Analytical & Assay Laboratories

Bureau Veritas is proud of its comprehensive global network of testing and analytical laboratories and facilities allowing the metals and minerals industries across the world to have timely access to accurate information about their samples, as part of their risk management procedures.

Bureau Veritas operates an extensive compliment of over 65 laboratories in more than 25 countries across the world encompassing Metals and Minerals Trade, Coal and Solid Fuels. In addition Bureau Veritas also have widespread operations in mine head sites at key locations. 

Highly trained technicians are responsible for the preparation of samples and processing them through all stages to determine precise elemental composition. Fast delivery is essential but there is no compromise on quality. A Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) records each process and provides complete audit trails to ensure sample integrity from receipt to reporting. Bureau Veritas operates an all-embracing quality assurance and quality control regime and is widely used as an umpire or arbitrator as well as undertaking regular party work on behalf of global clients. 

International standards

Inspectorate laboratories work to international standards such as ISO 17025 and 9001.

PRECIOUS METALS SERVICES

Precious Metals Testing & Inspection
Precious Metals: Catalyst
Gold Analysis
Platinum Analysis
Silver Analysis
Palladium Analysis
Electronic Scrap Solutions
Vault & Storage Facility Auditing
High Precision Assaying 
Sampling & Sample Preparation Supervision