MINERAL TESTING – SGS opens lab in India

INDIA - SGS MINERALS SERVICES has opened a new facility in Chennai to serve the growing needs of the mineral exploration industry. The new geochemical laboratory is equipped with ICP-MS, ICP-OES and AAS for the analysis of major, minor and trace elements and a multi-pour fire assay facility for precious metal determinations. The laboratory is supported by a high volume sample preparation facility. This location will also function as a gateway to other SGS services and expertise.

The Chennai laboratory complements SGS Minerals Services eight existing facilities in India and further expands the network of 40 commercial geochemical labs around the world. Specific tests are registered to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard. Our complete scope of accreditation is available upon request.

For more information contact: S.M. Rao, Divisional Manager, SGS Minerals Services
1/509A, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Opp to Govt. School, Thoraipakkam,
Chennai 600 096, India
Telephone: +91 44 2496 3844, 2496 3099
Mobile: +91 9880228993
E-mail: setepalli.rao@sgs.com