.

Our operations and quality management systems utilize protocols that align with ISO/IEC 17025, ensuring our testing methods meet global benchmarks for accuracy and reliability

We are committed to ethical sampling and provide tamper-proof, auditable reporting to ensure complete transparency and secure your investments.
With over 300 successful mineral projects completed across Nigeria, we have established ourselves as a trusted leader in the mining sector.


Zirconex Mining and Metal Laboratory is a trusted name in mineral analysis, ore sampling, and export inspection. Established in 2022 and headquartered in Nigeria, we combine global best practices with local expertise to deliver dependable analytical results that meet ISO/IEC 17025, IPAN, and SON standards.
Whether you’re an exploration company, mining operator, or exporter, Zirconex provides a complete range of geochemical, metallurgical, and mineral certification services — ensuring your samples meet both national and international compliance requirements.
We have deep expertise in the comprehensive testing and analysis of a wide variety of minerals, including but not limited to:
Tin, Columbite, Ilmenite, Tantalite, Rare Earths/Monazite/TREO/REO, Lithium, Beryllium, Copper, Lead, Zinc, Iron, Cobalt, Nickel, Antimony, Arsenic, Manganese, Silver, Hafnium, Wolframite (Tungsten), Gold, PGMs, Pollucite (Caesium).
Limestone, Quartz, Fluorite, Coal, Barite, Dolomite, Mica, Zircon Sand, Gypsum, Graphite.
pH, Conductivity, Temperature, Salinity, TDS, TSS, Turbidity, Chloride, Hardness, Alkalinity, Sulphates, Nitrates, BOD, COD, Heavy Metals.
We offer a full suite of services designed to support every stage of your mining and export journey.
Accurate analysis for lithium, beryl, lead, zinc, manganese, copper, coal, tin, gold, and rare earth elements.
Ethical sampling, chain-of-custody documentation, and tamper-proof container sealing.
End-to-end exploration to identify and exploit mineral deposits.
Unlock the full potential of your mineral resources — partner with Zirconex for accurate, end-to-end exploration solutions
Deep knowledge of Nigerian mining and export laws.
Traceable and verifiable inspection procedures.
Trusted by leading mining operators, exporters, and exploration companies.
Unlock deeper mineral insights with advanced X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) testing at Zirconex Metals and Mining Laboratory. Our XRD laboratory provides accurate mineral phase identification and crystalline analysis to support exploration, beneficiation, metallurgy, process optimization, and industrial research across gold, lithium, iron ore, REEs, and other industrial minerals.
Contact our experts today to discuss your project requirements for mineral testing, inspection, or export certification.
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