AGS Cotecna achieves new important accreditation!

AGS Cotecna, is proud to announce the achievement of ISO 17025:2017 accreditation for its laboratory located in Coquimbo, Chile. This recognition, granted by the prestigious A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation), certifies the laboratory's technical competence to perform analyses on copper concentrates.  

The scope of services under this accreditation includes advanced and highly specialized methods for the accurate determination of various chemical elements such as:

• Determination of Copper (Cu) content - Titrimetric methods (Volumetric)

• Determination of Silver (Ag) content – Fire, Fusion and Cupellation Test Process – by Gravimetry

• Determination of Gold (Au) content – Fire, Fusion and Cupellation Test Process – by Gravimetric and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

• Determination of Silver (Ag) by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

• Determination of Arsenic (As) by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

• Determination of Mercury (Hg) by Flameless Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (cold vapor method)

These techniques, backed by international standards, guarantee accurate and reliable results, positioning AGS Cotecna as a benchmark in chemical analysis within the mining industry. This achievement reinforces the trust of our customers and partners by ensuring quality in every process.

Interested in our accredited testing services? Contact us today to learn how we can support your needs! Visit www.agslab.cl or send us a message at: contacto@cotecna.cl 

About Cotecna

For over 50 years, we have been supporting agriculture, food and pharma, minerals and metals, and consumer products supply chains all over the world. We provide testing, inspection, and certification services to help our clients navigate evolving regulations, ensure product compliance, and support their sustainability journey.