CORPORATE PROFILE
"Mineralogical Research Laboratory and Service for Mining and Industrial Activities"
Brief Summary
BIZALAB is a mineralogical characterization laboratory that commenced operations in 2015. The attainment of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Certification, underscores our commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards in our services.
The key success factor lies in a multidisciplinary team of highly qualified professionals with extensive accredited experience in mineralogical characterization projects. The expertise ensures the delivery of precise, reliable, and comprehensive analytical results to our clients.
Leadership
Erika Gabriel Tuesta, general manager of BIZALAB and national dean of the College of Chemists of Peru, has a degree in chemistry and graduated in metallurgical engineering from the National University of Engineering (UNI). She also has a Master's degreein Chemical Sciences from the same university, an MBA in Mining Management at GERENS, and an International Certification in Project Management Professional (PMP).
With more than 20 years of experience in materials science and mineralogy, Erika has carried out research in the Materials Laboratory of the UNI Faculty of Sciences. She has participated and collaborated in specialized centers and renowned universities in Argentina, Chile, Spain and Germany. Until 2015, he was Deputy Manager of the Mineralogical Characterization Laboratory of Buenaventura Ingenieros S.A. (BISA).
Erika Gabriel is the ideal professional to lead BIZALAB because of her solid academic knowledge and extensive experience in research and project management.
Services
BIZALAB is well-equipped to handle a variety of mineralogical analytical needs. The laboratory boasts state-of-the-art equipment, including:
- X-ray diffraction (XRD) machines with cobalt tubes.
- X-ray fluorescence (XRF) equipment, both tabletop and portable (gun).
- Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) equipped with X-ray detectors.
- Heating-cooling stage focused on fluid inclusion thermal analysis.
- Polarized light optical microscopes for detailed mineralogical observations through polished and thin sections.
- Equipment for mechanical preparation and polished section analysis.
- Tescan Integrated Mineral Analyzer (TIMA).
Highlighted Projects
Bizalab has undertaken highlighted projects for various mining companies, employing multiple analytical techniques according to each client's specific objectives, whether geological or metallurgical. The tests developed include X-ray diffraction and fluorescence, transmitted and reflected light optical microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy, among others. These techniques have enabled precise and detailed characterization, providing essential information that has helped optimize processes and improve decision-making.
Among the main projects, those carried out for the following mining companies stand out:
- Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (unidades Brocal, Uchucchacua, Julcani, Yumpag, etc…)
- Minera Las Bambas S.A.
- Nexa Resources Peru S.A.A (Cerro Lindo)
- Minera Poderosa S.A.
- Southern Peru Copper Corporation (Toquepala)
- Compañía de Minas Antapaccay S.A.
- Compañía Minera Antamina S.A.
- Minera Chinalco Perú S.A.
- Marcobre S.A.C.
Contact
- Address: Av. Canadá 358-B, Urbanización Santa Catalina, La Victoria, Lima, Perú
Tel: +51-1-3407806 Mobile: +51-950194903
Email: area.comercia@bizalab.com.pe Website: www.bizalab.com.pe