A field note from Nairobi

Start with the question behind
the number.

Gold testing is most useful when the method is connected to a real decision. Are you verifying an offer, preparing settlement, checking production, documenting a shipment or building trust with a counterparty? The answer shapes the right sample preparation, method and report.

Ask for the sample reference, the method used and the scope of the result. A clear report should let another person understand what was tested, how it was tested and what the result means.

Practical noteKeep the certificate with the sample reference. It is the bridge between a lab result and a confident transaction.