Establishment and Foundation
Zirconex Mining and Metal Laboratory was founded, setting the groundwork for a world-class mineral testing and inspection company built on integrity and precision.
Founded in 2022, Zirconex Mining and Metal Laboratory is a premier analytical testing, ore inspection, and exploration company dedicated to delivering accurate, ethical, and compliant mineral analysis. Based in Nigeria, Zirconex operates in full alignment with ISO 17025, ISO 9001, and Nigerian Mining regulatory standards, including IPAN, MCO, and SON.
From delivering our first project to now having completed over 300, our focus has remained the same: to provide dependable data that empowers our clients and strengthens the credibility of the entire sector.
Establishment and Foundation
Zirconex Mining and Metal Laboratory was founded, setting the groundwork for a world-class mineral testing and inspection company built on integrity and precision.
Growth and Expansion
The company broadened its operations, strengthened client partnerships, and enhanced its testing capabilities with advanced analytical equipment.
Second Laboratory Established
Zirconex achieved a major milestone with the opening of its second laboratory, increasing capacity to serve more clients across Nigeria and beyond.
Our laboratory provides high-precision testing and QAQC services for a wide range of minerals — including lithium, beryl, copper, lead, zinc, tin, barite, gold, coal, and rare earth elements (REEs).

Every report is transparent and verifiable.

Every analysis meets global quality benchmarks

Leveraging advanced instruments for reliable mineral data.

Every inspection follows secure, ethical protocols
To deliver accurate, compliant, and ethically sound mineral testing and sampling inspection that supports Nigeria’s mining industry with dependable, verifiable data.
To become West Africa’s most trusted mineral laboratory and ore inspection company, known for integrity, innovation, and precision.
We invest in advanced analytical technology — including X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometers (AAS), UV-VIS spectrophotometers, and flame photometers — to ensure our results are both accurate and audit-ready.
We test a wide range of minerals, including precious metals, base metals, rare earth minerals, industrial deposits, and ores, providing comprehensive analysis for each.
Our turn-around time is typically within 24 hours.
In addition to mineral testing, we provide geological exploration, mine planning, quality assessment of mining pits, and mineral reserve estimates.
Yes, we cater to both large mining companies and small-scale miners, offering tailored solutions to meet their specific needs.
Your trusted partner for accurate geochemical testing, ethical ore inspection, and exploration support. We provide compliant, reliable data to drive Nigeria’s mining sector forward.
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