PHILEX MINING CORPORATION arene, Effectivity Date: 08 Jan 2001 STANDARD JOB PROCEDURE ROAERIGESD TITLE : GOLD ANALYSIS (FIRE ASSAY METHOD) Page 1of6 Responsible : Chief Chemist / Chemis/Analyst / Fire Assay ‘Supervisor / Chem. Lab. Technician / Lab. Aide Objective To be able to determine the gold content of an ore sample by the fire assay method. Scope This procedure is applicable to high and low grades samples, Definition Refer to Glossary. Procedure All throughout the procedure, PPE’s such as respirators, gloves, eye goggles, laboratory gowns and those , which are deemed proper to use during the course of the analysis, should be used to prevent accidents or incidents. 2 ao Extra caution must be observed in dealing with acids. When in contact with other materials, acids may cause fire. It causes irreversible eye injury and deep penetrating ulcers of the skin. When ingested, it may cause gastrointestinal tract bums leading to the perforation of the digestive tract. When inhaled, it may cause iiritation of the respiratory tract with buming pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. Prolonged inhalation may cause nosebleeds, nasal congestion, erosion of the teeth, perforation of the nasal septum, chest pain and bronchitis. Prolonged eye contact may cause conjunctivitis. In the preparatifin of reagents, acids should always be added to water, never the reverse. For First Aid Measures, refer to Material Safety Data Sheet. Large spills may be neutralized with dilute alkaline solutions of soda ash or lime. Absorb the spills using an absorbent and non- ‘combustible materials such as earth, sand or vermiculite 1. Prepare the needed materials and chemicals. chy Equipment/Apparatuses/Tools 1.1.1 Electric Furnace - 4.1.2 Weighing Balance - 1.4.3. Micro-balance 4.1.5 Cupel Machine 1.4 Fireclay Crucibles, (20, 30 & 40,gms).” Reviewed by. | Approved by: | CB CATACUTAN