Assay Services
An assay result is only as trustworthy as the process that produced it. We arrange independent testing - through third-party laboratories, not our own facility and not the seller’s - specifically so a purity or composition claim is a verified result, not one party’s word to another.
What Assay Services Cover
Assay services test and analyse a mineral sample to determine its composition and quality - what it actually is, and how pure. For a buyer, this is the difference between trusting a claim and confirming it.
Our Process
- Sample collection - collected under conditions that preserve the sample’s integrity, so the result reflects the material actually being traded.
- Independent laboratory analysis - the sample is tested by a third-party laboratory, not by the seller or by us.
- Reporting - the lab’s result is provided directly, with the sampling process available for the buyer to witness or independently repeat on request.
Why Independence Matters
Accurate, independently-verified results matter for:
- Investment decisions - you’re pricing what the material actually is, not what it’s claimed to be.
- Resource valuation - an independent figure holds up in negotiation in a way a seller’s own claim doesn’t.
- Compliance - documented, third-party testing is part of the paper trail a legitimate export requires.
What We Cover
- Gold assaying - purity and composition of gold, gold doré and gold bars.
- Diamond and gemstone assaying - grading and authenticity of diamonds and other gemstones.
- Mineral composition analysis - testing for other mineral commodities as needed.
Get Started
If you need an assay arranged before you commit to a purchase, contact us and we’ll tell you honestly what the process involves and what it will and won’t tell you.