The MSA Group boasts the only independent ISO/IEC 17025 (SANAS) accredited laboratory for the exploration and evaluation of diamond deposits. This is the only laboratory of its kind in Africa.
Heavy Mineral Analysis Laboratory
Micro-Diamond Laboratory
Petrographic Analysis of kimberlites and related rocks
A Laboratory Quality Management System is in place and both the Heavy Mineral Analysis and Microdiamond Methods are SANAS accredited with the global ISO/IEC 17025 certification to provide assurance to our clients and their investors that our laboratory test results and diamond weighing calibrations are consistently accurate.
The MSA Group has a demonstrated track record of executing Diamond projects:
Management of drilling programmes. Heavy mineral and mineral chemistry analysis of kimberlite and exploration samples. Microdiamond analysis. Various technical reports, and analytical laboratory services.
Management of drilling programmes. Tailings audits. Heavy mineral analysis, mineral chemistry and petrographic analysis of kimberlite samples. Microdiamond analysis on various prospective kimberlites and major mines. Analytical laboratory services. NI 43-101 reports.
NI 43-101 report and analytical laboratory services.
NI 43-101 reporting.
Management of sampling programmes and analytical laboratory services. Technical review and fatal flaw analysis of a diamond mine.
Management of sampling and drilling programmes with heavy mineral analysis and on-site sorting.
On-site independent diamond sorting (bulk and LDD sampling programmes). Heavy mineral and Microdiamond analysis. Geophysical surveys. NI 43-101 reports. Mine design and pit optimization.
Heavy mineral analysis of exploration samples and technical reviews on various kimberlites.
Bulk sampling of kimberlites. Supervision, management and audit on sampling of kimberlite dykes. Heavy mineral analysis of exploration samples. Microdiamond analysis of kimberlite samples. Management of diamond drilling programme.
Stream sediment sampling programmes. Management of kimberlite drilling programmes. Analytical laboratory services. CPR reports for various exchanges. Microdiamond analysis and bulk sample processing on several prospective kimberlite pipes and major mines.
Geological mapping of alluvial deposits and microdiamond analysis of kimberlite samples. Grade estimation of kimberlites by modelling microdiamond results.
FLOWCHART OF DIAMOND EXPLORATION SERVICES (click here)
Top, left: Description of diamond crystal shape and surface features;
Top, right: Kimberlite indicator minerals;
Bottom, left: Kimberlite sample dissolved by caustic fusion;
Bottom, right: Synthetic Diamond QC Spikes to monitor MiDA recovery.
The MSA Group’s recent diamond clients include Allotropes Diamond Company, Alrosa Diamond Company, Angola Technical Services Ltd, Bamangwato Concession Limited (BCL), BHP Billiton, Boteti Mining (Pty) Ltd, Botswana Diamonds PLC, Debswana Diamond Company (Pty) Ltd, Five Star Diamonds Ltd, Gem Diamonds Ltd, Liqhobong Mining Development Company, Lucara Diamond Corporation, Mwana Africa plc, Paragon Diamonds, Petra Diamonds Ltd, Sociedade De Desenvolvimento Mineiro De Angola (SDM), Tsodilo Resources Ltd, Vutomi Mining (Pty) Ltd.