Mineral Separation Specialists
Mineral Separation Specialists
Western Geolabs
Western Geolabs
Integrity in every grain.
Integrity in every grain.
A specialist mineral separation laboratory based in Bellevue, WA. Over 36 years of heavy mineral separation experience, now under new geologist-led ownership, with strengthened workflows, rigorous QA/QC, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
A specialist mineral separation laboratory based in Bellevue, WA. Over 36 years of heavy mineral separation experience, now under new geologist-led ownership, with strengthened workflows, rigorous QA/QC, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Years of Experience
36+
Three decades of heavy mineral laboratory operation in Western Australia — a track record being built on, not replaced.
Funnel HLS Separation
≥38µm
Static heavy liquid separation for deslime cuts at 38 µm or coarser.
Centrifuge HLS Separation
≤20µm
Centrifuge heavy liquid separation for deslime cuts at 20 µm for routine work, or 15 µm for test work.
Years of Experience
36+
Three decades of heavy mineral laboratory operation in Western Australia — a track record being built on, not replaced.
Funnel HLS Separation
≥38µm
Static heavy liquid separation for deslime cuts at 38 µm or coarser.
Centrifuge HLS Separation
≤20µm
Centrifuge heavy liquid separation for deslime cuts at 20 µm for routine work, or 15 µm for test work.
Years of Experience
36+
Three decades of heavy mineral laboratory operation in Western Australia — a track record being built on, not replaced.
Funnel HLS Separation
≥38µm
Static heavy liquid separation for deslime cuts at 38 µm or coarser.
Centrifuge HLS Separation
≤20µm
Centrifuge heavy liquid separation for deslime cuts at 20 µm for routine work, or 15 µm for test work.
What we do
What we do
Heavy liquid separation — proven methods, applied with rigour.
Heavy liquid separation — proven methods, applied with rigour.
Sample preparation and heavy liquid separation (HLS) for mineral sands, regolith, clay- and silt-hosted deposits, and hard rock programs. Conventional funnel and centrifuge HLS capability — each applied where it is the right tool for the job.
Sample preparation and heavy liquid separation (HLS) for mineral sands, regolith, clay- and silt-hosted deposits, and hard rock programs. Conventional funnel and centrifuge HLS capability — each applied where it is the right tool for the job.
The fundamentals haven't changed. What has is the rigour around them. Funnel and centrifuge HLS remain the backbone of the workflow, each applied where it delivers the best recovery.
The fundamentals haven't changed. What has is the rigour around them. Funnel and centrifuge HLS remain the backbone of the workflow, each applied where it delivers the best recovery.
Sample Preparation
Controlled receipt, drying, disaggregation, crushing, splitting, soaking and dispersion, wet and dry screening — with high-precision digital weighing integrated throughout.
Sample Preparation
Controlled receipt, drying, disaggregation, crushing, splitting, soaking and dispersion, wet and dry screening — with high-precision digital weighing integrated throughout.
Static Funnel HLS
Traditional heavy liquid separation method suited to deslime cuts of 38 µm or coarser, with a project-specific top cut size adjusted to client requirements.
Static Funnel HLS
Traditional heavy liquid separation method suited to deslime cuts of 38 µm or coarser, with a project-specific top cut size adjusted to client requirements.
Centrifuge HLS
For deslime cuts at 20 µm or finer, with a project-specific top-cut. Large and small centrifuge workflows are available to cover different sample masses as required.
Centrifuge HLS
For deslime cuts at 20 µm or finer, with a project-specific top-cut. Large and small centrifuge workflows are available to cover different sample masses as required.
How we work
How we work
Structured process.
Open communication.
Structured process.
Open communication.
The same standard of care and consistency is applied to every program — whether a routine submission or a specialised fine fraction study.
The same standard of care and consistency is applied to every program — whether a routine submission or a specialised fine fraction study.
Geologist-Led
Led by someone who understands both worlds
Western Geolabs is led by a geologist with expertise in heavy mineral systems and exploration. Workflows are structured for geological relevance — understanding how the results feed equally into exploration targeting, resource modelling, and research.
Geologist-Led
Led by someone who understands both worlds
Western Geolabs is led by a geologist with expertise in heavy mineral systems and exploration. Workflows are structured for geological relevance — understanding how the results feed equally into exploration targeting, resource modelling, and research.
STANDARDISED PROCESS
Controlled processes, reduced variability
Every stage, from drying, crushing, splitting and screening to the final heavy liquid separation, runs to a specified method, supported by equipment such as digital overhead stirrers, electromagnetic sieve shakers, and high-precision digital weighing, to reduce operator variability and deliver reproducible results across all batches and projects.
Digital Transparency
Data that can be traced and relied on
Structured digital data capture with full traceability from sample receipt to final result. Laboratory QA/QC controls — blanks, reference materials and duplicates — are built in at insertion rates tailored to each client's needs, with results checked against defined acceptance criteria. Results reporting is delivered in client-ready formats.
Digital Transparency
Data that can be traced and relied on
Structured digital data capture with full traceability from sample receipt to final result. Laboratory QA/QC controls — blanks, reference materials and duplicates — are built in at insertion rates tailored to each client's needs, with results checked against defined acceptance criteria. Results reporting is delivered in client-ready formats.
How we work
Structured process.
Open communication.
The same standard of care and consistency is applied to every program — whether a routine submission or a specialised fine fraction study.
Geologist-Led
Led by someone who understands both worlds
Western Geolabs is led by a geologist with expertise in heavy mineral systems and exploration. Workflows are structured for geological relevance — understanding how the results feed equally into exploration targeting, resource modelling, and research.
STANDARDISED PROCESS
Controlled processes, reduced variability
Every stage, from drying, crushing, splitting and screening to the final heavy liquid separation, runs to a specified method, supported by equipment such as digital overhead stirrers, electromagnetic sieve shakers, and high-precision digital weighing, to reduce operator variability and deliver reproducible results across all batches and projects.
Digital Transparency
Data that can be traced and relied on
Structured digital data capture with full traceability from sample receipt to final result. Laboratory QA/QC controls — blanks, reference materials and duplicates — are built in at insertion rates tailored to each client's needs, with results checked against defined acceptance criteria. Results reporting is delivered in client-ready formats.
Who we support
Who we support
Built for exploration, development and research.
Built for exploration, development and research.
Whether it be early-stage reconnaissance drilling for junior explorers, detailed resource definition for developers, or laboratory support for research institutions and universities — turnaround, QA/QC, and reporting are tailored to each program's needs.
Whether it be early-stage reconnaissance drilling for junior explorers, detailed resource definition for developers, or laboratory support for research institutions and universities — turnaround, QA/QC, and reporting are tailored to each program's needs.
Explorers & Developers
Laboratory workflows are aligned to project objectives from the outset — including the separation method that best suits the program, whether early reconnaissance or advanced evaluation.
Explorers & Developers
Laboratory workflows are aligned to project objectives from the outset — including the separation method that best suits the program, whether early reconnaissance or advanced evaluation.
Resource Development Teams
Consistent, reproducible results, with transparent QA/QC and mass balance reporting to underpin resource confidence — delivered to schedule with clear project communication throughout.
Research & Collaborative Programs
Research institutions and academic programs are supported across a range of sample types. University geoscience students are also welcomed through work placement and summer programs.
Our clients
Our clients
Trusted clients.
Trusted clients.
Since coming under new ownership in late 2025, WGL has delivered programs for exploration and mining companies, resource operators, and research institutions, providing reliable service, technical expertise, and consistent HLS results across projects of every scale.
Since coming under new ownership in late 2025, WGL has delivered programs for exploration and mining companies, resource operators, and research institutions, providing reliable service, technical expertise, and consistent HLS results across projects of every scale.
Our clients
Trusted clients.
Since coming under new ownership in late 2025, WGL has delivered programs for exploration and mining companies, resource operators, and research institutions, providing reliable service, technical expertise, and consistent HLS results across projects of every scale.