We have a passion for precision
The Perth Mint meets the technical requirements of the London Bullion Market Association for assay capability.
Advanced technology ensures fast, accurate results
With one of the most advanced and best equipped precious metals assay laboratories in the southern hemisphere, our team work to guarantee assay accuracy.
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Our dedication and commitment to being your reliable refining partner is at the core of our business. For further information on our refinery services, contact us.
The Perth Mint Refinery Assaying Services
Why is the assay process so important for producers?
By choosing a refiner equipped with a technologically advanced assay laboratory, you will have assured levels of metal purity and accuracy, competitive fees and a quicker turnaround. To ensure assay accuracy we look at:
1. Methods for precision
Accuracy in gold analysis should be within 0.015% when tested by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), the world’s premier regulatory body. At The Perth Mint, you can be sure we achieve this number.
2. Experience
When it comes to assay accuracy, people matter. We make sure our chemists and assayers are rigorously trained in this type of analysis as it means all the difference in maximising your return.
3. Accreditation
Our refinery meets the requirements of five global gold exchanges and are regularly audited by LBMA.
Guaranteed accuracy
Our accuracy in gold analysis has been tested to be within 0.001% for gold by LBMA, the world’s premier regulatory body. Compliant with Australian Standards, our assay process has been perfected over many years, offering you complete trust in our guarantee of assay integrity.
Assay methods
Using some of the most advanced techniques available, we can guarantee assay integrity.
Technique to extract representative samples from well-mixed metal prior to analysis.
Preliminary screening technique to determine the gold, silver and base metal content.
Method used to separate precious metals from base metals.
Technique to determine impurities and measure purity of refined gold and silver.
Solution analysis technique to determine elemental impurities in samples.
Fee schedule
Our fee schedule represents the standard charges for the analyses most frequently requested. However, we are not limited to this list, so please contact us as special rates may be negotiated for samples in large numbers or on regular consignment.
Fire assay
Cost: Mine check assays (AUD including GST)
Cost: Umpire analysis (AUD including GST)
220
330
220
330
275
385
Gold, silver, palladium
330
N/A
Gold, silver, platinum
330
N/A
Gold, silver, palladium, platinum
385
N/A
Sweep material
N/A
605
Miscellaneous
Cost (AUD including GST)
Mine check assay for gold and silver with ICP base metal scan
440
Instrumental analysis
Cost (AUD including GST)
ICP base metal scan
220
High purity gold (99.99%)
330
Fine silver (99.9%)
330
High purity platinum (99.95%)
330
Platinum (Lemel and Doré)
330
Palladium (lemel and doré)
330
Platinum and palladium (lemel and doré)
385
