SGS MWANZA Lab conforms to the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2005

SGS is pleased to announce that our geochemical laboratory in Mwanza, Tanzania has successfully completed the site and technical evaluation for accreditation to conform to ISO/IEC 17025:2005. The accreditation demonstrates technical competency for a defined scope of tests and the operation of a laboratory quality management system. The accreditation program is monitored by the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS).

Two test methods were evaluated:

•  Determination of gold by fire assay using SGS in house method FAA 505
•  Determination of gold by fire assay using SGS in house method FAA 303

The Mwanza laboratory maintains a broad suite of analytical techniques to suit clients’ mineral testing requirements. The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and consistent, industry-leading methodologies and quality control procedures. Our professional staff maintains high standards of quality and procedural excellence to ensure accurate, repeatable and timely data. Mwanza’s in-house analytical capabilities include:

Fire assay ICP-AES (Au)

•  ICP-AES multi-element packages
•  Acid digest (Au)
•  Accelerated cyanide leach (Au)
•  Cyanide BLEG leach analysis (Au)
•  Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) for some base metals.

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