About SPICe Lab
A developing centre for isotopes and trace elements in southern Chile, designed to connect advanced geochemistry with real-world problems.
The South Pacific Isotope Centre (SPICe Lab) is a developing initiative to bring expertise in isotopes and trace elements to the environmental, agricultural, and natural resource challenges of southern Chile and the South Pacific region.
Mission
Our mission is to help researchers, companies, and institutions use isotopes and elemental signatures as tracers to understand how natural and industrial systems behave, interact, and change: from water and soils to carbonates, mineral resources, and critical materials.
Vision
SPICe Lab is developing as a bridge between advanced isotopic geochemistry and practical decision-making in agriculture, environmental management, and resource development. In the long term, we aim to establish a regional centre in southern Chile that:
- Supports high-quality geochemical work in the South Pacific region.
- Connects academia, industry, and public institutions.
- Trains new professionals in isotope-based approaches.
Expertise & Foundations
This expertise comes from work in international research environments and collaborations with universities and laboratories in various countries. SPICe Lab seeks to translate this background into applied support for projects in Chile and the region.
Isotopic Geochemistry
Specialization in carbonate and mineral systems.
Trace Elements
Analysis of trace elements and rare earths for traceability.
Microanalysis
Microanalytical techniques and high-resolution laser ablation.
Reconstruction
Environmental and paleoenvironmental reconstruction through geochemical archives.
Why Southern Chile?
Southern Chile is characterized by:
- Accelerated environmental and climate changes.
- Intensive agricultural and forestry activity.
- Growing interest in critical materials and mineral resources.
Developing SPICe Lab in this region brings isotope and trace element tools closer to local questions, while maintaining connections with international analytical infrastructure.
Current Development Stage
SPICe Lab is currently in the development and installation phase. Currently:
Consulting services, data interpretation, and project design are already available.
Most analytical work is conducted in partner laboratories in Chile and abroad.
We are gradually advancing in planning future local facilities.
Collaboration & Confidentiality
SPICe Lab is developing as a reliable partner for both academic and commercial projects. We value collaboration while fully respecting confidentiality and data ownership in strategic projects.
If you wish to discuss a project or explore a collaboration, you can contact us with confidence.