Our Partners

We partner informally and formally with a number of like minded organisations

Engenium

Engenium is a national engineering company founded in 2003, proudly employing over 250 professionals specialising in the minerals resources sector, with offices in Perth, Karratha, Newcastle and Brisbane. The Brisbane office delivers a full suite of services, from test work programs, all study phases through to project execution, drawing on the necessary expertise and support of the Engenium head office in Perth for Corporate service functions.

Engenium has six principal process engineers who are experienced in all aspects of gold and precious metals, bauxite processing, aluminium smelting, iron ore, lead, zinc, coal, copper concentrators and hydromet copper processing, as well as base metals comminution and floatation. There is no commercial relationship between Engenium and Brisbane Met Labs.

 

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Nagrom the Mineral Processors

Nagrom Perth is a business comprising Metallurgical testing, Analytical testing, Fabrication and Linex coating. Nagrom Perth brings a set of complimentary skills, capabilities and human and equipment resources to our own lab. Brisbane Met Labs has a commercial relationship with Nagrom Perth to provide all the assay services, fabrication and lining services for our lab unless the client requests otherwise.

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Canopean

Canopean is a Brisbane based private company that designed and developed the CMN process for the low cost extraction of metals from leach solutions.The key advantages of the CMN Process are its low operating cost, simple process route and high purity products. Applicable metals include Ni and Co. There is no commercial relationship between Canopean and Brisbane Met Labs.

Element 21

Element 21 is a Brisbane based private company that designed and developed the process for the low cost recovery of Sc from leach solutions and purification to a 99.99% Scandium Oxide product. There is no commercial relationship between Brisbane Met Labs and Element 21.

AMEC (Association of Mining and Exploration Companies)

AMEC is Australia’s leading national industry body representing more than 500 companies involved in mineral exploration, mining, and associated services. They advocate on behalf of the industry at all levels of government, produce policy and regulatory submissions, and provide networking, insight, and support to their membership base.

 

Brisbane Met Labs (BML) is a member of AMEC, and actively works with AMEC to provide technical and policy insights to stay current on regulatory changes, exploration funding trends, and industry best practices.

 

Through this association, we align our services with emerging national priorities and ensure our clients benefit from AMEC’s advocacy and network reach.
www.amec.org.au

Loop Hydromet

Loop Hydrometallurgy is an advanced process development company specialising in halide-based extraction technologies (e.g. the Halion Loop™) for copper, nickel, cobalt, REEs and other metals from concentrates, tailings, and industrial waste materials.

 

BML partners with Loop Hydromet to provide assaying and beneficiation support to develop their innovative hydrometallurgical methods. BML provides critical incubation infrastrutre in the process development
www.loophydromet.com.au

Queensland Resources Council (QRC)

The Queensland Resources Council is the peak industry association representing coal, metal, gas explorers, producers, suppliers and service providers in Queensland. QRC advocates for balanced, sustainable regulation, supports industry leadership in safety, environment, diversity, and delivers member programs for policy, community engagement, and skills. Queensland Resources Council+1

BML engages with QRC to stay connected to state-level policy shifts, regulatory outlooks, and collaborative industry initiatives. Through this connection we amplify our voice in Queensland’s resource sector, access stakeholder forums, and align our operations with the priorities and advocacy of the state industry.
www.qrc.org.au

Queensland Exploration Council (QEC)

The Queensland Exploration Council (QEC) is the exploration arm of QRC, formed as a non-profit initiative to promote investment and growth in Queensland’s exploration sector. QEC delivers programs such as QE-Connect, the Exploration Scorecard, ESG tools, and policy advocacy tailored to explorers.

BML collaborates with QEC to support exploration clients through early-stage project alignment, data exchange, and visibility in investor-oriented platforms. Our relationship includes the annual naming rights sponsorship of the QEC Technical Summit.
QEC – Queensland Resources Council
www.qrc.org.au

AusIMM

AusIMM is the peak professional body for people working in the mining and resources sector, providing education, professional development, thought leadership and industry connections.

BML participates in AusIMM’s networks, conferences, and technical forums to contribute to and benefit from professional exchange. Our involvement ensures our staff stay current in best practices, and gives our clients confidence in our technical competence and alignment with industry professional standards.
www.ausimm.com

MetPlant Conference

MetPlant is Australia’s premier technical conference focusing on metallurgical plant design, optimisation, and operational strategies, bringing together professionals in mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, flotation, tailings and related fields.

BML seeks to be an active participant at MetPlant—presenting, sponsoring, and engaging with peers and clients. This relationship fosters knowledge transfer, visibility for our technical capabilities, and allows us to stay at the forefront of metallurgical innovation by interacting with the broader processing community.
www.metplant.com.au

International Solvent Exchange Committee

The International Solvent Extraction Committee (ICSE) is the global forum for Solvent Extraction. Its mission is to bring together scientists, engineers, industry practitioners, and vendors to advance the science and technology of solvent extraction.

BML is actively involved in ISEC, through naming rights sponsorship of the ISEC2025 Conference in Melbourne.  Our participation underscores our commitment to staying at the cutting edge of extraction methods and collaborating with global peers to bring best-practice innovations to our industry.
www.solventextract.org