Last month at PDAC 2025 in Toronto, Canada, our metallurgical experts Neri Roux Botha, Tyler Crary, P.Eng and Niels Verbaan were joined by William McCombe (Hatch) to highlight the crucial role pilot plant testing plays in project development. This often undervalued and misunderstood step of pilot plant testing is crucial in transitioning between laboratory-scale research and commercial production in de-risking projects, ensuring scalability, and enabling efficient, sustainable mining operations. The session included technical insights into the value of piloting across a variety of commodities, including lithium, gold, REEs, copper, and more. Watch the full presentation here: https://bit.ly/4cyKqoW #SGSNorthAmerica #Metallurgy #PilotPlants #PDAC
SGS Natural Resources
International Trade and Development
Enabling the sustainable management and efficient utilization of minerals, agriculture and energy
About us
Enabling the sustainable management and efficient utilization of minerals, agriculture, and energy. Natural resources are essential to economic development and pivotal to everyday life. The agriculture, mining, oil, gas, and chemical industries are evolving rapidly, with changing market demands, and an increased focus on environmental, social, and corporate governance. We offer comprehensive inspection, testing, certification, and consulting services, leveraging advanced technology and digital tools. Our global experts help clients reduce risk, ensure integrity, and make informed decisions. Our services support sustainable operations, compliance, and improved productivity, quality, and consumer trust. --- 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 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 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 trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource. SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW). --- Intellectual Property Statement: Except where expressly stated otherwise, all intellectual property rights, including copyright and trademarks, in any and all communications and materials in any form published by or on behalf of SGS are owned by SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA, Switzerland. Link to statement on sgs.com: https://www.sgs.com/en/intellectual-property-statement
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https://www.sgs.com/en/our-services/natural-resources
External link for SGS Natural Resources
- Industry
- International Trade and Development
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Geneva
- Founded
- 1878
- Specialties
- mining, agricultural commodities, oil, gas, chemicals, laboratories, metallurgy , consulting, trade, marine, geochemistry, petroleum, agriculture, biofuels, and #biofuels
Updates
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Only one week to go until our live webinar on outsourcing laboratory operations in the oil, gas, and chemical sectors. Join Arjan Praat and Kyle Loggenberg as they discuss why more companies are moving away from traditional in-house labs—and how SGS is helping them gain flexibility, efficiency, and expert support from day one. Secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/4lws4cm #SGS #LaboratoryOutsourcing #OilAndGasTesting #ChemicalIndustry #Webinar
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Did you know you can subscribe to receive news and updates from us? Keep up-to-date with industry news, events, market trends, standards, and regulations with our email newsletters. Sign up today and select your topic of interest 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePwSCp2Y #naturalresources
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Our geological services integrate geology, geostatistics, and mining engineering to provide accurate and timely mineral project evaluations, supporting informed decision-making. With over 40 years and thousands of consulting projects of experience, SGS Geological Services is known globally as an expert in ore body modeling and resource and reserve evaluation. We bring together the disciplines of geology, geostatistics, and mining engineering to provide accurate and timely mineral project evaluation solutions. Learn more about our geological services here: https://bit.ly/4jBZPXT #SGSNorthAmerica #Geology #Metallurgy
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Mining operations are complex, making it important to have accurate, reliable data and insight. Remove the guesswork from your operations and partner with the industry's leading experts to shore up your operations, increase efficiency, maximize ROI, and demonstrate your sustainability credentials. Visit our website for more information: sgs.com/naturalresources #Mining #MiningLifecycle #MiningValueChain
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Join us on April 29 for a live webinar with Arjan Praat and Kyle Loggenberg from our Oil, Gas, and Chemicals Analytics team as they explore the growing trend of outsourcing laboratory operations in the oil, gas, and chemical sectors. Learn about the benefits of SGS-managed on-site labs, common challenges companies face, and real-world solutions that help improve flexibility, scalability, and performance. Register here: https://bit.ly/4lws4cm #SGS #OilAndGasTesting #LaboratoryOutsourcing #ChemicalIndustry
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We’re excited to launch the first edition of our Crop Science-based 'Focus On' newsletter, spotlighting the critical role of field trials in today’s data-driven agricultural industry 🌱 In this edition, you'll find: 🔸 The process of running effective field trials 🔸 Key benefits, challenges & industry best practices 🔸 Regulatory updates & sustainability goals 🔸 How SGS supports global agricultural innovation Access our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/d2w4bKz2 #CropScience #FieldTrials #SpringTrials #Biostimulants #EfficacyTesting #AgTech #SGS
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What are the implications of the suspension of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for EV adoption in the US? What are the anticipated effects of the new trade tariffs for US biofuel producers? Our speakers agreed that the biggest negative impact of the policy shift will be on EV sales and automakers in general. However, US biofuel producers, especially ethanol, biodiesel, and SAF producers, are expected to benefit from the decisions. Learn about this and more in our SGS INSPIRE-led webinar, now available to watch on-demand. View the recording 👉 https://bit.ly/3Gg8u3K #MarketIntelligence #SGSINSPIRE #Fuels #Webinar
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Marine fuel quality can be unpredictable—stay ahead with BunkerPro, the trusted fuel testing and compliance solution. Our global network of state-of-the-art laboratories ensures rapid, reliable analysis to help you mitigate risks, maintain efficiency, and meet regulatory standards. We've got you covered with seamless sampling, expert testing, and real-time digital reporting. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eu7QnUUd #BunkerFuel #MarineTesting #FuelQuality #Maritime
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Proud to see our VP of Agri Commodities and Crop Science attend so many wonderful industry events. Thank you to #NIGTA for a fantastic evening! #Agribusiness #Gafta
A great evening at the 58th NIGTA Annual Dinner in Belfast, attending on behalf of #Gafta. Exceptional venue and wonderful crowd. Thank you NIGTA for this kind invitation. #SGSnaturalresources
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