Form 1: Proposal for a new field oftechnical activity
Circulation date:2016-12-16

Reference number(to be given by Central Secretariat)

Closing date for voting:2017-03-16.
Proposer:

ISO/TS/P

SAC

TS/P 265

A proposal for a new field of technical activity shall be submitted to the Central Secretariat, which
will assign it a reference number and process the proposal in accordance with the ISO/IEC
Directives (part 1, subclause 1.5). The proposer may be a member body of ISO, a technicalcommittee, subcommittee or project committee, the Technical Management Board or a General
Assembly committee, the Secretary-General, a body responsible for managing a certification system
operating under the auspices of ISO, or another international organization with national bodymembership. Guidelines for proposing and justifying a new field of technical activity are given in theISO/IEC Directives (part 1, Annex C).
The proposal (to be completed by the proposer)
Title of the proposed new committee (The title shall indicate clearly yet concisely the new
field of technical activity which the proposal is intended to cover.)GoldScope statement of the proposed new committee (The scope shall precisely define thelimits of the field of activity. Scopes shall not repeat general aims and principles
governing the work of the organization but shall indicate the specific area concerned.)
The standardization of gold ores, gold concentrates, gold alloys (excluding gold jewelries), gold
compounds, gold material and the standardization of the development, recovery and recycling ofgold.

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Proposed initial programme of work (The proposed programme of work shall correspondto and clearly reflect the aims of the standardization activities and shall, therefore, show
the relationship between the subject proposed. Each item on the programme of work shallbe defined by both the subject aspect(s) to be standardized (for products, for example, theitems would be the types of products, characteristics, other requirements, data to besupplied, test methods, etc.). Supplementary justification may be combined withparticular items in the programme of work. The proposed programme of work shall alsosuggest priorities and target dates.
Formulation and revision of international standards on gold in the fields of the development,
recovery and recycling of gold ores, gold concentrates, gold alloys, gold compounds, goldmaterials, and gold will be launched covering three levels. At Level I, the new Technical Committee(TC) will focus on basic standards covering gold terminology and standards on the packaging,labeling, transport and storage of gold products. Level II will cover testing and assaying standards,
including the standards on the methods for chemical analysis and the standards on the physicalproperties test. Level III will cover product standards, including the standards on the development,
recovery and recycling of gold ores, gold concentrates, gold alloys, gold compounds, goldmaterials, and gold, and the related safety, environmental protection and occupational healthissues.
The new TC proposes that the standardization will first be performed on Level I and Level II. The
standardization of the globally recognized gold terminology forms the basis for developing otherstandards. In the final stage, the new TC will formulate the standards on key products and theenvironmental, health and safety standards.
Indication(s) of the preferred type or types of deliverable(s) to be produced under theproposal (This may be combined with the "Proposed initial programme of work" if moreconvenient.)
1.Gold terminology
2.Goldproducts
3.Packaging, labeling, transport and storage of gold products
4.Methods for chemical analysis of gold
5.Methods for chemical analysis of gold ores
6.Methods for chemical analysis of gold concentrates

A listing of relevant existing documents at the international, regional and national levels.
(Any known relevant document (such as standards and regulations) shall be listed,regardless of their source and should be accompanied by an indication of theirsignificance.)
Currently there are no ISO standards or documents on gold. In China, the complete standardization
system consisting of over 90 national and industry standards on gold has been established.
China’s national standards on gold, for examples:
1. GB/T25933-2010High purity gold
2. GB/T25934.1-3-2010 Methods for chemical analysis of high purity gold
3. GB/T 4134-2015Gold bars
4. GB/T110661-10-2008 Methods for chemical analysis of gold (10 parts)
5. GB/T7739.1-11-2007 Methods for chemical analysis of gold concentrates (11 parts)
6. GB/T20899.1-11-2007 Methods for chemical analysis of gold ores (11 parts)
7. GB/T 29509.1-2-2013 Methods for chemical analysis of gold-loaded carbon(2 parts)
China’s industrial standards on gold, for examples:
1.YS/T3004-2011 Gold concentrates
2.YS/T 3005-2011 Methods for sampling and sample preparation of flotation gold concentrates
3.YS/T3014-2013 G old-loaded carbon
4.YS/T3025.1-6-2016 Gold mining and smelting operations-safety specification (to bepromulgated)

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A statement from the proposer as to how the proposed work may relate to or impact on
existing work, especially existing ISO and IEC deliverables. (The proposer should explain
how the work differs from apparently similar work, or explain how duplication and conflict
will be minimized. If seemingly similar or related work is already in the scope of othercommittees of the organization or in other organizations, the proposed scope shalldistinguish between the proposed work and the other work. The proposer shall indicate
whether his or her proposal could be dealt with by widening the scope of an existingcommittee or by establishing a new committee.)
Currently there is no standardization committee on gold (TC or SC) in ISO and IEC. Therefore, any
new work to be performed by the new TC is not in conflict or competing with established ISOcommittees and their work portfolios.
A listing of relevant countries where the subject of the proposal is important to theirnational commercial interests.
China, Australia, Russia, the U.S., Peru, South Africa, Canada, India, UK, Mexico, Indonesia,Bulgaria, Turkey, etc.
A listing of relevant external international organizations or internal parties (other ISOand/or IEC committees) to be engaged as liaisons in the development of thedeliverable(s). (In order to avoid conflict with, or duplication of efforts of, other bodies, it
is important to indicate all points of possible conflict or overlap. The result of any
communication with other interested bodies shall also be included.)
1. ISO/TC174-Jewellery. Few standards developed by this TC involve the methods for assay of
precious metal coating in and gold content of jewellery. In order to avoid conflict with, orduplication of efforts of this TC, the communication with this TC is needed.
2. ISO/TC183-copper, lead, zinc and nickel ores and concentrates. Few standards developed bythis TC involve the methods for assay of gold content of lead ore concentrates and zinc sulphide
concentrates. In order to avoid conflict with, or duplication of efforts of this TC, the communication
with this TC is needed.
3. ISO/TC107-Metallic and other inorganic coatings. Few standards developed by this TC relate togold coating. In order to avoid conflict with, or duplication of efforts of this TC, the communication
with this TC is needed.
4. ISO/TC114-Horology.Few standards developed by this TC relate to gold alloy covering. In order
to avoid conflict with, or duplication of efforts of this TC, the communication with this TC is needed.
A simple and concise statement identifying and describing relevant affected stakeholder
categories (including small and medium sized enterprises) and how they will each benefit
from or be impacted by the proposed deliverable(s).
To date the number of the gold mining and producing enterprise has greatly increased. These
enterprises not only include some major gold companies such as Canada-based Barrick Gold
Corporation, US-based Newmont Mining Corporation, and South Africa-based Anglo AmericanPLC, but also include many other small, medium and large-sized gold companies in China andother countries, which have made great contributions in meeting the market demand for gold. Boththe global gold mine production and gold consumption are ever increasing, and the gold materials
are extensively used in aviation and space industries, electronics industry, and pharmaceuticalsindustry. Therefore, the development of the international standards on globally recognized gold
terminology, testing and assaying methods, and gold products will facilitate the international tradein gold and the international technical exchange, and help resolve the safety and environmental
problems arising from gold production. It will generate huge social benefits, improve commercial
value and quality of technical services, and make contribution to the global financial stability.
An expression of commitment from the proposer to provide the committee secretariat if theproposal succeeds.
If the proposal succeeds, China is willing to undertake the work of the new TC secretariat.

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Purpose and justification for the proposal. (The purpose and justification for the creation ofa new technical committee shall be made clear and the need for standardization in this fieldshall be justified. Clause C.4.13.3 of Annex C of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 contains amenu of suggestions or ideas for possible documentation to support and purpose andjustification of proposals. Proposers should consider these suggestions, but they are notlimited to them, nor are they required to comply strictly with them. What is most important isthat proposers develop and provide purpose and justification information that is mostrelevant to their proposals and that makes a substantial business case for the market
relevance and the need for their proposals. Thorough, well-developed and robust purpose
and justification documentation will lead to more informed consideration of proposals andultimately their possible success in the ISO IEC system.)
1. Establishing the universal standards for the interactional trade in gold products
The international standards to be developed by the new TC will facilitate, coordinate and safeguard
the international trade in gold products and serves as reference in the related arbitration cases.
The gold producing countries and gold consumption countries are around the world, and the goldmaterials are extensively used as important raw materials in many industries such as aviation andspace industries, electronics industry, and pharmaceuticals industry. Given many varieties andcomplex parameters of gold products, it is urgent to develop the uniform standards for theinternational trade in gold ores, gold concentrates, gold alloys, gold compounds and gold materials.
These standards will define the meanings of gold products and specify the uniform testing andassaying methods. At the same time, these standards will supplement the international trade rules
on gold products, provide the basis for assessing the quality of exported and imported gold
products, and provide technical support to the formulation and implementation of the relevant
technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures.
2. Standardization of gold will promote the advances in gold-related technologies and improve thequality and economic performance of gold products and companies
The development of the international standards on gold will establish the basic standards for
globally recognized gold terminology and products, spread the fully EHS compliant gold producing
technologies and processes and testing and assaying methods, improve the quality and economic
performance of gold products and companies, and promote the development and application of newgold materials and new technologies.
3. Promoting the international economic and technical exchange and cooperation relating to gold
products
A number of global experts on gold-related technologies and standardization will participate in theprocess of developing the international standards on gold. This will enhance the international
exchange and cooperation among gold companies, relevant universities and scientific research
institutes, and create huge business and trade opportunities.
Signature of the proposer

Further information to assist with understanding the requirements for the items above can be foundin the Directives, Part 1, Annex C.

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