Sample Preparation - What's important | Rob Chapman, Datamine

Welcome to the Laboratory Symposium 2025 playlist by Datamine Australia! In this video, Rob Chapman, Senior Laboratory Advisor at Datamine, presents “Sample Preparation - What's important”. As part of the Laboratory Symposium Global Series, this event brings together industry leaders and laboratory professionals to share case studies, expert presentations, and discussions on key topics shaping the future of mining and commercial laboratories. The Symposium covers digital transformation, productivity, QA/QC, and regulatory compliance, while showcasing how Datamine’s CCLAS LIMS and automation tools are helping laboratories streamline processes and enhance performance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rob Chapman brings over 40 years of experience in the design, management, and commissioning of analytical mine laboratories. With a background in Chemistry from UWA and further studies in Metallurgy at Curtin’s School of Mines, Rob has built a career working with both commercial labs and mine site operations. He has worked across Australia and internationally, in regions like Kazakhstan, West Africa, Chile, and Mongolia. Rob’s passion lies in mentoring teams, auditing operations, and setting up new labs—helping optimise both their processes and performance.