The ability to accurately determine the quality and quantity of a cargo is vital when trading metals and minerals. Reliable inspection and verification processes help prevent losses, ensure compliance and build trust between trading partners.
At SGS, we support producers, traders and buyers with independent quality and quantity inspections across the mining life cycle.
Our global network of qualified inspectors provides real-time supervision and verification to ensure your shipments meet contractual specifications and regulatory requirements. Operating in accordance with international standards such as ISO and ASTM, as well as local practices, we help you maintain consistency and transparency in dynamic trading environments.
Our combined capabilities include:
- Sampling and sample preparation for representative analysis
- Quality verification against contractual specifications
- Quantity determination, including draft surveys and stockpile measurement
- Loading and discharge supervision
- Pre-shipment inspection and cargo verification
- Compliance checks aligned with international and local standards
With our expertise and global presence, we help you reduce discrepancies, improve efficiency and ensure every transaction is supported by accurate, independent data.
We also actively contribute to the development and harmonization of industry standards through participation in key organizations, including the TIC Metals and Minerals Committee and the IFA Working Group on Fertilizer Sampling and Analysis.
Benefits of our quality and quantity inspection solutions
- Trusted, independent verificationImpartial inspection results that strengthen confidence between trading partners.
- Greater transparency in tradeClear and validated data to support fair transactions and informed decision-making.
- Stronger compliance controlAlign with international standards and local requirements across all trading environments.
- Minimized losses and discrepanciesDetect and address issues early to reduce claims, disputes and financial exposure.
- Consistent global deliveryWorldwide coverage with in-depth local knowledge to ensure reliable results everywhere you operate.
Why choose SGS?
We are recognized as the benchmark for quality and integrity in commodities inspection. Wherever you operate, our global network of experts delivers accurate, consistent and trusted results.
With our independent inspection solutions, we help you strengthen trust, reduce risk and ensure successful trading outcomes across metals and minerals markets.
8th Floor, Bao Lao Dong Building, 198 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street,
Xuan Hoa Ward,
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam