What Certimin does

Certimin S.A. is a Peruvian specialized laboratory and technology center founded in 1995 (originally as CIMM PERU S.A.) that delivers geochemical, metallurgical, environmental, and laboratory outsourcing services to the mining and industrial sectors. The company operates four physical locations across Peru — a central technological center in Lima (San Juan de Miraflores) and sample-preparation sites in Arequipa, Cajamarca, and Puno-Juliaca — supplemented by mobile laboratory units for on-site exploration support. Its core instrumentation spans ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRF, AAS, and FIAS systems for chemical analysis, with an LIMS for end-to-end traceability and a SCADA-controlled automated flotation pilot plant for near-industrial-scale metallurgical testing. The service portfolio is organized into four units: Geochemical Services (sample preparation, precious and base metals analysis, multi-element assays), Metallurgical Services (grinding, flotation, leaching, gravity concentration, magnetic separation, pilot plant testing), Environmental Services (water, air, soil, noise, vibration, and biological monitoring with over 140 accredited parameters), and Outsourcing & New Technologies (laboratory design, commissioning, and administration, plus proprietary technologies including the Matrix Clarifier water treatment system and leak detection services).

The company's customer base consists of national and international mining companies at all stages from exploration through production, with a secondary industrial sector client base. Revenue is generated primarily through professional services fees on testing contracts and managed services agreements for laboratory outsourcing, with formal quotation-based pricing (no public rates). Certimin differentiates through long-standing accreditations (over 20 years of ISO/IEC 17025 via INACAL and IAS under ILAC-MRA, plus ISO 9001/14001/45001/37001), strategic technology partnerships (Glencore Technology for IsaMill M4 and Jameson Cells certification, BGRIMM for metallurgy R&D, Eriez for Hydrofloat, Malvern Panalytical for particle sizing, Outotive Geophysics for leak detection), and a dense event presence across Peru's major mining conferences (PERUMIN, CONAMIN, PROEXPLO, EXPOCOBRE). The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and no public revenue figures.

Name

Certimin

Legal name

CERTIMIN S.A.

Website

https://certiminweb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Certimin is a Peruvian specialized laboratory and technology center providing geochemical analysis, metallurgical testing, environmental monitoring, and laboratory outsourcing services to mining and industrial companies, operating from four locations across Peru with over 30 years of accredited expertise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining Laboratory & Analytical Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Data Management, LIMS & Compliance Software (ELN, eDMS, reporting automation) (EUANAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Treatment, Filtration & Recirculation (RO, UV, Sterilization) (AFAAAHAH), Stack/Source Emissions Testing & CEMS Support (EUAHACAB)

Keywords

• Mining laboratory services
• Geochemical analysis
• Metallurgical testing
• Environmental monitoring
• Laboratory outsourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

San Juan De Miraflores

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Geochemical Laboratory Services: Sample preparation, physical and chemical analysis services for geochemical exploration including fire assays, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRF, AAS analysis for precious metals, base metals, and rare earth elements. Services provided from mobile units and fixed laboratories.
2. Metallurgical Testing Services: Laboratory and pilot-scale metallurgical testing including grinding tests, flotation tests, hydrometallurgy, gravity concentration, magnetic separation, and acid mine drainage prediction testing. Also includes pilot plant services for process validation.
3. Environmental Monitoring and Analysis Services: Environmental monitoring services covering water, effluents, soils, sediments, air, emissions, noise, vibrations, non-ionizing radiation, and biological/hydrobiological parameters. Over 140 accredited parameters by INACAL and IAS.
4. Laboratory Outsourcing and Administration Services: Design, implementation, commissioning, and administration of exploration and mine geology laboratories. More than 25 years of experience with flexible management models from partial administration to complete laboratory operation.
5. Specialized Technology Services: Advanced technology services including Matrix Clarifier for water clarification, heterogeneity testing, leak detection in leaching piles and tailings ponds, and automated flotation pilot plant.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Certimin is a specialized Peruvian technology center providing laboratory testing, analytical, and consulting services for the mining and industrial sectors. Its core offerings span four integrated units: Geochemical Services (sample preparation and chemical analysis including fire assay, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRF, AAS for precious/base metals and rare earths), Metallurgical Services (laboratory and pilot-scale testing for mineral recovery optimization), Environmental Services (monitoring and analysis of water, air, soil, noise, and biological parameters with 140+ accredited parameters), and Outsourcing & New Technologies (design, commissioning, and administration of client laboratories plus advanced technologies like Matrix Clarifier).

Product overview

Certimin is a specialized technology center offering four integrated service units for the mining and industrial sector: Geochemical Services (sample preparation, physical/chemical analysis), Metallurgical Services (laboratory and pilot-scale metallurgical testing), Environmental Services (monitoring, sampling, and analysis of environmental parameters), and Outsourcing & New Technologies (laboratory design, administration, and advanced technologies). The company operates a modern automated flotation pilot plant and provides client access through Certimin Online portal and Certimin Pro Software. With over 30 years of experience and facilities in Lima, Arequipa, Cajamarca, and Puno, Certimin serves national and international mining and industrial companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Geochemical Services Unit (Unidad de Servicios Geoquímicos) Specialized geochemical laboratory services including sample preparation, precious metals analysis (Fire Assay, ICP-MS, AAS, Screen Fire Assay), multi-element geochemical analysis (ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRF, AAS), mercury analysis by cold vapor, and carbon/sulfur analysis. Includes sample pickup, preparation, analysis, storage, and final disposal for mining exploration and production clients.
• Metallurgical Services Unit (Unidad de Servicios Metalúrgicos) Metallurgical evaluation services for mineral recovery optimization including metallurgical research studies, laboratory testing (grinding, flotation, leaching, gravity concentration, magnetic separation), pilot plant testing, analytical metallurgical laboratory services, and acid drainage prediction testing.
• Environmental Services Unit (Unidad de Servicios Ambientales) Environmental monitoring and analysis services covering water quality, air and emissions, environmental and occupational noise, soils/sludges/sediments, hydrobiology, non-ionizing radiation, vibrations, and occupational health. Offers over 140 parameters accredited by INACAL and IAS under ILAC-MRA agreement.
• Outsourcing & New Technologies (Outsourcing & Nuevas Tecnologías) Comprehensive outsourcing services including laboratory design, implementation, commissioning, and administration with flexible management models ranging from partial administration to complete laboratory operation. Includes specialized technologies such as Matrix Clarifier for solid-liquid separation, heterogeneity testing, leak detection in leaching piles and tailings tanks, and automated flotation pilot plant services.
• Automated Flotation Pilot Plant (Planta Piloto de Flotación) Semi-industrial scale flotation testing for mono and polymetallic minerals under near-industrial operating conditions. Features two independent modules with primary grinding (up to 15 kg), bulk and selective flotation circuits, automatic PLC-based reagent dosing, and real-time parameter monitoring via SCADA.
• IsaMill M4 Testing Service Signature Plot testing service using IsaMill M4 horizontal grinding technology accredited by Glencore Technology. Provides improved energy efficiency and product size availability, requiring only 15 kg of sample for precise scaling to industrial operations.
• Mastersizer 3000E Particle Size Analysis Laser diffraction particle size analyzer service using Malvern Panalytical Mastersizer 3000E. Measures particle size distribution in the 1 to 1000 micron range for dry samples or pulp form.
• Matrix Clarifier Advanced hydraulic-mechanical system for separation of suspended solid elements in liquid media. Retains particles down to one micron with over 90% solid recovery efficiency. Chemical-free operation with low maintenance costs and minimal carbon footprint impact.
• Heterogeneity Testing Service Service for analyzing sample variability and metallic content heterogeneity to optimize extraction and processing chains, identifying high-concentration mineral zones to improve metallurgical processes and reduce operational costs.
• Leak Detection in Leaching Piles and Tailings Tanks Control and leak detection service for leaching piles and tailings tanks using Electrical Resistivity Profile technology in collaboration with Outotive Geophysics. Detects leaks through containment walls, dimensions fluid plumes, visualizes waterproofing levels, and optimizes monitoring well placement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% efficiency in solid recovery using Matrix Clarifier technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BGRIMM (Beijing General Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with China's leading mining and metallurgy research and design institute. Through BGrimm Group, Certimin offers innovative technology, diversified products, and engineering services focused on optimizing processes in mineral and materials industries. Provides comprehensive R&D solutions for the Peruvian mining sector.
• Glencore TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationCertimin is a certified laboratory by Glencore Technology to perform testing with advanced IsaMill M4 and Jameson Cells systems. IsaMill technology uses horizontal grinding for improved energy efficiency and product size availability. Jameson Cells provide advanced flotation optimization capabilities. Scaling from laboratory tests using only 15 kg of sample to industrial scale.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Cotecna: Switzerland-based testing, inspection, and certification group with growing mining and metals services in Latin America. Overlaps with Certimin in assay and inspection services and could compete on Peruvian mining accounts.
• MS Analytical: Independent Canadian lab offering fire assay, ICP, and metallurgical testing to the mining sector. Comparable in scale and service mix to Certimin and often considered by junior and mid-tier miners in Latin America.

Direct peers

• ALS Limited: ALS Global is one of the world's largest mining-focused analytical laboratories, offering geochemistry, metallurgy, and environmental testing. Operates in Peru and competes head-to-head with Certimin on the same core service lines.
• ACME Analytical Laboratories: Canadian mining-focused analytical lab offering geochemical assays, metallurgy, and environmental services. Highly comparable technology stack (ICP-MS, fire assay) and similar customer profile to Certimin.
• Activation Laboratories: Canada-headquartered analytical laboratory specializing in geochemistry and metallurgy for the mining sector. Competes directly with Certimin for advanced mineralogy, ICP-MS-based assays, and metallurgical testing on similar instrumentation.
• Inspectorate (BV Minerals): Bureau Veritas's minerals division, providing independent inspection, sampling, and assaying for mining producers and traders. A direct competitor to Certimin's geochemical and metallurgical service lines, especially for trade-related assay work.

Broad incumbents

• SGS: Global testing, inspection, and certification giant with a substantial mining-services division (geochemical analysis, metallurgy, environmental). SGS competes directly with Certimin on routine assays in Peru while offering a far broader international footprint.
• Bureau Veritas: International TIC group with a mining and commodities line of business that provides mineral testing, environmental, and metallurgy services across Latin America. Competes with Certimin across the same service pillars but as part of a much wider portfolio.
• Intertek: Global TIC provider with mineral and mining analytical services, including geochemical and metallurgical testing. Active across Latin America and competes with Certimin for major mining accounts while offering broader industry reach.

Regional players

• CIMM (Centro de Investigación Minera y Metalúrgica) Chile: Chilean mining R&D and testing center affiliated with the mining sector that offers metallurgical, process, and environmental testing to Chilean copper miners. Highly comparable to Certimin's service mix but primarily serves Chile, a neighboring market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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