Base Metals

Trusted inspection and certification services for gold, silver, platinum, and other precious metals worldwide.

Base Minerals

The global demand for base minerals — such as iron ore, copper, zinc, nickel, bauxite, and manganese — drives the foundation of construction, manufacturing, and technology.

At BQCIS, we deliver a full suite of inspection, testing, certification, and advisory solutions that ensure operational reliability, trade transparency, and regulatory confidence throughout the mineral value chain.

Our accredited laboratories, mobile inspection teams, and advanced digital data platforms provide real-time verification from pit to port — giving clients an independent and traceable path to quality assurance and compliance.

Independent Assurance from Exploration to Export

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Independent Testing, Inspection & Assurance for Base Minerals

Base minerals represent the backbone of industrial economies. From exploration drilling to concentrate export, every stage of production requires precise quality validation and independent verification. BQCIS provides complete lifecycle support — integrating sampling, testing, certification, and consulting into one seamless quality framework.

Through our network of ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories and field inspectors, we analyze ores, concentrates, and refined products to the highest international standards including ASTM, ISO, and JORC. Our advanced mineralogical and metallurgical capabilities help operators minimize losses, validate reserves, and deliver consistent product quality.

By combining geoscience, engineering, and data intelligence, BQCIS empowers clients to operate responsibly, meet ESG expectations, and maintain trade credibility in global commodity markets.

Our Core Capabilities

Exploration & Geochemistry

Field sampling, drill-core logging, and multi-element assay programs supported by mobile and regional labs for geochemical characterization and QA/QC control.

Mineralogy & Petrography

QEMSCAN, SEM-EDS, and XRD-based mineral identification and texture mapping to guide process optimization and product quality control.

Metallurgical & Process Testing

Bench and pilot-scale tests for flotation, leach, gravity, and magnetic separation — determining recoveries, reagent optimization, and metallurgical balance.

Trade & Commodity Inspection

Independent sampling, weighing, and assay verification at mine, port, or refinery — minimizing dispute risk and ensuring fair settlement.

Environmental & Tailings Compliance

ARD and leachate testing, tailings characterization, closure verification, and environmental monitoring aligned with global sustainability frameworks.

Consulting & Optimization

Geometallurgical modeling, flowsheet engineering, and process consulting to maximize yield, efficiency, and sustainability performance.

Technical Methods & Tools

Sample Preparation & Homogenization

Controlled crushing, milling, and splitting using ISO traceable methods ensures sample integrity for precise analytical work.

Comminution & Liberation Testing

Bond, SAG/AG, and HPGR testing for energy efficiency and liberation evaluation — supporting process design and scale-up.

Flotation & Hydrometallurgy

Bench and pilot flotation, leaching, and solvent extraction tests determining optimal recovery and product purity.

Geostatistics & Simulation

Digital resource modeling and Monte Carlo simulation for improved reserve classification and production forecasting.

QA/QC Program Management

End-to-end QA/QC management, inter-laboratory validation, and proficiency testing ensuring global data comparability.

Digital Data & AI-Driven Analytics

Predictive analysis and dashboard reporting through machine learning, improving decision-making and process optimization.

Why BQCIS Stands Out

Global Reach, Local Response

Regional laboratories and inspection bases located close to mining hubs provide rapid, standardized testing and response.

Digital Traceability & Reporting

All test data, certificates, and reports are stored in our digital traceability system accessible 24/7 by clients worldwide.

Sustainability & ESG Leadership

BQCIS integrates environmental and social assurance in mineral testing and verification to meet global sustainability goals.

Applications & Industry Use

Steel Manufacturing

Iron ore and metallurgical coke testing for steel mills, ensuring raw material consistency and optimized furnace operations.

Battery & Energy Metals

Quality control of nickel, cobalt, lithium, and manganese ores supporting global EV and energy storage industries.

Construction & Industrial Materials

Testing and certification of aggregates, clays, and industrial minerals for infrastructure and manufacturing applications.

Key Benefits

Operational Efficiency

Accelerated sample turnaround and seamless integration between lab data and mine planning systems.

Regulatory Compliance

Assured compliance with ISO, ASTM, JORC, and national mineral export regulations.

Safety & Sustainability

Integrated environmental monitoring and ESG validation for responsible operations.

Trade & Stakeholder Trust

Certified documentation builds transparency and strengthens client-buyer confidence globally.

Success Story

Nickel Ore Certification Restores Trade Confidence

The Challenge:

A Southeast Asian exporter faced buyer disputes over nickel ore moisture content and grade variation, threatening cargo rejection and financial penalties.

Our Solution:

BQCIS deployed an on-site team to conduct ISO 8685-compliant sampling, XRF and moisture testing, and inter-lab verification through accredited partners.

The Result:

Within 24 hours, BQCIS issued a verified digital certificate, resolving the dispute and enabling the exporter to recover full cargo value and maintain buyer trust.

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Inspection & Testing

Comprehensive on-site inspection and laboratory testing for ores, concentrates, and refined products.

Certification & Assurance

Third-party audit, certification, and risk assessment programs ensuring compliance and confidence in trade.

Consulting & Advisory

Tailored process optimization, ESG reporting, and sustainability performance management.