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General Shipping Information
Canada
We have many lines of business in Canada. Please read below for the correct address for your shipment.
Hours of Operation: SGS Minerals Services, Vancouver SGS CEMI SGS Geostat |
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Email:
Arrangements can be made by contacting us at Shipping or at Envship for environmental samples.
International Shipments:
International samples must be cleared into Canada by our brokerage firm: Peace Bridge Brokers
Peace Bridge Brokers has agents at every port in Canada and can be reached at:
PBB Global Logistics
P.O. Box 40
Fort Erie, ON Canada
L2A 5M7
Phone: 1-519-253-4455 Fax: 1-905-871-6500
Bulk Samples (ores, concentrates, diamond samples)
Address to:
Your Project Manager’s Name.
The Department (e.g. Met Ops, Mineralogy, Analytical)
SGS Minerals Services
185 Concession Street,
Postal Box 4300,
Lakefield, Ontario
Canada K0L 2H0
1-705-652-2000
Ship them by: Via Courier or Ground Transportation
Forms to include: MSDS information if appropriate.
Labeling / Identification: Geological, metallurgical or mineralogical samples for test purposes. Do not call them “soils”. No commercial value.
Valuation: Please assign a minimum value of at least $10 to each piece shipped.
Control, Settlement, Umpire, Catalyst, Scrap samples
Environmental and Municipal samples
SGS Environmental Services' supplies the sample containers, chain of custody forms and coolers required for environmental analysis.
Supplies:
Requests for these supplies can be made by completing the Supplies Request Form and emailing it to Envship or faxing the form to 705-652-6441. Our Request for Supplies Form and Chain of Custody Forms can be downloaded below or faxed/emailed by request by contacting us at (705) 652-2293.
Shipping: Please include a complete Chain of Custody form with all shipments.
Shipping within Ontario and in major areas of Canada should be arranged through Purolator Courier to:
SGS Environmental Services
Attention: Environmental Analytical Laboratory
185 Concession Street, P.O. Box 4300
Lakefield, Ontario. K0L 2H0
Phone: (705) 652-2293
Geochemical Exploration Samples
Sample shipments should be accompanied by clear instructions to avoid delays and inappropriate analyses. Please include:
- Method Codes
- Sample Preparation Instructions
- Report Distribution
- Invoice Distribution
- Sample Disposal
- Unusual Sample Characteristics
Receipt of all orders will be automatically acknowledged free-of-charge.
For shipments to Canada from outside Canada, use any of the major courier services such as FEDEX or UPS and provide the following information to eliminate customs delays:
- Description such as: Samples of drill core/rock/stream sediment
- USE - For commercial analysis. No commercial value.
- Value for Customs $5.00. Classification number 2617.90.00.90
For bulk shipments sent via air freight, our customs broker is W.G. McKay Ltd.
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Australia
SGS Minerals Services Australia SGS Advanced Mineralogy Service Centre |
Phone: +61 8 9209 8700 Phone: +61 7 3512 9100 |
GUIDE TO IMPORTATION OF SAMPLES INTO AUSTRALIA FOR METALLURGICAL TESTING
Australia has fairly strict quarantine regulations that control the importation of certain materials. Samples of rocks and ores from below about 3 meters are usually free of harmful microorganisms, as are samples of process products like concentrates. Samples from above about 3m may require special treatment to meet quarantine requirements. SGS Minerals Services Australia is an accredited quarantine laboratory and ensures that the treatment that may be required does not effect subsequent metallurgical testing requirements.
DOCUMENTATION NEEDED
When sending samples to SGS Minerals Services Australia for testing purposes, to expeentation and information should accompany the samples:
Click here to download a copy of the sample shipping letter.
1. A letter on a Company Letterhead as per the attached example. As seen the following information is required:
- Name of company and subsidiary
- Name of deposit/operation
- Contact address, phone and facsimile numbers
- Country of origin of samples
- Nature of samples; e.g. rock, drill core, concentrates
- Depth below surface from which samples originate. (Quarantine officials make regular microscopic checks for organic material.)
- Reason for sending samples; i.e. testwork at SGS Minerals Services
- Commercial value of samples; usually zero (importation tax is due on material with value)
- SGS Minerals Services' quarantine permit number (200417732) and, if possible, a copy of the permit (available here
97KB) - Total weight of samples and how packed (eg 2kg lots)
- SGS Minerals Services Australia address, phone and fax numbers
- Contact at SGS Minerals Services Australia: i.e. Mr. Kevin McNamara (Lab Supervisor) or Mr. Colin Webb (Sample Supervisor)
- Name of contact person at your own company
OTHER PERTINENT NOTES
- It is advisable to use a shipping or freight agent.
- All shipping / freight documentation, including the above letter, should be attached securely to the samples and to the Bill of Lading.
- The samples should be securely packed and labeled including the name of the metallurgist at SGS Minerals Services who knows about the samples and the test program. (This can reduce delays once the samples arrive at the Laboratory).
- The samples should preferably be packed in metal/plastic drums or bulka bags. If any wooden products are used i.e. boxes / pallets, the Australian Quarantine an Inspection Service require a letter from the timber company, stating that the timber has been kiln dried at 56 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes and that the timber used was produced within 3 months of it being kiln dried.
Brazil
Please ship samples for SGS LAKEFIELD GEOSOL to either the Head Office and Main Laboratory at
| Rua São Vicente, 255 – Bloco B Bairro Ohlos D’Agua Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil CEP 30390-570 |
Tel: 55 (31) 2122 0022 Fax: 55 (31) 2122 0023 Web Site |
| MinnovEX do Brazil Ltda. Rua Xavier da Veiga, 469-Centro, 35.400-000-Ouro Preto, MG |
Phone: 31-551-5250 Fax: 31-551-3715 |
Note:
- Make sure that all samples are properly packaged to ensure integrity.
- Please include/attach an “Analytical Requisition Form” which provides all the submitter information, sample details, analytical requirements and results-transmission details.
- Freight charges paid by Lakefield Geosol will be charged back to you at cost.
TURNAROUND
Standard analyses are typically completed in 10 to 14 days. Sample type(s), quantity of samples received and the analytical methods requested will effect the turnaround time. “Rush Service” of 4 or 6 days from the Belo Horizonte Laboratory or 6 or 8 days from the Branch Laboratory is available upon request. Rush service is charged a surcharge of 50% or 100% respectively.
QUOTATIONS
Comprehensive quotations are provided upon consultation with a laboratory representative. Discounts on book prices may be available.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All invoices for services are in Brazilian Reais (R$). A surcharge may apply for non standard determinations. You will be advised of any such conditions prior to performing the analytical work. A minimum charge of R$100.00 is applied on all orders. Payment in advance is required unless credit has been established. Payment terms of 15 days from the date of invoicing generally apply. Prices and packages are subject to change without notice.
Chile
Samples are received during business hours, Monday to Friday from 08.30 to 17.30. However, sample reception outside regular business hours can be arranged. Please contact us in order to get more detailed information about national and international sample shipment.
| SGS Lakefield Research Chile S.A. Puerto Madero 9600 Parque Industrial Puerto Santiago, Pudahuel Santiago, Chile |
Phone: +56 2 747 0140 Fax: +56 2 747 0144 |
Europe
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 8:00 – 4.30PM
Arrangements can be made to receive deliveries outside normal opening hours if necessary
Shipping Address:
SGS Minerals Services Europe,
Wheal Jane Mine,
Baldhu,
Truro,
Cornwall
TR3 6EE
United Kingdom
Phone
+44 1872 561577
Fax
+44 1872 561703
International Shipments
Samples can be sent to us for testing by Airfreight, Courier or Ground transportation.
For samples up to 20kgs in weight we recommend using a courier service such as UPS or DHL who will provide customs clearance as standard.
All other samples must be cleared into the UK by our brokerage firm: The Jamar Group.
The Jamar Group has agents at every port/airport in the UK and can be reached at:
The Jamar Group
Pearl Assurance House,
236 High Street
Exeter,
Devon,
EX4 3NN
United Kingdom
Phone
+44 1392 410984
Fax
+44 1392 214116/411470
E-mail
For shipment via airfreight:- Please show “The Jamar Group” (full address) as a notify party on the Air Waybill and email a full set of documents including flight details to sales@jamargroup.co.uk prior to the flight departing origin airport.
For shipment via seafreight:- Please show “The Jamar Group” (full address) as the “notify party” on the “Bill of lading” and courier a full set of documents including an original “Bill of lading” to The Jamar Group immediately after the vessel has departed.
Packaging
All samples should be securely packaged and double bagged to prevent spillage during shipping.
All wooden cases / wooden packing materials must conform to “ISPM15” and a certificate to this effect must be issued.
Labelling/Identification
Each individual sample should be clearly labelled, in addition, a full inventory of the samples sent should be provided. A relevant MSDS should also be included identifying any possible hazards.
Any item imported into the UK from outside the EU will require a commercial invoice stating the name and address of both the shipper and consignee along with a description of the items being sent. For customs purposes, all items should be identified as “Metallurgical or Mineralogical test samples” not “soils”, “dirt” or “rocks”.
Each sample or batch of samples should be assigned a minimum value with the total value not exceeding GB£10.00 otherwise importation duty may be payable. They should also be labelled “Samples of no commercial value. Indicated value for customs purposes only”.
Mexico
| SGS Minerals Services Aluminio y 2da. Calle Selenio Cd. Industrial C.P. 34208 Durango, Durango. México |
Phone:+52 (618) 814-38-80 Fax:+52 (618) 814-38-83 |
| Av. Lerdo de Tejada No. 710 Ote. PA Int. 1 Col. Centro Torreon, Coah. Mexico C.P. 27000 |
Phone: +52 871-7130475 Phone: +52 871-7139360 |
Russia
| SGS Minerals Services Russia 5 Malaya Street State of Chita, Russia |
Phone: +7 (3022) 30-46-44 Fax: +7 (3022) 30-46-28 Mob: +7 914 4717667 |
South Africa
| Shipping Address: SGS Minerals Services Africa 58 Melvill St. Booysens, Johannesburg 2091/PO Box 82582 Southdale 2135, South Africa |
Phone: +27 (0) 11 680 3466 Fax: +27 (0) 11 433 3654 |
United States of America
| Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8 AM - 5 PM, EST. Other times can be arranged. |
Phone: (775) 738-7900 Fax: (775) 738-7916 |
Please note that physical packages must be delivered to the Package Shipping Address and letters must go to the Lettermail Shipping Address.
| Lettermail Shipping Address: SGS Minerals Services, Elko Laboratory PMB 17, 455 Railroad Street Elko NV, 89801 |
| Package Shipping Address: SGS Minerals Services, Elko Laboratory 680 Zaga Way, Elko, Nevada 89801 |
Venezuela
SGS Minerals Services, Venezuela |
Phone/Fax: 011-58-286-961-0694 |
