Do You Want To:

• Take a deep dive into sampling theory, applications and future trends with some of the top experts in the field
• Hear about the latest advances in techniques for the fire assay of precious metals
• Discuss the analytical strategies for critical metals key to the hydrogen economy
• Learn various techniques of precious metal sampling and analysis
• Learn about the revolutionary advances in spectroscopy
• Hear how experienced third party representation can protect your valuable assets
• Network with colleagues in the precious metal industry

IPMI Precious Metal Sampling, Assay and Representation Symposium

Come join us in the beautiful foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

Preliminary Agenda

Sunday, October 15th, 6:30 pm

• Meet and Greet reception at the Table Mountain Inn

Monday, October 16th

• SAC Round Robin Results and Updates
  Algis Naujokas, Sabin Metal Corporation
• “Conceptual Designs for Representative Sampling of Precious Metals Scrap”
  Mick McCaslin, FLSmidth
• “The Benefits and Challenges of 3rd Party Supervision During the Sampling of Precious Metals”
  Nelson Castellanos, Bureau Veritas
• KEYNOTE SPEAKER: "A Review of Errors Involved in Sampling and How to Reduce Them"
  Dr. Francis Pitard, FPSC
• “PGM Recovery Using the PLATSOL™ Process”
  German Zamora, SGS Lakefield, Extractive Metallurgy – Gold Group
• "Detailed Synopsis of the Fire Assay Short Course: History, Fundamentals, and Application"
  Courtney Young, Corby Anderson, Montana Tech (VIRTUAL)
• Networking
• Evening banquet
  Fossil Trace Golf Course

Tuesday, October 17th

• "Spectrophotometric, Gravimetric and Potentiometric Methods for the Determination of Iridium"
  Lou Britton, Auris Noble
• "Benefits of using the SPECTRO XEPOS ED-XRF When Analyzing Recycling Samples at the Precious Metals Refinery"
  Marietha du Toit, SPECTRO Analytical Instruments
• "Design and Validation of an Internal Standard for Fire Assay Fusions of Spent Catalysts"
  Tim Zembryski, Sabin Metal Corporation
• “Evaluation of Precious Metal Process Samples and IPMI RR21 Electronic Scrap Dust with the MICAP-OES 1000”
  Eric Moen, RADOM
• "Precious Metals Analysis – A Look Back and a Peek Forward"
  Dr. Mike Mooiman, Franklin Pierce University
• “Glow Discharge Spectrometer Analyses of Precious Metals.”
  Andrew Storey, LECO (VIRTUAL)
• “Improving the Sensitivity, Precision and Accuracy in Precious Metal Analyses Using ICP-OES”
  Johanna Buss, SPECTRO Analytical Instruments
• Optional Social Outing
  Microbrewery Tour and Tasting

Wednesday, October 18th

• Optional Afternoon Golf
  Fossil Trace Golf Club