Precious Metals

ASi India performs independent Sampling and Inspection services for precious metals like Gold and Silver dore etc. Analysis can be provided as a standalone service or combined with representative sampling and inspection services that are carried out through our International Group offices and facilities across the world.

Utilising our ASi UK laboratories, we perform classical wet chemistry methodology, gravimetric titration, fire assaying, atomic absorption, ICP-MS/ OES and witnessing dip sampling operation at Indian refineries for the Refiner's normal production of Gold to produce a target of 995 to 999 purity Gold and Silver.

Major Services:

• Verifying of audits of Gold, Silver refineries on behalf of metal exchanges.
• Verifying intactness of packing / seals
• Supervision of Weighing, Melting, Refining& Recovery process after melting/casting
• Sampling & sample preparation at refineries
• Witnessing of Dip Sampling Operation
• Supervision services: We attend at precious metal refineries and processing facilities to supervise weighing, melting, refining and sampling operations.
• Expert refinery assessments: We assess refiner compliance to empanelment criteria including: refining and assaying SOPs, accreditation certification, melting, weighing & assaying facilities, quality criteria, health & safety procedures, security.
• Bullion vault audits & inventory checks: We provide gold/silver/PGM bar auditing and inventory services at bullion vaults.
• Analytical services: Through the Alex Stewart International global laboratory network, we analyse all precious metal bearing materials, including Bullion, Dore, Concentrates, Scrap, PGMs, Catalysts, Sweeps and Slimes/Sludges/Residues.