Mining Industry

The following Lead (Pb) products are manufactured for the mining industry and are used in the analysis of Gold & Platinum.

• Assay Litharge Assay Litharge is a unique type of lead oxide used in the analysis precious metals. It is produced from highly refined lead and offers a very low level of precious metal impurities. It is greenish yellow in colour, the green is due to the free lead which is characteristic of its method of manufacture.
• Gold Free Litharge Gold free Litharge is a special type of lead oxide used in the analysis of gold and other precious metals. It is produced from ultra pure refined lead and offers a very low level of gold.
• Fluxes Assay (or Mining) Fluxes are specially formulated mixtures of Litharge compounded with fluxing agents such as Soda Ash and Borax, a reducing agent, and a number of other raw materials. They are specifically designed for the analysis of gold, platinum and other precious metals in a wide variety of ores.