About Us

Northern Mining Analytical Laboratory (NMAL) is a ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited Laboratory in heart of the gold mining city of Timmins. NMAL was founded by C. Amjad Ghumman (PhD), with the help of an NOHFC business start-up grant of $200K.  Dr. Ghumman has a specialization in Analytical Methodologies, and with more than 20 publications in international journals on the subject matter, has direct workplace experience in Analytical Laboratories. The co-founder, Miss Lubna, has a Master of Science degree along with experience in laboratory quality assurance and management.

NMAL is initially providing gold analysis by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry and Gravimetric Analysis to mining companies in Timmins and surrounding area. 

The Sample Preparation department consists of heavy duty crushers and pulverizers.

The Assay department consists of high throughput furnaces with multi-load and multi-pour systems.

The Wet Lab contains Atomic Absorption Spectrometers with an Autosampler.

These features are set up to minimize human error factors and maintain a safe laboratory environment. Quality Control and safety are our two most important priorities.. In every single step, Data Automation is involved that ensures quality results are generated for our valuable clients