On-Site Services for Precious Metals
Processing large amounts of material is not an easy task. It comes with many risks, including loss of material due to poor handling, quality variations, and possible theft. Any one of these issues can result in financial losses. The small investment of hiring an on-site weighing and sampling representative will eliminate these potential threats.
Our Expert Services
Our independent inspecting, weighing, and sampling services are available at all processing facilities worldwide. From the moment your materials arrive at the plant, our representatives are your “eyes and ears.” They monitor, detail, and document every step of processing your material. They remain on-site during the entire process and solely represent you, our customer.
Eliminate Risk and Maintain Peace of Mind
Our on-site representatives:
- Are experienced, knowledgeable, hands-on professionals
- Have signed confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
- Know all steps in the weighing and sampling process
- Understand precious metal recovery, especially the importance of accurately documenting loss on ignition (LOI) and loss on drying (LOD) conditions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is on-site representation?
On-site representation is an independent service where a trained Ledoux & Company representative oversees weighing, sampling, inspection, and documentation at a client or third-party facility.
2. Why is on-site representation important?
Independent oversight helps prevent material loss, sampling errors, bias, and discrepancies during processing, protecting the financial interests of all parties involved.
3. What does a Ledoux on-site representative do?
The representative observes and documents each step of material handling, including weighing, sampling, sealing, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and transparency throughout the process.
4. How does on-site representation reduce risk?
By ensuring procedures are followed correctly and documented in real time, on-site representation increases confidence in reported results and helps minimize disputes.