Inspection & Supervision
Loading, discharge, transfer, warehouse, stock, container and condition-related inspection according to the operation.
Metals & minerals
Metals & Minerals
AHK Turkey provides independent technical services across metals and minerals supply chains, from loading and discharge to stock inspection, sampling, quantity verification and laboratory testing. Scope is defined according to the material, operation, location and client requirements.
Market support
Independent Verification Across the Supply Chain
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Sampling
Representative sampling and sampling supervision across vessels, stockpiles, warehouses, containers and other applicable operating environments.
Quantity & Weight
Draught Survey, weighing and weighbridge supervision, tally and other applicable quantity-verification methods.
Laboratory & Sample Preparation
Mersin laboratory testing and sample preparation where applicable. Specialist tests not available locally in Mersin can be coordinated through AHK’s global laboratory network.
Selected materials
Scope defined by material and operation
The groups below show selected examples supported by current field operations and commercial capabilities; identical service or analytical scope does not apply to every material.
Ores & Concentrates
- Copper ores & concentrates
- Zinc ores & concentrates
- Lead ores & concentrates
- Chromite / chrome ores
- Iron ore
- Manganese ore
- Gold-bearing concentrates & pyritic materials
- Molybdenum-bearing materials
Available services vary according to the material and operational requirements.
Metal Products & Other Non-Ferrous Materials
- Copper cathodes
- Zinc oxides and related zinc materials
- Aluminium and other non-ferrous metal products
Inspection, sampling or analytical scope is confirmed separately for each material and enquiry.
Other Mineral Materials
- Mineral sand
- Bauxite
- Nickel hydroxide
The required inspection or testing route is confirmed for each enquiry.
Local technical capability
Mersin Laboratory
Our Mersin laboratory provides analytical testing, sample preparation and related physical-testing capabilities for metals and minerals. Defined tests are accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 under TÜRKAK AB-1208-T, while additional commercial laboratory capabilities are presented separately.
Approved scopes
Accreditation connection
Defined inspection, sampling and laboratory activities fall within AHK Turkey's TÜRKAK-approved accreditation scopes.
Accreditation applies only to activities included within the current approved scopes.
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Field Operations Across Türkiye
AHK Turkey teams support field services for metals and mineral commodities at ports, terminals, warehouses, stockyards, production facilities and other operational locations.
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The following information helps us assess the appropriate scope for your enquiry.
Request a Quote for Metals & Minerals- 01Material / commodity
- 02Operation location
- 03Estimated quantity
- 04Requested service
- 05Operation / ETA date where relevant
- 06Required analysis or specification, if applicable
- 07Company and contact information
- 08Instruction / specification document where relevant