Alfred H. Knight Namibia says it is seeking accreditation from the Southern African Development Community Accreditation Service (SADCAS) as a priority for 2025 to ensure its inspection and laboratory services meet international standards.
Country Manager Moses Pius said accreditation was critical to the company’s strategy. “Our focus is to ensure that whatever services we are providing meet international standards and satisfy the requirements of our customers and partners,” he said.
Pius said the company, which specialises in inspections and independent verification services for the mining industry, works with processing companies and partners in markets such as China and Europe.
“Our work relies heavily on trust. To be respected as a service provider in this space, you must have third-party verification of the quality of the service you provide,” he said.
According to Pius, the global mining sector, including in regions such as India, is expanding rapidly, creating demand for skilled professionals and advanced technology. He noted that keeping pace with technological progress while maintaining a capable workforce was a key challenge.
“The industry is growing rapidly, with new advancements in technology, and this challenges us to catch up and provide the professional services that are required,” Pius explained.
Part of the global Alfred H. Knight network, which has supported mining for more than 140 years, the Namibian unit offers laboratory analysis, inspection and metallurgical consultancy, helping verify the quality and quantity of metals and mineral products across mining, processing and export stages.
“Our training is about empowering individuals, transferring knowledge, and creating career growth opportunities for local specialists,” Pius said.
The company has also added X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) testing at its Walvis Bay facility, a non-destructive technique that delivers quick elemental analysis for samples such as base and minor metal concentrates and mineral ores.
“This new capability delivers faster results, cuts logistics costs, and supports timely operational decisions while maintaining international standards,” Pius said.
He added that the XRF service reduces the need to send export samples to overseas laboratories, improving turnaround times and supporting quality control during transit. “With our new local capability, our clients benefit from faster results, greater traceability, and improved precision in line with international sampling and preparation standards,” he said.
Pius said the offering, already available in South Africa and Tanzania, strengthens Alfred H. Knight’s regional presence. “Our expanded regional coverage ensures that Namibia plays a stronger role in supporting the mining value chain, while also creating local opportunities,” he added.
