ALS Schedule 2009

ALS Minerals
Schedule of Services & Fees

2009 (USD - South America)
ALS Laboratory Group, through its Mineral Division, ALS Minerals, is the leading supplier of analytical and assay services
to the exploration and mining industries in the world. This edition of our US dollar (USD) Schedule of Services and Fees,
describes a comprehensive number of services that cover a wide range of exploration and mining activities, and which we
are able to deliver reliably and consistently on a global basis.
ALS Laboratory Group is a diversified international analytical laboratory group that provides a broad range of sophisticated,
state-of-the-art services in the fields of mining and geochemistry, environmental monitoring, coal, food, pharmaceuticals,
industrial hygiene, electronics, green testing, petroleum products and equipment monitoring. The company is a wholly
owned subsidiary of Campbell Brothers Limited, a publicly listed Australian company (ASX code CPB). For more information
please visit www.alsglobal.com.
Prices listed here are applicable for clients submitting samples to our laboratories in South America and do not include
locally applicable taxes. ALS Laboratory Group reserves the right to alter prices at any time without prior notice.
Piteå Fairbanks Yellowknife

Outokumpu
Moscow Terrace
Chita Thunder Bay Timmins
Vancouver Sudbury
Val-d’Or
Rosia Montana Winnemucca Elko

Reno
Izmir
Seville Lanzhou
Tehran
Hermosillo Chihuahua
Monterrey
Zacatecas
Guangzhou Guadalajara
Vientiane
Pakse
Bamako Ouagadougou
Bogotá
Kumasi
Quito
Mwanza Trujillo
Lima
Cusco
Goiânia
Arequipa
Fiji Oruro
Belo Horizonte
Townsville
Mount Isa
Karratha Antofagasta
Alice Springs
Brisbane La Serena
Johannesburg Mendoza
Kalgoorlie Orange
Perth Sydney
Adelaide
Melbourne
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Brisbane, Australia registration in North America registration in Peru in Chile & Argentina registration Africa
Please contact us for details regarding the scope of registration.

Contents
Quality Assurance 2
The Open Lab™ Initiative ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Webtrieve™............................................................................................................................................................ 2
Sample Preparation 3
Sample Tracking .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Sample Preparation Packages ............................................................................................................................. 4
Sample Preparation Procedures .......................................................................................................................... 5
Sample Storage ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Sample Pick-up Services ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Sample Submission .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Precious Metals Analysis 8

Gold ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Silver..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Platinum, Palladium & Other Precious Metals.................................................................................................. 11
Exploration Geochemistry 12
Ultra-Trace Level Methods Using ICP-MS & ICP-AES ...................................................................................... 12
Trace Level Methods Using Conventional ICP-AES Analysis....................................................................................14
ICP-AES Packages for Low Grade Mineralized Materials................................................................................ 15
Single Element Methods ..................................................................................................................................... 16
Individual Methods - Miscellaneous Techniques ............................................................................................. 17
Lithogeochemistry 18
Whole Rock Analysis Using XRF or ICP-AES ................................................................................................... 18
Rare Earth & Trace Elements Using ICP-MS..................................................................................................... 18
Elemental Analysis by Pressed Pellet XRF ....................................................................................................... 19
Complete Characterization ................................................................................................................................. 19
Specific Ores & Commodities 20

Ores & High Grade Materials.............................................................................................................................. 20
Concentrate Umpire ............................................................................................................................................ 21
Iron Ore ................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Bauxite ................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Copper .................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Nickel .................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Uranium ................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Industrial Minerals............................................................................................................................................... 27
Acid Base Accounting ........................................................................................................................................ 27
Selective Leach 28
Ionic Leach........................................................................................................................................................... 28
Regoleach ............................................................................................................................................................ 28
Classic Selective Leaches .................................................................................................................................. 29
Minerology 30
Isotopes & Geochronology 32

Procedures for Isotope Analysis ....................................................................................................................... 32
Advanced Research & Other Projects............................................................................................................... 33
Other Services 34
Custom Mobile Sample Preparation Facilities ................................................................................................. 34
Core Cutting......................................................................................................................................................... 35
Terms & Conditions 36

Quality Assurance Success in mining and mineral exploration depends on the ability to make sound
decisions based on solid evidence. ALS understands that important decisions
pivot on the accuracy of our results. Our processes ensure our clients receive
the best information possible to assist with their decision making.
A System You Can Trust

The ALS quality system complies with the requirements of the international standards ISO 9001:2000 and ISO
17025:2005 and operates in all laboratory sites. Our custom LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)
has been designed using these requirements to enhance laboratory quality assurance protocols and to provide the
traceability necessary for today’s stringent reporting requirements.
The Open Lab™ Initiative

Site audits give only a snapshot of what is occurring in the laboratory but complete audit trails present the chain of
custody and records for every action on a sample. The same level of record keeping that has been required in the
pharmaceutical and environmental testing industries for years is now available for mineral exploration testing.
Through new technology, ALS provides a deeper and more complete view into its laboratory and it is with this that
we invite you to look over our shoulders at every step your samples take in their analysis. We are able to provide this
service to our clients with GEMS, a custom-written laboratory management interface to our centralized database.
The Open Lab™ also possesses interactive functions that make it possible to discuss analytical results with
laboratory managers on-line, and to request information or selective re-runs with only a few mouse clicks.
Webtrieve™
The Open Lab™ is made possible with Webtrieve™, the on-line interface to our database. Through Webtrieve™
clients can access results and download certificates of analysis as well as track their samples’ progress through the
laboratory and obtain important quality control information.
When we receive your samples and at each subsequent stage of their analysis, their barcodes are scanned and
data regarding their location and results are stored. As soon as it is captured, data is available for viewing and
retrieval by the client via an on-line, encrypted account. This real time data capture and display allows for viewing
and retrieval of partial results from each separate procedure. As well, this partial data can be accessed prior to
completion of the entire analysis. Your samples’ progress can be tracked through the Workorder Progress page on
Webtrieve™ which displays information on which analytical steps are complete, and partial data that is currently
available.
Along with results, qualified persons will find all the tools necessary for the proper signing off of data released to the
public. Audit trails are produced and updated each time your samples are moved allowing for complete traceability
of the time they spent in our laboratory. QC data for the sample preparation and analytical stages can also be
obtained through Webtrieve™ including preparation sizing test data, and performance results for standards and
duplicates run with your samples.
All documents can be viewed and retrieved from Webtrieve™ including Certificates of Analysis and method
descriptions.
This new technology gives you instant access to the deeper and more detailed information regarding the laboratory
processes that is now required by regulators. Just as critically, this information is readily available 24 hours a day
through the World Wide Web.
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Sample Preparation
Obtaining accurate results begins with obtaining representative samples. ALS
approaches sample preparation with the same rigorous quality control procedures
and careful attention to detail as any other stage in analysis.
The purpose of sample preparation is to produce a homogeneous analytical sub-sample that is fully representative
of the material submitted to the laboratory, unless the client wishes to assess a particular size fraction. The actual
sample preparation procedure selected will vary depending on the type and size of the sample submitted.
Sample preparation is the most critical step in the entire laboratory operation. ALS has specified parameters to be
achieved in preparing samples to ensure that homogeneous and representative sub-samples are submitted for
analysis. These parameters will not be achieved if sample size exceeds the equipment capacity.
To ensure your samples are prepared correctly we recommend that you discuss your proposed requirements with
the laboratory manager and advise our staff about any mineralized samples submitted that may require additional
equipment clean-up to avoid contaminating following samples.
Sample Tracking
In order to provide complete traceability of your samples throughout the sample shipping and processing stages, all
samples received at ALS are barcoded and weighed prior to being processed. A per sample fee is applicable. Two
variants exist depending on whether samples are received with or without barcode labels.
Description Application Code Price per

Sample ($)
Log sample in tracking system and weigh.
Samples received with barcode labels attached to LOG-21 0.45
sample bag. All Samples.
Samples received without barcode labels attached. LOG-22 0.90
Workorder / administration fee applied per submittal. BAT-01 20.00
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Sample Preparation Sample Preparation Packages
The packages described below are the most commonly used procedures in producing representative sub-samples.
Please contact our marketing staff, your local client service representative or laboratory manager to discuss your
specific sample preparation and analytical requirements.
Because of geographic differences in sample matrices and exploration techniques our most popular sample
preparation packages vary by location.
Commonly Used Procedures Internationally
All packages include logging of samples into the tracking system, weighing, drying, fine crushing of entire sample to better than 70%
-2mm. Submitting excessively wet samples may result in a surcharge for additional drying procedures.

Sample ($)
Split off 250g and pulverize split to better than 85% PREP-31 5.40 plus
passing 75 microns. 0.50/kg
Split off 1kg and pulverize split to better than 85% PREP-31B 6.30 plus
Rock chip or drill samples.
Split off 1.5kg and pulverize split to better than 85% PREP-32 8.10 plus
Package includes logging of samples into the tracking system, weighing and drying (low temperature drying). Submitting excessively
wet samples may result in a surcharge for additional drying procedures.

Sample ($)
Sieve sample to -180 micron (80 mesh). Retain both Soil or sediment samples. PREP-41 1.10 plus
fractions. 1.80/kg
Commonly Used Procedures in Australia

All packages include logging of samples into the tracking system, weighing and drying. Submitting excessively wet samples may
result in a surcharge for additional drying procedures.

Sample ($)
Pulverize entire sample in multiple stages to 85% passing For rock or drill samples with a PUL-22 5.40/3kg
75 microns or better. Recombine and homogenize by nominal particle size of <10 mm. plus 4.50 to
riffling and/or re-pulverizing. homogenize
(Samples that are coarser
Riffle split sample to a maximum of 3kg and pulverize PUL-23 5.40
will require crushing prior to
split to 85% passing 75 microns or better. Retain and bag plus 0.45/kg*
processing. See page 6 for
unpulverized reject. (splitting)
available options).
plus 0.20/kg**
(bagging)
Riffle split sample to a maximum of 3kg and pulverize PUL-24 5.40
split to 85% passing 75 microns or better. Dispose of plus 0.45/kg*
unpulverized reject. (splitting)
* Splitting charges will only apply to samples >3kg.

** Bagging charges only apply to samples >3kg where both the finely pulverized bulk residue and crushed residue are to be retained.
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Sample Preparation Procedures
Sample Preparation
The following procedures are used either separately or combined in a package in order to meet specific sample
preparation requirements. Most of these procedures are charged out on a per kg basis.
Drying
Drying charges are applied only to samples that are excessively wet, in the opinion of the laboratory manager.

Sample ($)
Drying of excessively wet samples in drying ovens. Default drying procedure for DRY-21 1.80 plus
most rock chip and drill samples. 0.35/kg
Drying of excessively wet samples in drying ovens that Most soil and sediment samples DRY-22 1.80 plus
are controlled to a maximum temperature of 60ºC. that are analyzed for volatile 0.35/kg
elements.
Air-drying of samples. Samples that will be analyzed DRY-23 1.80 plus
using selective leach 0.35/kg
procedures.
Crushing
Samples that are too coarse to be put directly into a large pulverizing mill, or where the particle size needs to be
reduced before we are able to take a representative split for further pulverization, are crushed using jaw crushers.

Sample ($)
Coarse crushing of rock chip and drill samples to 70% Used if the material is too CRU-21 2.00 plus
nominal -6mm. coarse for introduction into 0.35/kg
the pulverizing mill, and as a
preliminary step before fine
crushing of larger samples.
Fine crushing of rock chip and drill samples to 70% Standard preparation CRU-31 2.00 plus
-2mm or better. procedure for samples where 0.35/kg
a representative split will be
pulverized.
Splitting
Some samples may require splitting into representative sub samples.

Sample ($)
Split sample using a riffle splitter. Standard splitting procedure. SPL-21 1.35 plus
0.25/kg
Split sample using a rotary splitter. Premium splitting procedure. SPL-22 2.25 plus
1.35/kg
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Sample Preparation Pulverizing
All pulverizing procedures make use of “flying disk” or “ring and puck” style grinding mills. Unless otherwise indicated,
all pulverizing procedures guarantee that for most sample types at least 85% of the material will be pulverized to 75
micron (200 mesh) or better.

Sample ($)
Pulverize a split or total sample of up to 250g to 85% Default procedure for samples PUL-31 3.15
passing 75 micron or better. that are finely crushed and split
prior to pulverizing or for total
samples up to 250g.
Pulverize a 1000g split to 85% passing 75 micron or Pulverizing of a 1kg split or total PUL-32 4.50
better. sample up to 1kg.
Pulverize the entire sample to 85% passing 75 micron Appropriate for samples up to PUL-21 7.40
or better. 3kg.
Most pulverizing bowls and pucks are made from a low chrome steel. For “chrome free” pulverizing and non-metallic
sample preparation, other bowls are available (i.e. tungsten carbide, agate, zirconia, etc.) Please enquire for pricing.
Screening
For some sample types, one or more size fractions need to be separated from the bulk sample. Other mesh sizes,
as well as multiple screening procedures are also available.

Sample ($)
Dry screening to 180 micron. Retain both fractions. Standard preparation for soil and SCR-41 1.10 plus
stream sediment samples. 2.70/kg
Dry screening to 180 micron. Save minus fraction only. Standard preparation for soil and SCR-42 0.70 plus
stream sediment samples. 2.70/kg
Dry screening to 500 micron (35 mesh). Remove coarse fraction. SCR-43 1.35 plus
1.35/kg
Dry screening to 840 micron (20 mesh). Remove coarse fraction. SCR-45 1.35 plus
1.35/kg
Wet screening to 75 micron (200 mesh) and save minus Accurate separation of the 75 SCR-31 3.60 plus
fraction only. micron fraction. 3.15/kg
Miscellaneous Procedures
Sample ($)
Compositing of two or more pulp samples, including The volumetric is the standard CMP-21 1.60/fraction
homogenizing the composite pulp. Volumetric procedure. procedure.
Compositing of two or more pulp samples, including The gravimetric is used when CMP-22 2.90/fraction
homogenizing the composite pulp. Gravimetric the densities of the samples vary
procedure. greatly.
Clean crushers with “barren” material after every As required. (The standard no WSH-21 1.80
sample. charge procedure uses barren
material between every batch).
Clean pulverizers with “barren” material after every As required. (The standard no WSH-22 2.25
sample. charge procedure uses barren
material between every batch).
Transfer sample to drying tray or new sample bag, Tray drying of samples submitted TRA-21 0.90/fraction
applicable to samples requiring tray drying. in plastic bags.
Re-bagging sample in new bag. For samples submitted in plastic BAG-01 0.90/fraction
bags or damaged bags.
Homogenize stored or composite sample by light Re-homogenization of samples HOM-01 4.00/fraction
pulverizing. including samples from long term
storage.
Quarantine (heat treatment, storage). Required for all AQIS approved heat treatment QAR-01 0.90
samples imported from other countries into Australia. and storage.
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Sample Storage
Sample Preparation
Materials that have been submitted for analysis are retained at our laboratories for a limited time only. The prepared
master pulps are stored free of charge for 90 days from the time that we issue the final Certificate of Analysis. Coarse
and fine reject fractions are stored free of charge for the first 45 days. Monthly charges will be levied for sample
storage when the free period has expired.

Sample ($)
Monthly storage of bulk residues (< 3kg of coarse reject Storage of remaining sample STO-REJ 0.45
or finely pulverized material) after the first 45 days. after the first 45 days from the
issue date of the final certificate
of analysis.
Monthly storage of master pulps after the first 90 days. Longer term storage of pulps. STO-PUL 0.25
Monthly storage of screening reject fractions after the Longer term storage of screening STO-SCR 0.25
first 45 days. reject fractions.
Handling and retrieval of stored samples. Stored samples. RET-21 45.00/hr
Disposal of pulps and coarse fractions. Pulps and coarse fractions. DIS-21 By quotation
Return of samples to clients. Returned samples. RTN-21 By quotation
Sample Pick-Up Services

Sample transport/pick-up services can be arranged from any of our locations. Please contact your nearest ALS office
for details.

Sample ($)
Sample pick-up service. All sample types. PKP-21 By quotation
Sample Submission
Samples can be sent to any of the addresses listed on our website. Pre-addressed adhesive labels and sample
submission forms are available on request. We also offer advice on shipping samples to any of our laboratories by
surface carrier, air cargo and air express.
To expedite sample processing and therefore delivery of results, please clearly mark sample bags using waterproof
ink. In addition to marking the outside of the bag, the use of assay tags inside sample bags is strongly encouraged.
Fill out and enclose the sample submittal form with each sample shipment. Include your return address, billing
instructions and the type of analyses required for the enclosed samples. Retain a copy of the sample submittal form
as a field record.
For sample shipments to our offices in the Americas, mark as GEOLOGICAL MATERIALS FOR ANALYSIS ONLY –
NO COMMERCIAL VALUE. When importing soil samples into Canada or the US a soil permit needs to be obtained
prior to samples being shipped. Please contact your nearest ALS representative for more information.
Clearly mark all sample shipments to our offices in Australia as GEOLOGICAL MATERIALS and indicate a nominal
dollar value, such as US$25.00. Importation of geological materials into Australia is rigidly controlled by Australian
Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS). To avoid delays and additional charges in quarantine and customs
clearance it is imperative that you contact an ALS representative for guidelines and procedures regarding sample
importation before consigning samples to us.
Some of these procedures will be available through our web site www.alsminerals.com
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Precious Metals Analysis Gold and other precious metals continue to be highly sought after by mining
and exploration companies worldwide as a result of their strong prices in recent
years. ALS has the analytical tools and years of experience to help you with this
potentially valuable search.
The selection of the best method for the accurate determination of a precious metal is highly dependent on the
nature of the sample and the objective of the analytical result. The methods described in this section are effective
alternatives for the determination of gold, silver and platinum group metals.
Gold
Fire Assay Fusion
For quantitative analysis of gold, the fire assay procedure is still the preferred choice globally. However, it should
also be recognized that a wide variety of minerals and metals such as chromite, base metal sulfides and oxides,
selenides and tellurides for example, in moderate to high concentrations, can interfere with the fire assay process,
generally leading to low precious metal recoveries. With prior knowledge of the presence of these minerals and
metals, ALS can modify flux constituents and increase flux to sample ratios to improve recoveries. In most cases, a
reduction in sample weight will yield higher precious metal recoveries, particularly in the presence of the interferants
mentioned above. For optimum gold and PGE recoveries for most sample matrices, ALS recommends a 30g
maximum charge weight.
Analyte Range (ppm)** Description Code Price per

Sample ($)
Trace Level
Au 0.001-10 Au by fire assay and ICP-AES.

30g nominal sample weight Au-ICP21 12.15
50g nominal sample weight Au-ICP22 13.95
Au 0.002-1 Au by fire assay and AAS.
30g nominal sample weight Au-AA21 12.60
Ore Grade

Au 0.05-1,000 Au by fire assay and gravimetric finish.
30g nominal sample weight Au-GRA21 15.30
50g nominal sample weight Au-GRA22 18.00
Au 0.05-1,000 Au and Ag by fire assay and gravimetric finish
Ag 5-10,000 30g nominal sample weight ME-GRA21 19.80
50g nominal sample weight ME-GRA22 22.50
Au 0.05-1,000 Au by 1,000g screen fire assay. Duplicate assays on
undersize, and assay entire oversize fraction. Calculate
and report total gold content, individual assays and
weight fractions. Screening to 100 micron
30g nominal sample weight Au-SCR21* 40.50
50g nominal sample weight Au-SCR24* 45.00
* Other screen sizes may be available - please contact your local office for details.
** 1 oz/ton = 34.2857 ppm
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Precious Metals Analysis
Analyte Range (ppm)* Description Code Price per
Sample ($)
Concentrates
Au 0.07-999,985 Au by fire assay and gravimetric finish. Au-CON01 54.00

30g nominal sample weight
Bullion
Au Fineness Routine bullion assays by fire assay with gravimetric Au-GRA24 90.00
1-1,000 finish.
Au Fineness Au umpire assay in bullion samples by fire assay with Au-UMP20 135.00
1-1,000 gravimetric finish.
*At your option, precious metals reporting units can be specified as ppb, ppm, g/t or oz/t (except for bullion assays).
Aqua Regia Digestion
Aqua regia digestion is generally suitable for the determination of gold in soil and stream sediment samples. If this
digestion procedure is used to measure the acid extractable gold contents of rock chips and other more mineralized
materials, roasting of samples containing sulfides and/or carbon prior to analysis is recommended.
Analyte Range (ppm) Description Code Price per

Sample ($)
Super Trace Level
Au 0.0002-0.1 Au by aqua regia, ICP-MS (MARG).

25g nominal sample weight Au-ST43 12.60*
50g nominal sample weight Au-ST44 13.95*
Trace Level
Au 0.001-1 Au by aqua regia extraction with ICP-MS finish.

25g nominal sample weight Au-TL43 11.00
50g nominal sample weight Au-TL44 12.25
Ore Grade
Au 0.01-100 Au by aqua regia extraction with AAS or ICP-MS finish.

25g nominal sample weight Au-OG43 10.50
50g nominal sample weight Au-OG44 11.75
* Additional acid leachable elements by ICP-AES can be added at a discounted price. See pages 13 and 14 for details.
Samples containing sulfidic, calcareous or organic material require the roasting procedure RST-21 as an additional
preparation step prior to the aqua regia digestion.
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Precious Metals Analysis Cyanide Leach
Cyanide leach procedures are used in grassroots exploration where cyanide extractable gold from a very large
sample can sometimes detect small gold anomalies that otherwise would go unnoticed, and in mine development
and exploration to establish potential gold cyanide extraction efficiency.

Sample ($)
Super Trace Level
Au 0.0001-10 BLEG Au-cyanide leach with ICP-MS finish. Au-CN12* 27.00

1000-3000g nominal sample weight
Au 0.0001-10 BLEG Au-cyanide leach with extraction AA finish. Au-AA12* 27.00
Trace Level
Au 0.001-10 BLEG Au-cyanide leach with ICP-MS finish. Au-CN11* 18.00

Au 0.001-10 BLEG Au-cyanide leach with extraction AA finish. Au-AA11* 18.00
Ore Grade
Au 0.03-50 Au by cyanide leach with AAS finish. Au-AA13* 10.80

Au 0.01-200 Au by cyanide leach with AAS finish. Au-AA14* 22.50
Au 0.01-300 Au by accelerated cyanide leach using “Leachwell” Au-AA15 27.00
reagent with AAS finish.
*The following additional elements can be reported on request at additional cost.
Ag (0.001), Cu (0.01), Pd (0.001) on method Au-CN12 2.70/element

Ag (0.001), Cu (0.01), Pd (0.001) on method Au-CN11 1.80/element
Ag (0.03), Cu (0.1) on method Au-AA13 1.80/element
Metallurgical Samples

Sample ($)
Au 0.01-50 Au in cyanide liquor by extraction with AA finish. Au-AA16 By quotation
Note: A full range of minor and trace elements can be determined on cyanide liquors by ICP-AES/ICP-MS. Please enquire for
details.
Au 1-10,000 Au on carbon by ashing, aqua regia digestion and AAS. Au-AA44 28.80
Duplicate analysis.
Note: A range of elements can be determined on the ashed carbon by ICP-AES/ICP-MS. Please enquire for full details.
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Silver
Precious Metals Analysis

Analyte Range Description Code Price per
(ppm) Sample ($)
Trace Level
Ag 0.2-100 Ag by aqua regia digestion and AAS. Ag-AA45 4.50

Ag 0.5-100 Ag by HF-HNO3-HClO4 digestion, HCl leach and AAS. Ag-AA61 6.30
Note: See also multi-element methods that include Ag under “Exploration Geochemistry”, pages 12-17.
Ore Grade
Ag 1-1,500 Ag by aqua regia digestion, ICP-AES or AAS finish. Ag-OG46 8.10*

(Ag-AA46)
Ag 1-1,500 Ag by HF-HNO3-HClO4 digestion with HCl leach, ICP-AES Ag-OG62 9.90*
or AAS finish. (Ag-AA62)
Ag 5-10,000 Ag by fire assay and gravimetric finish.
30g nominal sample weight Ag-GRA21 16.90
50g nominal sample weight Ag-GRA22 18.90
Au 0.05-1,000 Au and Ag by fire assay and gravimetric finish
Ag 5-10,000 30g nominal sample weight ME-GRA21 19.80
50g nominal sample weight ME-GRA22 22.50
Concentrates
Ag 0.7-995,000 Ag by fire assay and gravimetric finish. Ag-CON01 54.00
Bullion
Ag Fineness Routine bullion assays by fire assay with gravimetric finish. Ag-GRA24 90.00
1-1,000
Ag Fineness Ag umpire assay in bullion samples by fire assay with Ag-UMP20 135.00
1-1,000 gravimetric finish.
*Can be packaged with base metal analysis at a discounted price.
Platinum, Palladium & Other Precious Metals

Sample ($)
Trace Level
Pt 0.005-10 Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay and ICP-AES finish.

Pd 0.001-10 30g nominal sample weight PGM-ICP23 14.60
Au 0.001-10 50g nominal sample weight PGM-ICP24 16.40
Pt 0.0005-1 Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay and ICP-MS finish.
Pd 0.001-1 30g nominal sample weight PGM-MS23 14.60
Au 0.001-1 50g nominal sample weight PGM-MS24 16.40
Pt 0.02-10 Pt, Pd, Ir, Os, Rh, Ru and Au by fire assay with nickel
Pd 0.02-10 sulfide collection and neutron activation analysis.
Ir 0.001-10
Os 0.01-10 30g nominal sample weight PGM-NAA26 112.50
Rh 0.005-10
Ru 0.05-10
Au 0.001-10 Note: Au is not quantitative by this method.
Ore Grade
Pt 0.03-100 Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay and ICP-AES (or ICP-MS)

Pd 0.03-100 finish. PGM-ICP27 16.65
Au 0.03-100 30g nominal sample weight
At your request, precious metals reporting units can be specified as ppb, ppm, g/t or oz/t (except for bullion assays).
For optimum PGE recovery for most sample matrices, ALS recommends a 30g charge weight.
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Exploration Geochemistry Exploration geochemistry utilizes trends and patterns in trace elements as
indicators of what may lie deep below or miles away. More and more, today’s
explorationists require lower detection limits and a wider range of elements to
identify prospective targets.
Find the Methods That Suit You

The effectiveness of a geochemical exploration program is largely dependent on the availability of analytical methods
that properly meet the requirements of the problems at hand. Element coverage, detection limits, reliability and cost
are often the main factors considered by explorationists when choosing an analytical method for a given sample type.
ALS offers a wide range of multi-element and single-element methods that can satisfy the requirements of today’s
exploration geochemists, both technically and economically. The analytical methods described in this section
include different sample decomposition procedures, such as aqua regia and multi-acid digestions, fusions and
selective leaches. The instrumental analytical techniques comprise inductively coupled plasma with atomic emission
spectroscopy or mass spectroscopy, atomic absorption, x-ray fluorescence and infrared spectroscopy.
Ultra-Trace Level Methods Using ICP-MS & ICP-AES
Although some base metals may dissolve quantitatively, in the majority of geological matrices, data reported from
an aqua regia leach should be considered as representing only the leachable portion of the particular analyte. The
recovery percentages for many analytes from more resistive minerals can be very low, but the acid leachable portion
can also be an excellent exploration tool.
In order to report the widest possible concentration range, this method uses both the ICP-MS and the ICP-AES
techniques. Sample minimum 1g.
Analytes & Ranges (ppm) Code Price per

Sample ($)
Ag 0.01-100 Cs 0.05-500 Mo 0.05-10,000 Sr 0.2-10,000 ME-MS41 16.90
Al 0.01-25% Cu 0.2-10,000 Na 0.01%-10% Ta 0.01-500
(Sold only as
As 0.1-10,000 Fe 0.01%-50% Nb 0.05-500 Te 0.01-500 a complete
package).
Au 0.2-25 Ga 0.05-10,000 Ni 0.2-10,000 Th 0.2-10,000
B 10-10,000 Ge 0.05-500 P 10-10,000 Ti 0.005%-10%
Ba 10-10,000 Hf 0.02-500 Pb 0.2-10,000 Tl 0.02-10,000
Be 0.05-1,000 Hg 0.01-10,000 Rb 0.1-10,000 U 0.05-10,000
Bi 0.01-10,000 In 0.005-500 Re 0.001-50 V 1-10,000
Ca 0.01%-25% K 0.01%-10% S 0.01%-10% W 0.05-10,000
Cd 0.01-1,000 La 0.2-10,000 Sb 0.05-10,000 Y 0.05-500
Ce 0.02-500 Li 0.1-10,000 Sc 0.1-10,000 Zn 2-10,000
Co 0.1-10,000 Mg 0.01%-25% Se 0.1-1,000 Zr 0.5-500
Cr 1-10,000 Mn 5-50,000 Sn 0.2-500
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Exploration Geochemistry
Adding ME-MS41 to an Aqua Regia Gold Digestion
Many projects require the full multi-element suite from the ME-MS41 plus a larger sample size for Au to reduce
potential nugget effects and provide the lowest possible detection limit. ME-MS41 can be combined with our Trace
Level and Super Trace Level aqua regia Gold digestions to provide the larger sample size and the full multi-element
information.
A 15 g sample is often sufficient for soils. For stream sediments the large 50 g nominal weight and lower detection
limit is recommended.

(ppm) Sample ($)
Au + ME-MS41 0.001 - 1 Au by Aqua Regia with ICP-MS finish + ME-MS41
15g nominal weight TL42-PKG 24.00
Au + MS-MS41 0.0002 - 0.1 Au by Aqua Regia with ICP-MS finish + MS-MS41
25g nominal weight ST43-PKG 28.25
50g nominal weight ST44-PKG 31.00
Four Acid “Near-Total” Digestion
Although the four acid digestion is able to dissolve most minerals, it may sometimes be necessary to use even
stronger dissolution techniques such as fusions in order to get fully quantitative results. However, in most cases this
procedure quantitatively dissolves nearly all elements for the majority of geological materials.
In order to be able to report the widest possible concentration range, this method uses both the ICP-MS and ICP-
AES techniques. Sample Minimum 1g.

Sample ($)
Ag 0.01-100 Cu 0.2-10,000 Na 0.01%-10% Sr 0.2-10,000 ME-MS61 20.25
Al 0.01%-50% Fe 0.01%-50% Nb 0.1-500 Ta 0.05-100 (Sold only as
As 0.2-10,000 Ga 0.05-10,000 Ni 0.2-10,000 Te 0.05-500 a complete
package).
Ba 10-10,000 Ge 0.05-500 P 10-10,000 Th 0.2-10,000
Be 0.05-1,000 Hf 0.1-500 Pb 0.5-10,000 Ti 0.005%-10% ME-MS61m 27.45
Bi 0.01-10,000 In 0.005-500 Rb 0.1-10,000 Tl 0.02-10,000

Ca 0.01%-50% K 0.01%-10% Re 0.002-50 U 0.1-10,000
Cd 0.02-1,000 La 0.5-10,000 S 0.01%-10% V 1-10,000
Ce 0.01-500 Li 0.2-10,000 Sb 0.05-10,000 W 0.1-10,000
Co 0.1-10,000 Mg 0.01%-50% Sc 0.1-10,000 Y 0.1-500
Cr 1-10,000 Mn 5-100,000 Se 0.2-1,000 Zn 2-10,000
Cs 0.05-500 Mo 0.05-10,000 Sn 0.2-500 Zr 0.5-500
Note: To include Hg by a separate procedure in the suite of elements above, please request ME-MS61m instead of ME-MS61.
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Exploration Geochemistry Trace Level Methods Using Conventional ICP-AES Analysis
An economical tool for first pass exploration geochemistry. Again, although some base metals may dissolve
quantitatively in the majority of geological matrices, data reported from an aqua regia leach should be considered
as representing only the leachable portion of the particular analyte. Sample Minimum 1g.

Sample ($)
Ag 0.2-100 Co 1-10,000 Mn 5-50,000 Sr 1-10,000 ME-ICP41 8.10
Complete
Al 0.01%-25% Cr 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Th 20-10,000 package
As 2-10,000 Cu 1-10,000 Na 0.01%-10% Ti 0.01%-10% or
5.85 plus
B 10-10,000 Fe 0.01%-50% Ni 1-10,000 Tl 10-10,000 0.45/element
Ba 10-10,000 Ga 10-10,000 P 10-10,000 U 10-10,000
Be 0.5-1,000 Hg 1-10,000 Pb 2-10,000 V 1-10,000 ME-ICP41m 12.60
Bi 2-10,000 K 0.01%-10% S 0.01%-10% W 10-10,000
Ca 0.01%-25% La 10-10,000 Sb 2-10,000 Zn 2-10,000
Cd 0.5-1,000 Mg 0.01%-25% Sc 1-10,000
Note: To include Hg to a lower detection limit of 0.01ppm in the suite of elements above, please request method ME-ICP41m instead of ME-ICP41.
Add-on Elements to a larger (25g or 50g) Aqua Regia Gold Digestion

Following an aqua regia gold digestion (method Au-ST43 or Au-ST44 - see page 9), an aliquot can be analyzed
by ICP-AES to give additional information for acid leachable elements. The method below is a cost effective way
of obtaining additional multi-element data in conjunction with gold when ultra-low detection limits are not crucial.

Sample ($)
Ag 0.2-40 Cd 1-5,000 Mn 5-10,000 S 0.01%-10% 9.00
Complete
As 1-10,000 Co 1-10,000 Mo 1-5,000 Sb 2-10,000 package
Ba 10-10,000 Cu 1-10,000 Ni 1-10,000 Zn 1-10,000 or
5.40 plus
Bi 2-10,000 Fe 0.01%-20% P 10-10,000 0.45/element
Ca 0.01%-15% Mg 0.01%-15% Pb 1-4000
25g nominal sample weight ME-ICP43
50g nominal sample weight ME-ICP44

If ultra-trace levels are not required, the ICP-AES version of the four acid leach is a more economical alternative to
using ICP-MS packages. Four acid digestions are able to dissolve most minerals; however, although the term “near-
total” is used, depending on the sample matrix, not all elements are quantitatively extracted. Minimum sample 1g.

Sample ($)
Ag 0.5-100 Cr 1-10,000 Na 0.01%-10% Ti 0.01%-10% ME-ICP61 10.80
Complete
Al 0.01%-50% Cu 1-10,000 Ni 1-10,000 Tl 10-10,000
package
As 5-10,000 Fe 0.01%-50% P 10-10,000 U 10-10,000 or
7.40 plus
Ba 10-10,000 Ga 10-10,000 Pb 2-10,000 V 1-10,000
0.45/element
Be 0.5-1,000 K 0.01%-10% S 0.01%-10% W 10-10,000
Bi 2-10,000 La 10-10,000 Sb 5-10,000 Zn 2-10,000 ME-ICP61m 18.00
Ca 0.01%-50% Mg 0.01%-50% Sc 1-10,000

Cd 0.5-1,000 Mn 5-100,000 Sr 1-10,000
Co 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Th 20-10,000
Note: To include Hg to a lower detection limit of 0.01ppm in the suite of elements above, please request method ME-ICP61m instead of ME-ICP61.
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ICP-AES Packages for Low Grade Mineralized Materials
These packages can be used as an economical alternative to analyzing low grade ore samples, or rock samples
with some mineralization. The method precision is intermediate between geochemical and an assay procedure.

The aqua regia digestion package is limited to determining the acid leachable portion of elements. Sample minimum
1g.

Sample ($)
Ag 1-200 Cr 5-50,000 Mo 5-50,000 Th 100-50,000 ME-ICP41a 13.50
Complete
Al 0.05%-50% Cu 5-50,000 Na 0.05%-50% Ti 0.05%-50%
package
As 10-100,000 Fe 0.05%-50% Ni 5-50,000 Tl 50-50,000 or
8.10 plus
Ba 50-50,000 Ga 50-50,000 P 50-50,000 U 50-50,000
1.80/element
Be 5-500 Hg 5-50,000 Pb 10-50,000 V 5-50,000
Bi 10-50,000 K 0.05%-50% S 0.05%-50% W 50-50,000
Ca 0.05%-50% La 50-50,000 Sb 10-50,000 Zn 10-50,000
Cd 5-2,500 Mg 0.05%-50% Sc 5-50,000
Co 5-50,000 Mn 25-50,000 Sr 5-50,000
The four acid digestion package is suitable for low grade mineralised materials and provides improved accuracy
and precision levels over geochemical method ME-ICP61. Sample minimum 1g.

Sample ($)
Ag 1-200 Cr 10-100,000 Na 0.05%-30% Ti 0.05%-30% ME-ICP61a 15.30
Complete
Al 0.05%-30% Cu 10-100,000 Ni 10-100,000 Tl 50-50,000
package
As 50-100,000 Fe 0.05%-50% P 50-100,000 U 50-50,000 or
9.90 plus
Ba 50-50,000 Ga 50-50,000 Pb 20-100,000 V 10-100,000
1.80/element
Be 10-10,000 K 0.1%-30% S 0.1%-50% W 50-50,000
Bi 20-50,000 La 50-50,000 Sb 50-50,000 Zn 20-100,000
Ca 0.05%-50% Mg 0.05%-50% Sc 10-50,000
Cd 10-10,000 Mn 10-100,000 Sr 10-100,000
Co 10-50,000 Mo 10-50,000 Th 50-50,000
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Exploration Geochemistry Single Element Methods
These methods are effective options when analytical results for one or only a few elements are required. You can
create your own package of elements specific to your exploration program.

Although some base metals may dissolve quantitatively in the majority of geological matrices, data reported from
an aqua regia leach should be considered as representing only the leachable portion of the particular analyte.
The recovery percentages for many analytes from more resistive minerals can be very low, but the acid leachable
portion can also be an excellent exploration tool. Sample Minimum 1g.

Sample ($)
Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS)
Ag 0.2-100 Co 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Pb 1-10,000 (+)-AA45 2.70 plus

1.80/element
As 5-10,000 Cu 1-10,000 Ni 1-10,000 Zn 1-10,000
ICP Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES)
Elements and detection limits listed on page 14 (+)-ICP41 5.85 plus

0.45/element
ICP Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Ag 0.01-25 Hg 0.005-25 Se 0.2-250 U 0.05-250 (+)-MS42 9.00 plus

0.90/element
As 0.1-250 Mo 0.05-250 Te 0.01-250
Bi 0.01-250 Sb 0.05-250 Tl 0.02-250
+ Add element symbol as prefix to method code.

Although the four acid digestion is able to dissolve most minerals, it may sometimes be necessary to use even
stronger dissolution techniques such as fusions in order to get fully quantitative results. However, in most cases this
procedure quantitatively dissolves nearly all elements for the majority of geological materials.

Sample ($)
Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS)
Ag 0.5-100 Co 5-10,000 Mo 2-10,000 Pb 5-10,000 (+)-AA61 4.50 plus

1.80/element
As 10-10,000 Cu 2-10,000 Ni 5-10,000 Zn 5-10,000
ICP Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES)
Elements and detection limits listed on page 14 (+)-ICP61 7.40 plus

0.45/element
ICP Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Ag 0.02-100 Ga 0.05-500 Se 0.5-500 Tl 0.02-500 (+)-MS62 10.80 plus

0.90/element
As 0.2-500 Mo 0.05-500 Sn 0.2-500 U 0.1-500
Bi 0.01-500 Re 0.002-50 Te 0.05-500 W 0.1-500
Cd 0.02-500 Sb 0.05-500 Th 0.2-500
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Individual Methods - Miscellaneous Techniques
Unless otherwise noted, these procedures require 1g of sample pulp.

Sample ($)
Carbon & Sulfur
C (Total) 0.01%-50% Total carbon by Leco furnace. C-IR07 10.80

C (Non-Carbonate) 0.01%-50% Dilute acid digestion followed by Leco C-IR06 14.40
furnace.
C (Carbonate) 0.2%-15% Inorganic carbon by coulometer. C-GAS05 15.30
C (Total) 0.01%-50% Total Carbon and total Sulfur by Leco ME-IR08 12.60
S (Total) 0.01%-50% furnace
S (Total) 0.01%-50% Total sulfur by Leco furnace. S-IR08 10.80
S (Sulfate)* 0.01%-40% Sulfate sulfur by carbonate leach and S-GRA06 22.50
gravimetric analysis.
S (Sulfide)* 0.01%-50% Sulfide sulfur by sodium carbonate S-IR07 22.50
dissolution of sulfates, Leco furnace and
infrared spectroscopy.
Halides
Br** 0.5-10,000 Neutron activation. Br-NAA05 27.00

Cl 100-10,000 Neutron activation. Cl-NAA06 27.00
Cl 10-40,000 Fusion - XRF. Cl-XRF11 18.90
F 20-20,000 Fusion - S.I.E. F-ELE81a 13.50
F 0.01%-100% Fusion - S.I.E. F-ELE82 20.00
I** 0.5-10,000 Neutron activation. I-NAA07 30.00
Other
FeO 0.01%-100% Ferrous iron by H2SO4-HF acid digestion Fe-VOL05 13.50

and titrimetric finish.
Hg 0.01-100 Aqua regia digestion/cold vapour, AAS. Hg-CV41 7.20
pH - Soil pH (1:1 ratio). 5g minimum OA-ELE05 9.00
Conductivity 1-100,000 µs/cm Conductivity of soil extract. 5g minimum. OA-ELE04 9.00
H2O- (Moisture) 0.01%-100% Gravimetric procedure after drying at 105°C. OA-GRA10 10.80
H2O+ (Water of 0.01%-100% By Leco. OA-IR06 10.80
Crystallization)
LOI 0.01%-100% LOI at 1000°C. OA-GRA05 9.00
SG - Specific gravity on solid objects. OA-GRA08 9.00
SG - Specific gravity on solid objects, after wax OA-GRA08a 11.70
coating.
SG - Specific gravity on pulps (Pycnometer). 3g OA-GRA08b 9.00
minimum.
BD 0.01-20g/cm3 Bulk density. OA-GRA09 9.00
BD 0.01-20g/cm3 Bulk density - after wax coating. OA-GRA09a 14.40
* Sulfur may be understated if BaSO4 or SrSO4 present.
** A surcharge may apply for batches of less than 20 samples.
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Lithogeochemistry Analysis related to lithogeochemistry, alteration minerals, and trace element
mobility are important tools in understanding geological environments.
The selections of analytical packages on this page are designed to offer
comprehensive information for these studies.
The nature of lithophile elements and the matrices in which they occur require stronger dissolution procedures
to separate them from the bulk matter. The most accurate results will therefore be obtained using fusion as the
separation procedure or through direct analysis. X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is the preferred technique; however,
ICP-AES can also be effectively used following a fusion.
Whole Rock Analysis Using XRF or ICP-AES

Lithium Borate Fusion
Major element analysis can be done by either XRF or ICP-AES. A minimum of 2g sample pulp is required. If LOI is
not needed, a miniumum sample quantity of 0.5g is required for ME-ICP06.
Analytes & Ranges (%) Code Price per

Sample ($)
SiO2 0.01-100 MgO 0.01-100 TiO2 0.01-100 BaO 0.01-100 ME-XRF06 22.50
Al2O3 0.01-100 Na2O 0.01-100 MnO 0.01-100 LOI 0.01-100
ME-ICP06 (Sold only as
Fe2O3 0.01-100 K2O 0.01-100 P2O5 0.001-100 a complete
CaO 0.01-100 Cr2O3 0.01-100 SrO 0.01-100 package).
Rare Earth & Trace Elements Using ICP-MS

Lithium Borate Fusion
A lithium borate fusion of the sample prior to acid dissolution and ICPMS analysis provides the most quantitative
analysis for a broad suite of elements. This technique solubilises most mineral species, including those that are
highly refractory.

Sample ($)
Ag 1-1,000 Ga 0.1-1,000 Pb 5-10,000 Tm 0.01-1,000 ME-MS81 22.50
Ba 0.5-10,000 Gd 0.05-1,000 Pr 0.03-1,000 U 0.05-1,000
(Sold only as a
Ce 0.5-10,000 Hf 0.2-10,000 Rb 0.2-10,000 V 5-10,000 complete package).
Co 0.5-10,000 Ho 0.01-1,000 Sm 0.03-1,000 W 1-10,000
Cr 10-10,000 La 0.5-10,000 Sn 1-10,000 Y 0.5-10,000
Cs 0.01-10,000 Lu 0.01-1,000 Sr 0.1-10,000 Yb 0.03-1,000
Cu 5-10,000 Mo 2-10,000 Ta 0.1-10,000 Zn 0.03-1,000
Dy 0.05-1,000 Nb 02-10,000 Tb 0.01-1,000 Zr 2-10,000
Er 0.03-1,000 Nd 0.1-10,000 Th 0.05-1,000
Eu 0.03-1,000 Ni 5-10,000 Tl 0.5-1,000
Combination of Rare Earth & Trace Elements from method ME-MS81 plus whole rock ME-MS81D 31.50
package by method ME-ICP06.
(Sold only as a
complete package).
Note: Some base metal oxides and sulfides may not be completely decomposed by the lithium borate fusion. Results for Ag, Co, Cu, Mo, Ni, Pb
and Zn will not likely be quantitative by this procedure.
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Lithogeochemistry
Adding Base Metals
Lithium borate fusion is not the preferred method for determination of base metals. Many sulfides and some metal
oxides are only partially decomposed by the borate fusion and some elements such as cadmium and zinc can be
volatilized.
Base metals can be reported with the ME-MS81 for either an aqua regia digestion or a four acid digestion. The four
acid digesiton is preferred when the targets include more resistive mineralization such as that associated with nickel
and cobalt. A miniumum of 1g of sample pulp is required.

Sample ($)
Ag 0.5-100 Co 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Pb 1-10,000 ME-AQ81 5.00
As 5-10,000 Cu 1-10,000 Ni 1-10,000 Zn 2-10,000
ME-4ACD81 6.50
Cd 0.5-1000 Hg 1-10,000*
*Hg is only available with the Aqua Regia disgestion
Elemental Analysis by Pressed Pellet XRF

Pressed pellet XRF is a suitable method for determining several elements that are not easily solubilised by acid
digestion techniques. A finely ground sample powder (20g minimum) is mixed with a few drops of liquid binder,
compressed in a pellet press then analysed by XRF spectrometry.

Sample ($)
As 5-5,000 Mo 4-10,000 Sn 5-10,000 U 4-10,000 (+)-XRF05 7.20 plus
1.80/element
Ba 10-10,000 Nb 2-10,000 Sr 2-10,000 W 10-10,000
Bi 4-10,000 Rb 2-10,000 Ta 10-10,000 Y 2-10,000
Cr 5-10,000 Sb 4-10,000 Th 4-10,000 Zr 2-10,000
Ga 4-10,000 Se 2-10,000 Ti 5-10,000
+ Add element symbol as prefix to method code
Complete Characterization
By combining a number of methods into one cost effective package, a complete sample characterization can be
obtained. This package uses the whole rock package ME-ICP06 (page 18) plus carbon and sulfur by Leco to
quantify the major elements in the sample. Trace elements, including the full rare earth element suite, are reported
using ME-MS81, and from a separate aqua regia digestion, the volatile gold related trace elements are added using
method ME-MS42 (page 16).
Analytes Description Code Price per

Sample ($)
Major Elements: Si, Al, Fe, Ca, Mg, Na, K, Ti, Mn, P, LOI Lithium metaborate CCP-PKG01 49.50
fusion, ICP-AES
(sold only as
C, S By Leco
a complete
Base Metals: Ag, Co, Cu, Mo, Ni, Pb, Zn Four Acid, ICP-AES package)
Trace Elements and REE’s: Ba, Ce, Cr, Cs, Dy, Er, Eu, Ga, Gd, Lithium borate fusion,
Hf, Ho, La, Lu, Nb, Nd, Pr, Rb, Sm, Sn, Sr, Ta, Tb, Th, Tl, Tm, ICP-MS
U, V, W, Y, Yb, Zr
Volatiles: As, Bi, Hg, Sb, Se, Te Aqua regia, ICP-MS
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Ores & High Grade Materials While analytical methods for geochemical exploration are optimized for low
detection limits, the assays for evaluation of ores and high grade materials are
optimized for accuracy and precision at high concentrations.
Evaluation of Ores & High Grade Materials

The methods described in this section are suitable for most ores and high grade materials. Depending on the
purpose of the analytical results, concentrations greater than 15%-20% may require the use of more expensive
methods, such as titrimetric and gravimetric analysis, in order to achieve the maximum accuracy. Please contact
your nearest ALS laboratory should you require this type of analysis.
Aqua Regia Digestion with ICP-AES or AAS Finish

Sample ($)
Ag 1-1,500ppm Co 0.001-20 Mn 0.01-50 Pb 0.001-20 (+)-OG46 6.30 plus
1.80/element
As 0.01-60 Cu 0.001-40 Mo 0.001-10 S 0.01-50
Cd 0.0005-10 Fe 0.01-100 Ni 0.001-10 Zn 0.001-30 (+)-AA46 4.50 plus
3.60/element
Four Acid Digestion with ICP-AES or AAS Finish

Sample ($)
Ag 1-1,500ppm Co 0.001-20 Mg 0.01-50 Pb 0.001-20 (+)-OG62 8.10 plus
1.80/element
As 0.001-30 Cr 0.002-30 Mn 0.01-50 S 0.01-50
Bi 0.001-30 Cu 0.001-40 Mo 0.001-10 Zn 0.001-30 (+)-AA62 6.30 plus
3.60/element
Cd 0.0005-10 Fe 0.01-100 Ni 0.001-30
Sodium Peroxide Fusion with ICP-AES Finish

Sample ($)
Al 0.01-50 Cr 0.01-30 Mg 0.01-30 S 0.01-60 (+)-ICP81 9.00 plus
1.80/element
As 0.01-10 Cu 0.005-30 Mn 0.01-50 Si 0.01-50
Ca 0.05-50 Fe 0.05-100 Ni 0.005-30 Ti 0.01-30
Co 0.002-30 K 0.1-30 Pb 0.01-30 Zn 0.01-30
Lithium Borate Fusion with XRF Finish
Analytes & Ranges ($) Code Price per

Sample ($)
Ba 0.01-50 Sn 0.01-60 U 0.01-15 (+)-XRF10 10.80 plus
2.70/element
Nb 0.01-10 Ta 0.01-50 W 0.01-50
Sb 0.01-50 Th 0.01-15 Zr 0.01-50
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Concentrate Umpire
The analysis of mine concentrate samples is a critical step in the purchase and
sale of these commodities. These control assays require meticulous work by
highly trained laboratory professionals to obtain accurate and highly precise data.
Concentrate, Metallurgical Material & Bullion Analysis

ALS maintains separate laboratory facilities for the testing of mineral concentrates, and employs registered assayers
to oversee the work which is done using classical techniques carried out in duplicate as a minimum. In the case of
buyer/seller dispute, ALS will perform umpire analyses of concentrate materials with the same careful attention to
detail and even greater precision. In addition to concentrate work the specialty facilities are available for the analysis
of precious metal bullions and metallurgical materials such as carbon from leach circuits.
Examples of a few of the many procedures available are listed below.
Precious Metals & Bullions

(ppm)* Sample ($)
Concentrates
Au 0.07-999,985 Au by fire assay and gravimentric finish. Au-CON01 54.00

Ag 0.7-995,000 Ag by fire assay and gravimentric finish. Ag-CON01 54.00
Bullion
Au Fineness Routine bullion assays by fire assay with gravimetric finish. Au-GRA24 90.00
1-1,000
Au umpire assay in bullion samples by fire assay with Au-UMP20 135.00
gravimetric finish.
Ag Fineness Routine bullion assays by fire assay with gravimetric finish. Ag-GRA24 90.00
1-1,000
Ag umpire assay in bullion samples by fire assay with Ag-UMP20 135.00
gravimetric finish.
*At your request, precious metals reporting units can be specified as ppb, ppm, g/t or oz/t (except for bullion assays).
Volumetric Methods
When the highest precision is required, classical volumetric titration procedures are the best option.

(ppm)* Sample ($)
Cu 0.01-100 Cu Concentrate - Volumetric Cu-VOL61 31.50
Zn 0.01-100 Zn by Titration Zn-VOL50 18.00
Pb 0.01-100 Pb by Titration Pb-VOL70 27.00
Fe 0.01-100 Total Fe in Concentrates Fe-VOL51 27.00
FeO 0.01-100 FeO (Ferrous Iron) Fe-VOL05 13.50
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Iron Ore Iron ore represents a large proportion of the world’s bulk mining and exploration
activity. There are many mineral forms with the most common being hematite,
magnetite, goethite, limonite or siderite, all of which have mineral specific
analysis requirements.
Iron Ore Procedures

X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) is the method of choice for major and minor element analysis across the industry, with
the borate fusion technique offering a robust and repeatable method of solubilising the ore into a uniformly shaped
disc. The relatively low flux to sample ratio offers good sensitivity for the majority of elements and creates a matrix
which is not subject to particle size effects. With very few spectral interferences and high instrument stability, XRF
provides highly accurate and precise results for iron ore samples.
ALS has vast experience and technical knowledge in the analysis of iron ores and uses automated processes to
ensure the highest level of quality is achieved.
Fusion XRF

Sample ($)
Al2O3 0.01-30 Cu 0.001-3 P2O5 0.002-15 Sr 0.001-1 ME-XRF11 40.50
As 0.001-0.6 Fe2O3 0.01-107 P 0.001-6.5 TiO2 0.001-30
BaO 0.001-10 Fe 0.01-75 Pb 0.001-4 V2O5 0.001-1.79
Ba 0.001-9 K2O 0.001-15 SO3 0.001-12.5 V 0.001-1
CaO 0.01-50 MgO 0.01-10 S 0.001-5 Zn 0.001-5
Cl 0.001-4 MnO 0.001-75 SiO2 0.01-70 ZrO2 0.001-1.35
Co 0.001-5 Mn 0.001-58 SnO2 0.001-1.3 Zr 0.001-1
Cr2O3 0.001-7.3 Na2O 0.01-5 Sn 0.001-1 LOI1000 0.01-100
Cr 0.001-5 Ni 0.001-3 SrO 0.001-1.18
LOI speciation (multi-temperature thermogravimetric analyser - TGA) OA-GRA05t 14.00
Magnetite Analysis – Davis Tube Recovery (DTR)

The preparation of magnetite rich ores requires a rigid and complex protocol involving a staged wet sieving process
and the use of a Davis Tube to provide a beneficiated sample that represents the large scale metallurgical process.
This procedure is often very specific to the individual ore types encountered. Prior to commencement of any
project, it is highly recommended and encouraged that clients discuss their requirements with ALS to determine the
optimum protocol for their particular ore type.
Analyte Code Price per

Sample ($)
Customised sample preparation protocol By quotation
Includes drying, crushing, homogenising (mat rolling), multi stage wet sieving and
pulverising followed by Davis Tube Recovery (DTR)
FeO (0.01%) – HCl-HF acid digestion, titrimetric finish OA-VOL06 38.50
Magnetic Susceptibility MAGSP-01 15.00
Core cutting using semi-automated, computerised core saws Please see page 35
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Bauxite
ALS has established an enviable reputation for provision of specialist services
to global and mid-tiered bauxite miners and explorers. The company has
undertaken bauxite projects originating from Australia and the Pacific, Asia,
Africa and the Americas.
Aluminium Ore (Bauxite) Procedures

Multiple screen analysis using dedicated and specialised equipment to determine optimum size fraction and
recovery is crucial in evaluating the sample preparation flow path and is recommended by ALS for new projects.
Attrition tests are also available on request.
Major element analysis of prepared bauxite samples is undertaken using a lithium borate fusion technique with XRF
analysis of the glass disc (internationally recognized method) or by lithium borate fusion, then acid dissolution and
ICP-AES analysis which provides comparable results. Determination of reactive silica and available alumina using
a microwave digestion technique at various temperatures simulates plant recoveries of the various mineral forms.
The Portable Infrared Mineral Analyser (PIMA) can also be used for quantification of reactive silica (Kaolinite) and
other mineral forms.
Sample Preparation Description Code Price ($)

Attrition Testing Client specific procedure n/a 75.00/hr
Wet Beneficiation using a single screen Wet screening using 600mm diameter Kason Screen SCR-37 12.00
Multiple Screen Analysis Wet screening using multiple 600mm diameter SCR-52 12.00/
Screens available: Kason Screens screen
300µm 1200µm 2500µm
600µm 1700µm 7000µm
900µm 1900µm 9600µm
Recovery of beneficiated ore (%) Gravimetric determination OA-GRA13 5.00/screen*
Moisture Content (%) Gravimetric determination OA-GRA05g 5.00
Pulverize sub-sample Prepare <1kg sub-sample for analysis PUL-32 5.80
*Additional costs apply to recovery of fines from beneficiated sample.
Analysis Description Code Price ($)

Major element analysis by fused disc XRF (all limits stated in percent)
Al2O3 0.01 MgO 0.01 TiO2 0.01 Lithium borate fused bead/XRF ME-XRF13 40.00
analysis (includes LOI by method
BaO 0.01 MnO 0.01 V2O5 0.01
ME-GRA05
CaO 0.01 Na2O 0.01 Zn 0.01
Cr2O3 0.01 P2O5 0.01 ZrO2 0.01
Fe2O3 0.01 SiO2 0.01 LOI 0.01
K2O 0.01 SrO 0.01
Major element analysis by fusion ICP-AES (all limits in percent)
Standard Analytes Lithium borate fusion / ICP-AES ME-ICP88 35.00

analysis (includes LOI by method Standard
Al2O3 0.01 Fe2O3 0.01 SiO2 0.01
ME-GRA05) Elements
TiO2 0.01 LOI 0.01
Available on Request
BaO 0.01 MnO 0.01 V2O5 0.01 40.00
Full Package
CaO 0.1 Na2O 0.1 Zn 0.01
Cr2O3 0.01 P2O5 0.01 ZrO2 0.01
K2O 0.1 SrO 0.01
MgO 0.01 TiO2 0.01
Total Organic Carbon (Non Carbonate Carbon) TOC by LECO C-IR17 30.00
Reactive Silica (%) Microwave digestion, chemical Si-LICP01 30.00
Available Alumina (%) separation/ICP-AES analysis.* Al-LICP01
Reactive Silica by PIMA Infrared measurment using RSi-PIMA01 8.00
(portable Infrared Mineral Analyser) powdered sample **
Other mineral analytes available on request
*Digestion temperature, caustic strength and sample weight/caustic strength ratio to be specified by client.
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**Additional costs will apply for establishment of instrument calibration curve.
Copper In addition to the multi-element packages, a series of analytical methods have
been customized for copper determinations.
Copper Specific Procedures

Evaluation of copper prospects often involves the need to know more about copper mineralogy and mineral solubility
for metallurgical consideration. This information can be obtained by selective leaching of the sample with weaker
acids. Malachite, azurite, chrysocolla and portions of the cuprite, in addition to tenorite can be leached using
sulfuric acid. The results of the preceding are often referred to as “acid soluble” copper and “non-sulfide” copper.
Cyanide leach will dissolve chalcocite, bornite and a portion of the chalcopyrite contents of the sample. The mineral
dissolution in each leach may vary depending on the sample matrix and specific mineralogy.
Sequential leaches done in series on a sample may provide a further opportunity to separate mineralogical forms
of copper in the sample. For each project and mineral type, adjustments to leach conditions and chemicals may
be needed to ensure the correct mineral types are being targeted. ALS provides custom methods using different
leach conditions upon request.
Description Code Price per

Sample ($)
Trace Cu Methods
Trace Cu method, aqua regia digestion and ICP or AAS finish, 1-10,000 ppm Cu-ICP41 7.60
Cu-AA45 4.50
Trace Cu method, 4 acid near total digestion and ICP or AAS finish, 1-10,000 ppm Cu-ICP61 9.45
Cu-AA61 6.30
Assay Cu Methods
Assay Cu method, aqua regia digestion and ICP finish, 0.01-40% Cu-OG46 8.10
Assay Cu method, 4 acid near total digestion and ICP finish, 0.01-40% Cu-OG62 9.90
Cu by Screen Assay - dry screening to 100 micron. Duplicate assays by four acid Cu-SCR21 45.00
near total digestion on undersize, and on entire oversize fractions. Calculate and
report total copper content, individual assays and weight fractions
Mineral Selective Copper Methods
Description Code Price per

Sample ($)
Mineral Selective Cu Methods
Cu Oxide method, dilute sulfuric acid with sulfur dioxide leach and AAS Cu-AA07n 9.00
determination 1 gram sample. 0.001-100% Cu
Cu Oxide method, citric acid leach and AAS finish. 0.25 gram sample. 0.01-10% Cu-AA04 9.00
Cu
Cu Non-Sulfide method, dilute sulfuric acid /AAS finish. 1 gram sample. 0.001-10% Cu-AA05 9.00
Cu.
Cu Quick Leach, 1 gram sample. 0.01-100% Cu-AA08n 10.80
Cu Cyanide Soluble, 30 gram. 0.1-2000 ppm Cu-AA13 10.80
Cu Cyanide Soluble, 2 grams, 0.001-10% Cu Cu-AA17a 10.80
Cu Sequential Analysis: Cu results are reported for sulfuric acid soluble, cyanide Cu-PKG06VA 32.40
soluble, and total Cu. First dilute sulfuric acid, then cyanide on the prior leach
residue and total by Cu-AA62 separately.
Cu Sequential Analysis: Cu results are reported for sulfuric acid soluble, cyanide Cu-PKG06LI 18.00
soluble, and total Cu. Sequential analysis; first dilute sulfuric, then cyanide and
total performed on residue from prior leach.
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Nickel
ALS has developed a variety of analytical methods suitable for the analysis of
nickel ores (both laterite and sulfide). These methods have been tailored to
suit the mineralization style and the specific sample type, whether exploration,
resource definition drill or grade control.
Nickel Procedures
Acid Digestion Techniques

First pass exploration samples (laterite and sulfide) are best analysed using method ME-ICP61 which is a four acid
digestion technique with ICPAES finish. While the method has an upper detection limit of 1% for Ni and Co, it is
recommended that ore grade method ME-OG62, also a four acid digestion technique, be used to reassay nickel and
cobalt values exceeding 0.5% (typical lower cut-off grade).
Analyte Range % Description Code Price per

Sample ($)
Exploration Grade
Ni 1-10,000ppm Ni by HF-HNO3-HClO4 digestion, HCl leach and ICPAES/AAS. Ni-ICP61 9.50
Ore Grade
Ni 0.01-30 Ni by HF-HNO3-HClO4 digestion, HCl leach and ICPAES/AAS. Ni-OG62 11.85

*Additional elements are available on these methods. Refer to Exploration & Ore Grade pages.
Fusion Techniques
Lithium borate fusion methods with either XRF (ME-XRF12) or ICPAES finish (ME-ICP93) are most suitable for
resource definition drill and grade control samples from lateritic ore deposits. A full major element analysis of lateritic
ores is critical in evaluating project economics, and for metallurgical process control. For nickel sulfides, fusion ICP
using sodium peroxide (ME-ICP81) is recommended to replace the borate fusions typically used for lateritic ores.
Nickel Laterite (Borate Fusion)

Sample ($)
Fusion XRF
Ni 0.001-20 Al2O3 0.01-60 MnO 0.001-75 Zn 0.001-25 ME-XRF12 43.20

Co 0.001-5.0 CaO 0.01-50 Na2O 0.001-10 LOI1000 0.01-100
Cu 0.001-3 Cr2O3 0.001-10 P2O5 0.001-35
Fe2O3 0.01-100 K2O 0.001-15 TiO2 0.01-100
SiO2 0.01-100 MgO 0.01-50 Pb 0.001-4
Fusion ICP
Ni 0.001-100 Al2O3 0.01-100 MgO 0.01-100 TiO2 0.01-100 ME-ICP93 40.00

Co 0.005-100 CaO 0.01-100 MnO 0.01-100 LOI1000 0.01-100
Fe 0.01-100 Cr2O3 0.01-100 Na2O 0.05-100
SiO2 0.01-100 K2O 0.1-100 P2O5 0.05-100
Nickel Sulfides (Peroxide Fusion)

Sample ($)
Al 0.01-50 Cr 0.01-30 Mg 0.01-30 S 0.01-60 (+)-ICP81 9.00 plus
1.80/element
As 0.01-10 Cu 0.005-30 Mn 0.01-50 Si 0.01-50
Ca 0.05-50 Fe 0.05-100 Ni 0.005-30 Ti 0.01-30
Co 0.002-30 K 0.1-30 Pb 0.01-30 Zn 0.01-30
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Uranium In addition to an understanding of deposit occurrence, uranium exploration now
also requires an awareness of the issues and hazards that might be associated
with Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) so that these materials
are dealt with in a responsible manner.
Uranium Procedures
ALS has standardized screening and handling protocols throughout its network of laboratories to ensure that any
NORM samples received can be rapidly identified. We handle all samples with the most stringent standards of
care and comply with all applicable transportation, workplace safety, and environmental regulations. Our goal is
to provide you with reliable analytical results while ensuring that our clients and employees are protected from
concerns of future liability that might be associated with handling, storing, or disposing of sample material from your
projects.
The following analytical packages are specifically designed for uranium exploration. They include all NORM sample
handling procedures and analysis of certified CANMET reference standards to validate the accuracy of the uranium
determinations.
Uranium in Non-Resistate Minerals & Soils by Aqua Regia Digestion

Non-resistate mineralization, particularly soils and sediment samples containing non-resistate and soluble mineral
forms are effectively solubilized using an oxidizing acid digestion such as aqua regia.
Analytes & Ranges Code Price per

Sample ($)
51 elements including U (0.05 - 10,000 ppm). Elements and ranges are summarized in the ME-MS41u 25.30
table for method ME-MS41 on page 12.
Uranium in Semi-Resistate Mineral Forms by Four Acid “Near-Total” Digestion

For rock samples, the recommended analytical package for oxide and secondary oxide minerals is a four acid (HF,
HNO3, HClO4, HCl) “near-total” digestion followed by ICP-MS finish.

Sample ($)
Uranium in Resistate Mineral Forms by Fusion

Resistate minerals (including apatite, zircon, monazite, and sphene) require either a fusion to solubilize the elements
or direct determination on the solid. A lithium borate fusion followed by an ICP-MS finish includes the widest range
of elements, high temperature fusion to dissolve resistive minerals, and ICP-MS finish for low detection limits.

Sample ($)
X-Ray Fluorescence & NAA

Sample ($)
U 4-10,000 U by pressed pellet, XRF. U-XRF05 9.00
U 0.01%-15% U by lithium borate fusion, XRF. U-XRF10 13.50
26 U 0.2-10,000 U by neutron activation. U-NAA05 27.00
Industrial & Bulk Minerals
Industrial Minerals - Acid Base Accounting

The procedures listed below are designed to provide optimum results for each ore type or product. This includes
specific digestion procedure, calibration protocols and use of appropriate Certified Reference Materials for each
sample type. More details and customization of any procedure, such as adding additional elements can be arranged
by contacting the laboratory.
Ore/Product Analysis* Description Code Price per

Sample ($)
Cementitious Materials CaO, SiO2, Fe2O3, Al2O3, Mn2O3, Na2O, Fusion, ICP-AES ME-ICP91 40.00
K2O, SO3, MgO, TiO2, Cr2O3, P2O5, SrO, LOI
Glass Sand Products SiO2, Fe2O3, Al2O3, Cr2O3, TiO2** Fusion, ICP-AES ME-PKG85 40.00
/ICP-MS
Gypsum CaSO4.2H2O, CaCO3, MgCO3, NaCl, KCl, Acid Digestion, ME-ICP05 40.00
Fe2O3, Al2O3 ICP-AES
Limestone, Dolomite, CaO, MgO, Al2O3, Fe2O3, SiO2, LOI*** Fusion, ICP-AES ME-ICP86 40.00
Magnesite, Magnesia
Manganese Ore MnO, Fe2O3, SiO2, Al2O3, P2O5, LOI Fused bead XRF ME-XRF12 40.00
Phosphate Rock P2O5, Fe2O3, Al2O3, SiO2, CaO, MgO, TiO2, Fused bead XRF ME-XRF12p 40.00
Na2O, K2O, MnO, LOI
Silicates Al2O3, BaO, CaO, Cr2O3, Fe2O3, K2O, MgO, Fused bead XRF ME-XRF12s 40.00
MnO, Na2O, P2O5, SiO2, SrO, TiO2, LOI Fusion, ICP-AES ME-ICP85
Mineral Sands
Ilmenite Product TiO2, Fe2O3, Al2O3, CaO, Cr2O3, MgO, MnO, Fusion, ICP-AES ME-ICP84 Digestion
Intermediate Plant Flows Nb2O5, P2O5, SiO2, V2O5, ZrO2, LOI ME-ICP94 35.00 plus
Rutile Product Others available on request ME-ICP82 20.00/element
Zircon Product ME-ICP83
*The lower detection limit for most analytes is 0.01%
**The lower detection limit for Fe2O3, Al2O3 and TiO2 is 10ppm and the lower detection limit for Cr2O3 is 1ppm in glass sand products.
***Other elements available on request.
Acid Generation Potential Evaluations

Acid-Base Accounting (ABA) is the balance between the acid-production and
acid-consumption properties of a mine-waste material. Minerals in waste
material (mostly sulfides; mostly pyrite) react with water and oxygen to produce
sulfuric acid. The acid generated leaches metals from material and introduces
them into environment.
Static Test using Acid-Base Accounting

Our acid rock drainage static test is designed to measure the balance between potentially acid-generating minerals
(maximum potential acidity) and acid-neutralising minerals (neutralisation potential) in a sample. This procedure,
known as Acid-Base Accounting (ABA), yields a figure known as Net Neutralisation Potential (NNP) that determines
whether a particular sample will theoretically generate acidity over time. Our most commonly requested ABA
analysis package is listed below. Other combinations of parameters are available on request.
Package Analytes Description Code Price per

Sample ($)
Waste Rock Net Neutralisation Potential (NNP), Maximum Acid-Base ABA-PKG05 103.50
Characterisation Potential Acidity (MPA), Neutralisation Potential & Accounting (ABA)
Fizz Rating, paste pH, total sulfur, HCl leachable Full package
SO4, sulfide, total sulfate (carbonate leach),
inorganic Carbon (CO2).
Kinetic Tests using Humidity Cells

Kinetic tests are used to further evaluate samples which have net acid generating potential. Samples are subjected
to chemical weathering under controlled laboratory conditions. Tests are carried out in humidity cells, typically using
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7-day test cycles. Please contact your local ALS Minerals office to discuss your requirements.
Selective Leach Selective Leach Geochemistry
Mineral exploration has moved into mature terrains with the best potential often beneath deep overburden. Subtle
anomalies can be detected using conventional analytical methods; however, these types of strong acid digestions
are less selective and the bulk chemistry of the overburden may mask the presence of trace elements. There are a
variety of partial leaches which are effective in selectively dissolving specific components of the sample, enhancing
a geochemical response to buried mineralization.
ALS offers a wide variety of partial leaches to enable its clients to select the leach which is most applicable to the
surficial geochemical environment being sampled. Methods offered include, but are not limited to, Ionic Leach,
Regoleach, modified cold and hot hydroxylamine hydrochloride and sodium pyrophosphate leaches. Leaches
using other concentrations, other reagents, leach times and conditions as specified to meet particular project
requirements are available upon request. Instrumental analysis is carried out using ICP-Mass Spectrometry.
Please contact an ALS representative to discuss your specific project requirements.
Ionic Leach
This sodium cyanide leach is buffered to pH 8.5 using the chelating agents ammonium chloride, citric acid and
EDTA. Ionic Leach enables the detection of buried mineralisation using a surface regolith or soil, through the
dissolution and subsequent measurement of weakly bound ions loosely attached to surface particles. The ability
of this innovative leach to give close to true background detection limits makes it effective in providing geochemical
contrast and targeting buried mineralisation. The method requires 50 grams of prepared sample.
Analytes & Lower Reporting Limits (ppm) Description Code Price per
Sample ($)
Ag 0.0001 Ge 0.0001 Sb 0.0005 pH controlled ionic leach with ME-MS23 34.10
analysis by ICP-MS including Complete
As 0.002 Hf 0.0005 Se 0.002
final pH package
Au 0.00002 Hg 0.0001 Sm 0.0001
Ba 0.01 Ho 0.0001 Sn 0.0002
Be 0.0002 I 0.01 Sr 0.001
Bi 0.003 In 0.0001 Ta 0.001
Br 0.05 La 0.0001 Tb 0.0001
Ca 0.2 Li 0.0002 Te 0.001
Cd 0.001 Lu 0.0001 Th 0.00002
Ce 0.0001 Mg 0.01 Ti 0.005
Co 0.0003 Mn 0.01 Tl 0.0005 ME-MS22 18.50 plus
0.70/element,
Cr 0.001 Mo 0.0005 Tm 0.0001
2.00 pH after
Cs 0.0001 Nb 0.0001 U 0.0001 leach
Cu 0.001 Nd 0.0001 W 0.001
Dy 0.0001 Ni 0.001 Y 0.0001
Er 0.0001 Pb 0.001 Yb 0.0001
Eu 0.0001 Pd 0.0001 Zn 0.01
Fe 0.1 Pr 0.0001 Zr 0.0001
Ga 0.0005 Rb 0.0001
Gd 0.0001 Re 0.0001
Regoleach
Regoleach, developed by ALS and Rutherford Mineral Resources Consultants for application in regolith environments,
selectively solubilises gold as well as base metal and pathfinder elements. The combination of a large sample
weight (50grams) combined with ICPMS technology enables multi-element determinations at ppb levels.
Analytes & Lower and Upper Reporting Limits (ppm) Code Price per
Sample ($)
Ag 0.005-10,000 Co 0.01-10,000 Mn 1-10,000 Sb 0.005-10,000 ME-MS08 41.05
As 0.005-10,000 Cr 0.01-10,000 Mo 0.01-10,000 Se 0.005-10,000
Au 0.001-10,000 Cu 0.01-10,000 Na 1-10,000 Sr 1-10,000
Ba 1-10,000 Fe 5-100,000 Nb 0.01-10,000 Te 0.005-10,000
Bi 0.005-10,000 Hg 0.005-10,000 Ni 0.01-10,000 Tl 0.005-10,000
Ca 1-50,000 K 1-10,000 Pb 0.01-10,000 U 0.01-10,000
Cd 0.005-10,000 La 0.1-10,000 Pt 0.001-10,000 W 0.05-10,000
28 Ce 0.1-10,000 Mg 1-10,000 S 1-10,000 Zn 0.05-10,000
Classic Selective Leaches
Selective Leach
Ammonium Acetate
A buffered ammonium acetate leach is used to extract exchangeable ions and carbonates. Slightly stronger than
a water wash, this very weak leach targets the most weakly bound ions and may be used in sequential extractions
prior to stronger leaches.
Cold Hydroxylamine Hydrochloride

The cold hydroxylamine leach has been used extensively by explorationists because it is selective for manganese
oxides, long known to be powerful scavengers of heavy metals of geochemical significance. Manganese forms
several oxidation states and exists in a variety of amorphous and crystalline forms. As a result, manganese oxide
has an extraordinarily high cation exchange capacity, accommodating many different trace elements on its surfaces.
This leach does not dissolve crystalline iron oxides but does dissolve very small amounts of amorphous hydrous
iron oxide.
Hot Hydroxylamine Hydrochloride

The hot hydroxylamine leach, which combines a higher concentration of hydroxylamine with elevated temperature
(60°C) and a reducing acid environment, is capable of effectively dissolving amorphous hydrous iron oxide while
leaving crystalline iron oxide substantially intact (typically <1% dissolution). As amorphous hydrous iron oxide is a
much more effective scavenger than crystalline forms of iron oxide, this leach can be quite informative about metal
ion mobility.
Sodium Pyrophosphate
Organic matter in soils and sediments is capable of forming chelation complexes with metals. A solution of neutral
(pH 7) sodium pyrophosphate liberates these organically-bound heavy metals. Variations in the concentrations of
organically-bound metals such as copper, zinc, cobalt, nickel, iron and aluminium have been used as indications
of buried mineral deposits. Extraction with pyrophosphate does not attack sulfides, nor does it dissolve significant
amounts of amorphous iron oxides.
Analyte & Lower Reporting Limits (ppm) Description Code Price per
Sample ($)
Ag 0.002 Gd 0.005 Rb 0.01 Ammonium acetate ME-MS04 37.80
Al 1 Ge 0.1 Re 0.001
As 0.1 Hf 0.01 Sb 0.005
Au 0.05 Hg 0.1 Se 0.5
B 2 Ho 0.005 Sm 0.005
Ba 0.05 I 0.1 Sn 0.05 Cold hydroxylamine hydrochloride ME-MS05 37.80
leach with ICP-MS.
Be 0.05 In 0.005 Sr 0.05
Bi 0.005 K 5 Ta 0.01
Br 2 La 0.005 Tb 0.005
Ca 10 Li 0.05 Te 0.05
Cd 0.01 Lu 0.005 Th 0.01
Ce 0.005 Mg 1 Ti 1 Hot hydroxylamine hydrochloride ME-MS06 37.80
leach with ICP-MS.
Co 0.05 Mn 0.1 Tl 0.005
Cr 0.05 Mo 0.01 Tm 0.005
Cs 0.005 Na 10 U 0.005
Cu 0.05 Nb 0.01 V 0.05
Dy 0.005 Nd 0.005 W 0.01
Er 0.005 Ni 0.05 Y 0.005 Sodium pyrophosphate leach with ME-MS07 37.80
ICP-MS.
Eu 0.005 P 5 Yb 0.005
Fe 5 Pb 0.1 Zn 0.2
Ga 0.05 Pr 0.005 Zr 0.05
Final pH of leach solution.
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Mineralogy ALS provides state-of-the-art automated fully quantitative mineralogical analyses
for the exploration, mining, mineral processing and environmental industries at
its hub laboratories in Australia, Western Canada, Peru and South Africa.
Mineralogical Services
Mineralogical analyses are carried out using the Mineral Liberation Analyzer (MLA) system which is a scanning-
electron microscope system equipped with specialized software and Energy Dispersive X-ray Detectors to provide
data on:
• Mineral identities and compositions
• Mineral abundances
• Mineral grain size distributions
• Elemental distributions of elements of interest
• Liberation and locking data for minerals
• Limiting Grade Recovery graphs
• Colour coded particle images
• Customer-orientated quality mineralogy reports
Specialized mineralogical analyses of exploration drill core, RC drilling chips, processing plant
samples, tailings and smelter slags covering a range of commodities are offered for base and
other metals (Cu, Ni, Zn, Mo, Co, Ta/Nb, Pb, Sn, Sb, U, Cr, Fe, Mn and W bearing minerals),
mineral sands and precious metals (Au, Ag, PGE).
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Mineralogy
Collection of Mineral Standards & Sample Preparation
Description Details Code Price per

Sample ($)
New Ore Collection of mineral standards. MIN-STD 800.00
Standards
Collection
Crushing/Milling Crushing/milling of bore core and uncrushed ore for mineralogical MIN-CRU By Quotation
analyses. Price determined by mass of sample.
Sizing Sieve sizing plus cyclosizing of material into different size fractions. MIN-SIV By Quotation
Polished Section Preparation of 30mm epoxy-mounted polished sections for MLA analysis. MIN-PREP1 68.00
Preparation
CoreMin Analysis Analysis of exploration samples to provide basic mineralogical MIN-CMIN 320.00
information. One polished section per sample analyzed. Surcharge for
batches<10 applies. Cost excludes crushing/milling and sizing.
Specialized Mineralogical Analysis Packages
Description Details Code Price per

Sample ($)
Gold Mineralogy Determine the identity and Standard Analysis* MIN-AU1 400.00
deportment of gold minerals in ore
and process samples.
Cost is determined by the Au
High Resolution Analysis* MIN-AU2 800.00
grade, complexity of sample and
the number of sections to be
analysed.
PGM Mineralogy Determine the identity and Standard Analysis* MIN-PGM1 400.00
deportment of Platinum-Group
Minerals in ore and process
samples.
High Resolution Analysis* MIN-PGM2 800.00
Cost is determined by the PGE
analysed.
Silver Mineralogy Determine the identity and Standard Analysis* MIN-AG1 400.00
deportment of Ag-bearing Minerals
in ore and process samples.
Cost is determined by the Ag
High Resolution Analysis* MIN-AG2 800.00
analysed.
Base Metal & Determine the deportment and identity of Cu-, Ni-, Zn-, Mo-, Co-, Ta/ MIN-BMS1 480.00+
Other Metals Nb-, Pb-, Sn-, Sb-, U-, Cr-, Fe-, Mn- and W-bearing minerals in ore and
Mineralogy process samples. Cost is determined by the metal grade, and the number
of sections to be analysed.
Mineral Sands Determination of the mineralogy of mineral sands deposits (1 polished MIN-SAND 600.00
Analysis section/sample)
Standard Analysis - 1 polished section. Fee excludes collection of mineral
standards, sample preparation and reporting
Ore Analysis of coarse ore Standard Analysis - 1 polished MIN-ORE1 800.00
Characterization particles to determine mineral section. Fee excludes collection
types, abundances, grain of mineral standards, sample
size distributions and mineral preparation and reporting
associations.
High Resolution Analysis - 1 MIN-ORE2 1,600.00
polished section. Fee excludes
collection of mineral standards,
sample preparation and reporting
Reporting Reporting of mineralogical results in either basic format or inclusive of MIN-REPO By Quotation
interpretation.
*Analysis includes 1 polished section. Fee excludes collection of mineral standards, sample preparation and reporting
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Isotopes & Geochronology Isotopic data and its interpretations can offer solutions to any number of geological
problems. Differences in the distribution of isotopes can provide information on
the geological processes. Abundances of other isotopes give the age or the
source of the materials. Advances in technology mean that these techniques
are now available to a broader geochemical community.
Procedures for Isotope Analysis
Sector Field Mass Spectrometry
In this technique, the combination of a magnetic sector and an electrostatic analyzer (SF = Sector Field) is used,
which distinguishes ICP-SFMS from the more widely used quadrupole ICP-MS. The former is also called high-
resolution ICP-MS because of the higher mass resolution conferred by SF instruments. The precision in isotope
ratio measurements by ICP-SFMS under optimum conditions is better than 0.05% relative standard deviation.
Analyte Description Code Price per

Sample ($)
10B, 11B Boron Isotopes B-ISTP01 200.00
206Pb, 207Pb, 208Pb (204Pb) Lead Isotopes for origin determinations Pb-ISTP01 200.00
235U, 238U (234U) Uranium Isotopes U-ISTP01 300.00
Re/Os Dating Re/Os dating of sulfide minerals done on molybdenite Re-ISTP01 5,000.00
mineral separates
Multi-Collector Mass Spectrometry
ALS also has access to a multi-collector (MC) ICP-MS instrument for high precision isotope ratio measurements.
In this instrument, mass separation is based on the same principles as in ICP-SFMS. Higher precision is made
possible by simultaneous measurement of the isotopes by individual detectors. Isotope ratio precision down to
0.001% (=10 ppm) relative standard deviation can be achieved.
Analyte Description Code Price per

Sample ($)
54Fe, 56Fe, 57Fe (58Fe) Fe isotopes. Fe-ISTP02 700.00
86Sr, 87Sr, 88Sr (84Sr) Sr isotopes. Sr-ISTP02 400.00
64Zn, 66Zn, 67Zn, 68Zn (70Zn) Zn isotopes Zn-ISTP02 700.00
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Advanced Research & Other Projects
Isotopes & Geochronology

ALS also performs continuous methodological work focused on improving existing and developing new analytical
routines based on ICP techniques. This includes optimized sample preparation, correction for spectral and non-
spectral interferences, optimization of operating conditions and measurement parameters, and wider use of clean-
room technologies.
This involves providing analytical services for different research projects, as well as method development and
validation. Over the last ten years such joint projects, together with application-oriented research and studies aiming
at better understanding of processes in the ICP, have resulted in more than 80 scientific publications
Our current research activities concentrate on:
• isotope geochronology
• stable isotope fractionation studies using multi-collector ICP-MS
• development of preconcentration and separation techniques for studies of fractionation of stable isotopes
Please contact us for further information
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Other Services For projects that are too remote to consider shipping large samples to the lab, or
where the sample volume is such that it is more economical to process or pre-
process samples on-site, sample preparation on site is required.
Custom Mobile Sample Preparation Facilities

ALS offers clients a MOBILE PREP LAB option for setting up on-site facilities. A mobile sample preparation module,
consists of either a 10 by 20 foot or a 10 by 40 foot standard shipping container, which is converted into a sample
preparation area housing:
• one/two heavy duty crushers,
• one/two large bowl ring pulverizers (2 kg capacity bowls),
• working stations,
• dust collector,
• electric drying oven including carts
• heavy duty air-compressor
• a nominal diesel powered generator package 100 kVA (optional)
Complete labs can be manufactured in 6 to 8 weeks. Setup time of these units is normally no more than 2 days
ALS On-site Support

An ALS supervisor will be on-site for the installation of the facility, which normally would take less than 2 days, after
a suitable small concrete pad (or alternative site prep) has been constructed. ALS can also be contracted to provide
on-site training in most languages (English, French, Spanish, Russian and others). You can also have one or more
of your staff trained at an ALS facility. Under certain conditions, and given enough lead time, ALS is also able to
operate such facilities on a contract basis, using ALS personnel.
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Other Services
Selected ALS Facilities now offer complete Core Logging, Storage and Cutting
services.
Core Cutting
The ALS Core Shed is a secure facility available to clients providing a convenient, one-stop shop for a complete
Core Logging, Storage and Cutting service. By appointment, clients can access a comprehensive range of services
at selected ALS facilities. These services include:
• Rental space for Core Logging at an ALS Minerals laboratory
• Core Cutting Services *
• Specific Gravity and/or Bulk Density analysis
• High Resolution Core Photography linked to Webtrieve™ for on-line viewing
• Rapid XRF analysis using portable XRF analyzers linked to Webtrieve™ for immediate results
• Optional Clay Mineralogy analysis
• Secure on-site Core Storage
• Complete sample preparation and multi-element analysis of the core
Services can be packaged or customized specific to the individual client’s needs. Examples of such packages
include:
• Photograph and cut core
• Photograph and cut core, complete XRF data scan as marked
• Complete Package: Core cut, photographed, Spot XRF analysis, multi-element analysis with XRD Clay
scan and secure core storage for 3 months.
Please contact your local ALS facility for detail and a review of the available services.
* ALS facilities use modern computerized core saws which are safer to use and produce a cleaner cut core by controlling
the speed the core is cut.
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Terms & Conditions 1. ALS will provide the services described in the accompanying tender, quotation, letter, fax or email, hereafter called the
“Agreement” to the client.
2. ALS will provide the services by exercising the same degree of skill, care and diligence that would be exercised by professional
service providers in similar circumstances.
3. The placement of an order for or receipt of samples for analysis based on this Agreement will constitute acceptance of these
Terms & Conditions by the client.
4. This Agreement is valid for 30 days from the issue date unless specifically indicated otherwise.
5. ALS reserves the right to review prices at any time if significant changes to our costs are incurred that are beyond our control
eg changes in legislative requirements or Client variations to sample numbers, analytes requested, turnaround required,
reporting requirements and such.
6. Payment terms are 30 days from invoice date, subject to credit approval, unless otherwise agreed in writing prior to sample
submission. To ensure timely release of results, you may wish to contact our credit department prior to submitting samples
to check the status of your existing trade account, submit a credit application (available at www.alsglobal.com/Mineral/
DivisionDownloadGroup.aspx?key=12) or arrange for payment prior to our release of results.
7. To the full extent permitted by law ALS excludes all warranties, terms, conditions or undertakings, (‘terms’) whether expressed
or implied, in relation to the services, the report, or its contents. Where any legislation implies any terms in this Agreement that
cannot be modified or excluded then such terms shall deem to be included. However, to the full extent permitted by law, ALS
liability to the Client is limited at ALS’ option to the re-performance of the service or the refund of the service fee.
8. Without limiting the generality of clause 7, it is agreed that, to the full extent permitted by any applicable laws having jurisdiction,
ALS will not be liable to the Client or any other person for any special, indirect or consequential damages arising from the
Clients use of ALS’ services or reports.
9. The Client hereby releases and indemnifies and shall continue to release and indemnify ALS, its officers, employees and
agents from and against all actions, claims, proceedings or demands (including any costs and expenses in defending or
servicing same) which may be brought against it or them, in respect of any loss, death, injury, illness or damage to persons or
property, and whether direct or indirect and in respect of any breach of any industrial or intellectual property rights, howsoever
arising out of the use of the services or report of ALS.
10. The Client acknowledges that it is the client’s sole responsibility to make its own assessment of the suitability for any purpose
of the service, report and its contents.
11. The service provided is subject to detection limits and confidence intervals inherent in our current methodology. Because each
client is reliant upon assay results for a particular purpose and often in a unique geological or metallurgical context, it is the
client’s responsibility to inform him or herself fully as to ALS’ detection limits and confidence intervals relevant to that particular
set of assay results.
12. The Client will give written notice of all known safety or health hazards and special procedures applicable to the safe handling,
testing, storage, transport and disposal of samples submitted. ALS may in its absolute discretion, refuse to provide services
where it determines the provision of such services may pose a health or safety hazard.
13. The Client acknowledges that during the performance of the services the samples or parts thereof may be altered, lost,
damaged or destroyed. ALS shall not be liable to the Client or any third party for any samples so altered, lost, damaged or
destroyed.
14. Subject to the Clients approval, and if ALS considers it appropriate, then ALS may engage a third party service provider. The
Client shall not unreasonably withhold such approval.
15. ALS may suspend or terminate its obligations under this Agreement if (a) monies payable to ALS by the client are outstanding
60 days or more (unless otherwise agreed), (b) other substantial breach by the client of their obligations hereunder, which
breach is not remedied within 30 days of written notice from ALS requiring the breach to be remedied, (c) by giving the Client
60 days written notice of their intention to do so.
16. The Client may terminate its obligations under this Agreement in the event of a substantial breach by ALS in its obligations
hereunder, which breach has not been remedied within 30 days of written notice from the client requiring the breach to be
remedied.
17. ALS will retain client data for 3 years only from date of final report.
18. Unless otherwise agreed, sample disposal is the responsibility of the client. Samples may be collected within 90 days of
receiving the report. Uncollected samples may incur a storage or disposal charge.
19. For samples, pulps and rejects that are in storage at an ALS facility, warehouse, or at a third party storage facility sub-
contracted by ALS, the Client should obtain coverage for fire and theft. The responsibility of ALS for client’s goods is strictly
limited to exercising the reasonable care and diligence as required by statute. All of ALS other obligations, undertakings,
covenants, representations, warranties and conditions, are excluded, unless they are expressly agreed to in writing by an
authorized representative of ALS.
20. Except as provided in clause 19 above, client’s goods are stored at the clients exclusive risk of loss, damage or delay in
delivery whatsoever, including, without limitation, loss, damage or delay caused through (a) any action or failure to act beyond
the reasonable control of ALS, (b) ordinary wear and tear in handling, (c) natural deterioration of packing material over time,
(d) theft, (e) sprinkler or other water damage, (f) fire.
21. ALS may assign or subcontract the storage and handling of pulps and rejects under this agreement without prior written
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ALS Minerals
Argentina Goiania La Serena Guadalajara South Africa

Mendoza Avenida Anhanguera Avenida La Fragua 1130 FCO. Silva Romero (Antes Johannesburg
Altos Homos Zapla 1605 Qd 25 Lt 11, No. 15030 Barrio Industrial Chanar Jazmín) # 1140 61 Brunton Circle,
Godoy Cruz, Mendoza Setor Santos Dumont Alto Penuelas, Coquimbo E/R. Michel y Amapola Sector Founders View South
Tel: 54 261 431 9880 Goiania, Goias Tel: 56 2 654 6135 Reforma Modderfontein,
Fax: 54 261 432 4278 Fax: 56 2 654 6163 Colonia San Carlos CP 44460 Johannesburg 1645
Burkina Faso Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico Tel: 27 11 608 0555
Tel: 52 33 3619 7438
Australia
Ouagadougou China Fax: 52 33 3619 4616
Fax: 27 11 608 3163
Porte 629 Guangzhou
Adelaide Blvd Tansoba Tabkom Building 12,
Spain
Unit 1, 1 Burma Road, Pooraka Zone Kossodo, Secteur 25
Adelaide, South Australia 5095 American Industrial Park
11 BP 235 CMS Hermosillo
48 Hongmian Avenue Seville
Tel: 61 8 8359 0890 Tel: 226 5035 6077 Magnolia #16, Esq. Laureles
Huadu District Poligono Industrial Parque Plata
Fax: 61 8 8359 0875 Fax: 226 5035 8256 Col. Libertad
Guangzhou, Guangdong Calle Camino Mozarabe
Hermosillo, Sonora 83130
China, 510800 Naves 13 y 15
Alice Springs Tel: 52 662 260 7586
13 Price Street, Alice Springs Canada Tel:86 20 3687 5966
Fax: 52 662 218 5389
Camas (Seville) 41900
Sudbury Fax: 86 20 3687 5988 Tel: 34 955 981 491
Northern Territory 0870
Tel: 61 8 8952 6020 1512 Old Falconbridge Road
Zacatecas
Fax: 61 8 8952 6028 Sudbury, Ontario P3A 4N8 Colombia Transito Pesado S/n Sweden
Tel: 1 705 560 7225 Bogota Bodega 100, 200, 300 y 400 Pitea
Brisbane Fax: 1 705 560 6688 Parque Agroindustrial Peru Frente a Central Camionera Hammarvägen 22
32 Shand Street, Stafford Bodega No. 4 (Km 2 via Siberia) Col. Lomas de la Isabelica SE-943 36
Brisbane, Queensland 4053 Terrace Funza, Bogota - Cundinamarca C.P. 98099 Öjebyn
Tel: 61 7 3243 7222 2912 Molitor Street Tel: 57 1 826 1635 Zacatecas, Zacatecas Tel: 46 911 65 800
Fax: 61 7 3243 7218 Terrace, BC Fax: 57 1 825 8395 Tel: 52 492 768 1474 Fax: 46 911 60 085
Canada, V8G 3A4
Tel: 52 492 768 1394
Tel: 1 250 635 3309
Kalgoorlie
Fax: 1 250 635 3329
Ecuador Fax: 52 492 768 1616 Tanzania
5 Keogh Way, Kalgoorlie Quito Mwanza
Western Australia 6430
Thunder Bay
Ave. Eloy Alfaro y Antonio Peru Plot No. 28 New Industrial Area
Tel: 61 8 9021 1457 Basantes Casilla 17-17-339 Arequipa Mkuyuni, Mwanza
Fax: 61 8 9021 6253 1160 Commerce Street
Tel: 593 2 247 6475 Urb. Industrial El Cayro Tel: 255 28 255 0486
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7E 6E9
Fax: 593 2 247 6475 Manzana A, Lote 3, Fax: 255 28 255 0487
Karratha Tel: 1 807 475 3329
Fax: 1 807 475 9196 Distrito Paucarpata, Arequipa
1535 Pyramid Road, Karratha
Western Australia 6714
Finland Tel: 51 54 46 3649 Turkey
Timmins Outokumpu Fax: 51 54 46 3649 Izmir
Tel: 61 8 9144 2577
2090 Riverside Drive, Unit 10 Karjalankatu 1 419 Sokak, No 57 Pinarbasi
Fax: 61 8 9144 1355 Cusco
Timmins, Ontario P4R 0A2 FI-835 00 Izmir 35160
Tel: 1 705 360 1987 Outokumpu Cooperativa La Florida (1) H-03 Tel: 90 232 479 2222
Mount Isa Distrito de Wanchac, Cusco
Fax: 1 705 360 7710 Tel: 358 50 401 28 22 Fax: 90 232 479 0722
Unit 4, 16 Enterprise Road Tel: 51 84 23 3406
Fax: 358 13 550 329
Mt. Isa, Queensland Fax: 51 84 23 3406
Val-d’ Or
Australia 4825 USA
Tel: 61 7 4740 1700 1324 Rue Turcotte Ghana Elko
Val-d’Or, Quebec J9P 3X6 Lima
Fax: 61 7 4743 1744 Kumasi
Tel: 1 819 825 0178 Calle 1 LT-1A Mz-D Esq. Calle A 2056 Last Chance Road
Plot 1-4, Block A
Fax: 1 819 825 0256 Urb. Industrial Bocanegra Callao Elko, Nevada 89801
Orange New Brofoyedu
1 Tel: 1 775 738 2054
10 Leewood Drive, Orange North East Kumasi
Vancouver-Until July 09 Tel: 51 1 574 5700 Fax: 1 775 738 1728
New South Wales 2800 Tel: 27 11 461 3237
212 Brooksbank Ave Fax: 51 1 574 0721
Tel: 61 2 6393 1100 Fax: 47 2367 0510
North Vancouver, BC V7J 2C1 Fairbanks
Fax: 61 2 6393 1111 Trujillo 1060 Bush Street
Tel: 1 604 984 0221
Laos Av. Los Cisnes 109, Fairbanks, Alaska 99709-5512
Perth Fax: 1 604 984 0218
Vientiane Urb. Los Pinos Tel: 1 907 452 2188
31 Denninup Way, Malaga 297 Saphanthong Neua Road Trujillo, La Libertad Fax: 1 907 452 2227
Perth, Western Australia 6090 Vancouver-As of July 09
PO Box 11289 Tel: 51 44 28 0351
Tel: 61 8 9347 3222 2103 Dollarton Hwy
Vientiane, Laos Fax: 51 44 28 0351 Reno
Fax: 61 8 9347 3232 North Vancouver, BC
Tel: 856 21 31 3438 4977 Energy Way
Tel: 1 604 984 0221
Fax: 856 21 31 3946
Townsville Fax: 1 604 984 0218 Romania Reno, Nevada 89502
Tel: 1 775 356 5395
14-15 Desma Court, Bohle Mali Rosia Montana
Fax: 1 775 355 0179
Townsville, Queensland 4818 Yellowknife Loc.Gura Rosiei
Bamako
#3 Coronation Drive Comuna Rosia Montana,
Tel: 61 7 4796 0600 Koulouba-Sogonafing Winnemucca
Fax: 61 7 4796 0620 Yellowknife, NT Jud Alba, 517619
B.P.E 2670 3275 Fountain Way
Tel: 1 867 873 5159 Tel: 40 258 780 395
Tel: 223 223 6949 Winnemucca, Nevada 89445
Fax: 1 867 873 5169 Fax: 40 258 780 208
Bolivia Fax: 223 223 6949 Tel: 1 775 625 4192
Oruro Fax: 1 775 625 4178
Avenida 24 De Junio S/N KM 2.7 Chile Mexico Russia
Carretera a Vinto, Oruro Antofagasta Chita
Chihuahua
Tel: 591 2 527 8235 Calle Juan Gutemberg 452 35a, Tractovaya St,
Avenida de las Industias No 6500
Fax: 591 2 527 8234 Galpon 17 y 18, Antofagasta Chita, Russia 672027
Col. Zona Industrial
Tel: 56 2 654 6170 Tel: 7 3022 357 716
Nombre de dios
Fax: 56 2 654 6180
Brazil Chihuahua, C.P. 31156
Moscow
Belo Horizonte Tel: 52 614 417 9728
35a, Tractovaya St,21/5
Rua São Paulo 685 Fax: 52 614 482 2244
Kuznetsky Most
Vespasiano MG 33.200-000 Belo Moscow, Russian Federation
Horizonte Russia
Tel: 55 31 3621 3907
Fax: 55 31 3621 8433

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Precious Metals Analysis 8

Specific Ores & Commodities 20

Isotopes & Geochronology 32

Terms & Conditions 36

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The Open Lab™ Initiative

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Commonly Used Procedures Internationally

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Commonly Used Procedures in Australia

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* Splitting charges will only apply to samples >3kg.

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Sample Pick-Up Services

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Analyte Range (ppm)** Description Code Price per

Au 0.001-10 Au by fire assay and ICP-AES.

Au 0.01-100 Au by fire assay and AAS.

Au 0.07-999,985 Au by fire assay and gravimetric finish. Au-CON01 54.00

Aqua Regia Digestion

Analyte Range (ppm) Description Code Price per

Au 0.0002-0.1 Au by aqua regia, ICP-MS (MARG).

Au 0.001-1 Au by aqua regia extraction with ICP-MS finish.

Au 0.01-100 Au by aqua regia extraction with AAS or ICP-MS finish.

Analyte Range (ppm) Description Code Price per

Au 0.0001-10 BLEG Au-cyanide leach with ICP-MS finish. Au-CN12* 27.00

Au 0.001-10 BLEG Au-cyanide leach with ICP-MS finish. Au-CN11* 18.00

Au 0.03-50 Au by cyanide leach with AAS finish. Au-AA13* 10.80

Ag (0.001), Cu (0.01), Pd (0.001) on method Au-CN12 2.70/element

Analyte Range (ppm) Description Code Price per

Precious Metals Analysis

Ag 0.2-100 Ag by aqua regia digestion and AAS. Ag-AA45 4.50

Ag 1-1,500 Ag by aqua regia digestion, ICP-AES or AAS finish. Ag-OG46 8.10*

Ag 0.7-995,000 Ag by fire assay and gravimetric finish. Ag-CON01 54.00

Platinum, Palladium & Other Precious Metals

Analyte Range (ppm) Description Code Price per

Pt 0.005-10 Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay and ICP-AES finish.

Pt 0.03-100 Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay and ICP-AES (or ICP-MS)

Find the Methods That Suit You

Ultra-Trace Level Methods Using ICP-MS & ICP-AES

Aqua Regia Digestion

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Four Acid “Near-Total” Digestion

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Bi 0.01-10,000 In 0.005-500 Rb 0.1-10,000 Tl 0.02-10,000

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Add-on Elements to a larger (25g or 50g) Aqua Regia Gold Digestion

Analytes & Ranges (ppm) Code Price per

Four Acid “Near-Total” Digestion

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Ca 0.01%-50% Mg 0.01%-50% Sc 1-10,000

Aqua Regia Digestion