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Bullion World | Volume 5 | Issue 10 | October 2025

INDIA GOLD CONFERENCE 2025

DAY 1 SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS

The Second Seminar on “Gold Assaying, Hallmarking and Refining Technologies” at
the India Gold Conference 2025 served as a significant platform for professionals
across the gold value chain to engage with the latest advancements in quality
assurance, testing, and refining technologies. Held on September 11, 2025, at the
Pullman Aerocity, New Delhi, the seminar brought together technocrats, refiners,
policymakers, and quality control experts to explore evolving standards and processes
shaping India’s leadership in the global gold ecosystem. The morning began with
registration and networking followed by a welcome address, setting the stage for
an intensive workshop on XRF Spectroscopy led by Dr. Mike Hinds, Good Delivery
Consultant, LBMA. This session provided participants with practical insights
into advanced analytical techniques crucial for accurate elemental analysis and
certification in gold assaying.

Post-lunch, the seminar delved into specialized technical sessions covering crucial
industry topics. Eminent speakers including Mr Pankaj Deshmukh (MMTC-PAMP),
Ms Makhosazana Sikhakhane (Rand Refinery), Mr Dinesh Singh (CSIR-NPL), and
Mr Chandan Rao (BIS) discussed global benchmarks in laboratory accreditation,
cupellation losses, certified reference materials, and hallmarking regulations. The final
sessions, led by Mr Ankur Srivastava (MMTC-PAMP), Mr Ajay Raina (Fischer), and
Mr Stefano Zoi (Italimpianti Orafi), highlighted challenges in refining and showcased
technological innovations in machinery and instrumentation. Through expert-led
presentations, knowledge exchange, and networking opportunities, the seminar
underscored India’s ongoing commitment to enhancing precision, transparency, and
reliability in gold refining and hallmarking practices.

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