Mining and Refining
Analysis of ores, feeds, slag, tails and metals
Rigaku instruments are used for elemental and mineralogical analysis for efficient, green and high-quality production. X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) can be used to determine, for example, metal-oxide concentrations, oxide stoichiometry and quantities of mineralogical phases, which are crucial for your mining, refining and production processes. Rigaku offers a variety of solutions for your R&D laboratory, for routine production and process control, as well as cost-effective benchtop equipment, fulfilling the analytical requirements of industry standards. All of this is combined with excellent service and support structure for guaranteed equipment uptime.

Automation
See how Rigaku and Herzog deliver fully automated solutions for mining quality control (QC) and process control (PC). This demonstration, filmed at Herzog’s facility in Columbus, OH, shows how the Rigaku MiniFlex XpC X-ray diffraction (XRD) and ZSX Primus IV X-ray fluorescence (XRF) systems integrate seamlessly with Herzog’s HP-MP grinding and pellet press.
Rigaku can incorporate XRD and XRF systems into your existing automated workflows or partner with automation specialists like Herzog to build new solutions from the ground up. Whether you are upgrading legacy systems or looking to switch from competitors, Rigaku offers reliable, high-performance instrumentation for demanding industrial environments.
Key benefits for mining labs:
- Automated sample preparation, XRF, and XRD analysis
- Consistent, high-throughput results for quality and process control
- Flexible integration into existing or new automation setups
Application notes
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