We are pleased to announce the opening of our brand new custom designed laboratory in
Mt St John*, Townsville, North Queensland.

Our new facility will provide quality analytical services to the growing mineral resource industry operating in Queensland and the Asia Pacific Region. This operation will be supported by our strong network of existing Laboratories and offices globally.

The Townsville facility is currently in the process of obtaining AQIS, QAP status (Quarantine Approved Premises).

Services available in Townsville:
-  Sample Preparation
-  Gold by Fire Assay with an AAS finish
-  Base Metals by Multi Acid Digestions
-  AAS and ICP OES finish

John Fowler, Regional Director Asia Pacific for Intertek, stated “The Intertek Genalysis Laboratory in Townsville provides crucial mineral assay services to this major mining industry hub and is an ideal location to service clients in Queensland and the Asia-Pacific region. This new laboratory expands the coverage of the Intertek Genalysis group within Australia complementing our Perth, Darwin, Adelaide, Kalgoorlie and Port Hedland facilities.

*Previously listed as Bohle.

The Intertek Minerals Division has acquired Transworld Laboratories Ghana Limited (TWL), providing Intertek the technical resources and expertise to provide mineral analytical testing services to mining and exploration companies in West Africa. This testing is carried out in a modern centralised laboratory facility in Tarkwa, Ghana.

John Fowler, Intertek Regional Manager for Minerals Asia, said “This acquisition broadens Intertek’s regional coverage in Africa. The Transworld business complements the Intertek Genalysis facilities in Africa. Our customers will greatly benefit from this additional capability in another strategic location.”