Smelting & Assay

Independent technical services for miners, traders, refiners, investors and precious-metals businesses.

At Loomis Smelting & Assay, we provide independent technical support across the precious-metals value chain, helping clients establish the weight, composition, quality and integrity of precious-metal materials before processing, settlement or transaction.

From gold doré smelting and metal consolidation to assay coordination, sampling and bullion verification, our services are designed to bring greater confidence and transparency to every stage of the process.

Processing with precision. Testing with discipline. Verification with confidence.

Smelting Services

We support the controlled processing and consolidation of precious-metal materials, with services designed to prepare gold doré and other precious metals for further assessment, refining or commercial settlement.

Our services include:

Gold Doré Smelting
Precious-Metal Melting
Bar Formation
Metal Consolidation
Batch Processing
Smelting Documentation

Our approach emphasizes accurate processing records, controlled handling and clear documentation throughout each batch.

Assay Services

Accurate assay results are essential when determining the commercial value and quality of precious metals. We coordinate and support testing processes to establish metal content, fineness and analytical results.

Our services include:

Gold Content Analysis
Precious-Metal Assay
Fineness Determination
Sample Analysis
Laboratory Testing Coordination
Assay Certificates & Reports

We help clients obtain documented analytical results that can support valuation, verification and commercial decision-making.

Sampling & Verification

Reliable results begin with reliable samples. Our sampling and verification services are structured to promote representative sampling, traceability and confidence in the results obtained.

Our services include:

Representative Sampling
Sample Preparation
Chain-of-Custody Procedures
Independent Sample Verification
Duplicate & Check Sampling
Results Reconciliation

Where required, we help reconcile sampling and assay results to provide a clearer basis for commercial decisions.

Doré & Bullion Assessment

Before a precious-metal transaction proceeds, independent assessment can provide valuable assurance regarding the material being presented.

We support the evaluation and verification of gold doré and bullion, focusing on key physical and analytical considerations.

Our services include:

Doré Evaluation
Bullion Verification
Weight Verification
Purity Assessment
Assay-Result Reconciliation
Pre-Transaction Verification

Our role is to provide structured technical information that helps buyers, sellers and other stakeholders make informed decisions.

Commercial Support

Technical results often form an important part of commercial transactions. Loomis provides supporting services that connect assay and verification processes with practical transaction requirements.

Our services include:

Pre-Sale Assay
Buyer Verification
Seller Verification
Settlement Support
Assay-Based Valuation Support

By combining technical verification with commercial awareness, we help clients establish a stronger information base before proceeding with precious-metal transactions.

Why Loomis Smelting & Assay?

Independent

We provide technical services focused on objective processing, testing and verification.

Traceable

Sampling, handling and documentation are structured to support transparency and accountability.

Commercially Relevant

Our work is designed to provide information that can support valuation, settlement and transaction decisions.

Precious-Metals Focused

Our services are specifically structured around the requirements of the gold and precious-metals sector.

From Material to Verified Results

01 — Receive & Assess
Precious-metal material is received and its relevant characteristics and documentation are reviewed.

02 — Sample & Prepare
Representative samples are prepared using appropriate procedures with traceability maintained throughout the process.

03 — Process & Test
Where required, material is smelted, consolidated or otherwise prepared, followed by assay or laboratory testing coordination.

04 — Verify & Reconcile
Results, weights and relevant documentation are reviewed and reconciled.

05 — Report & Support
The resulting documentation and technical information are provided to support the client’s commercial or settlement requirements.