About Forest Norton
Forest Norton delivers world-class technical consultancy to precious metals refineries globally. Founded on 30 years of hands-on expertise in metallurgical refining and laboratory analysis, we bridge critical operational and regulatory gaps for start-ups and multinational enterprises alike.
Three decades of refining expertise
Forest Norton was established after observing persistent technical and operational challenges across the precious metals sector. Having developed extensive laboratory experience within environmental testing and refinery operations over 30 years, our team provides practical, site-tested guidance that transforms complex metallurgical problems into predictable, profitable operations.
Health, Safety & Environmental passion meets commercial awareness
Our consulting philosophy combines an uncompromising dedication to health, safety & environmental (HS&E) compliance with acute commercial acumen. Whether auditing health and safety practices, refining waste treatment processes, or enhancing analytical precision, we ensure your plant meets the strictest worldwide regulatory benchmarks while protecting your bottom line.
Solving your most costly headaches
Precious metal refineries rely on us to resolve their most complex technical hurdles: tightening mass balance reconciliation, optimising effluent and hazardous waste treatment, and implementing reliable process automation. By tackling these operational bottlenecks, we help refinery managers minimise metal losses and increase throughput.
"Working alongside Forest Norton fundamentally improved our mass balance reconciliation and environmental performance. Their depth of refining knowledge is unmatched in the industry."
Refinery Operations Director, International Precious Metals Group