EXPLORATION AND BORECORE SERVICES
Analytical services to the Australian coal industry

In today’s global coal and minerals industries, it is a requirement for reliable, timely and efficient NATA accredited source of exploration analytical services. This data is needed to develop comprehensive coal quality models for resource evaluation leading to future mine expansion and development.

Bureau Veritas Minerals Group (Coal Services) are a leading provider of technical testing, shipment certification and support services for the Australian coal industry, with ten laboratories and preparation facilities employing over 400 people. Each of these are accredited to ISO IEC 17025:2005, including NATA Supplementary Requirements for Chemical Testing.
Comprehensive Borecore services are offered in three of our largest laboratories; Brisbane, Newcastle and Gladstone. Less complex Borecore services are offered at our other laboratories.
Our many years of experience and comprehensive network of facilities form the base from which we provide a spectrum of expert analytical and technical support services to the coal mining and other industries.

Our Approach
Bureau Veritas apply a client-focused approach to the delivery of our services, with a core focus and commitment to understanding our clients’ individual business and industry requirements. Our highly qualified and experienced team of technical staff and operators are dedicated to delivering the right solutions and adding value to your business.
As a client of Bureau Veritas you can expect to receive open and transparent communication, ready access to results & status updates, and assistance with interpretation of reports.
With our expanding global footprint in coal services at your disposal, extensive industry experience and client focus, Bureau Veritas will provide you with the support to help you grow your business internationally. Our Borecore services include:

Sampling
Channel and Strip Sampling
Tailings Dam Sampling
Core Log Verification

Reporting
Preliminary analysis results promptly reported at completion of each stage of analysis
Electronic reporting in client preferred spreadsheet format
Comprehensive electronic and hard copy final reports
Graphical presentation of results

Testing & Analysis
Core Radiography
Physical Properties Testing
Chemical Analysis

Quality Control
Rigorous data validation procedures
NATA accredited laboratories
External and internal round robins, technical and quality audits
All sample preparation and analysis is performed in accordance with the relevant standards methods (where applicable)

What are the key benefits?

- Timely, accurate provision of Borecore and associated data required for the evaluation of new resource areas for both Greenfield and Brownfield projects.
- State of the art, comprehensively equipped facilities- no need to outsource.
- Largest national network to provide coordinated, timely delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently receive and process Borecore samples from overseas.
- Assistance with Borecore program design to clarify the parameters critical to the evaluation of deposits.