Minerals and Metals
We provide services across the entire minerals and metals life cycle, from early-stage exploration, mining, through trading, smelting and recycling. We audit and optimize relevant systems and processes, provide inspection and sampling services, and guarantee swift and reliable testing and certification.
Poor quality minerals and metals can be costly and damaging for the industry and the environment. Our experienced, highly reactive network of experts and laboratories enables clients to verify product conformity and reduce risks all around.
We provide quality and operational support, by assessing and assisting in minimizing risk and exposure and by facilitating commercial settlement.
Our Accreditations
Cotecna operates a worldwide network of accredited laboratories that are located in all the major trade centers for metals and minerals. These accreditations include:
- ISO 17020 Inspection Management
- ISO 17025 Laboratory Management
- ISO 17065 Product Certification
- ISO 17021 Audit and Certification of Management Systems
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Energy Minerals
We offer bespoke coal inspection and laboratory testing services throughout the supply chain, from producer to final user.
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Fertilizers
Our inspection and testing services help you determine the quality and quantity of your fertilizers at plant, in storage, and at port.
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Ferrous Metals, Ores, Concentrates & Ferroalloys
We operate a global network of offices and experienced inspectors strategically located to provide inspection, inspection supervision, sampling and testing of Ferrous Metals, Ores, Concentrates and Alloys.
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Non-Ferrous Metals, Ores, Concentrates & Ferroalloys
We operate a global network of offices and experienced inspectors strategically located to provide inspection, inspection supervision, sampling and testing of Non-Ferrous Metals, Ores, Concentrates and Alloys.
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Precious Metals
Cotecna offers supervision and analytical testing services for precious metals at key sampling, refining, and storage locations worldwide.
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Steel & Scrap Metal
We offer tailor-made inspection and testing services to assess the quality and quantity of steel products at mill, in storage and at port. In addition to semi-, and finished steel products, we also cover scrap metals.
Our Minerals & Metals Labs
We have a team of experts and certified laboratories strategically located in key markets around the world, who apply industry approved standards and methodologies. Our adaptability and agility enable us to provide clients with seamless solutions to quality control challenges.
Cotecna
Cotecna is a leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer Minerals & Metals solutions to facilitate trade and make supply chains safer and more efficient for our clients.
Activation Geological Services (AGS)
Located in Coquimbo, Chile, with branches in Antofagasta and Copiapó, AGS Lab works under the ISO/IEC NCh17025:2017 and ISO 9000:2015 standards, providing fast, accurate and high-quality mineral, environmental testing and sampling services.
GeoChem India
Founded in 1964 in Mumbai, Geochem has become one of the largest and most dynamic independent testing and inspection organizations, both in India and internationally, providing a full spectrum of services across multiple industries.
Shiva Analyticals
Founded in 1997, Shiva is one of India’s leading analytical testing laboratories, providing a range of solutions across numerous sectors, including food and beverages, minerals and ores, fuels and oils, pharmaceuticals, and industrial hygiene.
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