World Class Science,
Real World Results.
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Founded by mineral chemistry and engineering experts, we create efficient clean recovery technologies. Committed to sustainability, our innovations enhance recovery rates and ensure environmental stewardship, setting new industry standards. We redefine mineral recovery solutions through research and practical application.
Canadian low-cost critical minerals producer.
Over 30 years of mineral processing and engineering expertise around the world, contributing to supply chain security and sustainable clean technology.
Worldwide Contributions
Our History
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2017 - Service Launch
From Mine to Market: We supported the mining industry with clean processing and engineering for global mineral projects.
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2022 - Development
Identified a technology gap in the industry and explored market potential and feasibility for a novel recovery process.
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2022- Lab. scale validation
This step confirmed our options. We wanted to improve recovery, tried optimizing existing methods but discovered weaknesses.
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2023 - Bench Scale Iteration
Completed the second iteration of the Advanced Recovery Circuit to Kg/month capacity and performed initial equipment design.
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2024 - Operations + Control Systems
Process optimization, engineering, PEA, and integration of proprietary controls system, while assessing technical and scale-up risks.
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2026 - Production Increase
Implement the business model to generate revenue and plan large-scale processing, proving the technology's market readiness.
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2028 - Full Scale Production
Modular to enhance efficiency and flexibility. We will expand our product line and network to meet growing market demands.
Lab 4’s Founders
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Nifemi, CEO and cofounder of Lab 4 Inc., has a science and finance background. She has united a team of experts to fulfill Lab 4's mission as a sustainable minerals producer. In her spare time, she attempts coding and painting.
Nifemi Oguntuase
Dr. Ian Flint. P.Eng
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Dr. Flint, a mining and mineral processing engineer with over 30 years of global experience, specializes in designing innovative equipment to optimize processes. He also enjoys circular conversations and crafting new Dad jokes.
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