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

01

Critical Minerals Strategy & Roadmapping

We help clients prioritize feedstocks, evaluate technology options, and plan capital deployment for critical mineral and battery materials projects.

02

Process Design & Pilot Plant Consulting

We support bench, pilot, and demo-scale programs, helping teams design, troubleshoot, and scale clean, efficient process flowsheets.

03

Technical Due Diligence for Investors

We provide independent technical reviews of projects, flowsheets, and claims to support investment decisions and risk assessments.

04

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

01

Technical Expertise

Deep technical knowledge of critical minerals and battery materials with practical experience at pilot and demo scale.

02

Practical Implementation

We bridge the gap between laboratory concepts and commercial implementation, focusing on what can actually be built, operated, and financed.

03

Clear Guidance

Our role is to give clients a clear, technically grounded view of risk, opportunity, and execution pathways.

Our Team

Leadership

Nifemi Oguntuase

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