ALS Minerals

Precious Metals

Nov 26, 2013



ALS Inspection is established as a leading global supplier of precious and platinum group metal inspection and analytical services acting for clients in sectors including the mining, chemical, oil, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, electronic, jewellery, financial and government sectors.
 
It is critical that sampling and sample preparation operations are undertaken to the highest of international standards.
 
The ALS Inspection network provides coverage of all of the major Precious Metals and PGM refineries and production facilities around the world, many with permanent representatives.
 
Our inspection and analysis services for precious metal bearing materials ensures peace of mind wherever you operate around the globe.
 
ALS Inspection offers a complete range of independent inspection, weighing, sampling, sample preparation and precision analytical services for a wide range of precious metal bearing materials. Our coverage includes all processing stages including drying, incineration, crushing, milling, blending, screen grading, moisture determination, loss on ignition (LOI), leaching, chemical treatment, melting, matting, sawing, drilling and alloying, weighing and stock verification.
 
"Internationally accredited ALS Inspection laboratories combine classical wet chemistry with precision analytical technology to obtain accurate percentage composition determinations to minimise risk and reduce financial exposure."

 
We offer a comprehensive supervision portfolio for the following materials:

 


 
Key services for catalysts include:
• Pre-shipment inspection of spent catalysts prior to despatch
• Supervision, inspection, weighing and sampling of fresh catalyst at the catalyst manufacturers
• Supervision, inspection, weighing and sampling of spent catalyst at the receiving works
• Pre-shipment testing and analysis of spent catalyst from the petroleum industry to ensure compliance with 'Transfrontier Shipments of Waste Regulations'
• Inspection and sampling of catalysts for regeneration
• Our laboratories can complete a wide range of analytical testing and certification within 5 – 10 working days.
 
Analytical techniques include:
• Fire Assay
• Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometry: ICP-AES and ICP-MS
• Gravimetric
• Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
• Potentiometric Titration

 
For enquiries, please contact: inspectionuk@alsglobal.com

Source: http://www.alsglobal.com/en/Our-Services/Minerals/Inspection/Capabilities/Precious-Metals

December 2, 2013
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Laboratory Assistant

The Lab Assistant is responsible for preparing environmental samples for extraction including maintaining adequate production, quality control and turnaround times.

Sample Preparation Technician

Within the Sample Preparation Department, the Sample Preparation Technician will work with client samples and prepare them for analysis in our labs.

Lab Assistant

The Laboratory Assistant will provide support for routine sample analysis following prescribed standard operating procedures.

Peace River Manager

Responsibilities include implementing the corporate direction, vision and goals as well as overseeing the day to day operations of the laboratory operations.

Laboratory Assistant
Full training is provided. The Laboratory Assistant will assist with basic laboratory functions, such as preparing
client samples for analysis and routine lab maintenance.