SGS Canada

Across Canada SGS Minerals’ integrated approach delivers testing and expertise through out the entire mining life cycle leading clients to project success. Their technical expertise for processing remains unmatched around the world. Their fit-for-purpose solutions encompass the skills of qualified geologists, geostaticians, analytical chemists, mineralogists, metallurgists, process engineers and mining engineers, all brought together to provide accurate and timely mineral and process evaluation services across the entire mining life cycle.

With a wide range of service offerings across the mining sector, SGS serves a broad Canadian and international client base. Clients include private investors, private companies, exploration companies, mid-tier and major mining companies, trading groups, engineering companies, financial institutions and government institutions.

Minimizing the impact of mining operations on local water resources has become a top priority of the mining industry. SGS has provided practical water treatment solutions, including the recycling or discharging of treated process water, for example neutralizing the acid rock drainage (ARD) character, removal of heavy metal contamination or the recovery of contained metal value, to our clients in the mining industry for over two decades. During this time, they have developed a globally recognized reputation as an organization with an exceptional understanding of water treatment, that provides innovative, sustainable and practical treatment solutions to the mineral processing industry.

SGS focuses on developing truly sustainable water management plans in collaboration with clients. They have the technical expertise to provide effective mitigating strategies and innovative, practical solutions that reduce the environmental impact of your operations by looking at water related issues from the early stage of metallurgical process development. Their water treatment experts conduct the following procedures to ensure your water treatment project is completed efficiently and affordably

• Water quality monitoring started at metallurgical testing and pilot plant study stages
• Plant or site audit and recommendations
• Laboratory testing
• Pilot-scale testing when necessary
• Basic engineering design and cost estimate for water treatment plans
• Valuable material recovery and cost saving options, where possible. Their team has decades of experience in effectively managing contaminated effluents for the mining industry including ARD, heavy metals contamination, and acid and cyanide leach effluents.