Question 1

When and where is the Assaying and Refining Conference?

Accepted Answer

The Assaying and Refining Conference will take place from Sunday 12 – Wednesday 15 March 2023.  The Summit will take place at Hilton London Tower Bridge, 5 More London, Tooley Street, London SE1 2BY.

Question 2

Registration Fees

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The fees for attending the Conference are listed below:  LBMA GDL/Members - £475 +VAT Non-Members - £575 +VAT  Please email events@lbma.org.uk for the code.

Question 3

Can I attend virtually?

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LBMA is pleased to launch our virtual registration option for the Conference from Monday 13 to Tuesday 14 March 2023.   Virtual attendees will get remote access to view all content live, as well as being able to vote on polls, ask questions and engage remotely with the sessions via our online platform. It’s a great option for those who can’t attend in person.  You can book individually, or we have a special virtual group rate ticket which gives access to up to 5 people.   Virtual attendee rates: LBMA/LPPM Members and GDL Subscribers - £300 + VAT Non-Member Rate - £400 + VAT Member group rate - £600 + VAT Non-member group rate - £800 + VAT

Question 4

Floorplan

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Question 5

What is the dress code?

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A business casual dress code will operate during the Conference.

Question 6

Workshop and Tour

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Both take place on Wednesday 15 March 2023 and are offered as optional add-ons, charged at £70 + VAT.   Safety Workshop for Refineries and Laboratories, 09:00-12:00 The workshop, focused on refinery and laboratory safety, will be interactive and feature several short presentations on various safety topics. Participants can ask questions and discuss the issues being presented and pose questions to the group on issues of interest. Speakers running the workshop include Neil Harby (LBMA), Michael W. Hinds (MHinds Analytical Consulting Inc.), Leo Simpson (Metalor USA), Rob Sargent (Royal Canadian Mint), Charles Daoust (Royal Canadian Mint), Michael Koch (Perth Mint Refinery), and Terance Nkosi (Rand Refinery).   You can book onto the workshop during the registration process.   Bureau Veritas Commodities Tour, 08:30-15:00 The tour provides an opportunity to cover all aspects of Bureau Veritas' analytical work and methods, e.g. XRF, Fire assay, ICP with a focus on the precious metals. The tour will follow the process from sample receipt right through to final results to show delegates the lab controls and step by step processes that Bureau Veritas use to get the most accurate results on each sample received. There will be a short introduction to the Company, and Q&A’s during the tour with the lab personnel.  The tour is now fully booked. If you would like to be included on the waitlist, please contact events@lbma.org.uk and a member of our team will be in touch.

Question 7

How do I become a sponsor or exhibitor?

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Our Sponsorship and Exhibitor Pack can be found below.

Question 8

How do I book accommodation?

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For more information about hotel reservations, please contact events@lbma.org.uk.

Question 9

Can I bring my partner/spouse?

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Yes, please register your partner seperately under the partner/spouse. A fee of £195 will apply and they will be able to attend all social events including the Welcome Reception on Sunday, 12 March and the Conference Dinner on Monday, 13 March.

Question 10

Call for Papers

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The call for papers has now closed for this year’s Conference. You can express your interest for the 2025 Conference by emailing  gdl@lbma.org.uk.

Question 11

Press Passes

Accepted Answer

Please forward any requests regarding press or media to Tamsin Goodwin-Connelly on tamsin.connelly@lbma.org.uk.

Question 12

Cancellation/Refund Policy

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The cancellation date Friday, 17 February 2023 has now passed, we regret that cancellations cannot be accepted thereafter.  Substitutions are acceptable at any time. In the unlikely event of the Conference being cancelled, any delegate registration fees will be refunded in full less any administrative charges.

Question 13

Privacy Notice

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Please be advised the Conference will be recorded and photographed for the use of PR purposes and marketing materials. By attending the conference you may appear in film and images. Click here to see our privacy policy.

Conference FAQs

LBMA Assaying & Refining Conference 2023

12 - 15 March

Hilton London Tower Bridge, 5 More London Place, Tooley St, London SE1 2BY