Mineral and Metallurgical Assay
Assay results determine the value of a shipment and are contested when they differ. This course covers sample preparation and assay methods for minerals, and the quality control that makes results defensible.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why assay results carry commercial weight
- 02Sampling theory and where error actually enters
- 03Sample preparation: crushing, milling and splitting
- 04Fire assay and gravimetric methods
- 05Instrumental methods for metals analysis
- 06Quality control: standards, blanks, duplicates and charts
- 07Reporting, umpire assays and disputed results
What you will gain
- Prepare mineral samples without introducing error
- Apply the main assay techniques appropriately
- Understand sampling error and its magnitude
- Apply quality control using standards and duplicates
- Interpret and report assay results
- Handle umpire assays and disputed results
Who should attend
- Assay laboratory analysts
- Mineral processing technologists
- Quality officers in mining laboratories
- Geologists and exploration staff
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 15 to 19 Feb 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 19 to 23 Apr 2027 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 5 to 9 Jul 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Laboratory & Microbiology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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