London, 16 November 2009 

Stewart Group, the UK based international inspection, analysis and assaying group has formed a significant new partnership with Canadian specialist metallurgical and mineralogical research laboratory G&T Metallurgical Services. 

This collaboration, between the world renowned assaying group and Canada’s most respected mineral processing and research laboratory, will provide mining companies across the globe with an integrated service at every stage of the exploration cycle – from early stage green field exploration to mine production.

G&T Metallurgical Services, based in Kamloops, British Columbia, was established in 1990 to provide a range of services to mining companies seeking to develop new mineral deposits or to improve existing mining processes. Over the past two decades, the company has constructed a superbly equipped mineral processing facility and research and development service.  G&T Metallurgical Services routinely performs crucial Metallurgical and Mineralogical services, from pre-feasibility to bankable feasibility for new deposits, and for efficiency enhancements at existing mines.  G&T operates projects across the world to service its international client base.

John Notman-Watt, Managing Director at Stewart Group comments: “Stewart Group and G&T Metallurgical Services are delighted with the agreement we have reached.  This partnership will bring significant new skill sets to both companies, and help us enhance the services we are able to provide to our clients internationally.

“It is increasingly important to broaden our service offering and adapt to changing markets as the search for new mineral deposits intensifies to meet future global demand for minerals and to replace aging mining assets.  Stewart Group and G&T Metallurgical Services are now well positioned to meet the demands and requirements of their customers.

“This partnership will not affect either business on a day to day basis, with both G&T Metallurgical Services and Stewart Group maintaining existing management and operational structures. The joint initiative is designed to help both businesses provide a greater range of services in a shorter time frame, through an integrated service covering all phases of the exploration and mine development cycle.”

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