MINERAL ANALYSIS

Analysis Services

Comprehensive Mineral Analysis
Through NABL-Accredited Labs

Accurate mineral analysis is the backbone of quality assurance in any coal or mineral supply chain. CMIC facilitates comprehensive mineral analysis using state-of-the-art equipment and methodologies — providing precise, reliable results your procurement and compliance decisions depend on.

All testing is performed in association with NABL-accredited laboratories, following ASTM International and Indian Standard (IS) methodologies — globally recognised benchmarks that guarantee accuracy, repeatability, and regulatory compliance.

Why Choose CMIC for Mineral Analysis?

As a professionally managed third-party inspection company, CMIC delivers unbiased, independent analysis results with no commercial stake in the cargo outcome — giving you data you can truly trust.

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Parameters Covered

What We Analyse

Our mineral analysis covers all critical parameters required for quality assessment, pricing, and compliance reporting.

Total Moisture

Determined by two-stage air-drying method as per IS 1350 / ASTM D3302. Critical for energy value and handling assessment.

Proximate Analysis

Covers Inherent Moisture, Ash Content, Volatile Matter, and Fixed Carbon — the fundamental characterisation of any solid fuel.

Ultimate Analysis

Elemental determination of Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Sulphur, and Oxygen — essential for combustion modelling and emission estimates.

Gross Calorific Value

Measured using calibrated bomb calorimeter as per ASTM D5865 / IS 1350 Pt-2 — the primary parameter for coal pricing and procurement.

Our Scope

What We Do in
Mineral Analysis

  • Total Moisture determination as per ASTM / IS standards
  • Proximate Analysis — moisture, ash, volatile matter & fixed carbon
  • Ultimate Analysis — C, H, N, S, O elemental breakdown
  • Gross Calorific Value (GCV) testing using bomb calorimeter
  • Size analysis and sieve testing of mineral samples
  • Testing in association with NABL-accredited laboratories
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Minerals & Materials We Analyse

CMIC's analysis services span all major coal and mineral types across the Indian and international commodity market.

Steam / Non-Coking Coal
Coking Coal & Metallurgical Coke
Iron Ore & Iron Ore Fines
Limestone & Dolomite
Bauxite & Aluminium Ore
Manganese Ore
Chromite Ore
Pet Coke
Fly Ash & Bottom Ash
Coal Washery Products
Lignite & Sub-bituminous Coal
Critical Minerals (Lithium, Cobalt, etc.)

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Partner With a Trusted Mineral Inspection Company

Contact us today to discuss your Coal, Mineral & Critical Mineral inspection, sampling, or supervision requirements.

NABL-Accredited Testing
ASTM & IS Compliant
Pan-India Presence
3+ Years Experience