Know your metal.Wherever you are.
Precision-led mobile precious-metal testing across East Africa. From on-site XRF screening to specialist assay coordination, we bring clarity closer to your next decision.
Serious metal decisions deserve more than a guess.
Whether you're holding a single piece or planning a commercial transaction, we help you understand the sample, choose an appropriate testing pathway and decide what comes next.
Discover our approach ↗Testing that
comes to you.
Request on-site precious-metal testing at an appropriate location, subject to suitability and scheduling.
Testing &
assay support.
XRF screening, purity checks and referrals for specialist methods.
We buy.
We sell.
Enquire about direct metal purchases or available material, subject to verification.
Brokerage
& introductions.
Structured connections between eligible, verified precious-metal buyers and sellers.
Complex sample?
Talk to us.
Batch testing, field inspection and specialized workflow enquiries.
The right method.
The right insight.
Not every metal or sample is the same. We help you identify the appropriate analytical route and understand what the findings can — and cannot — establish.
Handheld XRF testing
Rapid elemental-composition screening for suitable precious-metal items and alloys, with clear method limitations.
Fire assay coordination
Support arranging specialist laboratory testing where a sample requires more detailed or confirmatory analysis.
Smelting & recovery support
Guidance and coordination for suitable smelting and recovery workflows, subject to facility and regulatory requirements.
Images are illustrative industry photographs, not photographs of our staff, premises or owned equipment. Available methods depend on the actual sample and approved operating capabilities.
From first test to next move.
Testing should empower the client, not force a sale. Get an assessment as a standalone service, or discuss a separate purchase, sale or brokerage arrangement when it makes sense.
- On-site sample inspection and screening
- Pre-purchase and pre-sale verification support
- Technical reports within the chosen method's scope
- Optional direct buying, selling and brokerage enquiries
One clear process.
Every step of the way.
A structured service designed around practical logistics, professional sample handling and transparent communication.
Tell us what you have
Share the metal type, sample details, location and what you need to establish.
Confirm arrangements
We discuss the suitable method, estimated fee, travel and appointment requirements.
On-site testing
A suitable sample is inspected and tested using an appropriate process at an approved location.
Understand the findings
Receive method-specific results and discuss any further testing or optional commercial steps.
One region.
More places to meet you.
Based in Uganda, we welcome mobile precious-metal testing enquiries across East Africa. Appointments outside our home market depend on travel logistics, local authorizations and equipment permissions.
More ways we
can help.
Additional support for individual sellers, commercial dealers, businesses and mining-sector customers.
On-site inspection
Evaluate sample condition and determine suitable test arrangements.
Pre-purchase checks
Screen suitable material before entering a purchase transaction.
Pre-sale checks
Understand test findings before discussing a sales offer.
Batch testing
Plan efficient visits involving multiple items or metal samples.
Mine-site enquiries
Discuss field sample support within the capabilities of the method.
Reporting support
Receive organized findings and method-specific test documentation.
Smelting consultation
Explore specialist smelting and recovery pathways by arrangement.
Transaction support
Ask about separately agreed buying, selling or brokerage services.
Professional by design.
Personal by nature.
Our approach is simple: explain the method, respect the sample, protect customer information and make the next step clear. We want every customer to understand what their testing result means — without unnecessary complexity.
Questions?
Good.
Here's what you need to know before requesting a testing visit or discussing a transaction.
Do you provide mobile testing across East Africa?
We accept regional enquiries. The location, date, method and practical arrangements must be confirmed, and some cross-border visits may require additional authorizations.
Which metals can you evaluate?
We discuss testing for gold, silver, platinum, palladium and other suitable materials, depending on instrument capability, calibration, sample type and the method requested.
Is handheld XRF the same as fire assay?
No. XRF can provide useful elemental-composition screening for suitable samples, but it does not replace every laboratory assay. The appropriate method depends on the material and required level of confidence.
Can I test my metal without selling it?
Yes. Testing is an independent service offering. Buying, selling and brokerage are separate, optional commercial services and any conflicts of interest should be disclosed.
Do you buy precious metals directly?
Direct purchase enquiries are accepted subject to identity, ownership, provenance, applicable licensing and commercial checks. A final offer is never guaranteed before evaluation.
Can I request fire assay or smelting support?
We can review specialist assay and smelting enquiries and discuss whether suitable services can be provided or coordinated through qualified facilities, where permitted.
Ready to know
what's in your metal?
Tell us what you need tested and where you're located. We'll help you understand the available next step.
Image credits and technical notes
Illustrative image sources: Dean Calma / IAEA (CC BY 2.0), SoporteMinares (CC BY-SA 4.0), Dan Brown (CC BY 2.0) and Stevebidmead (CC0). Photos are not evidence of PMAE-owned facilities or equipment. Image cropping is used in the composition. This site uses static illustrations as fallbacks.