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Geochemistry
2022 SCHEDULE OF
SERVICES & FEES

ALS GEOCHEMISTRY APP
track samples & receive alerts
Table of Contents Purpose
Mine Site Laboratory Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 TARGETED EXPLORATION ALS Geochemistry is the world’s most ALS is committed to supplying verifiable,
Superior Detection Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Ultra Trace Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 trusted testing service dedicated to high-value traceable, and defendable data using reliable
PhotonAssay for Gold and Digital Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Trace and Intermediate Level Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 geologic data support for the exploration and testing methods and effective data-workflow
Hyperspectral Imaging & Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Halogens and Loss on Ignition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 mining community. solutions for our clients.
Isotopic Analysis and Geochronology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SAMPLE PREPARATION
Core Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 WHOLE ROCK, LITHOGEOCHEMISTRY, SULPHUR
ALS CoreViewer™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 & CARBON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Sample Submission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Safety
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 SPECIFIC ORES AND COMMODITIES as a
Specific Gravity & Bulk Density. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Copper and Iron Ore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
priority
Sample Preparation Packages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Bauxite, Laterites & Other Commodities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Individual Sample Preparation Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Lithium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
pXRF on Prepared Pulps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Uranium, Rare Earths, Uncommon Metals & Potash. . . . . . . . . . . 38
Ore Grade Basemetals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
PRECIOUS METALS ANALYSIS Belief in Doing it
Gold by Fire Assay, Metallic Screening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ARD AND CONCENTRATES our ability better
Silver, Platinum Group Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Acid-Base Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
PhotonAssay for Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Concentrate Methods & Industrial Minerals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Gold Cyanidation, Process Samples, Bulk Leach Extractable
ALS Mineralogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Hard work
Gold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Exceeding client
Super Trace Gold and Aqua Regia Multi-Element Methods. . 16 Quality Accreditations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 and continuous
expectations
improvement
Precious Metals in Concentrates and Bullion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Terms & Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Honesty and
integrity
GENERATIVE EXPLORATION Global Geochemistry Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Four Acid Super Trace Analysis and Portable XRF for

Lithogeochemistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 People Celebrating
ALS reserves the right to alter listed prices at any time.
Aqua Regia Super Trace Analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 development success
Halogen Analysis and Ionic Leach™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Hydrogeochemistry, Super Trace Au and Pathfinders. . . . . . . . 22
Biogeochemistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
 Mine Site Laboratory Superior
Services Detection ALS’s industry

No matter
how remote,
interconnectivity with
ALS's global LIMS network
provides unparalleled
Limits
leading ICP-MS
technologies deliver
lowest detection limits
for multi-element
Partnering with ALS on a mine site laboratory project provides peace
analysis.
of mind that design, commissioning and daily laboratory operations
will be completed to the high standards characteristic of ALS.

Super Trace Four Acid

quality and oversight. Detection
Methods Analyte
limits (ppm)
As 0.02 ME-MS61L™
Bi 0.002
Supply of mine site labs: Key deliverables:
4-acid
Cu
Pb
0.02
0.01
Super Trace Aqua Regia
› Containerised preparation facilities › Global interconnectivity to the ALS LIMS
Se 0.006 ME-MS41L™/ME-MS41W™
allowing for offsite quality management
› Customised analytical laboratories Aqua Regia available in both standard and weak
and oversight. Te 0.005
and methods
› Webtrieve™ access for real-time tracking
Zn 0.2 acid strength.
As 0.01
Core services in-lab or on-site: and monitoring.
Bi 0.0005 Take advantage of our unrivaled detection limits to clearly
› Client specific Application Program
› Core sawing & sampling Cu 0.01 define anomalous trends.
Interfaces (API) to automate routine data
› Core photography Aqua Regia Pb 0.005
transfer tasks. ALS's industry leading super trace methods provide
Se 0.003
› Hyperspectral mapping & interpretation › Process Control Alerts™ to monitor detection limits below crustal abundance for Re, Te and Se
Te 0.003 and below regional background for key pathfinders.
› CoreViewer™ routinely collected and analysed samples.
Zn 0.1
› Overlimit Alert™ for notifications when * a selection of pathfinders reported by
results trigger a user defined overlimit assay. ME-MS61LTM and ME-MS41LTM is shown.
For full suite of analytes see pages 19 & 20.

Method Analyte
Detection
Level (ppm)
Trace level Lithium
Li 2 and Rare Earth Exploration
B* 8 ME-MS89L™
Sodium Co 0.5
Peroxide Cs 0.1 ALS's innovations in ICP-MS technology coupled with a
Fusion Dy 0.03 sodium peroxide fusion provide a package suitable for
Ho 0.01 lithium and accessory commodity exploration for the
Mg 0.01% green energy sector.
*a selection of analytes reported by ME-MS89LTM ,
for full suite of analytes see page 37. Boron can only Boron can be added where the digestion and analysis is
be reported as an add-on to ME-MS89LTM. carried out in glass-free labware to avoid boron leaching.

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 Complementing CUTTING EDGE
ALS’s existing
geochemistry
capabilities
PhotonAssay Hyperspectral Imaging & Processing
for Gold
TerraCore is the only company in the industry with commercially available
Most suitable for coarse gold mineralisation where analysis LWIR spectral imaging as well as the standard VNIR & SWIR spectral
of a large sample aliquot is advantageous. range to deliver the full spectrum required for rock characterisation.
Results are delivered via CoreViewer™ and IntelliCore®.

How does it work? DESCRIPTION CODE PRICE

› Typically, samples are crushed and ~500 grams of material Core cleaning, core box preparation, and labour may
Various By Quotation
be provided by ALS or TerraCore.
are used for analysis. Analysis is non-destructive, not requiring
COREIM-10 $6.90 / foot
sample decomposition. VNIR-SWIR or SWIR hyperspectral imaging of core
boxes and chip trays using TerraCore Core Imaging COREIM-11 $22.45 / metre
› Samples are bombarded with high-energy X-Rays which Systems. Pricing applies to in-lab services.
COREIM-12 $6.20 / chip sample
excite atomic nuclei that produce gamma rays at signature COREIM-10L $9.25 / foot
LWIR and VNIR-SWIR hyperspectral imaging of core
energies, allowing for gold detection. boxes and chip trays using TerraCore Core Imaging COREIM-11L $30.35 / metre
Systems. Pricing applies to in-lab services.
COREIM-12L $8.75 / chip sample
Please contact your local Client Services group for information on
*Minimum charge of $8775.00
whether PhotonAssay is suitable for your project. *Chip trays must be black plastic. ALS can transfer samples to black trays for a fee.
Services include high resolution true colour RGB core photographs, mineral assemblage maps and
spectral parameters as image displays, numerical mineralogical parameters and products averaged
over 10cm intervals across the length of the core.

Digital Solutions
Webtrieve™
Access and monitor your results in real time through our
online platform. aiSIRIS™ by AusSpec brings a generational leap forward in AI interpretation of TerraSpec®
spectral data. Systematic collection of spectral data on dry, coarse crushed rock and drill core
can be easily integrated with existing workflows, with routine interpretation enabling delivery
ALS QCPro™
of large volumes at fast turnaround times.
Monitor your QAQC program from within WebtrieveTM while
CODE DESCRIPTION DELIVERABLES PRICE PER SAMPLE
preserving anonymity from the lab.
An economical package combining TerraSpec® 4 HR scanning and
aiSIRISTM expert spectral interpretation. Raw spectral files in ASD or ASCII format,
CoreViewer™ HYP-PKG The value of hyperspectral mineralogy in exploration and geometallurgy
and spreadsheet with mineral assemblages 300 samples
$6.90
and spectral parameters related to the minimum*
increases substantially with larger sample volumes. Discounts are project geology.
Archive photos and utilise our core logging support tool available for large submittals covering entire drilling campaigns.
and data integration platform. ALS Geochemistry Spreadsheet with mineral assemblages and
Rapid and accurate interpretation of hyperspectral scans by the 300 samples
App INTERP-11
aiSIRIS™ expert software.
spectral parameters related to the project
minimum*
$4.25

Quick Visualizer
geology.
Track samples and receive Spectral scan using the TerraSpec® 4 HR spectrometer. Crushed
Create graphs of your results quickly and easily within Webtrieve™. Process Control Alerts™ TRSPEC-20 reject or RC chips are recommended as the optimal sample type. Raw spectral files in ASD or ASCII format. $4.65
*For pulverised samples request TRSPEC-21
and Overlimit Alerts™.
*Discounts may apply for higher volumes of samples.
Webtrieve™ API
The original ASD files as well as
Bridge Webtrieve™ and your data repository with a customised Contact client services to arrange More information about aiSIRIS™,
the aiSIRIS™ output are reported
API for routine data transfer. for access to the aiSIRISTM App. TerraSpec® and TerraCore can be obtained
on every sample for one-to-one
from any ALS client services group.
comparison.

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 Core Services CODE DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE PRICE / UNIT

Our Core Services encompass LOG-COREBX Log in core box for processing. $2.55 /box
core handling and warehouse
management, core sawing SAW-01 $15.25 /m
Automated high speed core sawing.
and sampling, and core SAW-01FT Cut sheet/details provided by client.
$4.80 /ft
photography, all within secure
and comfortable logging $19.60 /m
SAWM-01 Manual sawing for friable core.
facilities. They may be bundled
SAWM-01FT Cut sheet/details provided by client.
in any combination at ALS $5.95 /ft
facilities or on-site at your
Sampling core based on client instructions.
project as needed. These SAM-COR01 $4.65 /sample
Includes bagging sample for further preparation.
prices reflect in-lab services;
for custom on-site quotes, Surcharge for friable core. Sampling core based on client instructions.
please contact minesitelab@ SAM-COR01F $6.45 /sample

Sample
Includes bagging sample for further preparation.
alsglobal.com.
Daily rental of secure core logging facilities
Our highly-trained core sawing LOG-COR10 $68.00 /day
with full spectrum lights and other amenities.
technicians use state of the
art computerised saws for

Preparation
PHO-WET High resolution core photography. Delivery via secure file transfer or ALS
precision cutting of most rock CoreViewer™ (see below). Core may be photographed wet or dry based on $5.00 /box
PHO-DRY
types. Friable core may be sawn client preference and requirements.
manually to preserve material in
the interval. STO-COR10 Long-term storage of core boxes in ALS warehouses. $1.40 /box/month

CoreViewer
Sample preparation is designed to produce a Photo archive, core logging support tool,
™
representative, homogenous sub-sample from the and data integration platform. Integration with
original raw sample. Many variations on the methods major 3D modelling software.
and packages in the following pages are available, and
sample preparation schemes can be customised to suit
any particular project requirement. We have a wide range
CoreViewerTM is a fast and secure core photo archive,
of expertise available within ALS to help you with any
core logging support tool, and data integration
questions you might have. platform accessible over the web via computers and Continuous
depth-registered
touch-screen tablets. downhole
core image
Samples may be submitted to any of the locations listed on Using core photos taken by ALS or provided by you strips
the back pages of this schedule. We can also offer advice over a secure connection, we create continuous Fast & secure
on shipping to any of our laboratories by ground, air cargo depth-registered downhole core image strips. connection

and air express. The box photos and core strips are available to
you through CoreViewerTM, where you can search
for specific intervals and graph any kind of downhole
Sample submission forms are available online from
geochemical, mineralogical, or geophysical data for
alsglobal.com and on request. comparison against the images.

Your core photos can be accessed in perpetuity using

your secure WebtrieveTM login. For those companies using
acQuire GIM Suite, CoreViewerTM is available right inside
the acQuire Neo application, correlated with drill holes
and all associated information in the database. Search Graph
for specific downhole
intervals geochemical,
CoreViewerTM also integrates with major 3D modelling mineralogical,
software, including Sequent Leapfrog Geo, Maptek Vulcan or geophysical
data
and Micromine for deep investigation and verification of
exploration, resource and geometallurgical models.

CODE PRC-PHOCLW & PRC-PHOCLD | PRICE $6.20/box

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 Sample CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Submission Workorder/administration fee Single charge for each batch /processed

Confidence and security in the
chain of custody for your samples
as they pass through our system
are paramount. Your samples are
given a barcode and logged into
our proprietary global laboratory
BAT-01 $34.05
applied per processing batch. of samples processed. batch
Samples received with barcode
labels attached to sample bag.
LOG-21 $0.80
Multi-part barcoded sample tags may
be purchased from your local lab. Weigh raw sample and log into
global tracking system.

information management system Samples received without

on receipt. We encourage clients
to barcode samples prior to
sending them to our laboratories.
Our system will accommodate all
major barcode formats.
Sample pick-up
services
LOG-22 $1.55
barcode labels attached.
Weigh pulp and log into global
Pulps received with barcode labels
LOG-23
attached to sample bag. tracking system. At least one out of $0.80
every 50 samples is selected
at random for routine QC tests
Pulps received without barcode (LOG-QC). The default specification $1.55
LOG-24
labels attached. is 85% passing 75 microns.
LEV-01
Levy for disposal of all types of
laboratory waste.
Required for relevant samples
in certain jurisdictions.
$0.85

May be arranged from any of

our locations. Please contact Required for relevant samples
Quarantine charge.
imported into Australia.
your nearest ALS office and QAR-01 AQIS-approved heat treatment $0.90
Additional charges apply for
mention code PKP-21. and storage.
samples over 500g.
Specific Gravity CODE DESCRIPTION RANGE
PRICE PER
SAMPLE
& Bulk Density OA-GRA08* Specific Gravity on solid objects. Reported as a ratio. $15.35
Specific gravity and bulk Specific Gravity on pulps using
density of ores are important OA-GRA08b Reported as a ratio. $15.35
pycnometer.
parameters that are often OA-GRA09* Bulk Density by water displacement. 0.01 – 20g/cm3 $15.35
under-characterised in the
Bulk Density after wax coating
determination of grade and OA-GRA09A* 0.01 – 20g/cm 3
$24.50
(wax removal not included).
tonnage of deposits. *For friable or broken core surcharges may apply.

Drill Core, CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION

PRICE PER
SAMPLE
Rocks and Chips
Used as a preliminary step before
Preparation Coarse crushing of rock chip and drill
fine crushing of larger sample
$3.45
+ $0.70 /kg
Packages CRU-21^
samples.
sizes. No QC is performed for this
method. If QC if required request
All packages include sample CRU-21q for >70% passing 6mm.

login to the laboratory Crush to 70% less than 2mm, riffle split $9.40
tracking system and weighing. PREP-31*^ off 250g, pulverise split to better than
85% passing 75 microns. + $1.05 /kg
Excessively wet samples may
require additional drying for Crusher/rotary splitter combo - Crush $9.40
a surcharge. It is very helpful to 70% less than 2mm, rotary split off
PREP-31Y*^ + $1.05 /kg
to advise us of mineralised 250g, pulverise split to better than 85%
passing 75 microns.
samples that may require
Drill core, rock and chip samples.
special equipment cleaning Crush to 70% less than 2mm, riffle split $10.80
Sample Storage CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION PRICE PER SAMPLE cycles. PREP-31B*^ off 1kg, pulverise split to better than
+ $1.05 /kg
85% passing 75 microns.
Materials submitted for analysis STO-REJ Monthly archive of coarse rejects. Longer term archiving of
$0.90 > 45 days Crusher/rotary splitter combo - Crush
are retained free of charge at our STO-BLK Monthly archive of pulps >250g. coarse rejects and large pulps. $10.80
to 70% less than 2mm, rotary split off
laboratories for a limited time, PREP-31BY*^ + $1.05 /kg
Longer term storage of master 1kg, pulverise split to better than 85%
starting from the day we issue STO-PUL Monthly archive of pulps <250g. $0.45 > 90 days passing 75 microns.
pulps.
the final Certificate of Analysis.
Reasonable monthly charges will Monthly archive of screening reject Longer term storage of Crush to 90% less than 2mm, riffle split $16.95
STO-SCR $0.45 > 45 days PREP-31D*^ off 1kg, pulverise split to better than
Drill core and rocks containing high-
fractions. screening reject fractions.
apply to samples archived for 85% passing 75 microns.
grade or coarse gold and/or silver. + $2.40 /kg
longer periods in our facilities. Handling and retrieval of archived
RET-21 Stored samples. By Quotation Coarse crush sample, pulverise entire
ALS sample storage facilities samples. Drill core, rock and chip samples up $12.30
PREP-22*^ sample to better than 85% passing
provide a secure and organised to 3kg. + $0.40 /kg
Disposal of pulps and coarse 75 microns.
environment protected from DIS-21 Pulps and coarse fractions. By Quotation
fractions.
the elements, and all archive Crush to >70% less than 2mm, riffle $13.75
locations are included in the RTN-21 Return of samples to client. Returned samples. By Quotation PREP-32*^ split, pulverise 1.5kg to 85% passing Drill core, rock and chip samples.
+ $1.40 /kg
75 microns.
laboratory tracking system.
* Packages with common split size and particle fineness are listed. Please contact your local client services for alternatives.
^Surcharges are applicable to whole core.

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 Individual Drying Soil & Sediment CODE DESCRIPTION
PRICE PER
SAMPLE
Sample CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION
PRICE PER Preparation
SAMPLE
Preparation $3.15
Package PREP-41
Dry at <60°C/140°F, sieve sample to -180 micron (80 mesh). Retain both
fractions. Application: Soil or sediment samples.
$2.00 /sample
+$3.30 /kg
Drying of excessively wet samples in Default drying procedure for most
Procedures DRY-21
drying ovens. rock chip and drill samples. + $0.70 /kg Drying temperature is kept low
*Other screen sizes available on request.
to avoid the loss of mercury.
The following procedures Drying of excessively wet samples in
Most soil and sediment samples that $3.30
can be used either DRY-22 drying ovens that are controlled to a + $0.75 /kg
are analysed for volatile elements.
maximum temperature of 60ºC.
separately or combined
in a package in order DRY-23 Air-drying of samples. Selective Leach procedures and others.
$3.30 Clay Separation CODE DESCRIPTION
PRICE PER
to meet specific needs + $0.75 /kg SAMPLE
The clay fraction in soils
regarding sample size Separation of the -10 micron fraction from soils.
Crushing acts as a trap for elements SCR-CLAY $26.25
and composition. Most Minimum 300g of sieved soil required.
migrating to the surface from
of these procedures are PRICE PER Note: Clay samples may require drying and screening (-180 micron or -106 micron) prior to clay separation on the minus
CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION depth, and may be used to
charged at a rate that is SAMPLE fraction. Please discuss suitable options for your program with local client services staff.
enhance subtle anomalies.
based on sample weight.
Used as a preliminary step before fine
Multiple screen sizes and Coarse crushing of rock chip crushing of larger sample sizes. No QC is $3.45
CRU-21*
screening methods are and drill samples. performed for this method. If QC if required
request CRU-21q for >70% passing 6mm
+ $0.70 /kg Miscellaneous CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION PRICE / UNIT
available. Please contact
your local client services
Procedures CMP-21 Compositing of two or more samples. $2.65 /sample
Standard preparation procedure for $3.50
Fine crushing of rock chip and drill May be done by volume/core length As requested.
group for options. CRU-31* samples where a representative split These procedures may be used
samples to 70% passing 2mm. + $0.70 /kg CMP-22 (CMP-21) or by weight (CMP-22). $5.00 /sample
will be pulverised. when specialised preparation
$3.90 or sample compositing is Clean crushers with “barren”
Fine crushing of rock chip and drill As required. Barren material inserted
CRU-36* Option for when a finer crush is desired. required. An hourly labour WSH-21 material after each, or designated $2.95 /sample
samples to 85% passing 2mm. + $1.30 /kg between samples as an additional
samples.
charge may apply to time- cleaning step between mineralised
Fine crushing of rock chip and drill $4.60 Clean pulverisers with “barren” material
CRU-32* Option for when a finer crush is desired. intensive projects. WSH-22 samples. $3.90 /sample
samples to 90% passing 2mm. + $1.50 /kg after each, or designated samples.
*Note: Methods with common fineness requirements listed. Additional options available. As required for samples received in
Transfer sample to drying tray or new
*Note 2: Surcharges are applicable for whole core. TRA-21 containers unsuitable for laboratory $1.55 /sample
sample bag.
storage, or requiring tray drying.
Splitting
BAG-01 Bagging large pulps for storage. For large pulps/bulk masters. $1.55 /sample
PRICE PER
CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION
SAMPLE HOM-01
Homogenise stored or composited
As required. $6.85 /sample
samples by light pulverising.
$2.30 Screening of samples to any number of
SPL-21* Split sample using a riffle splitter. Standard splitting procedure.
+ $0.50 /kg standard size fractions, as specified by Fraction sizing or custom screening
SCR-51 $7.65 /screen size
$3.45 the client. Weight of undersize fraction as requested.
SPL-22* Split sample using a rotary splitter. reported for each screen size.
+ $1.20 /kg
Rotary splitting procedure.
Split sample using a Boyd crusher/ $2.30
SPL-22Y
rotary splitter combination. + $0.50 /kg
Portable XRF on CODE ANALYTES & LOWER LIMITS (PPM)
PRICE PER
Split a received pulp sample for SAMPLE
SPL-34
various analysis.
Pulp splitting procedure. $0.90
Prepared Pulps
As 50 Ca
0.5% Cr
100 Cu
50 Fe
0.5% Mn
100
*Note: For sample splitting and return or archive without analysis add suffix X to the codes above. Additional costs ALS offers portable XRF pXRF-30 $5.95
are incurred. Ni 50 Pb
50 S
0.1% Zn
50
analysis on pulps immediately
Portable XRF scan of an unmineralised pulverised sample. Ranges:
Pulverising after sample preparation at pXRF-34 $4.45
the prep lab closest to your Si 0.5%-47% Ti
0.1%-60% Zr
5ppm-5%
A variety of different PRICE PER project. 15g sample required
CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION pXRF-VAL
Customised pXRF method set-up including project and/or matrix
By Quotation
pulverising bowls made SAMPLE for pXRF analysis. specific validation
of diverse media are *pXRF methods available as an add-on to multi-element analysis only.
Pulverise a split or total sample up to Default procedure for samples that are
available on request. PUL-31* $5.50
250g to 85% passing 75 microns. finely crushed and split to 250g or less.
All ALS equipment is
standardised as low PUL-32* Pulverise a 1,000g split to 85% passing 75 microns. Large sample size to mitigate $7.85

Cr-steel, however,
substitution of bowls may
be required when specific
element contamination is
a concern. Bowls available
include tungsten carbide,
agate and zirconium.
Other options are available
for all stages of sample
preparation. Please contact
ALS with your specific
requirements.
* Surcharges may apply to samples requiring excessively long pulverisation times required for some sample types.
PUL-32a* Pulverise a 1,000g split to 90% passing 75 microns. nugget effect. $9.50
Portable XRF for Indicative Analysis
PUL-21* Pulverise entire sample to 85% passing 75 microns. Appropriate for samples up to 3kg. $12.65 Portable XRF is useful for screening large numbers of intermediate to
ore grade elements quickly and cost effectively while awaiting standard
Pulverise up to 3kg to 85% passing 75
lab analyses. It can also be used to determine Si and acid-resistive Ti
microns. For samples >3kg additional costs
PUL-23* $9.30 and Zr as a complement to multi-element methods and a proxy for rock
are incurred to split the sample prior to
pulverising and retaining the remainder. characterisation.
Appropriate for RC drill chip
Pulverise up to 3kg to 85% passing 75 samples not requiring crushing. For a successful pXRF scan it is important that calibration is matched
PUL-24*
microns. For samples >3kg an additional
$9.30
to specific sample suites on an individual project basis to minimise
cost is incurred to split the sample prior to inaccurate results. ALS offers custom calibration for pXRF on project-
pulverising. The remainder is discarded.
specific sample suites, with our rigorous quality standards and XRF
Pulverise up to 100g concentrate Cost includes careful cleaning of the expertise ensuring accurate, reliable results. The pXRF instrument can
PUL-51*
sample to 85% passing 75 microns. pulverising bowl after grinding.
$23.00
be located in the prep lab nearest your project, or on-site if the project
$23.00 is remote. Contact your local client services team for more information.
PUL-34* Pulverise 200g to 85% passing 75 microns. Applicable for high grade material.

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 Gold by Fire CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Assay Trace Level

Au-ICP21 Au by fire assay and ICP-AES. $21.20

An optimal fire assay flux recipe 0.001-10 30g sample
and rigorous quality control Au-ICP22 50g sample $25.00
program easily handle problem Au
Au-AA23 Au by fire assay and AAS. $20.35
materials including chromite, 0.005-10 30g sample
base metal sulphides and Au-AA24 50g sample $24.20

oxides, selenides, and tellurides. Ore Grade

Choice of crushing fineness, Au-AA25 Au by fire assay and AAS. $20.80

splitting technique and pulp 0.01-100 30g sample
Au-AA26 50g sample $24.50
size can all affect the analytical Au
outcome of fire assay gold Au-GRA21 Au by fire assay and gravimetric finish. $25.90
0.05-10,000 30g sample
methods. Discuss with your Au-GRA22 $31.35
50g sample

Precious
local ALS laboratory for more
information.

Metallic CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Metals Screening 1kg pulp screened to 100 microns.

Other screen sizes available. Duplicate
Au_SCR21 Au $70.45
When samples contain coarse 30g assay on screen undersize. Assay
gold, the metallic screening of entire oversize fraction.

Analysis
procedure is recommended for 1kg pulp screened to 100 microns.
accurate results. Other screen sizes available. Duplicate
Au_SCR24 Au $78.15
50g assay on screen undersize. Assay
0.05-100,000 of entire oversize fraction.
(0.01-1000 mg) 1-2kg pulp screened to 100 microns.
Duplicate 50g assay on screen
Au_SCR24B Au $106.30
undersize. Assay of entire oversize
fraction.
2-3kg pulp screened to 100 microns.
Duplicate 50g assay on screen
Au_SCR24C Au $134.25
undersize. Assay of entire oversize
The unique chemical properties of gold, silver, and the fraction.
* Options available for various sample weights, screen sizes and undersize assays.
platinum group elements pose challenges in geochemical
analysis. They often occur heterogeneously in geological
materials, at scales ranging from micron-sized inclusions
in minerals to large nuggets. As a result, large analytical
charge weights are required to accurately represent content
in the overall sample. Solvent digestions can also lose gold What makes a good
to adsorption on the original sample when certain forms of
carbon and sulphide minerals are present, in a process called Fire Assay?
preg robbing.
There is a reason that Fire Assay has been considered
ALS has decades of expertise in reliable and reproducible
the benchmark for gold assays for decades. This well-
precious metals analysis by fire assay, cyanide leach and aqua
understood method provides accurate results across
regia digestion at parts per billion to percent levels.
geological sample types, however to achieve a successful
Fire Assay expertise is essential. ALS takes care to:
Please submit at least three times nominal sample
weight for efficient service. › Identify geological matrix for every sample to customise ALS's
specifically formulated base flux for optimal fusion recovery
tailored to the sample type.

› Apply exacting quality control measures that clearly identify the

characteristics of a successful outcome in each of the steps, with
provisions to re-assay if not met.

› Utilise natural matrix reference materials as batch quality

controls to accurately reflect geological samples.

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 Gold Cyanidation CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

In mining and exploration Au-AA13 Au 0.03-50 $12.30

Au, Ag, Cu by cyanide leach with AAS finish.
Ag-AA13 Ag 0.03-350
applications, cyanide leach 30g sample + $6.10 /element

PhotonAssay
Cu-AA13 Cu 0.1-2,000
tests are used to establish the
potential cyanide extraction Au by cyanide leach with AAS finish.
Au-AA14 Au 0.01-200 12hr Leach. $38.35
efficiency for gold and silver.
Up to 1kg sample
A large, 500g sample analysis size makes this technique High concentrations of Au by accelerated cyanide leach using
some sulphides, particularly
well-suited for coarse gold mineralisation. Au-AA15a
LeachWELL Assay Tabs™ with AAS finish. 4hr
$44.65 (500g)
chalcopyrite, can negatively Au-AA15b
Leach.
$48.00 (1kg)
impact gold extraction. For Au 0.001-125 500g sample request Au-AA15a
Au-AA15c $49.70 (2kg)
For 1kg request Au-AA15b
samples that are expected to Au-AA15d $54.75 (3kg)
CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE For 2kg request Au-AA15c
contain high copper sulphide For 3kg request Au-AA15d
Au by PhotonAssay Analysis concentration please contact
Au-PA01 Au 0.02-350ppm $25.50
on 500g of crushed sample Au Preg Rob Leach with Gold Spike.
ALS for suggestions. Au-AA31
Au 0.03-500 Au Preg Rob Leach without Gold Spike. $13.75 each
*Presence of Th, U or Ba may affect lower detection level. Au-AA31a
10g sample per method
Please contact Client Services for information on whether this technique is appropriate for your project.
Note: Cyanide disposal fees apply in some countries. For Super Trace Au with cyanide leach see methods on page 16.

Process Samples CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Silver CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
0.001- Au in cyanide liquor by extraction with AAS
Includes gold in cyanide $27.60
Trace level and low-grade silver Trace Level Au-AA16 Au
2,500mg/L finish.
liquors or captured on
samples may be analysed by Ag by aqua regia digestion and
Ag-ICP41
$7.85
activated carbon. Au on carbon by ashing, aqua regia digestion
acid digestion for maximum 0.2-100 ICP-AES or AAS. Au-AA44 Au 1-10,000 $49.10
(Ag-AA45) and AAS. Duplicate analysis.
Ag 0.5g sample Minimum sample weight
sensitivity and precision. Multi-
element packages including
Ag-ICP61
0.5-100
Ag by HF-HNO3-HClO4 digestion,
$10.75 required varies, contact your
(Ag-AA61) HCl leach and ICP-AES or AAS. 0.25g sample
Ag are listed in the Targeted local lab.
Ore Grade
Exploration section.
Ag-OG46 Ag by aqua regia digestion, ICP-AES
Because silver can suffer from 1-1,500 $13.75
(Ag-AA46) or AAS finish. 0.5g sample
nugget effect, occasional Ag by HF-HNO3 -HClO 4 digestion with
duplicate analysis may help Ag-OG62
(Ag-AA62)
1-1,500 HCl leach, ICP-AES or AAS finish. $16.95 Bulk Leach CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Ag 0.4g sample
detect sampling error at these
low levels. At higher grades,
Extractable Gold Au-CN12*
Au
BLEG – ICP-MS finish.
0.0001-10 BLEG – extraction AA finish. $46.05
Ag-GRA21 Ag by fire assay and gravimetric finish. $27.55 Au-AA12**
fire assay with larger nominal 5-10,000 30g sample BLEG is used where cyanide Up to 1kg sample
weights may be preferable. Ag-GRA22 50g sample $32.90 leaching from a stream Au-CN11* Au 0.001-50 BLEG – ICP-MS finish.
sediment sample may detect BLEG – extraction AA finish. $30.80
Au and Ag by fire assay and
ME-GRA21 $33.80 Au-AA11 Au 0.001-10 Up to 500g sample
Au 0.05-10,000 gravimetric finish. gold anomalies that would
Ag 5-10,000 30g sample otherwise go unnoticed. * Silver and copper may also be reported by these methods for an additional fee.
ME-GRA22 $39.10
50g sample ** Silver, Copper, Lead and Zinc may also be reported for an additional fee.
Prices for cyanide leaching of
samples over 1kg by quotation.
Platinum Group CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Elements Trace Level

Pt 0.0001-1 Super trace Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay
Platinum, palladium, rhodium PGM-MS23L Pd 0.0002-1 and ICP-MS finish. $28.30
and gold may be determined Au 0.001-1 30g nominal sample weight
by standard lead oxide PGM-MS23 Pt 0.0005-1 Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay and ICP-MS finish. $24.65
collection fire assay and Pd 0.001-1 30g nominal sample weight
PGM-MS24 Au 0.001-1 50g nominal sample weight $28.30
ICP-MS or ICP-AES finish. For
the full suite of platinum group Rh by fire assay, gold collection and ICP-MS.
Rh-MS25 Rh 0.001-1 $28.45
elements, nickel sulphide 30g nominal sample weight
collection fire assay must be Pt, Pd 0.002-15
used for a quantitative analysis. Au, Rh 0.002-5 Au, Pt, Pd, Ir, Os, Rh, Ru by nickel sulphide
PGM-MS25NS Ir 0.001-5 collection fire assay and ICP-MS finish. $191.80
Os 0.002-1 30g nominal sample weight.
Ru 0.003-5
PGM-ICP23 Pt 0.005-10 Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay and ICP-AES finish. $23.45
Pd 0.001-10 30g nominal sample weight
PGM-ICP24 Au 0.001-10 50g nominal sample weight $27.00

Ore Grade
Pt 0.01-100
Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay and ICP-AES finish.
PGM-ICP27 Pd 0.01-100 $24.90
30g nominal sample weight
Au 0.01-100

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 Super Trace CODE ANALYTE RANGE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Gold and Multi- Au-CN43™

Au
Au by cyanide extraction with ICP-MS finish.
0.02ppb-1ppm 25g sample
$26.20

Element in Soils Au-CN44™ 50g sample $29.20

& Sediments Au-ST43™

Au
0.1ppb-
Au by aqua regia extraction with ICP-MS finish.
25g sample
$21.85
0.1ppm
ALS offers the lowest detection Au-ST44™ 50g sample $24.30
limits in the industry for gold
in soils and sediments by
both cyanide and aqua regia
digestion, using our innovative
super trace analytical CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
methodology. Au 0.0001-1 Cu 0.01-10000 Nb 0.002-500 Ta 0.005-500
Ag 0.001-100 Fe 0.001-50 % Ni 0.02-10000 Te 0.001-500
Full multi-element
Al 0.01-25 % Ga 0.004-10000 P 0.0005-1 % Th 0.0005-10000
geochemical suites may be
As 0.01-10000 Ge 0.005-500 Pb 0.005-10000 Ti 0.0001-10 %
read from the same digest
B 2-10000 Hf 0.002-500 Pd 0.001-100 Tl 0.0005-10000
solution as our aqua regia
AuME-ST43™ Ba 0.05-10000 Hg 0.002-10000 Pt 0.001-100 U 0.0005-2500
and ICP-MS super trace gold 25g sample $44.60
Be 0.005-1000 In 0.005-500 Rb 0.005-10000 V 0.05-10000
method. This package mirrors
Bi 0.0005-10000 K 0.01-10 % Re 0.0002-50 W 0.001-10000
our ME-MS41L™ method, AuME-ST44™ $47.25
with slight adjustments made 50g sample Ca 0.01-25 % La 0.002-10000 S 0.002-10 % Y 0.001-5000
Cd 0.001-2000 Li 0.1-10000 Sb 0.002-10000 Zn 0.1-10000
to accommodate the larger
Ce 0.001-10000 Mg 0.01-25 % Sc 0.005-10000 Zr 0.01-500
nominal sample weight
Co 0.001-10000 Mn 0.1-50000 Se 0.002-1000
necessary for representative
Cr 0.01-10000 Mo 0.002-10000 Sn 0.01-500
gold analysis.
Cs 0.001-500 Na 0.001-10 % Sr 0.01-10000

Low Level Gold CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

and Multi- Trace Level

Element in Soils Au-TL43 Au by aqua regia extraction with ICP-MS finish. $18.75
Au 0.001-1 25g sample
& Sediments Au-TL44 50g sample $20.90
Our trace level methods by Intermediate Grade
aqua regia digestion and
ICP-MS finish are excellent for Au-OG43 Au by aqua regia extraction with ICP-MS finish. $17.95
Au 0.01-100 25g sample
regolith, where gold anomalies Au-OG44 50g sample $20.05
indicating mineralisation below
surface are well-characterised.
Aqua regia dissolves native CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
gold as well as gold bound in Au 0.001-1 Co 0.1-10000 La 0.2-10000 Re 0.001-50 Tl 0.02-10000 Precious Metals CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
sulphide minerals; however,
depending on the composition
Ag
Al
0.01-100 Cr
0.01-25% Cs
1-10000 Li
0.05-500 Mg
0.1-10000 S 0.01-10%
0.01-25% Sb 0.05-10000
U
V
0.05-10000
1-10000
in Concentrates Concentrates

of the soil, gold determined

AuME-TL43™
As 0.1-10000 Cu 0.2-10000 Mn 5-50000 Sc 0.1-10000 W 0.05-10000 and Bullion Au-CON01
Ag-CON01
Au
Ag
0.07-999,985
0.7-995,000
Au and Ag by fire assay and gravimetric finish. $111.25 each
by this method may or may not 25g sample B 10-10000 Fe 0.01-50% Mo 0.05-10000 Se 0.2-1000 Y 0.05-5000 $30.90
High precision analysis and Pt-CON01
match recovery from fire assay Ba 10-10000 Ga 0.05-10000 Na 0.01-10% Sn 0.2-500 Zn 2-10000 Pd-CON01 Pt, Pd, Rh 0.07-1,000,000 Pt, Pd and Rh by fire assay and AAS finish. $111.25 each
umpire assay of precious metals
methods. AuME-TL44™ Be 0.05-1000 Ge 0.05-500 Nb 0.05-500 Sr 0.2-10000 Zr 0.5-500 $33.55 Rh-CON01
50g sample
in concentrates and bullion
As with our super trace Bi 0.01-10000 Hf 0.02-500 Ni 0.2-10000 Ta 0.01-500 are performed by the most Bullion
methods, multi-element Ca 0.01-25% Hg 0.01-10000 P 10-10000 Te 0.01-500 senior fire assay technicians and Au-GRA24 Au 0.01-1,000 fineness Routine bullion assays by fire assay with
Cd 0.01-2000 In 0.005-500 Pb 0.2-10000 Th 0.2-10000 $165.45 each
packages can be read from checked by certified assayers to Ag-GRA24 Ag 0.01-1,000 fineness gravimetric finish.
the same digestion solution as Ce 0.02-10000 K 0.01-10% Rb 0.1-10000 Ti 0.005-10% ensure accuracy. Au-UMP20 Au 0.07-1,000,000 Umpire assay for bullion samples by fire
$255.15 each
trace level gold for a complete Ag-UMP20 Ag 0.7-1,000,000 assay with gravimetric finish.
Minimum sample weight
exploration tool. Pt-UMP20
required varies, contact your Umpire assay for bullion samples by fire
Pd-UMP20 Pt, Pd, Rh 0.07-1,000,000 $255.15 each
local lab. Rh-UMP20
assay with gravimetric finish.

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 Generative
Exploration
All of the ICP-MS methods listed in the following section
involves some aspect of our innovative methodology for
super trace analysis. Detection limits have been pushed
orders of magnitude below average crustal abundance
for the majority of elements, enabling excellent precision Four Acid Super CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE

at geochemical background levels and clearly defined Trace Analysis Ag 0.002-100 Cu 0.02-10,000 Na 0.001%-10% Sr 0.02-10,000
Al 0.01%-50% Fe 0.002%-50% Nb 0.005-500 Ta 0.01-500
geochemical anomalies. Digestion methods appropriate This super trace package is
As 0.02-10,000 Ga 0.05-10,000 Ni 0.08-10,000 Te 0.005-500
for any sample medium are available - soils, sediments, suitable for regional drilling,
Ba 1-10,000 Ge 0.05-500 P 0.001%-1% Th 0.004-10,000
trenching and hand samples in
regolith, vegetation, water, rocks, and drill core. ALS unmineralised rocks, and can Be 0.02-1,000 Hf 0.004-500 Pb 0.01-10,000 Ti 0.001%-10%
remains committed to solving long-standing analytical also be used effectively in areas ME-MS61L™ Bi 0.002-10,000 In 0.005-500 Rb 0.02-10,000 Tl 0.002-10,000
$44.80
challenges in exploration geochemistry by making use of thick regolith for bedrock 0.25g sample Ca 0.01%-50% K 0.01%-10% Re 0.0004-50 U 0.01-10,000
mapping. ALS has lowered
of new instrumentation and fresh ideas from our team of Cd 0.005-1,000 La 0.005-10,000 S 0.01%-10% V 0.1-10,000
the detection limits on key Ce 0.01-500 Li 0.2-10,000 Sb 0.02-10,000 W 0.008-10,000
expert analytical chemists and geochemists. pathfinder elements such as As,
Co 0.005-10,000 Mg 0.01%-50% Sc 0.01-10,000 Y 0.01-500
Sb, Se and Tl to near or below
Cr 0.3-10,000 Mn 0.2-100,000 Se 0.006-1000 Zn 0.2-10,000
average crustal abundance,
Please submit at least three to four times the revealing anomalous patterns Cs 0.01-500 Mo 0.02-10,000 Sn 0.02-500 Zr 0.1-500

nominal sample weight for efficient service. at levels previously unattainable Dy 0.005-1000 Ho 0.002-1000 Sm 0.004-1000
due to technical limitations. Er 0.004-1000 Lu 0.002-1000 Tb 0.002-1000
MS61L-REE™ $7.40 Add-on only
The rare earth elements Eu 0.004-1000 Nd 0.005-1000 Tm 0.002-1000

and lead isotopes are Gd 0.005-1000 Pr 0.004-1000 Yb 0.004-1000

available as add-ons to ²Pb 0.01-10000 ²Pb 0.01-10000 ²Pb 0.01-10000
MS61L-PbIS™ $11.65 Add-on only
expand the utility of the ²Pb 0.01-10000
method in greenfields
exploration.

Portable XRF for CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Lithogeochemistry Portable XRF scan of an unmineralised pulverised sample.

Ranges:
Add-on to
The crucial lithogeochemical pXRF-34
Si 0.5%-47%
$4.45 multi-element
elements - silicon, titanium, and Ti 0.1%-60%
analysis only
Zr 5ppm-5%
zirconium - may be added to any
15g sample
ALS four acid method for a more
complete element suite.

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 Halogen Analysis CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Fluorine, chlorine, bromine Vegetation sample is ashed at 475°C for 24 hours. Pre- and post-ashing
weights are reported. Average ash yields are 2-4% for species commonly used
and iodine hold significant VEG-ASH01 $10.20
in exploration surveys.
promise in exploration, since Minimum sample weight required 100g.
many metals are transported Sample pre-treatment for super trace halogens analysis. Required for soils.
through the crust as halide HAL-PREP01 $13.75
Minimum sample weight required varies, contact your local lab to discuss your project.
complexes in hydrothermal
fluids. ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS
CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Soil, vegetation or water may (ppm)
be analysed by this method. F 0.05 Cl 0.1 De-ionised water leach with ICP-
ME-HAL01™ $40.90
Br 0.02 I 0.002 MS & ion chromatograph analysis.
For halogen analysis on vegetation use code ME-HAL01a TM
and for water use code ME-HAL01w . TM

Aqua Regia Super CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE Ionic Leach™ CODE ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (ppb) PRICE PER SAMPLE

Trace Analysis Ag 0.001-100 Co 0.001-10,000 La 0.002-10,000 Pt 0.002-25 Th 0.002-10,000 Ionic LeachTM is designed Ag 0.1 Eu 0.1 Nb 0.1 Tb 0.1
Al 0.01%-25% Cr 0.01-10,000 Li 0.1-10,000 Rb 0.005-10,000 Ti 0.001%-10% As 0.5 Fe 0.1ppm Nd 0.1 Te 0.5
to enhance the most
Aqua regia digestion As 0.01-10,000 Cs 0.005-500 Mg 0.01%-25% Re 0.0002-50 Tl  0.001-10,000
subtle labile geochemical Au 0.02 Ga 0.5 Ni 1 Th 0.02
with super trace ICP-MS Au 0.0002-25 Cu 0.01-10,000 Mn 0.1-50,000 S 0.01%-10% U  0.005-10,000
anomalies for a wide range Ba 10 Gd 0.1 Pb 0.1 Ti 5
analysis provides extremely B 10-10,000 Fe 0.001%-50% Mo 0.01-10,000 Sb 0.005-10,000 V  0.1-10,000
low detection limits for ME-MS41L™* of commodities. It is a Be 0.2 Ge 0.1 Pd 0.05 Tl 0.05
Ba 0.5-10,000 Ga 0.004-10,000 Na 0.001%-10% Sc 0.005-10,000 W  0.001-10,000 $36.75
the analysis of soils and 0.5g sample static sodium cyanide leach Bi 0.3 Hf 0.05 Pr 0.1 Tm 0.1
Be 0.01-1000 Ge 0.005-500 Nb 0.002-500 Se 0.003-1000 Y  0.003-500
sediments; useful for using the chelating agents Br 0.05ppm Hg 0.1 Pt 0.1 U 0.05
Bi 0.0005-10,000 Hf 0.002-500 Ni 0.04-10,000 Sn 0.01-500 Zn 0.1-10,000
regional and deep cover ammonium chloride, citric Ca 0.2ppm Ho 0.1 Rb 0.1 V 0.2
Ca 0.01%-25% Hg 0.004-10,000 P 0.001%-1% Sr 0.01-10,000 Zr 0.01-500 ME-MS23™ $49.45
exploration. acid and EDTA with the Cd 0.2 I 0.01ppm Re 0.01 W 0.1
Cd 0.001-1000 In 0.005-500 Pb 0.005-10,000 Ta 0.005-500
The rare earth elements and Ce 0.003-500 K 0.01%-10% Pd 0.001-25 Te 0.003-500
leachant buffered at an Ce 0.1 In 0.1 Sb 0.5 Y 0.1
lead isotope concentrations Dy 0.002-1000 Ho 0.001-1000 Sm 0.002-1000
alkaline pH of 8.5. Co 0.3 La 0.1 Sc 1 Yb 0.1
add new dimensions to Er 0.002-1000 Lu 0.001-1000 Tb 0.001-1000 $7.40 Nominal sample weight is Cr 1 Li 0.2 Se 2 Zn 10
MS41L-REE™
super trace data. REEs Eu 0.002-1000 Nd 0.002-1000 Tm 0.001-1000 Add-on only 50g (weight as received, Cs 0.1 Lu 0.1 Sm 0.1 Zr 0.1
may be useful pathfinders Gd 0.002-1000 Pr 0.002-1000 Yb 0.002-1000 no screening or drying). Cu 1 Mg 0.01ppm Sn 0.2
despite reflecting only the ²⁰⁴Pb 0.005-10000 ²⁰⁶Pb 0.005-10000 ²⁰⁷Pb 0.005-10000 $11.65
MS41L-PbIS™ Dy 0.1 Mn 0.01ppm Sr 1
labile component, while Pb ²⁰⁸Pb 0.005-10000 Add-on only
isotopic signatures can be Er 0.1 Mo 0.5 Ta 0.05
* Gold determinations by this method are semi-quantitative due to the small sample weight used. A weak aqua regia
used in fingerprinting and (1:1 ratio HCl:HNO3) digestion is also available, use code ME-MS41W TM.For Au with multi-element using a 25g or 50g MS23-PbIS™ 204
Pb 0.01 206
Pb 0.01 Pb
207
0.01 208
Pb 0.02 $11.90 Add-on only
hydrothermal fluid history. charge please use AuME-ST43™ or AuME-ST44™.

Selenium in Soils CODE ANALYTE & RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Se at this level holds Se-MS46 Se 0.003-100

Aqua regia digestion and ICP-MS analysis.
$21.45
Other Selective
25g sample
information for exploration Leaches
vectoring as well as
In addition to Ionic
environmental baselines.
Leach™, ALS offers
a variety of standard
Conductivity, CODE ANALYTES & RANGES DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE partial leaches
targeting particular soil
pH and OA-GRA04
Acid
Insoluble
0.01%-100%
Acid insoluble content.
1g sample.
$18.45 fractions. They can be
Neutralisation OA-ELE03 pH 0.1-14
pH on 1:10 sample to water ratio.
$12.30
done individually or in
5g sample sequence to best suit
These methods provide
crucial information for mineral Specific conductivity on 1:10 sample project needs.
OA-ELE04 Conductivity 1-100,000μS/cm to water ratio. $15.35
processing, environmental Minimum sample size
5g sample
assessment and exploration. is 5g for each leach or
Soil pH on 1:1 sample to water ratio.
OA-ELE05 Soil pH 0.1-14 $15.35
20g sample for any combination in
Soil pH and sequence.
Add on to Soil pH. $5.85 add-on to
OA-ELE05AP soil acid 0.1-14
Addition of HCl and pH re-measured. soil pH only Please enquire for more
neutralisation
Soil Soil conductivity on 1:1 sample to water ratio. details.
OA-ELE06 1-100,000μS/cm $10.80
Conductivity 20g sample
OA-ELE07 Paste pH 0.1-14 Paste pH on 10g sample saturated with water. $9.30
Paste pH Add on to Paste pH.
$5.85 add-on to
OA-ELE07AP and soil acid 0.1-14 Addition of HCl to paste and pH re-
Paste pH only
neutralisation measured.

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 Hydrogeochemistry CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Filter water samples to <0.45um and acidify with nitric acid before analysis.
WAT-PREP02 $6.25
Water that has interacted with Required when field filtering and acidification has not been performed.
rock will take on trace elements WAT-PREP03
Filter water samples to <0.45um before analysis.
$4.15
which are then transported Required when water has not been filtered before submittal.
Acidify water samples with nitric acid before analysis.
with the water, producing a WAT-PREP04 $2.15
Required when samples have not been acidified before submittal.
larger footprint diagnostic of Chemical treatment of water samples to desorb Au from containers before
WAT-PREP05 $3.25
that rock. Where collection of analysis.
traditional media such as soils is
difficult or impossible such as in CODE ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (µg/L) PRICE PER SAMPLE
swamps, in areas with significant Au 0.002 Cu 0.1 Ni 0.2 Ta 0.01
transported cover, and areas Ag 0.005 Fe 0.003mg/L P 0.005mg/L Te 0.01
where invasive sampling is not Al 3 Ga 0.05 Pb 0.05 Th 0.005
possible, hydrogeochemistry As 0.05 Hf 0.005 Pd 0.005 Ti 0.2
provides a direct detection tool B 3 Hg 0.05 Pt 0.005 Tl 0.002
on the same scale as stream Ba 0.05 In 0.01 Rb 0.01 U 0.002
sediment sampling. Be 0.005 K 0.01mg/L Re 0.002 V 0.05
ME-MS14L™ $66.55
Bi 0.01 La 0.005 S 0.2mg/L W 0.01
ALS offers multiple reliable
Ca 0.02mg/L Li 0.1 Sb 0.01 Y 0.005
and cost-effective water
Cd 0.005 Mg 0.005mg/L Sc 0.01 Zn 0.5
analysis packages to suit your
Ce 0.005 Mn 0.05 Se 0.05 Zr 0.02
exploration program.
Trace elements and metals
Co 0.005 Mo 0.05 Si 0.03mg/L
Biogeochemistry CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Cr 0.5 Na 0.01mg/L Sn 0.05
analyses require at least 50mL Cs 0.005 Nb 0.005 Sr 0.05 Plants selectively absorb Milling of dry plant tissue to 100% passing 1mm. Produces a homogenous and
VEG-MILL01 $10.20
of water. Au requires a minimum Dy 0.005 Gd 0.005 Nd 0.005 Tb 0.005 trace elements from soil, representative pulp that can be subsampled for analysis.
of 100mL of water. Anions and MS14L-REE™ Er 0.005 Ho 0.005 Pr 0.005 Tm 0.005 $19.65 Add-on only
bedrock and water at depth
physical parameters require a Eu 0.005 Lu 0.005 Sm 0.005 Yb 0.005
and incorporate them into Vegetation sample is ashed at 475°C for 24 hours. Pre- and post-ashing weights
minimum of 150mL of water. their tissue. Analyses of plant VEG-ASH01 are reported. Average ash yields are 2-4% for species commonly used in $10.20
Br 0.05mg/L NO3 0.005mg/L pH 0.1 units Conductivity 2µS/cm exploration surveys. Minimum recommended sample weight is 100g.
$56.65
Add-on tissues can therefore be used
Please contact ALS for MS14L-ANPH™ Cl 0.5mg/L SO 4 0.5mg/L TDS 3mg/L Total Alkalinity 1mg/L
only* as a large-scale geochemical
information on sampling F 0.02mg/L
sampling device in areas CODE ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
methodology and preservation * Speciated alkalinity (bicarbonate, hydroxide and carbonate ion) and density can also be determined at
where the rocks of interest Ag 0.001 Cu 0.01 Nb 0.002 Ta 0.001
if needed. Sampling kits additional cost.
are covered by transported Al 0.01% Fe 1 Ni 0.04 Te 0.005
may be purchased at some For brines and high TDS water please use ME-MS14™ or ME-ICP15.
cover and non-prospective As 0.01 Ga 0.004 P 0.001% Th 0.002
locations, please enquire.
lithologies. Careful selection Au 0.0002 Ge 0.005 Pb 0.01 Ti 0.001%
of plant species, tissue type B 1 Hf 0.002 Pd 0.001 Tl 0.002
ME-VEG41™
and growth age are important Ba 0.1 Hg 0.001 Pt 0.001 U 0.005
unashed
factors to be considered as the Be 0.01 In 0.005 Rb 0.01 V 0.05
Super Trace Au CODE ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (µg/L) PRICE PER SAMPLE geochemical response will vary
ME-VEG41aTM
ashed
Bi 0.001 K 0.01% Re 0.001 W 0.01
$33.40

and Pathfinders Au 0.0002-10 Co 0.005-1000 Pt 0.01-100 Tl 0.005-1000 with these factors.

1g sample
Ca 0.01% La 0.002 S 0.01% Y 0.003
Au-PATH14L™ Ag 0.005-100 Pd 0.005-100 Sb 0.02-1000 W 0.02-1000 $49.90 Cd 0.001 Li 0.1 Sb 0.01 Zn 0.1
Our new super trace gold and ALS provides multiple
As 0.2-1000 Ce 0.003 Mg 0.001% Sc 0.01 Zr 0.02
pathfinder package offers digestion and preparation
Co 0.002 Mn 0.1 Se 0.005
industry leading detection limits methods for explorers using
this sample media. Preparation Cr 0.01 Mo 0.01 Sn 0.01
for exploration of many gold
methods can include the Cs 0.005 Na 0.001% Sr 0.02
bearing ore systems. Suitable for
separation of the tissue of VEG41-REETM Dy 0.002 Gd 0.002 Nd 0.001 Tb 0.001
surface and ground waters.
unashed
interest from other plant parts, Er 0.002 Ho 0.001 Pr 0.002 Tm 0.001 $7.40 Add-on only
milling and ashing. VEG41a-REETM
ashed Eu 0.002 Lu 0.001 Sm 0.003 Yb 0.003
Ashing results in the Ag 0.00005 Cu 0.0005 Nb 0.0001 Ta 0.00005
concentration of many Al 0.0005% Fe 0.05 Ni 0.002 Te 0.0003
elements of interest to As 0.0005 Ga 0.0002 P 0.00005% Th 0.0001
explorers and when calculated VEG41a-FACTM Au 0.00001 Ge 0.0003 Pb 0.0005 Ti 0.00005%
back to the original pre- B 0.05 Hf 0.0001 Pd 0.00005 Tl 0.0001
Detection
ashed weight has the effect Ba 0.005 Hg 0.00005 Pt 0.0001 U 0.0003
limits when
of dropping detection limits back- Be 0.0005 In 0.0003 Rb 0.0005 V 0.003
of many elements by an order calculated $35.35
Bi 0.00005 K 0.0005% Re 0.00005 W 0.0005
of magnitude. Please contact using the
Ca 0.0005% La 0.0001 S 0.0005% Y 0.0002
original pre-
your local lab to discuss your Cd 0.00005 Li 0.005 Sb 0.0005 Zn 0.005
ash weight of
specific project goals. the sample Ce 0.0002 Mg 0.00005% Sc 0.0005 Zr 0.001
Co 0.0001 Mn 0.005 Se 0.0003
Cr 0.0005 Mo 0.0005 Sn 0.0005
Cs 0.0003 Na 0.00005% Sr 0.001
Dy 0.0001 Gd 0.0001 Nd 0.00005 Tb 0.00005
VEGFAC-
Er 0.0001 Ho 0.00005 Pr 0.0001 Tm 0.00005 $7.40 Add-on only
REE™
Eu 0.0001 Lu 0.00005 Sm 0.0002 Yb 0.0002

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 Aqua Regia With CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE

ICP-MS Finish Ag 0.01-100 Cs 0.05-500 Mo 0.05-10,000 Sr 0.2-10,000

Al 0.01-25% Cu 0.2-10,000 Na 0.01%-10% Ta 0.01-500
Method selection can be
As 0.1-10,000 Fe 0.01%-50% Nb 0.05-500 Te 0.01-500
key to achieving exploration
success. Sample type, target Au* 0.02-25 Ga 0.05-10,000 Ni 0.2-10,000 Th 0.2-10,000

Targeted
commodity, and pathfinder B 10-10,000 Ge 0.05-500 P 10-10,000 Ti 0.005%-10%
elements should all be ME-MS41™
Ba 10-10,000 Hf 0.02-500 Pb 0.2-10,000 Tl 0.02-10,000
considered when selecting the 0.5g Be 0.05-1,000 Hg 0.01-10,000 Rb 0.1-10,000 U 0.05-10,000 $28.85
most appropriate method for sample
Bi 0.01-10,000 In 0.005-500 Re 0.001-50 V 1-10,000
your project.

Exploration
Ca 0.01%-25% K 0.01%-10% S 0.01%-10% W 0.05-10,000
Aqua regia is an excellent Cd 0.01-1,000 La 0.2-10,000 Sb 0.05-10,000 Y 0.05-500
exploration tool for various Ce 0.02-500 Li 0.1-10,000 Sc 0.1-10,000 Zn 2-10,000
deposit types that involve
Co 0.1-10,000 Mg 0.01%-25% Se 0.2-1,000 Zr 0.5-500
gold, silver and base metals
Cr 1-10,000 Mn 5-50,000 Sn 0.2-500
hosted in sulphide and
* Gold determinations by this method are semi-quantitative due to the small sample weight used.
carbonate minerals. For Au with multi-element using a 25g or 50g charge please use AuME-TL43™ or AuME-TL44™.

No single method covers all types of geological Single Elements CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
materials for all geochemically-relevant elements at all by Aqua Regia ME-MS42™
Ag 0.01-25 Hg 0.005-25 Se 0.2-250 U 0.05-250 $15.35

concentrations. Sample type, commodity of interest, 0.5g As 0.1-250 Re 0.001-250 Te 0.01-250 + $1.55 /element
When analytical results for sample
geochemical pathfinders and expected concentration of one or only a few elements
Bi 0.01-250 Sb 0.05-250 Tl 0.02-250
Request specific elements.
target elements should all be considered when selecting with low detection limits are
appropriate methods for your project. required. More elements are
available on request.

Broadly, aqua regia readily dissolves many sulphide, oxide and

carbonate minerals, as well as retaining mercury, a particularly Four Acid CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
volatile element. Four acid digestions quantitatively dissolve
Digestion With Ag 0.01-100 Cu 0.2-10,000 Na 0.01%-10% Sr 0.2-10,000
nearly all minerals, but it may sometimes be necessary to Al 0.01%-50% Fe 0.01%-50% Nb 0.1-500 Ta 0.05-500
use even stronger techniques such as fusions in order to fully
ICP-MS Finish As 0.2-10,000 Ga 0.05-10,000 Ni 0.2-10,000 Te 0.05-500
Four acid digestion quantitatively
digest barite, rare earth oxides, and tin, tungsten, niobium ME-MS61™ Ba 10-10,000 Ge 0.05-500 P 10-10,000 Th 0.01-10,000
dissolves nearly all minerals 0.25g
Be 0.05-1,000 Hf 0.1-500 Pb 0.5-10,000 Ti 0.005%-10%
and tantalum minerals. in the majority of geological sample $34.55
Bi 0.01-10,000 In 0.005-500 Rb 0.1-10,000 Tl 0.02-10,000
materials. However, barite, rare
Ca 0.01%-50% K 0.01%-10% Re 0.002-50 U 0.1-10,000
The choice between various instrument finishes should be earth oxides, columbite-tantalite, *ME-MS61m™ $47.40
and titanium, tin and tungsten Cd 0.02-1,000 La 0.5-10,000 S 0.01%-10% V 1-10,000
0.75g
informed by the expected concentrations of the elements of sample Ce 0.01-500 Li 0.2-10,000 Sb 0.05-10,000 W 0.1-10,000
minerals may not be fully
interest in the sample. digested. Co 0.1-10,000 Mg 0.01%-50% Sc 0.1-10,000 Y 0.1-500

Despite the potentially Cr 1-10,000 Mn 5-100,000 Se 1-1,000 Zn 2-10,000

incomplete digestion of Cs 0.05-500 Mo 0.05-10,000 Sn 0.2-500 Zr 0.5-500

Please submit at least four times REEs, the leachable portion Dy 0.05-1,000 Gd 0.05-1,000 Nd 0.1-1,000 Tb 0.01-1,000
the nominal sample weight for of these elements may hold ME-MS61r™ Er 0.03-1,000 Ho 0.01-1,000 Pr 0.03-1,000 Tm 0.01-1,000
$43.20
Full suite
efficient service.
important exploration vectoring Eu 0.03-1,000 Lu 0.01-1,000 Sm 0.03-1,000 Yb 0.03-1,000
information and can be chosen * Note: To include Hg by a separate method in the suite of elements above, please request ME-MS61m™ instead of ME-MS61™.
as an add-on.

Single Elements CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE

by Four Acid ME-MS62™ As

Ag 0.01-100 Ga 0.05-500 Se 1-500 Tl 0.02-500
0.2-500 Mo 0.05-500 Sn 0.2-500 U 0.1-500 $18.45
When analytical results for one 0.25g
sample Bi 0.01-500 Re 0.002-100 Te 0.05-500 W 0.1-500 + $1.55 / element
or only a few elements with low
Cd 0.02-500 Sb 0.05-500 Th 0.01-500
detection limits are required.
More elements are available on Request specific elements.

request.

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 Aqua Regia With CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE Intermediate CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE

ICP-AES Finish Ag 0.2-100 Co 1-10,000 Mg 0.01%-25% Sc 1-10,000 Level Aqua Regia Ag 1-200 Cr 5-50,000 Mo 5-50,000 Th 100-50,000
Al 0.01%-25% Cr 1-10,000 Mn 5-50,000 Sr 1-10,000 $14.25 full package Al 0.05%-50% Cu 5-50,000 Na 0.05%-50% Ti 0.05%-50%
These methods are economical These packages can be used
As 2-10,000 Cu 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Th 20-10,000 or $6.95 As 10-100,000 Fe 0.05%-50% Ni 5-50,000 Tl 50-50,000
tools for first pass exploration as an economical alternative
ME-ICP41 B 10-10,000 Fe 0.01%-50% Na 0.01%-10% Ti 0.01%-10% + $0.90 /element Ba 50-50,000 Ga 50-50,000 P 50-50,000 U 50-50,000 $23.00 full package
geochemistry. Data reported 0.5g sample to analysing low grade ore
ME-ICP41a
from an aqua regia digestion Ba 10-10,000 Ga 10-10,000 Ni 1-10,000 Tl 10-10,000 or samples with known Be 5-500 Hg 5-50,000 Pb 10-50,000 V 5-50,000 or $13.75
*ME-ICP41m 0.4g sample
should be considered 1g sample Be 0.5-1,000 Hg 1-10,000 P 10-10,000 U 10-10,000 $21.70 mineralisation. Data reported Bi 10-50,000 K 0.05%-50% S 0.05%-10% W 50-50,000 + $2.95 /element
as representing only the Bi 2-10,000 K 0.01%-10% Pb 2-10,000 V 1-10,000 from an aqua regia digestion Ca 0.05%-50% La 50-50,000 Sb 10-50,000 Zn 10-50,000
leachable portion of the Ca 0.01%-25% Li 10-10,000 S 0.01%-10% W 10-10,000 should be considered as Cd 5-2,500 Mg 0.05%-50% Sc 5-50,000
particular analyte. Cd 0.5-1,000 La 10-10,000 Sb 2-10,000 Zn 2-10,000
representing only the leachable Co 5-50,000 Mn 25-50,000 Sr 5-50,000
portion of the particular analyte.
*To include Hg to a lower detection limit of 0.005ppm by a separate method, please request package ME-ICP41m.

Four Acid CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE Intermediate CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE

Digestion With Ag 0.5-100 Cr 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Th 20-10,000 Level Four Acid Ag 1-200 Cr 10-100,000 Na 0.05%-30% Ti 0.05%-30%
Al 0.05%-30% Cu 10-100,000 Ni 10-100,000 Tl 50-50,000
ICP-AES Finish Al 0.01%-50% Cu 1-10,000 Na 0.01%-10% Ti 0.01%-10% $18.45 full package Digestion As 50-100,000 Fe 0.05%-50% P 50-100,000 U 50-50,000
As 5-10,000 Fe 0.01%-50% Ni 1-10,000 Tl 10-10,000 or $9.85
ME-ICP61 These packages can be used
Four acid digestions are able Ba 50-50,000 Ga 50-50,000 Pb 20-100,000 V 10-100,000 $26.15 full package
0.25g sample Ba 10-10,000 Ga 10-10,000 P 10-10,000 U 10-10,000 + $0.90 /element
as an economical alternative ME-ICP61a
to dissolve most minerals, but Be 10-10,000 K 0.1%-30% S 0.05%-10% W 50-50,000 or $16.95
Be 0.5-1,000 K 0.01%-10% Pb 2-10,000 V 1-10,000 to analysing low grade ore 0.4g sample
although the term “near-total” Bi 20-50,000 La 50-50,000 Sb 50-50,000 Zn 20-100,000 + $2.95 /element
*ME-ICP61m Bi 2-10,000 Li 10-10,000 S 0.01%-10% W 10-10,000 $31.30 or samples with known
is used, not all elements are 0.75g sample Ca 0.05%-50% Mg 0.05%-50% Sc 10-50,000
Ca 0.01%-50% La 10-10,000 Sb 5-10,000 Zn 2-10,000 mineralisation. Four acid
quantitatively extracted in
digestions are able to dissolve Cd 10-10,000 Mn 10-100,000 Sr 10-100,000
some sample matrices. Cd 0.5-1,000 Mg 0.01%-50% Sc 1-10,000
most minerals, but not all Co 10-50,000 Mo 10-50,000 Th 50-50,000
Co 1-10,000 Mn 5-100,000 Sr 1-10,000
elements are quantitatively
* To include Hg in the suite of elements above, please request method ME-ICP61m
extracted in some samples.

Mercury CODE ANALYTE & RANGES (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Aqua regia quantitatively Trace level Hg by aqua regia and ICP-MS.

Hg-MS42 Hg 0.005-100 $12.85
0.5g sample
dissolves Hg and uses a
High grade Hg by aqua regia and ICP-AES.
digestion temperature low Hg-ICP42 Hg 1-100,000 $12.25
0.5g sample
enough to avoid fuming off this
volatile element. Hg-CON01 Hg 1-10,000
Hg in ores by acid digestion and ICP-AES.
2g sample
$92.10 ALS QCProTM
ALS QCPro™ provides a platform to monitor
Resistive CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE your QA/QC program directly within
Elements By Ce 0.1-10,000 Rb 0.2-10,000 Ta 0.1-2,500 W 0.5-10,000 $21.15 Webtrieve™ while preserving anonymity
ME-MS85™
Fusion 0.1g sample La 0.1-10,000 Sn 0.5-10,000 Th 0.05-1,000 Y 0.1-10,000 + $1.55 /element from ALS using an encryption key.
Nb 0.05-2,500 Sr 0.1-10,000 U 0.05-1,000 Zr 1-10,000
The lithium borate fusion & ICP- › Load and save metadata via a secure connection,
Notes: For high grade range request ME-MS85h. For the full suite of elements by borate fusion & ICP-MS request
MS finish allows analysis of the ME-MS81 (see page 30). including expected values and ranges for routinely
most resistive elements at trace used reference materials.
levels. Additional elements are
available on request. › Create charts for reference materials, blanks and
duplicate pairs with laboratory method precision
control limits included.

Portable XRF for CODE ANALYTES & RANGES PRICE PER SAMPLE › Compare multiple standards on one graph to
Lithogeochemistry Portable XRF scan of an unmineralised pulverised sample.
Ranges:
check for misidentification.
Add-on to
The crucial lithogeochemical pXRF-34
Si 0.5%-47%
$4.45 multi-element › Review for switches between QA/QC and regular
elements - silicon, titanium and Ti 0.1%-60%
analysis only. samples using sample received weights provided.
Zr 5ppm-5%
zirconium - may be added to
15g sample
any ALS four acid method for a › Enquire about QC questions directly from ALS
more complete element suite. QCProTM

If you would like to make the most of the free digital

products that ALS offers, please contact your local client
service team

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 Halogens CODE
ANALYTES & RANGES
DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Pb Isotope Ratios CODE ANALYTE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
(ppm)
Elemental analysis of the For Exploration PbIS-RAT41
Pb isotope ratios by acid digestion and ICP-MS analysis.
$41.20
halide minerals containing Cl-IC881 Cl 50-20,000 KOH fusion and ion chromatography. 0.2g sample $25.70 Six isotope ratios Total Pb content of the sample is required in advance. May
This fast, low-cost analysis of including 204Pb, be run on whole rock pulps. 0.5g sample
chlorine and fluorine generally Cl-ELE81a Cl 50-20,000
Specific to Cl in phosphates only.
$23.45
206
Pb, 207Pb, and
KOH fusion and ion selective electrode. 1g sample Pb isotope ratios in prepared For Aqua Regia Digestion request PbIS-RAT41
require fusions that will retain PbIS-RAT61 208
Pb isotopes $45.10
samples allows fingerprinting For Four Acid Digestion request PbIS-RAT61
the elements in solution, as Cl-XRF20 Cl 0.001%-6% Lithium borate fusion and XRF. 0.7g sample $23.00
of different lithologies and NOTE: Samples must contain >2ppm Pb for analysis to be viable
well as specific instrumentation Cl-VOL66 Cl 0.01-65% Nitric acid digestion and titration. 1g sample $38.85
hydrothermal fluid flow
for analysis. F-IC881 F 20-20,000 KOH fusion and ion chromatography. 0.2g sample $25.70
pathways, providing a new
KOH fusion and ion selective vector to ore deposits.
F-ELE81a F 20-20,000 $23.45
electrode. 0.2g sample
Na2O2 fusion, citric acid leach and
F-ELE82 F 0.01-100% $34.05
ion selective electrode. 0.1g sample

ME-IC881
Cl
F
50-20,000
20-20,000
KOH fusion and ion chromatography.
0.2g sample
$36.00 Radiogenic CODE ANALYTE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Isotopes May be done on whole rock pulps or on specific Pb-

Loss On Ignition
LOI measures the content
of a sample lost as gases
when subjected to high
temperatures, often including
water and CO2. Many more
temperatures and ignition
times are available, please
enquire.
bearing minerals. Measurement by acid digestion
Pb-ISTP01 Pb/Pb $361.80
These methods provide insight and HR-ICP-MS. Samples may require Hg separation at an
CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE into provenance and character additional cost. TAT is 30 days.
of hydrothermal fluids and Performed on whole rock pulps. Measurement by column
OA-GRA10 $18.45 Nd-ISTP01 Sm/Nd separation and HR-ICP-MS. Total Sm and Nd content is $654.80
Gravimetric procedure after drying at 105°C. rock genesis, helping unravel
2 hours (normal samples). required in advance. TAT is 30 days.
H2O (Moisture) 0.01-100 $19.40 geological history for a more
24 hours (hygroscopic samples).
OA-GRA11 QAQC samples inserted sophisticated understanding of
5g sample
for monitoring your ore body.
H2O + Combustion furnace and infrared
OA-IR06 (Water of 0.01-100 spectrometry. $18.45
Crystallisation) 1g sample
Loss on Ignition at 500ºC after sample is pre-dried Geochronology CODE ANALYTE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
OA-GRA05xf LOI @ 500°C 0.01-100 at 105ºC. $15.35 Done on targeted minerals. Rock and drill core should
1g sample.
These methods may be used
be submitted intact or crushed only, as sample prep is
to date the ages of specific
Loss on Ignition at 1000ºC on an as received basis. Ar-ISTP01 Ar/Ar included in the price. Measurement by irradiation and step $1,934.40
OA-GRA05 LOI @ 1000°C 0.01-100 $10.85 minerals, hydrothermal
1g sample. heating in a mass spectrometer. Price includes sample
alteration events, and preparation. Turnaround time approximately 12 months.
emplacement of volcanic- Specific to molybdenite. Rock or drill core must be received
plutonic units. Age constraints whole as steel jaw crushing will contaminate the sample
on important events can help with Re. Age can only be determined for rocks of >0.5 Ma,
Re-ISTP01 Re/Os $1,954.95
and the molybdenite separate must contain >100ppm
refine the deposit model and
Re. Price includes mineral separation, solvent extraction,
identify alteration that did not column separation and TIMS analysis. TAT is 70 days.
contribute to mineralisation.
U-Pb dating by LA-ICP-MS of igneous rocks using zircon
Sample sizes required for most and monazite. Age of the sample is reported. Analysis
$980.00 /20 grains*
includes a standard set of 30 elements, including REE.
isotopic analysis methods vary
U-ISTP02 Price includes preparation of up to 1kg of sample.
depending on mineralogy and U/Pb
U-ISTP03 U-Pb dating of detrital grains by LA-ICP-MS. Age
purpose; please contact client
probability distribution in the sample is reported. Analysis
services for more information. $1,625.00 /60 grains*
includes a standard set of 30 elements, including REE.
Preparation of 2kg of sample included in price.
* larger numbers of grains can be analyed at an increased cost.

Mineral CODE ANALYTE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Chemistry Quantitative analyses of in situ minerals. Advantage of

LA-MIN Laser ablation small spot size (15-80 micron). Trace and major element $40.00 /analysis
Stable Isotopes CODE ANALYTE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE ALS has partnered with CODES
Analytical Laboratories, at
mineral analyses compositions are reported.

Many important parameters
of mineralising fluids may
be determined from stable
isotope ratios. The isotopic
alteration halo may extend
beyond visible mineralogy
changes, creating a larger
deposit footprint for easier
exploration vectoring.
C and O in $39.35 per sample the University of Tasmania, to
Offered in partnership with the Mineral Deposit Research Preparation of 25 mm round mounts for in-situ mineral
for sample batches MIN-
Carbonate Minerals
Unit (MDRU) at the University of British Columbia. provide state of the art mineral Mineral mounts analyses in rock samples (no crushing, mineral separation $54.00 /mount
>10 samples. MOUNT
LS-ISTP01 Carbon and oxygen isotopic composition is determined analyses for exploration, and grain mounting).
specifically on carbonate minerals in whole-rock pulps $46.15 per sample mining and metallurgical
CL imaging of grains for isotopic dating using SEM. Cost
using laser spectroscopy. 0.5g sample for sample batches of
applications.
<10 samples.* SEM-IMG Grain imaging dependent on number of grains or amount of time taken $145.00 /30 grains
for mineral relationship imaging.
O-ISTP01 Specific to clays and silicate minerals. Determination using a $149.00 each
O and H in Silicate $108.00 per section/
complex gas collection procedure and IRMS. Sample must Preparation of thin sections for both reflected light
H-ISTP01 Minerals $130.00 each PREP-THINP Thin section Reflected light, SEM
be supplied as a single-mineral separate. TAT is 30 days. microscopy and SEM analysis, and for transmitted light
PREP-THINS preparation $54.00 per section/
Specific to sulphide and sulphate minerals. Determination microscopy only.
transmitted light
S-ISTP01 Sulphur using TC/EA and IRMS. Sample must be supplied as a $72.00
single-mineral separate. TAT is 30 days.
Specific to minerals containing carbon and/or oxygen.
Carbon and
CO-ISTP01 Determination using acid digestion and IRMS. Sample must $52.00
Oxygen
be supplied as a single-mineral separate. TAT is 30 days.

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 Whole Rock CODE ANALYTES AND RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Analysis Al2O3 0.01-100 Fe2O3 0.01-100 Na2O 0.01-10 SrO 0.01-1.5

ME_XRF26* BaO 0.01-66 K 2O 0.01-15 P2O5 0.01-46 TiO2 0.01-30 Fused disc XRF,
Both X-Ray fluorescence (XRF) LOI by furnace $38.35
2g sample CaO

Whole Rock
and ICP-AES instrument finishes 0.01-60 MgO 0.01-50 SO3 0.01-34 LOI 0.01-100 or TGA

can be used effectively for the Cr2O3 0.01-10 MnO 0.01-39 SiO2 0.01-100
major rock-forming elements * For unmineralised samples with moderate sulphide content, please request ME_XRF06.
following a fusion. These For mineralised and/or high sulphide content >4%, please request ME-XRF15c. Performed on dried sample therefore

Analysis,
expected to report slightly higher than ME_XRF06.
methods are not suitable for
samples with base or precious
CODE ANALYTES AND RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
metals mineralisation.
Al2O3 0.01-100 Fe2O3 0.01-100 Na2O 0.01-100 TiO2 0.01-100 Fused bead,

Litho­geochemistry,
Specific commodities such
as iron ore, bauxite, and
base metal sulphides should
be analysed with packages
acid digestion
ME_ICP06* BaO 0.01-100 K 2O 0.01-100 P2O5 0.01-100 LOI 0.01-100
and ICP-AES. $38.35
2g sample CaO 0.01-100 MgO 0.01-100 SiO 0.01-100
2 LOI by furnace
Cr O 0.002-100 MnO 0.01-100 SrO 0.01-100 or TGA

Sulphur and
2 3
designed for those sample *For mineralised and/or high sulphide content >4%, please request ME-XRF15c.
types. Please see the Ores & Both the ME_XRF26 and ME_ICP06 packages include LOI by furnace or TGA.
Commodities section for more
whole rock analysis options.

Carbon Trace Elements CODE ANALYTES AND RANGES (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

by Li Borate Ba 0.5-10,000 Hf 0.05-10,000 Sm 0.03-1,000 V 5-10,000

Ce 0.1-10,000 Ho 0.01-1,000 Sn 0.5-10,000 W 0.5-10,000
Fusion Cr 5-10,000 La 0.1-10,000 Sr 0.1-10,000 Y 0.1-10,000
A lithium borate fusion prior Cs 0.01-10,000 Lu 0.01-1,000 Ta 0.1-2,500 Yb 0.03-1,000
Fused bead,
The investigation of geological and ore forming to acid dissolution and ICP- ME-MS81™
Dy 0.05-1,000 Nb 0.05-2,500 Tb 0.01-1,000 Zr 1-10,000 acid digestion $38.45
MS analysis provides the most 2g sample
and ICP-MS
processes is enhanced by targeted lithogeochemical quantitative analytical approach
Er 0.03-1,000 Nd 0.1-10,000 Th 0.05-1,000

analyses that are often carried out on a sub-set of Eu 0.02-1,000 Pr 0.02-1,000 Ti 0.01%-10%
for a broad suite of trace
Ga 0.1-1,000 Rb 0.2-10,000 Tm 0.01-1,000
samples during a thorough geochemical program. They elements. Options for adding the
whole rock elements from an ICP- Gd 0.05-1,000 Sc 0.5-500 U 0.05-1,000
are used to fully characterise rock type, along with trace
AES analysis on the same fusion, Combination of Rare Earth & Trace Elements from method ME-MS81™ plus
ME-MS81d™ $53.75
element changes due to metamorphism, alteration and or base metals from a separate whole rock package by method ME-ICP06.
mineralisation. As there is no single analytical method four acid digestion, are available. Ag 0.5-100 Co 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Sc 1-10,000
Four acid $9.25
ME-4ACD81
that can fully define the full range of elements that are 0.25g sample
As 5-10,000 Cu 1-10,000 Ni 1-10,000 TI 10-10,000 digestion and Add on to borate
ICP-AES fusion methods only
Cd 0.5-1,000 Li 10-10,000 Pb 2-10,000 Zn 2-10,000
required for effective lithogeochemical investigations,
ALS offers packaged combinations of analytical methods
most appropriate for every element and designed to
provide comprehensive information for, essentially,
complete rock characterisation.

A wide variety of sulphur and carbon minerals and

compounds are often found associated with ore deposits.
These minerals can impact ore processing and how waste
can be stored during mining. Identifying what form these
elements are present in has important implications for
ore and waste characterisation. These methods are also
powerful tools when combined with large geochemical
data sets for geometallurgy investigations.

Please submit at least four times

the nominal sample weight for efficient
service.

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 Sulphur Methods CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Accurate sulphur speciation Total sulphur by induction furnace/IR

S-IR08 S (Total) 0.01%-50% $18.45
0.1g sample
can be crucial to early
identification of recovery and Solvent leach with remaining elemental
S-GRA07 S (Elemental) 0.01%-100% sulphur analysed by gravimetric finish. $41.35
environmental issues on many 3g sample
projects. Variations on the
HCl (15%) leach of soluble sulphates,
most common speciation precipitation as barium sulphate and
methods can be implemented S-GRA06a S (Sulphate) 0.01%-50% gravimetric finish. $33.80
to suit your project’s specific Note: little to no dissolution of barite/celestite.
mineralogy; please contact 1g sample

client services in your region HCl (25%) leach to remove sulphates;

induction furnace/IR. Note: little to no
for more information. S-IR06a S (Sulphide) 0.01%-50% $24.50
dissolution of barite/celestite.
0.1g sample
NaCO3 leach of sulphates, precipitation as
S-GRA06 S (Sulphate) 0.01%-40% barium sulphate and gravimetric finish. $38.35
1g sample
NaCO3 leach of sulphates, induction furnace/IR.
S-IR07 S (Sulphide) 0.01%-50% $38.35
0.1g sample

Carbon Methods CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Carbon has important Total carbon by induction furnace/IR.

C-IR07 C (Total) 0.01%-50% $18.45
0.1g sample
metallurgical and
environmental implications HCl (25%) leach at high temperature for 1 hour to
C
expel carbonates as CO2, residue analysed for C by
for many types of mineral C-IR06a (Non- 0.01%-50% $24.80
induction furnace/IR.
deposits. Carbonates may Carbonate)
0.1g sample
consume acid, impacting
Complete CODE ANALYTES AND RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE leach process design and mine C-GAS05
CO2
(Carbonate)
0.2%-50%
HClO 4 digestion and CO2 coulometer.
0.1g sample
$25.90

Characterisation SiO2 0.01-100% MgO 0.01-100% TiO2 0.01-100% BaO 0.01-100% waste remediation, while preg HCl (50%) leach of carbonates, roasting to
robbing by organic carbon can $39.90
Packages Al2O3 0.01-100% Na2O 0.01-100% MnO 0.01-100% LOI 0.01-100%
interfere with the cyanidation
C-IR18 C (Graphite) 0.02%-50% remove organic carbon, induction furnace/IR.
0.1g sample
ME-ICP06
By combining a number Fe2O3 0.01-100% K 2O 0.01-100% P2O5 0.01-100% of gold and silver ores. Slow and repeated addition of HCl (50%) to
of methods into one cost decompose and evolve carbonates as CO2.
CaO 0.01-100% Cr2O3 0.002-100% SrO 0.01-100% C (Non-
C-IR17 0.02%-100% Residual carbon is then analysed by induction $35.50
effective package, a complete Carbonate)
ME-IR08 C 0.01-50% S 0.01-50% furnace/IR.
sample characterisation is 0.1g sample
obtained. These packages Ba 0.5-10,000 Gd 0.05-1,000 Sm 0.03-1,000 W 0.5-10,000
Carbonate carbon calculated by difference.
combine whole rock analysis, C-CAL15 C (Carbonate) 0.02%-100% €0.00
Ce 0.1-10,000 Hf 0.05-10,000 Sn 0.5-10,000 Y 0.1-10,000 Requires C-IR07, C-IR17.
trace elements by fusion, aqua
Cr 5-10,000 Ho 0.01-1,000 Sr 0.1-10,000 Yb 0.03-1,000
regia digestion for the volatile Sold only as
trace elements, carbon Cs 0.01-10,000 La 0.1-10,000 Ta 0.1-2,500 Zr 1-10,000 complete packages.
and sulphur by combustion ME-MS81™ Dy 0.05-1,000 Lu 0.01-1,000 Tb 0.01-1,000
Sulphur and CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
CCP-PKG01 $92.60
analysis, and several detection
limit options for the base Er 0.03-1,000 Nb 0.05-2,500 Th 0.05-1,000 Carbon Packages ME-IR08
C (Total) and
S (Total)
0.01%-50% Total carbon and sulphur by induction
0.01%-50% furnace/IR. 0.1g sample
$25.85
CCP-PKG03 $99.90
metals. Eu 0.02-1,000 Nd 0.1-10,000 Tm 0.01-1,000 Includes ME-XRF26 These elements are often Non-Carbonate carbon and sulphide
C (Organic)
instead of ME-ICP06 determined together, so ALS 0.01%-50% sulphur by HCI (25%) leach to remove
Other method combinations Ga 0.1-1,000 Pr 0.02-1,000 U 0.05-1,000 ME-IR06a and $34.30
provides several economic 0.01%-50% carbonates and sulphates, induction
S (Sulphide)*
are available for complete furnace/IR. 0.1g sample
Ge 5-1,000 Rb 0.2-10,000 V 5-10,000 packages for convenience.
characterisation. Please *Sulphide sulphur may be overstated if BaSO4 or SrSO4 are present as they are insoluble with the HCl leach.
As 0.1-250 In 0.005-250 Se 0.2-250
enquire with your local client
services team for more ME-MS42™* Bi 0.01-250 Re 0.001-250 Te 0.01-250
information. Hg 0.005-25 Sb 0.05-250 Tl 0.02-250
These packages are suitable Ag 0.5-100 Cu 1-10,000 Ni 1-10,000 Zn 2-10,000
only for unmineralised
ME-4ACD81 Cd 0.5-1,000 Li 10-10,000 Pb 2-10,000
samples. To add gold analysis,
please see the Precious Metals Co 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Sc 1-10,000
section. Ag 0.01-100 Cu 0.2-10,000 Ni 0.2-10,000 Zn 2-10,000 CCP-PKG05 $108.05
Minimum sample size is 10g. ME-MS61™ Cd 0.02-1,000 Li 0.2-10,000 Pb 0.5-10,000
Includes ME-MS61™
instead of ME-
Co 0.1-10,000 Mo 0.05-10,000 Sc 0.1-10,000 4ACD81

Ag 0.002-100 Cu 0.02-10,000 Ni 0.08-10,000 Zn 0.2-10,000 CCP-PKG06 $120.55

Includes ME-MS61L™
ME-MS61L™ Cd 0.005-1,000 Li 0.2-10,000 Pb 0.01-10,000
with super trace
Co 0.005-10,000 Mo 0.02-10,000 Sc 0.01-10,000 detection limits.

*Other customisable options such as super trace detection limits ME-MS42L™ available for substitution of ME-MS42™

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 Copper Mineral CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Selective Leaches Cu-AA04 Cu 0.01-10

Citric acid leach and AAS finish.
0.25g sample
$15.35

These methods may Sulphuric acid leach and AAS finish.

Cu-AA05 Cu 0.001-10 $15.35
be performed alone or 1g sample
in sequence to semi- Sulphuric acid/Na sulfite leach and AAS finish.

Specific
Cu-AA07n Cu 0.001-100 $15.35
quantitatively identify 1g sample
potential recovery by Sulphuric acid/ferric sulphate leach and AAS
Cu-AA08q Cu 0.001-100 $16.45
various ore processing finish. 1g sample
methods. ALS can also Cyanide leach and AAS finish.
Cu-AA17 Cu 0.001-10 $22.30
provide custom methods 2g sample

Ores &
based on metallurgical Sequential leach for oxide, sulphide and
requirements. Cu-PKG06LI Cu Various residual Cu. Various options available. $46.05
1g sample

Commodities Total Copper

Aqua regia is an effective
solvent for copper
oxides and sulphides,
CODE

Cu-ICP41

Cu-ICP61
ANALYTES & RANGES (%)

Trace Cu

Trace Cu
1-10,000 ppm

1-10,000 ppm
DESCRIPTION
Aqua regia digestion and ICP finish.
0.5g sample
Four acid digestion and ICP finish.
0.25g sample
PRICE PER SAMPLE

$7.85

$10.75
but copper occurring
Aqua regia digestion and ICP finish.
with other commodities Cu-OG46 Cu Assay 0.001-50 $13.75
0.4g sample
like molybdenum can
Four acid digestion and ICP finish.
be analysed by four acid Cu-OG62 Cu Assay 0.001-50 $16.95
0.4g sample
Procedures for the evaluation of ores and high grade digestion for consistency
Screen 1kg sample to 100 microns, duplicate
across data sets.
materials are optimised for accuracy, precision and recovery Cu_SCR21 Native Cu 0.01-100
assay on 0.25g of undersize fraction and
$152.35
assay of entire oversize fraction by four acid
of the target element. No single digestion or analytical digestion and AAS finish.
method is suitable for all cases, and ALS provides a wide Cu-VOL61 HNO3-HCl-HF-H2SO4 acid digestion followed $53.75
Cu
variety of procedures so the most appropriate method can 0.01-100 by titration. Cu-CON02 performed in duplicate.
Concentrate $92.10
Cu-CON02 2g sample
be selected. Choices include acid digestions with ICP-AES
finish; fusion and XRF determination for resistive elements
and bulk commodities; specialised solvent digestions for Iron Ore Analysis CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
uncommon ores; and classical volumetric methods for very Lithium borate fusion Al2O3 0.01-100 K 2O 0.001-6.3 Sn 0.001-1.5
high grade base metals. and XRF finish is the As 0.001-1.5 MgO 0.01-40 Sr 0.001-1.5
industry method of ME_XRF21u Ba 0.001-10 Mn 0.001-25 TiO2 0.01-30
(unnormalised)
choice for the analysis of CaO 0.01-40 Na2O 0.005-8 V 0.001-5
Please submit at least four times oxide iron ores. Single or ME_XRF21n Cl 0.001-6 Ni 0.001-8 Zn 0.001-1.5 Fused disc XRF.
$55.60
multi-temperature LOI is
the nominal sample weight for
(normalised)
Co 0.001-5 P 0.001-10 Zr 0.001-1 LOI included as
available, customisable as part of this
0.7g sample
efficient service. required.
Cr203 0.001-10 Pb 0.001-2 Total 0.01-110
procedure
Cu 0.001-1.5 S 0.001-5
Fe 0.01-75 SiO2 0.01-100

Furnace or
OA-GRA05x Loss on Ignition
Thermogravimetric
ME-GRA05 1g sample
Analyser (TGA)

Davis Tube CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Recovery DTR_PREP Multi-stage sieving and pulverising. $67.65

ALS recommends DTR_FeRec DTR iron recovery. By Quotation

discussion to determine XRF analysis on various DTR fractions (head, concentrate, tailing).
ME_XRF21h/c/t
0.7g sample each $55.60 each
optimum protocol for your
particular ore type. Grind OA-GRA05xh/xc/xt Loss on Ignition reported as part of this method.

curve confirmation tests, Fe-VOL05

Ferrous iron by titration (FeO; 0.01-100%).
$27.30
laser sizing, cyclosizing 1g sample

and wet screening are also MAG-DTR Recovery of magnetic fraction by DTR $44.95
available. MAG-SUS Magnetic susceptibility. $15.30
*Note: These methods are not suitable for samples with base or precious metals mineralisation.

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 Bauxite Analysis CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE Trace Level CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE

XRF is the industry-standard Al2O3 0.01-100 MgO 0.01-40 SrO 0.01-1.5 Lithium Ag 5-12,500 Eu 0.03-25,000 Nb 0.8-25,000 Te 0.5-25,000

ME_XRF13u BaO 0.01-10 MnO 0.01-31 TiO2 0.01-30 As 4-25,000 Fe 0.05%-25% Nd 0.07-25,000 Th 0.1-25,000
analytical method for bauxite
analysis. Results are reported (unnormalised)
CaO 0.01-40 Na2O 0.01-5.3 V2O5 0.01-8 Fused disc XRF.
Exploration B* 8-25,000 Ga 0.5-25,000 Ni 10-25,000 Ti 0.005%-25%
$55.60 Lithium hosted in pegmatites
on a dry weight (110°C)
ME_XRF13n Cr203 0.01-10 P2O5 0.01-23 Zn 0.01-1.6 0.7g sample. Ba 2-25,000 Gd 0.03-25,000 Pb 0.5-25,000 Tl 0.02-25,000
LOI included
basis by default. Additional (normalised)
Fe2O3 0.01-100 SiO2 0.05-100 ZrO2 0.01-1.5
and jadarite can occur with $47.05
as part of this ME-MS89L™ Be 0.4-25,000 Ge 0.5-25,000 Pr 0.03-25,000 Tm 0.01-25,000
characterisation methods such economic grades of rare
K 20 0.001-6.3 SO3 0.01-12.5 Total 0.01-110 procedure 0.2g sample Bi 0.1-25,000 Ho 0.01-25,000 Rb 0.5-25,000 U 0.2-25,000 *$6.20
as organic carbon, reactive earths and other trace metals
Furnace or Ca 0.1%-25% In 0.3-25,000 Re 0.01-25,000 V 1-25,000 Add-on only
silica and available alumina OA-GRA05x Loss on Ignition. such as boron and cesium. *B-MS89L
Thermo-gravimetric
comply fully with CETEM ME-GRA05 1g sample A sodium peroxide fusion Cd 0.8-25,000 K 0.05%-25% Sb 0.3-25,000 W 0.3-25,000
Analyser (TGA).
performance criteria. Multi- is required for complete Ce 0.2-25,000 La 0.08-25,000 Se 3-25,000 Y 0.2-25,000
Slow and repeated addition of HCl (50%) to decompose and
screen sizing to determine evolve carbonates as CO2. Residual carbon is then analysed by TOC by recovery in these deposits. Co 0.5-25,000 Li 2-25,000 Sm 0.04-25,000 Yb 0.02-25,000
C-IR17 $35.50
the optimum screen size for induction furnace/IR. 0.02%-100%. Combustion. Silica is not reportable by Cs 0.1-25,000 Lu 0.05-25,000 Sn 3-25,000 Zn 10-25,000
recovery and subsequent wet 0.1g sample
ME-MS89L™ due to the use Cu 20-25,000 Mg 0.01%-30% Sr 20-25,000
beneficiation are also available. Reactive Silica and Available Alumina, 0.1-100%. Standard Microwave
of HF during digestion and Dy 0.03-25,000 Mn 10-25,000 Ta 0.04-25,000
digestion temperature 145°C. Alternative temperatures, digestion,
ME-LICP01 caustic strength and sample/caustic weight ratio may be chemical $37.25 interaction with glassware. Si Er 0.02-25,000 Mo 2-25,000 Tb 0.01-25,000
requested by the client. separation and and elements from ME-ICP81 *B-MS89L - Glassless digestion and analysis to eliminate boron from labware
1g sample ICP-AES analysis. may be added to ME-
Microwave MS89L™ for an additional fee.
Reactive Silica and Available Alumina, 0.1-100%. Standard digestion
digestion,
temperature 235°C. Alternative temperatures, caustic strength and
ME-LICP02 chemical $41.00
sample/caustic weight ratio may be requested by the client.
separation and
1g sample
ICP-AES analysis. Intermediate CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE

*Si-NIR07 Kaolinitic Silica, 0.4%-100%. 2g sample

Fourier
Transform $5.70
and Ore Grade Al2O3 0.02%-100% Cu 0.01%-50% MnO 0.01%-50% TiO2 0.02%-83%
As 0.01%-10% Fe2O3 0.01%-100% Ni 0.005%-30% Zn 0.01%-60%
infrared (FT-NIR). Lithium ME-ICP89
CaO 0.07%-70% K 2O 0.06%-60% Pb 0.01%-30% $46.00
*Si-NIR07 requires calibration to be set up with multiple samples from the same deposit that have been analysed by 0.2g sample
an alternative technique for Kaolinitic Silica to set up a chemometric algorithm. More elements may be Co 0.005%-30% Li 0.001%-10% S 0.01%-60%
added to these methods, Cr2O3 0.01%-88% MgO 0.01%-50% SiO2 0.2%-100%
and they may be packaged
This package combines ME-ICP89 with ICP-MS determination of Nb, Ta, Sn, W,
$62.15
Nickel Laterite CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE with ICP-MS finishes for
associated pegmatite-
MS91-PKG
U and Th for an extended pegmatite exploration suite. 0.2g sample

Al2O3 0.01-100 Fe2O3 0.01-100 Ni 0.005-7.8 Zn 0.001-1.6 Assay grade lithium and/or boron by Na2O2 fusion and $22.40 one element
The elements listed are hosted commodities at Li 0.001%-10% ICP-AES. Our highest precision method for Li and B
reported by default, but ME_XRF12u* 0.005- trace levels. ME-ICP82b
CaO 0.01-40 K 2O 0.01-6.3 P2O5 Total 0.01-110 B 0.02%-50% resource determination in known deposits. both
others are available if they are
(unnormalised) 23 $26.10
0.2g sample elements
significant in your deposit. Loss Co 0.001-7 MgO 0.01-50 Pb 0.005-1.8 Fused disc XRF.
ME_XRF12n* $55.60
on Ignition (LOI) is an important (normalised)
Cr2O3 0.005-10 MnO
0.005-
SiO2 0.05-100
LOI included
0.7g sample 30 as part of this
component of the total analysis.
Cu 0.001-1.6 Na2O 0.01-5.3 TiO2 0.01-30 procedure Lithium In CODE ANALYTES & RANGES DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

OA-GRA05x Loss on Ignition

Furnace or Sedimentary Li-ICP41 Li 10ppm-1%
Aqua regia and ICP-AES finish. Multi-element
package also available. 0.5g sample
$7.85
Thermogravimetric
ME-GRA05 1g sample
Analyser (TGA) Deposits Li-ICP61 Li 10ppm-1%
Four acid and ICP-AES finish. Multi-element
$10.75
package also available. 0.25g sample
*Scandium may be added for an additional cost. In many cases, aqua regia
provides better recovery of Ore grade Li by specialised four-acid digestion
Li-OG63 Li 0.005%-10% and ICP-AES finish. Best suited to Li-bearing $15.10
Li than four acid digestions
silicate sediments. 0.4g sample
Phosphates CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE due to complex chemical
Roasting samples prior to analysis may increase
Al2O3 0.01-100 K 2O 0.01-10 Na2O 0.01-11 TiO2 0.01-30 reactions. Roasting $9.30
The elements listed are RST-21 Dry roasting pre-treatment Li recovery due to excess water content
ME_XRF24* samples prior to four acid promoting insoluble salt formation.
reported by default, but CaO 0.01-60 MgO 0.01-50 P2O5 0.01-50 Total 0.01-110 Fused disc XRF. $55.60
0.7g sample digestions, particularly
others are available if they are LOI included
Fe2O3 0.01-100 MnO2 0.01-48 SiO2 0.01-100 hectorite, may mitigate
significant in your deposit. Loss as part of this
Furnace or procedure this effect.
on Ignition (LOI) is an important OA-GRA05x Loss on Ignition
Thermogravimetric
component of the total analysis. ME-GRA05 1g sample
Analyser (TGA).
*Fluorine may be added for an additional cost. Lithium Brines CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (mg/L) PRICE PER SAMPLE

ALS analyses brine Includes a suite of 46 elements relevant to brine

ME-MS14™ Li 0.01-10 exploration in addition to Li. $61.40
samples after settling
Requires 50mL brine.
Chromite and CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE of suspended particles.
Ag 0.5-100 Cd 0.2-100 Mg 5-10,000 S 5-50,000
Manganese Ores Al2O3 0.01-100 Fe2O3 0.01-100 Na2O 0.01-10 TiO2 0.01-30 If the samples require
Al 5-10,000 Co 1-1,000 Mn 0.5-1,000 Sb 5-1,000
ME_XRF26s BaO 0.01-66 K 2O 0.01-15 P2O5 0.01-46 Total 0.01-110 acidification or filtration ME-ICP15
The elements listed are Fused disc XRF. in the lab, please indicate As 5-1,000 Cr 1-1,000 Mo 0.5-1,000 Sc 0.05-2,000
0.7g sample CaO 0.01-60 MgO 0.01-50 SO3 0.01-34
reported by default, but $55.60 this prominently on the Requires B 5-10,000 Cu 0.5-1,000 Na 100-150,000 Sr 2-5,000 $44.50
Cr2O3 0.01-60 MnO 0.01-80 SiO2 0.05-100 LOI included as part 100mL
others are available if they are sample submittal form. Ba 0.5-1,000 Fe 50-50,000 Ni 2-1,000 Ti 0.5-1,000
significant in your deposit. Loss of this procedure brine
Furnace or Be 0.05-100 K 100-150,000 P 5-1,000 V 0.5-1,000
OA-GRA05x Loss on Ignition
on Ignition (LOI) is an important Thermogravimetric
ME-GRA05 1g sample Ca 10-150,000 Li 0.5-20,000 Pb 5-1,000 Zn 0.5-1,000
component of the total analysis. Analyser (TGA).
pH, Conductivity, Physical parameters and alkalinity of lithium brines.
Li-BrPKG $33.70
TDS, Alkalinity Requires 100mL brine.

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 Uranium CODE ANALYTE PRICE PER SAMPLE Aqua Regia CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
ALS is qualified and An exploration package targeted at unconformity-hosted uranium deposits
where the ore is in the basin sedimentary rocks. 1g sample
Overlimit (+)-OG46
Ag 1-1,500ppm Co 0.0005-30 Mn 0.01-60 Pb 0.001-20 $10.80
experienced in handling
NORM samples in every area UEXP-PKG01
Includes full 62 element suite from ME-MS41L™. Includes REEs and Pb isotope
$64.70
Methods 0.4g sample
As
Cd
0.001-60 Cu
0.001-10 Fe
0.001-50 Mo
0.01-100 Ni
0.001-10
0.001-30 Zn
S 0.01-10
0.001-30
+$2.95 /element

concentrations. 204Pb, 206Pb, 207Pb, 208Pb – 0.005-250ppm

with active uranium exploration Aqua regia is a powerful
Also includes ultra-trace boron by fusion from B-MS82L.
and mining, with added solvent for sulphides, silver and
B – 5-10,000ppm
lab certification in certain base metals. This method may
jurisdictions. Full 48 element suite from ME-MS61™, optimised for U with specific CRMs for be triggered as an overrange
ME-MS61u™ superior quality control. $51.90 method automatically on
0.25g sample
multi-element geochemistry
Ore grade U assay (0.01%-15%). packages.
U-XRF10* $23.00
2g sample

Ore grade U assay (0.01%- 51%). Fusion with oxidising flux.

U-XRF15b
0.5g sample
$40.55
Four Acid CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
*For samples with >4% sulphide choose method U-XRF15b. Overlimit Ag 1-1,500ppm Co 0.0005-30 Mg 0.01-50 Pb 0.001-20
As 0.001-30 Cr 0.002-30 Mn 0.01-60 S 0.01-50 $14.00
Methods (+)-OG62
0.4g sample Bi 0.001-30 Cu 0.001-50 Mo 0.001-10 Zn 0.001-30 +$2.95 /element
Ore Grade Rare CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE Four acid digestion breaks Cd 0.001-10 Fe 0.01-100 Ni 0.001-30

Earth Elements Ce* 3-50,000 Ho 0.05-5,000 Rb 1-50,000 Tm 0.05-5,000 down most silicates and all but
the most resistive minerals.
Dy* 0.3-5,000 La* 3-50,000 Sm* 0.2-5,000 U 0.3-5,000
Many REEs occur in minerals This method may be triggered
resistant to acid digestion, ME-MS81h™ Er 0.2-5,000 Lu 0.05-5,000 Sn 5-50,000 W 5-50,000
$60.90 as an overrange method
0.1g sample Eu 0.2-5,000 Nb 1-5,000 Ta 0.5-5,000 Y 3-50,000
so fusion is the preferred automatically on multi-element
method of decomposition. Gd* 0.3-5000 Nd* 0.5-50,000 Tb* 0.05-5,000 Yb 0.2-5,000 geochemistry packages.
ALS offers ICP-MS/ICP-AES Hf 1-50,000 Pr* 0.2-5,000 Th 0.3-5,000 Zr 10-50,000
and XRF determinations. *These elements may be determined up to 30% by ME-OGREE.
These methods are most Titration CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
appropriate for known ores;
see the Whole Rock Analysis & CeO2 0.01-50 Ho2O3 0.01-10 Sm2O3 0.01-10
Methods Cu-VOL61 Cu 0.01-100 Cu by Titration. 0.5g sample $53.75

Zn-VOL50 Zn 0.01-100 Zn by Titration. 1g sample $30.80

Lithogeochemistry section for Dy2O3 0.01-10 La2O3 0.01-50 Tb 4O7 0.01-10
Certain ore deposits naturally
ME_XRF30 have extremely high (>30%) Pb-VOL70 Pb 0.01-100 Pb by Titration. 1g sample $46.05
trace level methods.
0.7g sample
Er2O3 0.01-10 Lu2O3 0.01-10 Tm2O3 0.01-10 $47.35
base metal content over short Fe-VOL51 Fe 0.01-100 Total Fe in Concentrates by titration. 1g sample $54.85
Eu2O3 0.01-10 Nd2O3 0.01-10 Y 0.01-10 LOI included as part
of this procedure. intervals. Specialised digestions Fe-VOL05 FeO 0.01-100 Ferrous Iron (FeO) by titration. 1g sample $27.30
Gd2O3 0.01-10 Pr6O11 0.01-10 Yb2O3 0.01-10 and classical chemistry
OA-GRA05x Furnace or Thermogravimetric Analyser (TGA) methods are required to
Loss on Ignition
ME-GRA05 1g sample
analyse these samples.

Uncommon CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Intermediate CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Metals Be-ICP81 Be 0.01%-100%
Sodium peroxide fusion and ICP-AES finish.
0.2g sample
$22.35
Level Oxidising Ag 1-1500ppm Co 0.001-20 Mn 0.005-50 S 0.05-50

These elements have many

high-tech applications in B-MS82L B 5-10,000
NaOH fusion and ICP-MS finish for super trace
B. $25.05
Digestion ME-ICPORE
As
Bi
0.005-30
0.005-30
Cu
Fe
0.001-40 Mo
0.01-100 Ni
0.001-10
0.001-30
Sb
Tl
0.005-100
0.005-1 $31.05
electronics, engineering and 0.5g sample A strong oxidising digestion Ca 0.01-50 Hg 8-10000ppm P 0.01-20 Zn 0.002-100
pharmaceuticals. They require B 0.02%-50% Na2O2 fusion and ICP-AES finish. B and/or Li may $22.40 one element utilising HNO3, KClO3 and
ME-ICP82b Cd 0.001-10 Mg 0.01-50 Pb 0.005-30
specialised digestions and Li 0.001%-10% be reported. 0.2g sample $26.10 both elements HBr with aqua regia is
instrument methods for precise HNO3 -HF digestion with orthophosphoric acid
applicable to basemetal
Ge-MS66 Ge 1-500 $38.35 ores and particularly suitable
and accurate measurement. leach and ICP-MS finish. 0.5g sample
for massive sulphides.

Potash CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE

This package is designed for Al2O3 0.01-100 Fe2O3 0.01-100 P2O5 0.01-46
potash exploration to report total BaO 0.01-66 K 2O 0.01-65 SO3 0.01-71
chemical composition of samples ME-XRF26k CaO 0.01-60 MgO 0.01-50 SiO2 0.05-100
as well as the proportion of Cl 0.01-65 MnO 0.01-39 SrO 0.01-1.5 $74.85
analytes that can be leached with ME-POTPKG
Cr2O3 0.01-10 Na2O 0.01-55 TiO2 0.01-30
water. ME-XRF26k is a fusion- Sold only as a
OA-GRA05x LOI 0.01-100 Fe2O3 0.01-100 P2O5 0.01-46 complete package
XRF method that reports total
content where ME-ICP03k is a Ca 0.01 - 25 K 0.01 - 55 Na 0.01 - 42
ME-ICP03k
water-leach method that reports Fe 0.01 - 50 Mg 0.01 - 25 S 0.01 - 30
soluble elements. OA-GRA04k OA-GRA04k Water Insoluble 0.5-100
provides the percentage of
residue insoluble in water using
a gravimetric method.

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 Sodium Peroxide CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE

Fusion & ICP-AES Al 0.01-50 Cr 0.01-30 Mg 0.01-30 S 0.01-60 $47.40 full package
ME-ICP81 As 0.01-10 Cu 0.002-30 Mn 0.01-50 Si 0.1-50 or $15.35
Na2O2 fusions are used
0.2g sample Ca 0.05-50 Fe 0.05-70 Ni 0.002-30 Ti 0.01-30 + $2.95 /element
for sulphides, arsenides,
chromite, rutile, ilmenite Co 0.002-30 K 0.1-30 Pb 0.01-30 Zn 0.002-30

ARD &
and titanite. This selection
is designed for nickel
sulphides, but elements are
also available individually.

Oxidising Fusion
& XRF Finish
CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%)
Al₂O₃
As
0.01-100
0.01-10 HfO₂
Fe 0.01-75 P₂O₅
0.01-10 Pb
0.01-25
0.005-20 TiO₂
Th 0.002-5
0.01-30
PRICE PER SAMPLE Concentrates
Samples are analysed by
BaO 0.01-66 K₂O 0.01-6.3 Rb 0.005-5 U 0.001-5
XRF following a lithium
Bi 0.01-5 La₂O₃ 0.01-50 S 0.01-20 V 0.01-5.6
borate fusion with the
ME-XRF15b*
addition of strong oxidising CaO 0.01-40 MgO 0.01-40 Sb 0.005-20 W 0.001-15.9 $40.55
0.5g sample
agents to decompose CeO₂ 0.01-50 Mn 0.01-30 SiO₂ 0.01-100 Zn 0.005-20 + $4.15 /element
sulphide-rich ores. Co 0.01-7 Mo 0.005-2 Sn 0.005-20 Zr 0.01-20 A mine in development or production needs a
Other elements are Cr 0.01-10 Nb 0.005-20 Sr 0.01-5 specialised set of analyses for mine products, and to
available to report on Cu 0.005-20 Ni 0.005-20 Ta 0.002-16.4 characterise mine waste behaviour. These include
request. LOI may be $6.80
OA-GRA05x
Loss on Ignition**
Furnace or Thermogravimetric Analyser (TGA). geochemical methods designed for concentrates and
optionally added to this ME-GRA05 1g sample + $4.05 /temperature
method, but it is not used high-grade samples; and those used to monitor process
*Na is not reportable due to the oxidising flux used in sample preparation. **LOI is required as part of the ME-
to normalise results. XRF15b method. metallurgy and umpire assay of bulk concentrates. In
the following section methods developed to determine
a material’s acid mine drainage potential are also
outlined. These methods cover a range of requirements
Base Metal CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
which will vary between regions and mineralisation
Concentrates Al2O3 0.01-100 MgO 0.01-40 Sn 0.01-79
types.
As 0.01-10 Mn 0.01-30 Ta 0.01-41
By XRF Ba 0.01-50 Mo 0.01-60 TiO2 0.01-50
Samples are analysed by
Please submit at least four times the
Bi 0.01-5 Nb 0.01-35 V 0.01-5.6
XRF following a lithium $52.25
ME-XRF15c* CaO 0.01-40 Ni 0.01-50 WO3 0.01-100
borate fusion with the 0.25g sample Co 0.01-7 P 0.01-10 Zn 0.01-50 + $4.25 /element nominal sample weight for efficient
addition of strong oxidising
agents to decompose
Cr 0.01-10 Pb 0.01-32 Zr 0.01-20 service.
sulphide concentrates. Cu 0.01-50 S 0.01-40 Total 0.01-110
Fe 0.01-75 Sb 0.01-80
Other elements are
K 2O 0.01-6.3 SiO2 0.01-100
available to report on
request. LOI may be OA-GRA05x Furnace or Thermogravimetric Analyser (TGA). $6.80
Loss on Ignition**
optionally added to this ME-GRA05 1g sample + $4.05 /temperature
method, but it is not used *Na is not reportable due to the oxidising flux used in sample preparation. **LOI is required as part of the ME-
to normalise results. XRF15c method.

XRF For Resistive CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE

Minerals (+)-XRF10
Ba 0.009-45 Sn 0.01-60 W 0.01-50
Nb 0.01-10 Ta 0.01-50 Zr 0.01-50 $18.45
Some resistive minerals, 2g sample
Sb 0.01-50 Th 0.01-15 + $4.55 /element
particularly those
+ Add element symbol as prefix to method code. NOTE: This method is suitable for elements reporting over-range
containing Sn, W, Nb or by ME-MS81™
Ta, require a fusion for
complete recovery. This
method is only suitable
for samples with <4%
sulphides.

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 Humidity Cells & CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Metal Leaching OA-HCTSET Humidity cell set-up and maintenance fees.

Tests to quantify metal leaching Periodic analysis of humidity cell leachate. By Quotation
from mine waste under meteoric OA-HCT01 Many instrument finishes, particle sizes and sample weights are available;
conditions can range from simple please enquire.
shake flask analysis to long term
column leaches. Many analytical
options are possible on the
leaches; prices will vary based on
analytical package requested.

Various Elements CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

in Concentrates Zn Mo
Appropriate digestion and titration
(+)-CON02 Cu Co 0.01%-100% or gravimetric finish. $92.10 /each
All control assays are overseen
4g sample
by experienced certified Pb Ni
Acid-Base PARAMETERS
ABA- ABA- ABA- ABA- assayers and analysed in Four acid digestion and AAS finish.
$92.10
PKG01(M/S) PKG04(M/S) PKG05(M/S/B) PKG06E* As-CON01 As 0.01%-15%
Accounting duplicate at a minimum to
assure quality. Umpire assays are
1g sample
Net Neutralisation Potential (NNP) √ √ √
HCl digestion and ICP-AES finish.
Acid-base accounting (ABA), also available – please enquire. Hg-CON01 Hg 1-10,000ppm $92.10
Maximum Potential Acidity (MPA) √ √ √ 1g sample
also called static testing,
Precious metals in concentrates
calculates a net neutralisation Neutralisation Potential (NP) & Fizz √ √ √ KOH fusion and ion selective
and bullion are found in the
potential (NNP) representing F-CON01 F 20-20,000ppm electrode. $111.25
Ratio (NP : MPA) √ √ √ Precious Metals section.
the ability of a body of rock to 0.2g sample
Neutralisation Potential (EN 15875 NP) √
produce acid rock drainage or + Add element symbol as prefix to method code. More elements are available. Please enquire.
to neutralise free acid. Acid Potential (EN 15875 AP) √

The choice of package will Maximum Acid Potential (EN 15875 AP Max) √**
depend on the method of Neutralisation Potential Ratio (EN 15875
√ High-Grade CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
determining the neutralising NPR)
potential that is required by law Net Neutralisation Potential (EN 15875 NNP) √
Multi-Element Ag 0.1-1,000 Fe 0.02%-100% Ni 2-100,000 Th 2-5,000

in your region, this information

Paste pH √ √ √
Analysis Al 0.02%-100% Ga 0.5-5,000 P 100-100,000 Ti 0.01%-100%
can be obtained from your As 2-100,000 Ge 0.5-5,000 Pb 5-100,000 Tl 0.2-5,000
local regulatory agency. Sulphate by ICP √ This is a four acid multi-
Ba 50-100,000 Hf 1-5,000 Rb 1-5,000 U 1-10,000
element procedure specifically
Minimum sample size for all HCl-leachable Sulphate √ √
designed for major, minor and
Be 0.5-10,000 In 0.05-2,500 Re 0.02-500 V 5-100,000
ABA packages is 100g. Total Sulphate (Carbonate Leach) √ trace elements in high-grade Bi 0.1-100,000 K 0.02%-100% S 0.05%-10% W 1-100,000
ME-MS61c™
samples and concentrates. Ca 0.05%-100% La 5-5,000 Sb 0.5-10,000 Y 1-5,000 $306.95
Sulphide is determined by Sulphide (calculated) √ √ √ 0.4g sample
calculation in these packages. Extra care is taken with senior Cd 0.2-5,000 Li 2-5,000 Sc 1-10,000 Zn 20-100,000
Sulphide (analysed) √** √** √**
If you would prefer sulphide staff reviewing the results in Ce 0.1-5,000 Mg 0.02%-100% Se 10-10,000 Zr 5-5,000
determined by analysis, Total Sulphur √ √ √ √ detail. Co 1-100,000 Mn 10-100,000 Sn 2-5,000
add A to the package code. Inorganic Carbon (CO2) √ √ Aqua regia/ICP-MS and Cr 10-100,000 Mo 0.5-100,000 Sr 2-100,000
(additional cost.) oxidising fusion/XRF options Cs 0.5-5,000 Na 0.02%-100% Ta 0.5-1,000
Inorganic Carbon (calculated) √
are also available. Cu 2-100,000 Nb 1-5,000 Te 0.5-5,000
Organic Carbon √

Total Carbon √

Sobek Method √ √ √

Modified Sobek (M) Option √ √ √

Siderite Correction (S) Option √ √ √ Industrial CODE ORE/PRODUCT ANALYTES DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

MEND Method (B) Option √ Minerals ME_XRF26

Cementitious Al2O3, CaO, Fe2O3, K 2O, LOI, MgO, Fusion, XRF
$38.35
Materials MnO, Na2O, SiO2, SO3, TiO2 and LOI 0.7g sample
EN 15875 Method Option √ Industrial minerals commonly
Al2O3, BaO, CaO, Cr2o3 Fe2O3, K 2O,
have highly refractory Chromite and Fusion, XRF
* meets EU regulations. ** optional parameter. See client services for pricing. ME_XRF26s MgO, MnO, Na2O, P2O5, SO3, SiO2, $55.60
Manganese Ore 0.33g sample
components requiring aggressive TiO2 and LOI
digestions. These methods are Limestone,
Fusion, ICP-
designed to completely dissolve Dolomite,
ME-ICP86 CaO, MgO, Al2O3, Fe2O3, SiO2, LOI AES $54.15
the analytical sub-sample, leaving Magnesite,
0.1g sample
Net Acid CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE no inhomogenous residual Magnesia

Generation OA-VOL11
Net Acid Generation. Hydrogen peroxide is used to rapidly oxidise sulphides.
NAG is reported in kg H2SO 4 /tonne at pH 4.5 and pH 7.0. 2.5g sample
$153.40
material behind.

NAG provides a quantitative

estimation of the acid that can
be generated by mine waste.

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 Reactive nonmetal Alkaline earth metal Lanthanide Metalloid Noble gas
PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS Alkali metal Transition metal Actinide Post-transition metal Unknown chemical properties

1.008 4.0026
[1.0078, 1.0082]
More than two digestion
PREFERRED METHODS OF DECOMPOSITION methods are available
HYDROGEN FOR GEOLOGICAL MATERIALS for most elements. HELIUM

6.94 9.0122 10.81 12.011 14.007 15.999 18.998 20.180

[6.938, 6.997] [10.806, 10.821] [12.009, 12.012] [14.006, 14.008] [15.999, 16.000]
Atomic number Lithium borate fusion
Atomic weight Sodium peroxide fusion

LITHIUM BERYLLIUM Element symbol Fire assay (lead or nickel sulfide collection methods) BORON CARBON NITROGEN OXYGEN FLUORINE NEON

Isotopic analysis available Aqua regia

22.990 24.305 26.982 28.085 30.974 32.06 35.45 39.95
[24.304, 24.307] [28.084, 28.086] [32.059, 32.076] [35.446, 35.457] [39.792, 39.963]

Primary analysis method Four acid

Secondary analysis method Other (combustion, specialty)
SODIUM MAGNESIUM ALUMINIUM SILICON PHOSPHORUS SULFUR CHLORINE ARGON

39.098 40.078(4) 44.956 47.867 50.942 51.996 54.938 55.845(2) 58.933 58.693 63.546(3) 65.38(2) 69.723 72.630(8) 74.922 78.971(8) 79.904 83.798(2)
[79.901, 79.907]

POTASSIUM CALCIUM SCANDIUM TITANIUM VANADIUM CHROMIUM MANGANESE IRON COBALT NICKEL COPPER ZINC GALLIUM GERMANIUM ARSENIC SELENIUM BROMINE KRYPTON

85.468 87.62 88.906 91.224(2) 92.906 95.95 101.07(2) 102.91 106.42 107.87 112.41 114.82 118.71 121.76 127.60(3) 126.90 131.29

RUBIDIUM STRONTIUM YTTRIUM ZIRCONIUM NIOBIUM MOLYBDENUM TECHNETIUM RUTHENIUM RHODIUM PALLADIUM SILVER CADMIUM INDIUM TIN ANTIMONY TELLURIUM IODINE XENON

132.91 137.33 178.49(2) 180.95 183.84 186.21 190.23(3) 192.22 195.08 196.97 200.59 204.38 207.20 208.98
[204.38, 204.39]

57-71
lanthanoids
CAESIUM BARIUM HAFNIUM TANTALUM TUNGSTEN RHENIUM OSMIUM IRIDIUM PLATINUM GOLD MERCURY THALLIUM LEAD BISMUTH POLONIUM ASTATINE RADON

138.91 140.12 140.91 144.24 150.36(2) 151.96 157.25(3) 158.93 162.50 164.93 167.26 168.93 173.05 174.97

89-103
actinoids
FRANCIUM RADIUM
LANTHANUM CERIUM PRASEODYMIUM NEODYMIUM PROMETHIUM SAMARIUM EUROPIUM GADOLINIUM TERBIUM DYSPROSIUM HOLMIUM ERBIUM THULIUM YTTERBIUM LUTETIUM

ACTINIUM THORIUM PROTACTINIUM URANIUM NEPTUNIUM PLUTONIUM AMERICIUM CURIUM BERKELIUM CALIFORNIUM EINSTEINIUM FERMIUM MENDELEVIUM NOBELIUM LAWRENCIUM

ppb 1 100 10,000 — —

CONVERSION ppm = g/ton = µg/g 0.001 0.1 10 10,000 34.2857 carat 1 ton (avdp.) 1 oz (troy) 1
oz/ton 0.00003 0.00292 0.29167 — 1 mg/g 41.666 kg 907.18474 g 31.1035
FACTORS: % — — — 1 —