Thurston Laboratories Mining Services


Why choose us?

Mines choose Thurston Laboratories for more than 40 years of mining industry service, local expertise, and a reputation for solving hard problems—effectively and safely. We test materials and methods outside standard lab capabilities, offer fast turnaround and on-site sampling options, and deliver comprehensive technical reporting that operations can act on.

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As an SBA certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), we bring discipline and integrity to every project. Our Mining Services team partners with mine operators, engineers, and technical staff on CRF mix designs, cemented paste fill, shotcrete and fibercrete (including RDP), aggregate and geotechnical testing, MSHA-related support, and custom protocols for non-standard materials. We also pair laboratory testing with computational modeling, clear data visualization, and quantitative risk analysis so results support day-to-day mine decisions - see our modeling and risk analysis services and full services list for details.

Capability Statement

Download an overview of our mining testing, QA/QC, modeling, and related services for operators and engineers.

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In the Field and Lab

Aerial view of an open-pit mine
Open-pit operations supported by materials testing and QA/QC.
Underground mine drift with shotcrete and utilities
Underground support, including shotcrete.
Laboratory rheology test of a cementitious mix
Cemented paste and grout rheology testing.
Point load test of a rock specimen between conical platens
Point load strength testing of intact rock.
Paste plant discharge piping and S-valve
Computational modeling of paste, CRF, and aggregate conveyance systems.