CRITICAL MINERALS CONSULTING
Lab 4 Inc.
We advise investors, operators, and technology developers on scalable, low-impact critical mineral and battery materials projects.
What We Offer
Consulting Services
Critical Minerals Strategy & Roadmapping
We help clients prioritize feedstocks, evaluate technology options, and plan capital deployment for critical mineral and battery materials projects.
Process Design & Pilot Plant Consulting
We support bench, pilot, and demo-scale programs, helping teams design, troubleshoot, and scale clean, efficient process flowsheets.
Technical Due Diligence for Investors
We provide independent technical reviews of projects, flowsheets, and claims to support investment decisions and risk assessments.
ESG & Sustainability Advisory
We integrate low-waste, energy-efficient, and environmentally responsible approaches into project design and evaluation.
Industry Focus
Sectors We Support
Battery Recycling & Black Mass
Advisory on recycling flowsheets, black mass processing, and battery-grade output quality.
Mining & Refining
Support for primary mining, refining, and upgrading of critical mineral streams.
Process Intensification & Clean-Tech
Guidance on implementing cleaner, more efficient process technologies and pilot programs.
Government & Policy Stakeholders
Input on policy design, program evaluation, and technical assessments for public-sector initiatives.
Our Approach
Why Work With Lab 4
Technical Expertise
Deep technical knowledge of critical minerals and battery materials with practical experience at pilot and demo scale.
Practical Implementation
We bridge the gap between laboratory concepts and commercial implementation, focusing on what can actually be built, operated, and financed.
Clear Guidance
Our role is to give clients a clear, technically grounded view of risk, opportunity, and execution pathways.
Our Team
Leadership
Founder
Nifemi Oguntuase
Nifemi has extensive experience in critical minerals, battery materials, and process development, working across pilot plants, technology developers, and investors.
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Location
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada