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Independent elemental analysis and materials assurance for exploration, evaluation and development
Mining and exploration companies rely on accurate, independent analytical data to guide investment decisions, resource evaluation and project development. Birmingham Assay Office (BAO) provides elemental and materials analysis services through its UKAS accredited Analytical Testing Laboratory, supporting organisations across the mining lifecycle from early-stage exploration to feasibility and production support.
With over 250 years of experience in materials assurance and value protection, BAO delivers robust, impartial analytical data that supports confident technical and commercial decision-making.
Your challenges...
Organisations operating in the mining and exploration sector face increasing pressure to:
- Accurately determine elemental composition and grades
- Assess variability and heterogeneity in geological materials
- Verify results to support resource evaluation and reporting
- Reduce technical risk during exploration and development
- Support due diligence, partner review and investment decisions
- Provide credible third-party data alongside in-house analysis
Independent laboratory analysis plays a critical role in managing risk and uncertainty.
How Birmingham Assay Office supports you...
Elemental Analysis for Geological Materials
Our UKAS accredited laboratory provides independent analysis of:
- Drill core, chips and exploration samples
- Ores, concentrates and mineralised materials
- Process samples and development-stage materials
- Tailings, residues and by-products
Delivering accurate, repeatable data across a wide range of elements and concentrations.
Independent Verification & Due Diligence
We support mining and exploration companies with analytical evidence to:
- Verify internal or third-party analytical results
- Support technical due diligence and project reviews
- Reduce disputes over grade, composition or variability
- Provide confidence to partners, investors and stakeholders
Strengthening credibility at critical decision points.
Support Across Project Stages
Our analytical services support:
- Early-stage exploration and target evaluation
- Scoping and feasibility studies
- Process development and optimisation
- Independent checks during project advancement
Providing proportionate, reliable data as projects progress.
Regulatory, ESG & Reporting Support
We assist with analytical data to support:
- Environmental and sustainability reporting
- Responsible sourcing and traceability initiatives
- Technical documentation for project review
- Independent evidence for audits and disclosures
Providing confidence in reported data.
Get In touch
If you operate in the mining or exploration sector, Birmingham Assay Office’s Analytical Testing Laboratory can support you with independent elemental and materials analysis.
to discuss analytical testing services for mining and exploration projects.
Why choose Birmingham Assay Office?
- UKAS Accredited Analytical Laboratory – Independent, impartial testing
- Broad Elemental Capability – Experience across base, precious and critical metals
- Heritage of Assurance – Over 250 years protecting material integrity and value
- Independent & Trusted – No involvement in mining, trading or processing
- Clear, Actionable Reporting – Suitable for technical, commercial and stakeholder use
Our reputation for independence and analytical quality makes BAO a trusted partner for mining and exploration analysis.
“Working with Birmingham Assay Office has allowed us to transform customer confidence. Their independent valuations and digital certificates have created a new level of trust and transparency and we’ve seen more customers purchasing because of it.“
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Contact us
Birmingham Assay office
0121 820 0773
Address
1 Moreton St, Birmingham, B1 3AX