Geoscience LIMS for Soil, Rock & Mineral Testing Labs

Geoscience LIMS for Rock, Soil and Mineral Laboratories

Handle geochemical tests, core analysis, and monitoring in one platform with configurable ISO/IEC 17025-aligned controls and live XRF or ICP data. Configured for mining, geoscience and research laboratories.

Geoscience LIMS Domains Configured Around Tests, Matrices and QA/QC

The sector in practice · Geosciences

Two views of your laboratory workflow

Prepared rock powders, fused beads and oxide measurements share one traceable geochemistry batch.

General examples shown for illustrative purposes.

AnalysesSamplesTechnical reviewReportLaboratory · Geosciences

Geochemical characterisation by XRF

GEOSCIENCE-260903 · MET-GEO-01 · XRF-01

Sample	Silica · SiO₂ %	Alumina · Al₂O₃ %	Iron oxide · Fe₂O₃ %
`GEO-260903-001`Rock powder A	61.20	16.80	5.90
`GEO-260903-002`Rock powder B	58.70	17.20	6.30
`GEO-260903-003`Rock powder C	63.40	16.20	5.60

XRF-01Acquisition completeMET-GEO-01
Result file linked to the batch

GEOSCIENCE-260903 · 03/09/2026 · 15:20Illustrative interface · fictional data

Analytical report

RPT-GEOSCIENCE-260903-01 · Version 1.0

Parameter	Unit	S01	S02	S03
Silica · SiO₂	%	61.20	58.70	63.40
Alumina · Al₂O₃	%	16.80	17.20	16.20
Iron oxide · Fe₂O₃	%	5.90	6.30	5.60
Calcium oxide · CaO	%	3.80	4.20	3.50
Loss on ignition	%	2.30	2.60	2.10

S01 : GEO-260903-001S02 : GEO-260903-002S03 : GEO-260903-003

Units and result qualifiers preserved.
Illustrative results only; no regulatory conformity conclusion.

Authorised on 05/09/2026 at 09:00Technical manager · Version 1.0

GEOSCIENCE-260903 · 05/09/2026 · 09:00Illustrative interface · fictional data

Results and authorised report

The same three samples and fifteen results, linked to technical review, quality controls and the versioned report.

Core Parameters, Reports and Compliance Covered

Common Parameters

Major oxides (SiO₂, Al₂O₃, Fe₂O₃, CaO, MgO, TiO₂)
Trace metals (Au, Ag, Cu, Zn, Pb, Ni, Co, Cr)
Rare earth element suite (REE)
Total Sulphur and carbon
Loss on ignition (LOI)
Grain-size distribution
Density and specific gravity
pH and redox of soils
Clay mineral content by XRD
Magnetic susceptibility
Moisture and porosity
…etc.

Lab Reports

Geochemical certificate of analysis (COA)
Drill-hole composite assay report
Core photography catalogue
Petrographic thin-section report
XRF and ICP-MS run sheets
QA / QC batch summary
Instrument calibration certificates
Mineral liberation analysis results
Density / SG results sheet
Nonconformity and corrective-action log
Trend analysis charts for grade control
…etc.

Compliance Standards

ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation
JORC Code reporting guidelines
NI 43-101 technical reporting (Canada)
SAMREC Code (South Africa)
ASTM and ISO rock-testing methods
Chain of custody protocols
Method validation rules
QA / QC pass-fail criteria
Data integrity and audit readiness
Retention-period requirements
Confidentiality and client data security
…etc.

Key Features Built for Geoscience & Mining Labs

Control drill-core and field-sample receipt, preparation, instrument capture, QA/QC review, statistics and authorised reporting in one geoscience LIMS.

Logistics and Chain of Custody

Barcode every core, soil, or rock chip and follow it from the rig to the bench with full chain of custody.

Customer-Configured Workflows

Trigger prep steps, acid digests, and instrument runs automatically so your team spends less time on admin.

Analytics and Metrology

Stream XRF, ICP-MS, XRD, and density meter data straight into the LIMS with no retyping or formatting.

Enforce QA ⁄ QC

Apply local mining codes and environmental limits in every assay, QA check, and batch release.

Statistics and Controlled Reporting

Publish grade reports, composite intervals, and GIS-ready CSV files in one click for clients and geologists.

Inventory, Odoo and GIS Operations

Syncs with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, JD Edwards, Oracle, Salesforce, and GIS platforms via Odoo's open connectors.

Connected Geoscience Laboratory Management, Powered by Odoo ERP

Lims.science runs on Odoo, the open ERP trusted by over 28 million users worldwide. We’ve tailored it for rock, soil, and mineral labs so you can manage sample tracking, assay costs, procurement, inventory, and reporting in one place.

Built-in accounting modules adapted to your country’s standards
Track assay expenses, drilling costs, and lab consumables directly in the system
Approve or reject test results, reports, or purchases with full traceability
Control who can view, edit, or approve data at each step.
Link multiple field camps and lab locations on one dashboard
Access anytime with a cloud-based system or host it on your servers

FAQs

How can the LIMS support ISO/IEC 17025 and reporting under JORC or NI 43-101?

The LIMS supports configurable chain-of-custody, QA/QC and controlled-reporting workflows. Templates can be configured around requirements relevant to the laboratory’s ISO/IEC 17025 scope and selected JORC, NI 43-101 or SAMREC reporting obligations; conformity depends on laboratory procedures and competent professional review.

Can field teams and multiple lab sites work in one database?

Absolutely. Role-based access lets geologists, prep rooms, and assay labs share data in real time. Dashboards show sample status across rigs, field camps, and central labs, even when teams work in different countries.

Does the LIMS integrate with laboratory instruments and GIS systems?

Yes. Results flow automatically from XRF, ICP-MS, XRD, density meters, and balances. You can also export GIS-ready CSV or shapefiles so exploration teams map grades without extra formatting.

What sample types and tests does the LIMS support?

Log rock core, chip, soil, stream-sediment and environmental samples, then assign XRF, ICP-MS, XRD, LOI, density or petrographic methods. Custom fields let you add GPS, depth, lithology, or any metadata your workflow needs.

What kind of support and training do you provide?

We offer remote onboarding sessions, step-by-step video tutorials, and a ticketed help desk with 24-hour response on business days. Dedicated success managers are available for enterprise plans.

How secure is our data and can we host it on-premise?

Data is encrypted in transit and at rest, with granular user roles and audit logs. Choose our cloud servers for instant updates or deploy on your own hardware if you need full on-premise control.

Run Your Geoscience Lab More Efficiently

Automate assays, track every core and soil sample, and support audit readiness with one LIMS.