Our team from Pakistan proudly participated in Riyadh Future Minerals Forum 2026, one of the world’s leading platforms bringing together mineral resource owners, exploration companies, consultants, investors and industry stakeholders to shape the future of the global mining sector.
The Pakistan delegation was led by our Managing Director Abdul Razzak Lakhani along with Director Minerals Services, Syed Faseeh, reflecting our strong commitment to advancing mineral development through technical excellence and global collaboration.
Strengthening global partnerships in mineral exploration
Throughout the forum, our team engaged with international mining and exploration partners & services providers to showcase our comprehensive mineral solutions spanning the entire exploration and mining lifecycle – from early-stage exploration to operational mines support.
Our mineral services include:
- Geological exploration services and field sampling supervision
- Advanced geochemical analysis of soil, rock and drill core samples
- Fire assay and precious / base metal testing
- Mineralogical and metallurgical testing
- Sample preparation and laboratory analysis
- QA/QC program design and implementation
- On-site inspection and sampling supervision
- Resource evaluation and analytical verification
- Environmental baseline and compliance testing
- Laboratory testing aligned with international standards
These capabilities are supported by accredited laboratories, advanced analytical technologies and globally recognized quality systems, ensuring reliable and defensible data for critical investment and operational decisions.
Supporting clients across the mining value chain
In mineral exploration and mining, data integrity directly impacts project viability, investor confidence and regulatory approval. We help clients reduce geological and financial risk by delivering precise analytical results, transparent reporting and robust quality control mechanisms.
Our solutions are designed to help clients:
- Make informed exploration and investment decisions
- Improve resource estimation accuracy
- Strengthening compliance with international reporting standards
- Optimize operational efficiency in active mining projects
- Enhance credibility with investors, regulators and stakeholders
By combining global expertise with strong local presence, we provide tailored, technology-driven solutions that meet the evolving needs of exploration companies and mine operators.
We remain committed to supporting responsible mineral growth through trusted testing, inspection and certification services – reinforcing our position as a reliable technical partner across the mining ecosystem
Our focus is to deliver accurate, reliable and internationally recognized analytical solutions that support responsible mineral development. By combining global expertise with strong local capability, we help our clients make confident decisions from exploration to production.
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW).
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