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SGS Canada

SGS Canada is the Canadian subsidiary of SGS SA, a Swiss-headquartered multinational company providing inspection, verification, testing and certification services. The company operates across multiple sectors in Canada, including mining, oil and gas, agriculture, consumer goods and industrial manufacturing. SGS Canada offers a range of technical services to the mining industry, including mineral analysis, metallurgical testing, geochemical analysis and quality assurance for exploration and production projects. The company maintains laboratory facilities and field offices across Canada to support clients in resource development and trade. In the mining sector, SGS Canada provides assay services for drill core samples, concentrate analysis and process optimisation studies. The company also offers environmental testing, product certification and supply chain assurance services. SGS Canada is part of the global SGS network, which operates in more than 140 countries and employs over 99,000 people worldwide. The parent company SGS SA was founded in 1878 in Rouen, France, as Société Générale de Surveillance, and is now listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

SGS Canada News


Nisk project drilling
Canada's Power Metallic tasks engineering consultant BBA for Nisk project PEA
Updated 3 hours ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian copper, nickel, gold and silver explorer Power Metallic has appointed BBA as lead engineering consultant for a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) on the Lion and Nisk Main deposits at... 


NioBay nobium and tantalum mineralisation
NioBay successfully produces high-purity niobium, tantalum oxides in Crevier testwork
5th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed NioBay Metals has achieved high purity levels of nobium oxide and tantalum oxide as it works to develop a process for ore produced from its 80%-owned Crevier project, in Québec. The... 


Rare earths
Lofdal heavy rare earths project, Namibia – update
24th July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The joint management committee overseeing Lofdal has approved the next phase of the definitive feasibility study. 


Namibia Critical Metals launches next phase of Lofdal DFS in Namibia
Namibia Critical Metals launches next phase of Lofdal DFS in Namibia
21st July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-V-listed Namibia Critical Metals says the joint management committee (JMC) overseeing the Lofdal heavy rare earths project, in Namibia, has approved the next phase of work under the definitive... 


Lithium mineralisation at the Shaakichiuwaanaan – lithium only project
Shaakichiuwaanaan – lithium-only project, Canada – update
19th June 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

PMET Resources, following the completion of a concept study, has identified a potentially viable pathway for producing a value-added lithium chemical. 


Image of copper ore
Copperwood project, US – update
12th June 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Highland Copper Company is undertaking an integrated mine plan review and optimisation works towards an updated feasibility study. 


AnorTech's Gronne Bjerg aluminum calcium silicate (anorthosite) project in Greenland
Anorthosite developer partners with Canadian research body to advance carbon capture tech
9th June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed AnorTech, which is pioneering the next generation of sustainable materials from anorthosite, has announced it will collaborate with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to... 


Aerial view of the Wicheeda project
Wicheeda rare earth element project, Canada – update
22nd May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Defense Metals has started a confirmatory pilot flotation plant test programme, which will be conducted at the SGS Canada metallurgical facility in Lakefield, Ontario. 


An image of the Wicheeda camp
Defense Metals starts pilot flotation test programme at Canada project
13th May 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-V-listed Defense Metals has started a confirmatory pilot flotation plant test programme for its wholly-owned Wicheeda rare earth project, located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.... 


Drill core from the Shaakichiuwaanaan – lithium-only project
Shaakichiuwaanaan – lithium-only project, Canada – update
13th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

PMET Resources is pursuing financing of up to C$130-million to support the next phase of exploration and development. 


Image of US map/flag
Copperwood project, US – update
6th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Highland Copper has outlined its 2026 work programme to advance the project towards a construction decision. 


Image of definition of base metals
Copperwood project, US – update
30th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Highland Copper has detailed its 2026 work programme to advance the project towards a construction decision. 


Crushed whole rock pegmatite
Shaakichiuwaanaan – CV5 lithium-only project, Canada
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A feasibility study has confirmed the technical feasibility and economic viability of developing a large-scale, long-life spodumene pegmatite operation. 


Image of copper ore
Yellowhead copper project, Canada – update
21st November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Taseko’s $173-million equity financing, completed in October has been used to advance the Yellowhead copper project. 


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