Garfield Refining review: Assay services

The refusal by Garfield Refining to provide the agreed‑upon assay documentation for Lot 1431890 is inconsistent with accepted industry standards for transparent refining and settlement. In reputable refining practice — particularly when material is contested or contains visible particulate consistent with precious metals — the assayer’s report includes the method used (e.g., fire assay, digestion), sample preparation steps, detection limits, and results expressed in standard units. This documentation is essential for verification, chain‑of‑custody, and dispute resolution. By providing only a “precious metals report” without supporting assay data, Garfield has prevented independent confirmation of their “no recoverable precious metal” determination, contrary to the transparency expected in the precious metals refining industry.