Precious metals

Precious Metals

Our diverse and bespoke portfolio of services brings reliability, independence and integrity to global precious metal’s markets. Our analytical services facility in the UK is the flagship/hub laboratory of our Assay & Inspection services business and one of the leading laboratories of its type in the world. The core expertise of our UK laboratory for over 40 years has been precious metal analysis; we receive and test over 10,000 precious metal bearing samples every year for various payable and penalty elements.

Internationally accredited ALS laboratories combine classical wet chemistry with precision analytical technology to obtain accurate percentage composition determinations to minimise risk and reduce financial exposure.

Analytical techniques include:

Our highly experienced inspectors and analytical technicians frequently conduct operations which involve:

Vault Audits & Inventory Verification

ALS regularly conducts inventory verification audits for a wide variety of clients, from private investors to financial institutions to provide assurance and peace of mind that material is present and in the correct form. Experienced ALS surveyors can provide details of weight verification, bar numbers and refiner stamp/origin confirmation.

ALS can also audit the vault or storage facility for due diligence or insurance purposes.

LBMA, LPPM, DMCC & CME/COMEX monitoring & accreditation

ALS is an associate member of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the London Platinum & Palladium Market Association (LPPM), and so can be appointed to witness dip-sampling for both the LBMA’s and LPPM’s Proactive Monitoring (PAM) Programme.The LBMA & LPPM’s Proactive Monitoring Program reviews the assaying competence of Good Delivery refiners on a three-yearly basis, and checks that refiners continue to meet the requirements for refined production and tangible net worth on an annual basis.

Good Delivery refiners receive notice from the LBMA & LPPM three years after original listing, instructing the refiner to participate in the PAM programme. ALS representatives can attend the named refinery and supervise and report all aspects necessary to comply with the requirements of the program. ALS can also provide bespoke supervision and analytical services to refiners who are accredited by the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME).

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Shipwrecks & Archaeological Finds

We have provided our experience and expertise to numerous companies, governmental departments and private enthusiasts involved in large scale shipwrecks and archaeological reclamation projects involving precious metal materials.

We can provide the following services: