SGS is pleased to announce that we are launching a new service for the metals 
and mining industry, Field Analytical Services and Testing (FAST), in North 
America and Australia. FAST provides real-time data acquisition in the field by 
pairing portable instrumentation and machine learning. It will bring 
instrumentation into the field, provide data within 24 to 48 hours and, with 
the use of machine learning, enable real-time decision-making capabilities for 
clients.

"This service offering will allow our clients to optimize their exploration 
programs and production procedures, while making rapid decisions that support 
quicker speed-to-market," said Russ Calow, Vice President Global Analytical 
Services, Minerals at SGS in Canada. "SGS is committed to providing analytical 
procedures that yield meaningful, reliable data – while integrating our 
in-house, industry leading machine learning capabilities to give innovative, 
field based solutions to our clients."

SGS is the global leader in the geochemical laboratory analytical testing 
sector with over 160 geochemical laboratories in 45 countries. The FAST 
solution reflects a commitment to servicing the mining and smelting industries 
throughout the entire value chain, leveraging leading technologies. SGS 
operates on-site and near-site laboratories in some of the most remote 
locations in the world, regardless of the climate, the altitude, the logistics 
or the sample volume. Whether requirements are at the mine site or in metal 
smelting and refining plants, SGS has the experience, technical solutions and 
laboratory professionals to help clients maximize value from their operations 
and reach their goals efficiently and effectively.

SGS services to the minerals sector include geochemical analysis, resource 
calculation, mineralogy, metallurgy, engineering, process design and 
engineering, process control, water treatment and trade services. 

ABOUT SGS 
As the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification 
company, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. 
With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices 
and laboratories around the world. Visit www.sgs.com. 

For further information: Russ Calow, B.Sc., C.Chem., Vice President Global 
Analytical Services, Minerals, SGS Canada Inc, t: +1 (705) 652-2018, m: +1 
(705) 772-1338

SOURCE: SGS Canada Inc.