ALS Chemex Schedule

Mineral Division - ALS Chemex
Schedule of Services & Fees

(CAD)
ALS Laboratory Group, through its Mineral Division ALS Chemex, is the leading supplier of analytical and assay
services for the exploration and mining industries in the world. This new edition of our CAD Schedule of Services &
Fees, describes a comprehensive number of services that cover a wide range of exploration and mining activities,
and which we are able to deliver reliably and consistently on a global basis.
ALS Laboratory Group is a diversified international analytical laboratory group that provides a broad range of
sophisticated, state-of-the-art services in the fields of mining and geochemistry, environmental monitoring, food,
pharmaceuticals, industrial hygiene, electronics, green testing, petroleum products and equipment monitoring. The
company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Campbell Brothers Limited, a publicly listed Australian company (ASX
code CPB). For more information please visit www.alsglobal.com.
Prices listed here are applicable for clients submitting samples to our laboratories in Canada and do not include
locally applicable taxes. ALS Laboratory Group reserves the right to alter prices at any time without prior notice.
NATA registration,
Brisbane, Australia
ISO 9001:2000 & ISO 17025

registration in North America
ISO 9001:2000
registration in Peru
Please contact us for details regarding the scope of registration.
ISO 9001:2000
registration in Chile &
Argentina
Contents
Quality Assurance
The Open Lab Initiative............................................................................................................................................. 2

Webtrieve.................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Sample Tracking............................................................................................................................................................ 3
Sample Preparation
Sample Preparation Packages..................................................................................................................................... 5

Sample Preparation Procedures.................................................................................................................................. 6
Drying........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Crushing.................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Splitting...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Pulverizing................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Screening.................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Miscellaneous............................................................................................................................................................ 8
Sample Storage............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Sample Pick-up Services.............................................................................................................................................. 9
Sample Dispatch........................................................................................................................................................... 9
Precious Metals Analysis
10
Gold.............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Fire Assay Fusion.................................................................................................................................................... 10
Aqua Regia Digestion...............................................................................................................................................11
Cyanide Leach........................................................................................................................................................ 12
Metallurgical Samples............................................................................................................................................. 12
Silver............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Platinum, Palladium & Other Precious Metals.......................................................................................................... 13
Exploration Geochemistry
14
Ultra-Trace Level Methods Using ICP-MS & ICP-AES.............................................................................................. 15

Aqua Regia Digestion.............................................................................................................................................. 15
Four Acid Near-Total Digestion............................................................................................................................. 16
Fusion (Lithium Metaborate)................................................................................................................................... 16
Trace Level Methods Using Conventional ICP-AES Analysis............................................................................................17
ICP-AES Packages for Low Grade Mineralized Materials........................................................................................ 18
Single Element Methods............................................................................................................................................. 19
Pressed Pellet - Wavelength Dispersive XRF......................................................................................................... 20
Individual Methods - Miscellaneous Techniques..................................................................................................... 21
Lithogeochemistry
22
Whole Rock Analysis.................................................................................................................................................. 22

Rare Earth & Trace Elements..................................................................................................................................... 23
Ores & High Grade Materials
24
Iron, Nickel & Aluminium Ores
26
Specialty Services
28
Copper.......................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Uranium........................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Selective Leach Geochemistry.................................................................................................................................. 32
Mobile Metal Ion Technology (MMI)......................................................................................................................... 32
Non-Proprietary Methods........................................................................................................................................ 33
Commercial & Industrial Mineral Analysis................................................................................................................ 34
Concentrate, Metallurgical Material & Bullion Analysis........................................................................................... 34
Mineral Sands & Industrial Minerals........................................................................................................................ 34
Acid Generation Potential Evaluation....................................................................................................................... 35
Static Test Using Acid Base Accounting (ABA)........................................................................................................ 35
Kinetic Tests Using Humidity Cells.......................................................................................................................... 35
Terms & Conditions
36
1
Quality Assurance
Success in mining and mineral exploration depends on the ability to make sound
decisions based on solid evidence. ALS Chemex understands that important
decisions pivot on the accuracy of our results. Our processes ensure our clients
receive the best information possible to assist with their decision making.
A System You Can Trust

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

Site audits give only a snapshot of what is occurring but complete audit trails present the chain of custody and
records for every action on a sample. The same level of record keeping that has been required in the pharmaceutical
and environmental testing industries for years is now available for mineral exploration testing.
Through new technology, ALS Chemex provides a deeper and more complete view into its laboratory and it is with
this that we invite you to look over our shoulders at every step your samples take in their analysis. We are able
to provide this service to our clients with the implementation of GEMS, a custom-written laboratory management
interface to our centralized database.
The Open Lab also possesses interactive functions that make it possible to discuss analytical results with
laboratory managers on-line, and to request information or selective re-runs with only a few mouse clicks.
Webtrieve
The Open Lab is made possible with the development of Webtrieve, the on-line interface to our database.
Through Webtrieve clients can access results and download certificates of analysis as well as track their samples
progress through the laboratory and obtain important quality control information.
When we receive your samples and at each subsequent stage of their analysis, their barcodes are scanned and
data regarding their location and results are stored. As soon as it is captured, data is available for viewing and
retrieval by the client via an on-line, encrypted account. This real time data capture and display allows for viewing
and retrieval of partial results from each separate procedure. As well, this partial data can be accessed prior to
completion of the entire analysis. Your samples progress can be tracked through the Workorder Progress page on
Webtrieve which displays information on which analytical steps are complete, and partial data that is currently
available.
Along with results, qualified persons will find all the tools necessary for the proper signing off of data released to the
public. Audit trails are produced and updated each time your samples are moved allowing for complete traceability
of the time they spent in our laboratory. QC data for the sample preparation and analytical stages can also be
obtained through Webtrieve including preparation sizing test data, and performance results for standards and
duplicates run with your samples.
All documents can be viewed and retrieved from Webtrieve including Certificates of Analysis and method
descriptions.
This new technology gives you instant access to the deeper and more detailed information regarding the laboratory
processes that is now required by regulators. Just as critically, this information is readily available 24 hours a day
through the World Wide Web.
2
Sample Tracking
In order to provide complete traceability of your samples throughout the sample shipping and processing stages,
all samples received at ALS Chemex are barcoded and weighed prior to being processed. A per sample fee is
applicable. Two variants exist depending on whether samples are received with or without barcode labels.
Description
Application
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
LOG-21
0.50
Samples received without barcode labels attached.
LOG-22
1.00
Workorder / administration fee applied per submittal.
BAT-01
30.00
Log sample in tracking system and weigh.

Samples received with barcode labels attached to
sample bag.
All Samples.
Sample Preparation
Obtaining accurate results begins with obtaining representative samples. ALS

Chemex approaches sample preparation with the same rigorous quality control
procedures and careful attention to detail as any other stage in analysis.
The Most Important Step

The purpose of sample preparation is to produce a homogeneous analytical sub-sample that is fully representative
of the material submitted to the laboratory, unless the client wishes to assess a particular size fraction. The actual
sample preparation procedure selected will vary depending on the type and size of the sample submitted.
Sample preparation is the most critical step in the entire laboratory operation. ALS Chemex has specified certain
parameters that must be achieved in preparing samples to ensure that homogeneous and representative subsamples are submitted for analysis. These parameters will not be achieved if sample size exceeds the equipment
capacity.
To ensure that your samples are prepared correctly we recommend that you discuss your proposed requirements
with the laboratory manager and advise our staff about any mineralized samples submitted that may require
additional equipment clean-up to avoid contaminating following samples.
Sample Preparation Packages

The packages described below are the most commonly used procedures in producing representative sub-samples.
Please contact our marketing staff, your local client service representative or laboratory manager to discuss how
we can best process your particular sample type for your particular analytical needs.
Because of geographic differences in sample matrices and exploration techniques our most popular sample
preparation packages vary by location.
Commonly Used Procedures Internationally

All packages include logging of sample in tracking system, weighing, drying, fine crushing of entire sample to better than 70%
-2mm. Submitting excessively wet samples may result in a surcharge for additional drying procedures.
Description
Application
Split off 250g and pulverize split to better than 85%

passing 75 microns.
Split off 1kg and pulverize split to better than 85%
passing 75 microns.
Rock chip or drill samples.
Split off 1.5kg and pulverize split to better than 85%

passing 75 microns.
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
PREP-31
6.00 plus
0.60/kg
PREP-31B
7.00 plus
0.60/kg
PREP-32
9.00 plus
0.60/kg
Package includes logging of sample in tracking system, weighing and drying (low temperature drying).
Description
Application
Sieve sample to -180 micron (80 mesh). Retain both

fractions. Applicable to samples < 1kg.
Soil or sediment samples.
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
PREP-41
1.25 plus
2.00/kg
Commonly Used Procedures in Australia

All packages include logging of sample in tracking system, weighing and drying. Submitting excessively wet samples may
result in a surcharge for additional drying procedures.
Description
Application
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
Pulverize entire sample in multiple stages to 85% passing

75 microns or better. Recombine and homogenize by
riffling and/or re-pulverizing.
For rock or drill samples with a

nominal particle size of <10 mm.
PUL-22
6.00/3kg
plus 5.00 to
homogenize
PUL-23
6.00
plus 0.50/kg*
(splitting)
plus 0.25/kg**
(bagging)
PUL-24
6.00
plus 0.50/kg*
(splitting)
Riffle split sample to a maximum of 3kg and pulverize

split to 85% passing 75 microns or better. Retain and bag
unpulverized reject.
Riffle split sample to a maximum of 3kg and pulverize

split to 85% passing 75 microns or better. Dispose of
unpulverized reject.
(Samples that are coarser

will require crushing prior to
processing. See page 6 for
available options).
* Splitting charges will only apply to samples >3kg.

** Bagging charges only apply to samples >3kg where both the finely pulverized bulk residue and crushed residue are to be retained.
Sample Preparation
Sample Preparation Procedures

The following procedures are used either separately or combined in a package in order to meet specific sample
preparation requirements. Most of these procedures are charged out on a per kg basis.
Drying
Drying charges are applied only to samples that are excessively wet, in the opinion of the laboratory manager.
Description
Application
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
Drying of excessively wet samples in drying ovens.
Default drying procedure for

most rock chip and drill samples.
DRY-21
2.00 plus
0.40/kg
Drying of excessively wet samples in drying ovens that

are controlled to a maximum temperature of 60C.
Most soil and sediment samples

that are analyzed for volatile
elements.
DRY-22
2.00 plus
0.40/kg
Air-drying of samples.
Samples that will be analyzed

using selective leach
procedures.
DRY-23
2.00 plus
0.40/kg
Crushing
Samples that are too coarse to be put directly into a large pulverizing mill, or where the particle size needs to be
reduced before we are able to take a representative split for further pulverization, are crushed using jaw and/or rolls
crushers.
Description
Application
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
Coarse crushing of rock chip and drill samples to 70%

nominal -6mm.
Used if the material is too

coarse for introduction into
the pulverizing mill, and as a
preliminary step before fine
crushing of larger samples.
CRU-21
2.25 plus
0.40/kg
Fine crushing of rock chip and drill samples to 70%

-2mm or better.
Standard preparation
procedure for samples where
a representative split will be
pulverized.
CRU-31
2.25 plus
0.40/kg
Splitting
Some samples require the division of one or more size fractions into representative splits.
Description
Application
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
Split sample using a riffle splitter.
Standard splitting procedure.
SPL-21
1.50 plus
0.30/kg
Split sample using a rotary splitter.
Premium splitting procedure.
SPL-22
2.50 plus
1.50/kg
Pulverizing
All pulverizing procedures make use of flying disk or ring and puck style grinding mills. Unless otherwise indicated,
all pulverizing procedures guarantee that for most sample types at least 85% of the material will be pulverized to 75
micron (200 mesh) or better.
Description
Application
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
Pulverize a split or total sample of up to 250g to 85%

passing 75 micron or better.
Default procedure for samples

that are finely crushed and split
prior to pulverizing or for total
samples up to 250g.
PUL-31
3.50
Pulverize a 1000g split to 85% passing 75 micron or

better.
Pulverizing of a 1kg split or total

sample up to 1kg.
PUL-32
5.00
Pulverize the entire sample to 85% passing 75 micron

or better.
Appropriate for samples up to

3kg.
PUL-21
8.25
Most pulverizing bowls and pucks are made from a low chrome steel. For chrome free pulverizing and nonmetallic sample preparation, other bowls are available (i.e. tungsten carbide, agate, zirconia, etc.) Please enquire
for pricing.
Screening
For some sample types, one or more size fractions need to be separated from the bulk sample. Other mesh sizes,
as well as multiple screening procedures are also available.
Description
Application
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
Dry screening to 180 micron. Retain both fractions.
Standard preparation for soil and

stream sediment samples.
SCR-41
1.25 plus
3.00/kg
Dry screening to 180 micron. Save minus fraction only.
Standard preparation for soil and

stream sediment samples.
SCR-42
0.75 plus
3.00/kg
Dry screening to 500 micron (35 mesh).
Remove coarse fraction.
SCR-43
1.50 plus
1.50/kg
Dry screening to 840 micron (20 mesh).
Remove coarse fraction.
SCR-45
1.50 plus
1.50/kg
Wet screening to 75 micron (200 mesh) and save minus

fraction only.
Accurate separation of the 75

micron fraction.
SCR-31
4.00 plus
3.50/kg
Sample Preparation
Sample Preparation - Limitations & Assumptions

Crushing
Every reasonable endeavour will be made to achieve the specified degree of fineness for the crushed product.
However, it is inevitable that the ultimate homogeneity and three dimensional aspect of the resultant fragments
and grains making up that product will be a direct function of the fabric, mineralogy, texture and hardness of the
material being crushed. Thus while feed material possessing varying degrees of weathering grain size, silicification,
mineralization, bedding, foliation or schistosity is actually crushed to the specified degree of fineness as defined
by the jaw setting, anisotropic pieces exceeding the desired fineness in one or two dimensions may nevertheless
pass the jaws unimpeded. In these instances, repeated reintroduction of the crushed product through the crusher
is the only remedy, and will only be done at the specific request of the client and at additional cost than quoted for
single-pass crushing.
Pulverizing - LM5
Whether the required fineness (nominal 85% passing 75 microns) can be achieved in one pulverizing pass (in
very large LM5 bowls) is dependent on a critical range of physical variables. Those variables over which the client
alone has a degree of control, or at least prior knowledge of, are initial sample weight/size, SG, hardness, and the
mineralogy and texture of the samples. The only variables that the laboratory can control are pulverizing time and
(by applying experience, observation and trial screen sizings of the initial pulps) the optimum sample size per pass.
The sum total of these variables is unique to each project and on occasion even to each submission, and cannot
always be predicted at the time of preparing the quote.
Because ALS Chemex is not in a position to quantify in advance these outcomes, the initial assumption made for
pricing purposes is that one, 6 minute pass in one LM5 bowl at a weight of 2.5 to 3kg (maximum) will be sufficient
for the majority of the samples. Should the empirical facts demonstrate otherwise, the client will be advised and the
protocols changed to maintain the standard of pulverizing that has been mandated by the client. Additional costs
may apply and again this is done in consultation with the client.
Miscellaneous Procedures
Description
Application
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
Compositing of two or more pulp samples, including

homogenizing the composite pulp. Volumetric procedure.
The volumetric is the standard

procedure.
CMP-21
1.75/fraction
Compositing of two or more pulp samples, including

homogenizing the composite pulp. Gravimetric
procedure.
The gravimetric is used when

the densities of the samples vary
greatly.
CMP-22
3.25/fraction
Clean crushers with barren material after every

sample.
As required. (The standard no

charge procedure uses barren
material between every batch).
WSH-21
2.00
Clean pulverizers with barren material after every

sample.
As required. (The standard no

charge procedure uses barren
material between every batch).
WSH-22
2.50
Transfer sample to drying tray or new sample bag,

applicable to samples requiring tray drying.
Tray drying of samples submitted

in plastic bags.
TRA-21
1.00/fraction
Re-bagging sample in new bag.
For samples submitted in plastic

bags or damaged bags.
BAG-01
1.00/fraction
Homogenize stored or composite sample by light

pulverizing.
Re-homogenization of samples
including samples from long term
storage.
HOM-01
4.50/fraction
Quarantine (heat treatment, storage). Required for all

samples imported from other countries into Australia.
AQIS approved heat treatment

and storage.
QAR-01
1.00
Sample Storage
Materials that have been submitted for analysis are retained at our laboratories for a limited time only. The prepared
master pulps are stored free of charge for 90 days from the time that we issue the final Certificate of Analysis.
Coarse and fine reject fractions are stored free of charge for the first 45 days. Monthly charges will be levied for
sample storage when the free period has expired.
Description
Application
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
Monthly storage of bulk residues (< 3kg of coarse reject

or finely pulverized material) after the first 45 days.
Storage of remaining sample

after the first 45 days from the
issue date of the final certificate
of analysis.
STO-REJ
0.50
Monthly storage of master pulps after the first 90 days.

Monthly storage of screening reject fractions after the
first 45 days.
Longer term storage of pulps.
STO-PUL
0.25
Longer term storage of screening

reject fractions.
STO-SCR
0.25
Handling and retrieval of stored samples.
Stored samples.
RET-21
50.00/hr
Disposal of pulps and coarse fractions.
Pulps and coarse fractions.
DIS-21
By quotation
Return of samples to clients.
Returned samples.
RTN-21
By quotation
Sample Pick-Up Services

Sample transport/pick-up services can be arranged from any of our locations. Please contact your nearest ALS
Chemex office for details.
Description
Application
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
Sample pick-up service.
All sample types.
PKP-21
By quotation
Sample Dispatch
Samples can be dispatched to any of the addresses listed on our website. Free pre-addressed adhesive labels
and sample submission booklets are available on request. We also offer advice on shipping samples to any of our
laboratories by surface carrier, air cargo and air express.
To expedite sample processing and therefore delivery of results, please clearly mark sample bags using waterproof
ink. In addition to marking the outside of the bag, the use of assay tags inside sample bags is strongly encouraged.
Fill out and enclose the sample submittal form with each sample shipment. Include your return address, billing
instructions and the type of analyses required for the enclosed samples. Retain a copy of the sample submittal form
as a field record.
For sample shipments to our offices in the Americas, mark as GEOLOGICAL MATERIALS FOR ANALYSIS ONLY
NO COMMERCIAL VALUE. When importing soil samples into Canada or the US a soil permit needs to be obtained
prior to samples being shipped. Please contact your nearest ALS Chemex representative for more information.
Clearly mark all sample shipments to our offices in Australia as GEOLOGICAL MATERIALS and indicate a nominal
dollar value, such as US$25.00. Importation of geological materials into Australia is rigidly controlled by Australian
Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS). To avoid delays and additional charges in quarantine and customs
clearance it is imperative that you contact an ALS Chemex representative for guidelines and procedures regarding
sample importation before consigning samples to us.
Some of these procedures will be available through our web site www.alschemex.com
Gold and other precious metals continue to be highly sought after by mining
and exploration companies worldwide as a result of their strong prices in recent
years. ALS Chemex has the analytical tools and years of expertise to help you
with this potentially valuable search.
The selection of the best method for the accurate determination of a precious metal is highly dependent on the
nature of the sample and the objective of the analytical result. The methods described in this section are effective
alternatives for the determination of gold, silver and platinum group metals.
Gold
Fire Assay Fusion
For fully quantitative gold contents, the fire assay procedure is still the preferred choice of laboratories all over
the world. However, it should also be recognized that a wide variety of minerals and metals such as chromite,
base metal sulfides and oxides, selenides and tellurides for example, in moderate to high concentrations, can
interfere with the fire assay process, generally leading to low precious metal recoveries. With prior knowledge of
the presence of these minerals and metals, ALS Chemex can modify flux constituents and increase flux to sample
ratios to improve recoveries. In most cases, a reduction in sample weight will yield higher precious metal recoveries,
particularly in the presence of the interferants mentioned above. For optimum gold and PGE recoveries for most
sample matrices, ALS Chemex recommends a 30g maximum charge weight.
Analyte
Range
(ppm)***
Description
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
Trace Level
Au
0.001-10
Au by fire assay and ICP-AES.

30g nominal sample weight
Au-ICP21
Au-ICP22
13.50
15.50
Au
0.001-1
Au by fire assay, solvent extraction and AAS.

Au-AA21
Au-AA22
14.00
16.00
Au
0.005-10
Au by fire assay and AAS.

Au-AA23
Au-AA24
13.00
15.00
Au
0.01-100
Au by fire assay and AAS.

Au-AA25
Au-AA26
13.50
15.50
Au
0.05-1,000
Au by fire assay and gravimetric finish.

Au-GRA21*
Au-GRA22*
17.00
20.00
Au
0.05-1,000
Au by 1,000g screen fire assay. Duplicate assays on

undersize, and assay entire oversize fraction. Calculate
and report total gold content, individual assays and
weight fractions.
Dry screening to 100 micron
Dry screening to 75 micron
Au-SCR21**
Au-SCR22**
45.00
50.00
Ore Grade
*Ag by gravimetric finish (ME-GRA21, ME-GRA22) can be added at a significant discount.

**Other screen and sample sizes may be available - please contact your local office for details.
*** 1 oz/ton = 34.2857 ppm
10
Analyte
Range (ppm)*
Description
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
Concentrates
Au
0.07-50%
Au by fire assay and gravimetric finish.

Au-CON01
60.00
Au
Fineness
1-1,000
Routine bullion assays by fire assay with gravimetric

finish.
Au-GRA24
100.00
Au
Fineness
1-1,000
Au umpire assay in bullion samples by fire assay with

gravimetric finish.
Au-UMP20
150.00
Bullion
*At your option, precious metals reporting units can be specified as ppb, ppm, g/t or oz/t (except for bullion assays).
Aqua Regia Digestion

Aqua regia digestion is generally suitable for the determination of gold in soil and stream sediment samples. If this
digestion procedure is used to measure the acid extractable gold contents of rock chips and other more mineralized
materials, roasting of samples containing sulfides and/or carbon prior to analysis is recommended.
Analyte
Range (ppm)
Description
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
Au by aqua regia, ICP-MS (MARG).

Au-ST43
Au-ST44
14.00
15.50
Au by aqua regia extraction with graphite furnace AAS

or ICP-MS finish.
Au-TL43
Au-TL44
12.00
13.50
Au by aqua regia extraction with AAS or ICP-MS finish.

Au-OG43
Au-OG44
11.50
13.00
Super Trace Level

Au
0.0002-0.1
Trace Level
Au
0.001-1
Ore Grade
Au
0.01-100
Samples containing sulfidic, calcareous or organic material require the roasting procedure RST-21 as an additional
preparation step prior to the aqua regia digestion.
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Cyanide Leach
Cyanide leach procedures are used in grassroots exploration where cyanide extractable gold from a very large
sample can sometimes detect small gold anomalies that otherwise would go unnoticed, and in mine development
and exploration to establish potential gold cyanide extraction efficiency.
Analyte
Range (ppm)
Description
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
Super Trace Level

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

1000-3000g nominal sample weight
Au-CN12*
30.00
Au
0.0001-10
BLEG Au-cyanide leach with extraction AA finish.

Au-AA12*
30.00
Au
0.001-10
BLEG Au-cyanide leach with ICP-MS finish.

Au-CN11*
20.00
Au
0.001-10
BLEG Au-cyanide leach with extraction AA finish.

Au-AA11*
20.00
Au
0.03-50
Au by cyanide leach with AAS finish.

Au-AA13*
12.00
Au
0.01-200
Au by cyanide leach with AAS finish.

Au-AA14*
25.00
Au
0.01-300
Au by accelerated cyanide leach using Leachwell

reagent with AAS finish.
Au-AA15
30.00
Trace Level
Ore Grade
*The following additional elements can be reported on request at additional cost.
Ag (0.001), Cu (0.01), Pd (0.001) on method Au-CN12
3.00/element
Ag (0.001), Cu (0.01), Pd (0.001) on method Au-CN11
2.00/element
Ag (0.03), Cu (0.1) on method Au-AA13
2.00/element
Metallurgical Samples
Analyte
Au
Range (ppm)
0.01-50
Description
Au in cyanide liquor by extraction with AA finish.
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
Au-AA16
By quotation
Note: A full range of minor and trace elements can be determined on cyanide liquors by ICP-AES/ICP-MS. Please enquire for
details.
Au
1-10,000
Au by ashing, aqua regia digestion and AAS. Duplicate

analysis.
Au-AA44
32.00
Note: A full range of minor and trace elements can be determined on the ashed carbon by ICP-AES/ICP-MS. Please enquire
for details.
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Silver
Analyte
Range
(ppm)
Description
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
Ag
0.2-100
Ag
0.5-100
Ag by aqua regia digestion and AAS.
Ag-AA45
5.00
Ag by HF-HNO3-HClO4 digestion, HCl leach and AAS.
Ag-AA61
7.00
Trace Level
Note: See also multi-element methods that include Ag under Exploration Geochemistry, pages 14-21.
Ore Grade
Ag
1-1,500
Ag by aqua regia digestion, ICP-AES or AAS finish.
Ag-OG46
(Ag-AA46)
9.00*
Ag
1-1,000
Ag by HF-HNO3-HClO4 digestion with HCl leach, ICP-AES

or AAS finish.
Ag-OG62
(Ag-AA62)
11.00*
Ag
5-10,000
Ag by fire assay and gravimetric finish.

Ag-GRA21
Ag-GRA22
18.00**
21.00**
50-15,000
Ag by fire assay and gravimetric finish.
Ag-CON01
60.00
Ag
Fineness
1-1,000
Routine bullion assays by fire assay with gravimetric finish.
Ag-GRA24
100.00
Ag
Fineness
1-1,000
Ag umpire assay in bullion samples by fire assay with

gravimetric finish.
Ag-UMP20
150.00
Concentrates
Ag
Bullion
*Can be packaged with base metal analysis at a discounted price.

**Can be bundled with Au (ME-GRA21, ME-GRA22) at a discounted price.
Platinum, Palladium & Other Precious Metals

Analyte
Range
(ppm)
Description
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
Pt
Pd
Au
0.005-10
0.001-10
0.001-10
Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay and ICP-AES finish.

PGM-ICP23
PGM-ICP24
16.25
18.25
Pt
Pd
Au
0.0005-1
0.001-1
0.001-1
Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay and ICP-MS finish.

PGM-MS23
PGM-MS24
16.25
18.25
Pt
Pd
Ir
Os
Rh
Ru
Au
0.002-2
0.002-1
0.002-1
0.002-1
0.002-1
0.002-1
0.005-1
Pt, Pd, Ir, Os, Rh, Ru and Au by fire assay with nickel
sulfide collection and ICP-AES.
PGM-MS26
125.00
0.03-100
0.03-100
0.03-100
Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay and ICP-AES (or ICP-MS) finish.

PGM-ICP27
18.50
Trace Level

Note: Au is not quantitative by this method.
Ore Grade
Pt
Pd
Au
At your request, precious metals reporting units can be specified as ppb, ppm, g/t or oz/t (except for bullion assays).
For optimum PGE recovery for most sample matrices, ALS Chemex recommends a 30g charge weight.
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The search for gold and other exploration targets can employ many different
techniques. More and more, todays explorationists are relying upon trends and
patterns in trace elements as indicators of what may lie deep below.
Find the Methods That Suit You

The effectiveness of a geochemical exploration program is largely dependent on the availability of analytical
methods that properly meet the requirements of the problems at hand. Element coverage, detection limits, reliability
and cost are often the main factors considered by explorationists when choosing an analytical method for a given
sample type.
ALS Chemex offers a wide range of multi-element and single-element methods that can satisfy the requirements
of todays exploration geochemists, both technically and economically. The analytical methods described in this
section include different sample decomposition procedures, such as aqua regia and multi-acid digestions, fusions
and selective leaches. The instrumental analytical techniques comprise inductively coupled plasma with atomic
emission spectroscopy or mass spectroscopy, atomic absorption, x-ray fluorescence and infrared spectroscopy.
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Ultra-Trace Level Methods Using ICP-MS & ICP-AES

Although some base metals may dissolve quantitatively, in the majority of geological matrices, data reported from
an aqua regia leach should be considered as representing only the leachable portion of the particular analyte.
The recovery percentages for many analytes from more resistive minerals can be very low, but the acid leachable
portion can also be an excellent exploration tool.
In order to be able to report the widest possible concentration range, this method uses both the ICP-MS and the
ICP-AES techniques.
Analytes & Ranges (ppm)
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
As
0.1-10,000
Fe
0.01%-50%
Nb
0.05-500
Te
0.01-500
Au
0.2-25
Ga
0.05-10,000
Ni
0.2-10,000
Th
0.2-10,000
10-10,000
Ge
0.05-500
10-10,000
Ti
0.005%-10%
Ba
10-10,000
Hf
0.02-500
Pb
0.2-10,000
Tl
0.02-10,000
Be
0.05-1,000
Hg
0.01-10,000
Rb
0.1-10,000
0.05-10,000
Bi
0.01-10,000
In
0.005-500
Re
0.001-50
1-10,000
Ca
0.01%-25%
0.01%-10%
0.01%-10%
0.05-10,000
Cd
0.01-1,000
La
0.2-10,000
Sb
0.05-10,000
0.05-500
Ce
0.02-500
Li
0.1-10,000
Sc
0.1-10,000
Zn
2-10,000
Co
0.1-10,000
Mg
0.01%-25%
Se
0.2-1,000
Zr
0.5-500
Cr
1-10,000
Mn
5-50,000
Sn
0.2-500
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
ME-MS41
18.75
(Sold only as
a complete
package).
A full suite of rare earth elements can be added to this package, keeping in mind that this data will represent the
acid leachable portion of the rare earth elements and as such cannot be used, for instance, to do a chondrite plot.
(See page 23 for quantitative REE packages).
Dy
0.05-1,000
Gd
0.05-1,000
Nd
0.1-10,000
Tb
0.01-1,000
Er
0.03-1,000
Ho
0.01-1,000
Pr
0.03-1,000
Tm
0.01-1,000
Eu
0.03-1,000
Lu
0.01-1,000
Sm
0.03-1,000
Yb
0.03-1,000
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
ME-MS41r
3.00*
(Add-on price).
*This is only available as an add-on to the ME-MS41 package, and can only be provided if both the ME-MS41 and the ME-MS41r are ordered at
the same time.
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Four Acid Near-Total Digestion

Although the four acid digestion is able to dissolve most minerals, it may sometimes be necessary to use even
stronger dissolution techniques such as fusions in order to get fully quantitative results. However, in most cases this
procedure quantitatively dissolves nearly all elements for the majority of geological materials.
In order to be able to report the widest possible concentration range, this method uses both the ICP-MS and ICPAES techniques.
Ag
0.01-100
Cu
0.2-10,000
Na
0.01%-10%
Sr
0.2-10,000
Al
0.01%-50%
Fe
0.01%-50%
Nb
0.1-500
Ta
0.05-100
As
0.2-10,000
Ga
0.05-10,000
Ni
0.2-10,000
Te
0.05-500
Ba
10-10,000
Ge
0.05-500
10-10,000
Th
0.2-10,000
Be
0.05-1,000
Hf
0.1-500
Pb
0.5-10,000
Ti
0.005%-10%
Bi
0.01-10,000
In
0.005-500
Rb
0.1-10,000
Tl
0.02-10,000
Ca
0.01%-50%
0.01%-10%
Re
0.002-50
0.1-10,000
Cd
0.02-1,000
La
0.5-10,000
0.01%-10%
1-10,000
Ce
0.01-500
Li
0.2-10,000
Sb
0.05-10,000
0.1-10,000
Co
0.1-10,000
Mg
0.01%-50%
Sc
0.1-10,000
0.1-500
Cr
1-10,000
Mn
5-100,000
Se
1-1,000
Zn
2-10,000
Cs
0.05-500
Mo
0.05-10,000
Sn
0.2-500
Zr
0.5-500
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
ME-MS61
22.50
(Sold only as
a complete
package).
ME-MS61m
30.50
Note: To include Hg by a separate procedure in the suite of elements above, please request ME-MS61m instead of ME-MS61.
A full suite of rare earth elements can be added to this package, keeping in mind that this data will represent the
acid leachable portion of the rare earth elements and as such cannot be used, for instance to do a chondrite plot.
(See page 23 for quantitative REE packages).
Dy
0.05-1,000
Gd
0.05-1,000
Nd
0.1-10,000
Tb
0.01-1,000
Er
0.03-1,000
Ho
0.01-1,000
Pr
0.03-1,000
Tm
0.01-1,000
Eu
0.03-1,000
Lu
0.01-1,000
Sm
0.03-1,000
Yb
0.03-1,000
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
ME-MS61r
3.00*
(Add-on price).
*This is only available as an add-on to the ME-MS61 package, and can only be provided if both the ME-MS61 and the ME-MS61r are ordered at
the same time.
Fusion (Lithium Borate)

A lithium borate fusion of the sample prior to dissolution in acids provides the most quantitative analysis of a wide
suite of elements. By using ICP-MS, most elements can be determined to low detection limits.
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Ag
1-1,000
Ga
0.1-1,000
Pb
5-10,000
Tm
0.01-1,000
Ba
0.5-10,000
Gd
0.05-1,000
Pr
0.03-1,000
0.05-1,000
Ce
0.5-10,000
Hf
0.2-10,000
Rb
0.2-10,000
5-10,000
Co
0.5-10,000
Ho
0.01-1,000
Sm
0.03-1,000
1-10,000
Cr
10-10,000
La
0.5-10,000
Sn
1-10,000
0.5-10,000
Cs
0.01-10,000
Lu
0.01-1,000
Sr
0.1-10,000
Yb
0.03-1,000
Cu
5-10,000
Mo
2-10,000
Ta
0.1-10,000
Zn
5-10,000
Dy
0.05-1,000
Nb
0.2-10,000
Tb
0.01-1,000
Zr
2-10,000
Er
0.03-1,000
Nd
0.1-10,000
Th
0.05-1,000
Eu
0.03-1,000
Ni
5-10,000
Tl
0.5-1,000
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
ME-MS81
25.00
(Sold only as
a complete
package).
Trace Level Methods Using Conventional ICP-AES Analysis

An economical tool for first pass exploration geochemistry. Again, although some base metals may dissolve
quantitatively in the majority of geological matrices, data reported from an aqua regia leach should be considered
as representing only the leachable portion of the particular analyte.
Ag
0.2-100
Co
1-10,000
Mn
5-50,000
Sr
1-10,000
Al
0.01%-25%
Cr
1-10,000
Mo
1-10,000
Th
20-10,000
As
2-10,000
Cu
1-10,000
Na
0.01%-10%
Ti
0.01%-10%
10-10,000
Fe
0.01%-50%
Ni
1-10,000
Tl
10-10,000
Ba
10-10,000
Ga
10-10,000
10-10,000
10-10,000
Be
0.5-1,000
Hg
1-10,000
Pb
2-10,000
1-10,000
Bi
2-10,000
0.01%-10%
0.01%-10%
10-10,000
Ca
0.01%-25%
La
10-10,000
Sb
2-10,000
Zn
2-10,000
Cd
0.5-1,000
Mg
0.01%-25%
Sc
1-10,000
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
ME-ICP41
9.00
Complete
package
or
6.50 plus
0.50/element
ME-ICP41m
14.00
Note: To include Hg to a lower detection limit of 0.01ppm in the suite of elements above, please request method ME-ICP41m instead of ME-ICP41.
Add-on Elements to a Larger (25g or 50g) Aqua Regia Gold Digestion

Following an aqua regia gold digestion (method Au-ST43 or Au-ST44 - see page 11), an aliquot can be analyzed
by ICP-AES to give additional information for acid leachable elements. The method below is a cost effective way of
obtaining additional multi-element data in conjunction with gold when ultra-low detection limits are not crucial.
Code
Ag
0.2-100
Cd
1-5,000
Mn
5-10,000
0.01%-10%
As
1-10,000
Co
1-10,000
Mo
1-5,000
Sb
2-10,000
Ba
10-10,000
Cu
1-10,000
Ni
1-10,000
Zn
1-10,000
Bi
2-10,000
Fe
0.01%-20%
10-10,000
Ca
0.01%-15%
Mg
0.01%-15%
Pb
1-10,000
Price per
Sample ($)
10.00
Complete
package
or
6.00 plus
0.50/element
ME-ICP43
ME-ICP44
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If ultra-trace levels are not required, the ICP-AES version of the four acid leach is a more economical alternative to
using ICP-MS packages. Four acid digestions are able to dissolve most minerals; however, although the term neartotal is used, depending on the sample matrix, not all elements are quantitatively extracted.
Ag
0.5-100
Cr
1-10,000
Na
0.01%-10%
Ti
0.01%-10%
Al
0.01%-50%
Cu
1-10,000
Ni
1-10,000
Tl
10-10,000
As
5-10,000
Fe
0.01%-50%
10-10,000
10-10,000
Ba
10-10,000
Ga
10-10,000
Pb
2-10,000
1-10,000
Be
0.5-1,000
0.01%-10%
0.01%-10%
10-10,000
Bi
2-10,000
La
10-10,000
Sb
5-10,000
Zn
2-10,000
Ca
0.01%-50%
Mg
0.01%-50%
Sc
1-10,000
Cd
0.5-1,000
Mn
5-100,000
Sr
1-10,000
Co
1-10,000
Mo
1-10,000
Th
20-10,000
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
ME-ICP61
12.00
Complete
package
or
8.25 plus
0.50/element
ME-ICP61m
20.00
Note: To include Hg to a lower detection limit of 0.01ppm in the suite of elements above, please request method ME-ICP61m instead of ME-ICP61.
ICP-AES Packages for Low Grade Mineralized Materials

These packages can be used as an economical alternative to analyzing low grade ore samples, or rock samples
with some mineralization. They are NOT suitable for commercial assays, ore reserve calculations or bankable
feasibility studies.

The aqua regia digestion package is limited to determining the acid leachable portion of elements.
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Ag
1-200
Cr
5-100,000
Mo
5-50,000
Th
100-50,000
Al
0.05%-50%
Cu
5-100,000
Na
0.05%-30%
Ti
0.05%-30%
As
20-100,000
Fe
0.05%-50%
Ni
5-100,000
Tl
50-50,000
Ba
50-50,000
Ga
50-50,000
50-100,000
50-50,000
Be
5-10,000
Hg
5-50,000
Pb
10-100,000
5-100,000
Bi
10-50,000
0.05%-30%
0.05%-50%
50-50,000
Ca
0.05%-50%
La
50-50,000
Sb
10-50,000
Zn
10-100,000
Cd
5-10,000
Mg
0.05%-50%
Sc
5-50,000
Co
5-50,000
Mn
25-100,000
Sr
5-100,000
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
ME-ICP41a
15.00
Complete
package
or
9.00 plus
2.00/element

The four acid digestion package, which will provide more quantitative data for most sample matrices should still be
considered as semi-quantitative, and for some samples will be incomplete.
Ag
1-200
Cr
10-100,000
Na
0.05%-30%
Ti
0.05%-30%
Al
0.05%-50%
Cu
10-100,000
Ni
10-100,000
Tl
50-50,000
As
50-100,000
Fe
0.05%-50%
50-100,000
50-50,000
Ba
50-50,000
Ga
50-50,000
Pb
20-100,000
10-100,000
Be
10-10,000
0.1%-30%
0.1%-50%
50-50,000
Bi
20-50,000
La
50-50,000
Sb
50-50,000
Zn
20-100,000
Ca
0.05%-50%
Mg
0.05%-50%
Sc
10-50,000
Cd
10-10,000
Mn
10-100,000
Sr
10-100,000
Co
10-50,000
Mo
10-50,000
Th
50-50,000
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
ME-ICP61a
17.00
Complete
package
or
11.00 plus
2.00/element
Single Element Methods

These methods are effective options when analytical results for one or only a few elements are required. You can
create your own package of elements specific to your exploration program.

Although some base metals may dissolve quantitatively in the majority of geological matrices, data reported from
an aqua regia leach should be considered as representing only the leachable portion of the particular analyte.
The recovery percentages for many analytes from more resistive minerals can be very low, but the acid leachable
portion can also be an excellent exploration tool.
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
(+)-AA45
3.00 plus
2.00/element
(+)-ICP41
6.50 plus
0.50/element
(+)-MS42
10.00 plus
1.00/element
Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS)

Ag
0.2-100
Co
1-10,000
Mo
1-10,000
Pb
1-10,000
As
5-10,000
Cu
1-10,000
Ni
1-10,000
Zn
1-10,000
ICP Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES)

Ag
0.2-100
Co
1-10,000
Mo
1-10,000
Th
20-10,000
Al
0.01%-25%
Cr
1-10,000
Na
0.01%-10%
Ti
0.01%-10%
As
2-10,000
Cu
1-10,000
Ni
1-10,000
10-10,000
Ba
10-10,000
Fe
0.01%-50%
10-10,000
1-10,000
Be
0.5-1,000
Hg
1-10,000
Pb
2-10,000
Zn
2-10,000
Bi
2-10,000
0.01%-10%
0.01%-10%
Ca
0.01%-25%
Mg
0.01%-25%
Sb
2-10,000
Cd
0.5-1,000
Mn
5-50,000
Sr
1-10,000
0.05-250
ICP Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)

Ag
0.01-25
Hg
0.005-25
Se
0.2-250
As
0.1-250
Mo
0.05-250
Te
0.01-250
Bi
0.01-250
Sb
0.05-250
Tl
0.02-250
+ Add element symbol as prefix to method code.
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Although the four acid digestion is able to dissolve most minerals, it may sometimes be necessary to use even
stronger dissolution techniques such as fusions in order to get fully quantitative results. However, in most cases this
procedure quantitatively dissolves nearly all elements for the majority of geological materials.
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
(+)-AA61
5.00 plus
2.00/element
(+)-ICP61
8.25 plus
0.50/element
(+)-MS62
12.00 plus
1.00/element
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
(+)-XRF05
8.00 plus
2.00/element
Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS)

Ag
0.5-100
Co
5-10,000
Mo
5-10,000
Pb
5-10,000
As
10-10,000
Cu
2-10,000
Ni
5-10,000
Zn
5-10,000
ICP Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES)

Ag
0.5-100
Cr
1-10,000
Mo
1-10,000
Sr
1-10,000
Al
0.01%-50%
Cu
1-10,000
Na
0.01%-10%
Th
20-10,000
As
5-10,000
Fe
0.01%-50%
Ni
1-10,000
Ti
0.01%-10%
Ba
10-10,000
Ga
10-10,000
10-10,000
Tl
10-10,000
Be
0.5-1,000
0.01%-10%
Pb
2-10,000
10-10,000
Bi
2-10,000
La
10-10,000
Rb
10-10,000
1-10,000
Ca
0.01%-50%
Li
10-10,000
0.01%-10%
10-10,000
Cd
0.5-1,000
Mg
0.01%-50%
Sb
5-10,000
Zn
2-10,000
Co
1-10,000
Mn
5-100,000
Sc
1-10,000
Zr
5-10,000
ICP Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)

Ag
0.02-100
Ga
0.05-500
Se
0.5-500
Tl
0.02-500
As
0.2-500
Mo
0.05-500
Sn
0.2-500
0.1-500
Bi
0.01-500
Re
0.002-50
Te
0.05-500
0.1-500
Cd
0.02-500
Sb
0.05-500
Th
0.2-500
Pressed Pellet - Wavelength Dispersive XRF

As
5-5,000
Mo
4-10,000
Sn
5-10,000
4-10,000
Ba
10-10,000
Nb
2-10,000
Sr
2-10,000
10-10,000
Bi
4-10,000
Rb
2-10,000
Ta
10-10,000
2-10,000
Cr
5-10,000
Sb
4-10,000
Th
4-10,000
Zr
2-10,000
Ga
4-10,000
Se
2-10,000
Ti
5-10,000
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Individual Methods - Miscellaneous Techniques

Analyte
Range
(ppm)
Description
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
Carbon & Sulfur

C (Total)
0.01%-50%
Total carbon by Leco furnace.
C-IR07
12.00
C (Non-Carbonate)
0.01%-50%
Dilute acid digestion followed by Leco furnace.
C-IR06
16.00
C (Carbonate)
0.2%-50%
Inorganic carbon by coulometer.
C-GAS05
17.00
S (Total)
0.01%-50%
Total sulfur by Leco furnace.
S-IR08
12.00
S (Sulfate)*
0.01%-50%
Sulfate sulfur by carbonate leach and

gravimetric analysis.
S-GRA06
25.00
S (Sulfide)
0.01%-50%
Calculated by the difference between total sulfur

and sulfate sulfur.
S-IR07
25.00
Br**
0.5-10,000
Neutron activation.
Br-NAA05
30.00
Cl
50-10,000
Neutron activation.
Cl-NAA06
30.00
Cl
10-40,000
Fusion - XRF.
CL-XRF11
21.00
20-10,000
Fusion - S.I.E.
F-ELE81a
15.00
0.01%-100%
Fusion - S.I.E.
F-ELE82
22.50
I**
20-10,000
Neutron activation.
I-NAA07
30.00
Fe-VOL05
15.00
Halides
Other
FeO
0.01%-100%
Hg
0.01-100
pH
Conductivity
1-50,000
us/cm
Ferrous iron by HCl-HF acid digestion and

titrimetric finish.
Aqua regia digestion/cold vapour, AAS.
Hg-CV41
8.00
Soil pH (1:1 ratio).
OA-ELE05
10.00
Conductivity of soil extract.
OA-ELE04
10.00
OA-GRA10
12.00
OA-IR06
12.00
H2O- (Moisture)
0.01%-100%
Gravimetric procedure after drying at 105C.
H2O+ (Water of
Crystallization)
0.01%-100%
By Leco.
LOI
0.01%-100%
LOI at 1000C.
OA-GRA05
10.00
SG
Specific gravity on solid objects.
OA-GRA08
10.00
SG
Specific gravity on solid objects, paraffin coat.
OA-GRA08a
13.00
SG
Specific gravity on pulps (Pycnometer).
OA-GRA08b
10.00
BD
0.01-20g/cm3
Bulk density.
OA-GRA09
10.00
BD
0.01-20g/cm3
Bulk density - paraffin coat.
OA-GRA09a
16.00
* Sulfate S may be understated if BaSO4 or SrSO4 present.

** A surcharge may apply for batches of less than 20 samples.
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Lithogeochemistry
Analysis related to lithogeochemistry, alteration minerals, and trace element

mobility are important tools in understanding geological environments.
The selections of analytical packages on this page are designed to offer
comprehensive information for these studies.
The nature of lithophile elements and the matrices they occur in require stronger dissolution procedures to separate
them from the bulk matter. The most accurate results will therefore be obtained using fusion as the separation
procedure or through direct analysis. X-ray fluorescence is the preferred technique for analysis, however, ICP-AES
can also be effectively used.
Whole Rock Analysis Using XRF or ICP-AES

Fusion (Lithium Metaborate)
Analytes & Ranges (%)
SiO2
0.01-100
MgO
0.01-100
TiO2
0.01-100
BaO
0.01-100
Al2O3
0.01-100
Na2O
0.01-100
MnO
0.01-100
LOI
0.01-100
Fe2O3
0.01-100
K2O
0.01-100
P2O5
0.01-100
CaO
0.01-100
Cr2O3
0.01-100
SrO
0.01-100
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
ME-XRF06*
25.00
(Sold only as
a complete
package).
*The same element package is available by ICP-AES. Please quote ME-ICP06.
Carbon and sulfur determinations by Leco can be added to a whole rock determination upon request at an additional
cost.
Analytes & Ranges
C (0.01%-50%)
S (0.01-50%)
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
ME-IR08
14.00
(Add-on price).
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
(+)-XRF05
8.00 plus
2.00/element
Pressed Pellet - Wavelength Dispersive XRF

As
5-5,000
Mo
4-10,000
Sn
5-10,000
4-10,000
Ba
10-10,000
Nb
2-10,000
Sr
2-10,000
10-10,000
Bi
4-10,000
Rb
2-10,000
Ta
10-10,000
2-10,000
Cr
5-10,000
Sb
4-10,000
Th
4-10,000
Zr
2-10,000
Ga
4-10,000
Se
2-10,000
Ti
5-10,000
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Rare Earth & Trace Elements Using ICP-MS

Ag
1-1,000
Ga
0.1-1,000
Pb
5-10,000
Tm
0.01-1,000
Ba
0.5-10,000
Gd
0.05-1,000
Pr
0.03-1,000
0.05-1,000
Ce
0.5-10,000
Hf
0.2-10,000
Rb
0.2-10,000
5-10,000
Co
0.5-10,000
Ho
0.01-1,000
Sm
0.03-1,000
1-10,000
Cr
10-10,000
La
0.5-10,000
Sn
1-10,000
0.5-10,000
Cs
0.01-10,000
Lu
0.01-1,000
Sr
0.1-10,000
Yb
0.03-1,000
Cu
5-10,000
Mo
2-10,000
Ta
0.1-10,000
Zn
5-10,000
Dy
0.05-1,000
Nb
0.2-10,000
Tb
0.01-1,000
Zr
0.5-10,000
Er
0.03-1,000
Nd
0.1-10,000
Th
0.05-1,000
Eu
0.03-1,000
Ni
5-10,000
Tl
0.5-1,000
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
ME-MS81
25.00
(Sold only as
a complete
package).
Suite of elements above added to ME-ICP06 whole rock package.
35.00
(Sold only as
a complete
package).
Complete Characterization
By combining a number of methods into one cost effective package, a complete sample characterization can be
obtained. This package uses the whole rock package ME-ICP06 (page 22) plus carbon and sulfur by Leco to
quantify the major elements of the sample. Trace elements, including the full rare earth suite, are reported using
ME-MS81 and from a separate aqua regia digestion, the volatile Au related trace elements are added using method
ME-MS42 (page 19).
Analytes
Description
Major Elements:
Si, Al, Fe, Ca, Mg, Na, K, Ti, Mn, P, LOI
Lithium metaborate
fusion,
ICP-AES.
C, S
By Leco.
Trace Elements and REEs:

Ag, Ba, Ce, Co, Cr, Cs, Cu, Dy, Er, Eu, Ga, Gd, Hf, Ho, La, Lu,
Mo, Nb, Nd, Ni, Pb, Pr, Rb, Sm, Sn, Sr, Ta, Tb, Th, Tl, Tm, U, V,
W, Y, Yb, Zn, Zr
Lithium borate fusion,

ICP-MS.
Volatiles: As, Bi, Hg, Sb, Se, Te
Aqua regia, ICP-MS.
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
CCP-PKG01
55.00
(Sold only as
a complete
package).
Individual Methods - Miscellaneous Techniques

Analyte
Range (ppm)
Description
H2O- (Moisture)
0.01%-100%
Gravimetric procedure after drying at 105C.
H2O+ (Water of
Crystallization)
0.01%-100%
By Leco.
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
OA-GRA10
12.00
OA-IR06
12.00
LOI
0.01%-100%
LOI at 1000C.
OA-GRA05
10.00
LOI/H2O
0.01%-100%
LOI or Moisture by Thermal Gravimetric

Analyzer.
ME-GRA05
10.00
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Ores & High Grade Materials
The focus of exploration is no longer just on gold. There is a need to be able to

accurately quantify base metals and other commodity elements of value at higher
concentrations. ALS Chemex has the experience and a range of procedures to
meet these requirements.
The Evaluation of Ores & High Grade Materials

While analytical methods for geochemical exploration are optimized for low detection limits, the assays for evaluation
of ores and high grade materials are optimized for accuracy and precision at high concentrations. The methods
described in this section are suitable for most ores and high grade materials. Depending on the purpose of the
analytical results, concentrations greater than 15%-20% may require the use of more expensive methods, such as
titrimetric and gravimetric analysis, in order to achieve the maximum accuracy. Please contact your nearest ALS
Chemex laboratory should you require this type of analysis.
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Description
Ag
1-1,500ppm
Mn
0.01-50
As
0.01-30
Mo
0.001-10
Cd
0.001-10
Ni
0.01-10
Co
0.01-20
Pb
0.01-20
Cu
0.01-40
Zn
0.01-60
Fe
0.01-100
Analyte by aqua regia digestion and

ICP-AES or AAS.
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
(+)-OG46
7.00 plus
2.00/element
(+)-AA46
5.00 plus
4.00/element
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
(+)-OG62
9.00 plus
2.00/element
(+)-AA62
7.00 plus
4.00/element
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
(+)-ICP81
10.00 plus
2.00/element

Description
Ag
1-1,500ppm
Fe
0.01-100
As
0.01-30
Mn
0.01-50
Bi
0.01-30
Mo
0.001-10
Cd
0.0001-10
Ni
0.01-30
Co
0.001-20
Pb
0.01-20
Cr
0.002-30
Zn
0.01-30
Cu
0.01-40
Analyte by HF-HNO3-HClO4
digestion, HCl leach, and ICP-AES
or AAS.
Fusion (Peroxide)
Description
Al
0.01-50
Mn
0.01-50
As
0.01-10
Ni
0.005-30
Ca
0.05-10
0.01-30
Co
0.002-30
Pb
0.01-30
Cr
0.01-30
0.01-60
Cu
0.005-30
Si
0.01-50
Fe
0.05-100
Ti
0.01-30
0.1-30
Zn
0.01-30
Mg
0.01-30
Analyte by peroxide fusion and ICPAES.
Fusion (Metaborate) - Wavelength Dispersive XRF

Description
Ba
0.01-50
Th
0.01-15
Nb
0.01-10
0.01-15
Sb
0.01-50
0.01-50
Sn
0.01-60
Zr
0.01-50
Ta
0.01-50
Analyte by metaborate fusion and

XRF.
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
(+)-XRF10
12.00 plus
3.00/element
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Iron, Nickel & Aluminium Ores
Commodities such as iron ore and bauxite represent a substantial portion of the
worlds mining and mineral exploration activity. ALS Chemex is now capable of
providing analytical services specifically tailored for these industries.
Fusion followed by X-Ray fluorescence spectrometry is the preferred choice of procedure in the industry for the
characterization of ores. At ALS Chemex, we have expanded our XRF capabilities with the purchase of three new
state-of-the-art XRF spectrometers. The main packages available are listed on the following pages. Other ore types
are available upon request.
Iron Ore
Fe
0.01-75
Na2O
0.01-5
Cu
0.001-3
0.001-1
SiO2
0.01-70
TiO2
0.001-20
Ni
0.001-3
Zn
0.001-5
Al2O3
0.01-30
As
0.001-0.6
0.001-5
Zr
0.001-1
CaO
0.01-10
Ba
0.001-0.3
Pb
0.001-4
LOI
0.01-100
K2O
0.001-5
Cl
0.001-4
0.001-5
MgO
0.01-10
Co
0.001-2
Sn
0.001-1
MnO
0.001-75
Cr
0.001-5
Sr
0.001-1
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
ME-XRF11
45.00
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
ME-XRF12
40.00
Nickel Laterites
Fusion
Ni
0.001-20
Al2O3
0.01-100
MnO
0.001-75
Zn
0.001-5
Co
0.001-0.5
CaO
0.01-50
Na2O
0.001-10
LOI
0.01-100
Cu
0.001-3
Cr2O3
0.001-10
P2O5
0.001-35
Fe2O3
0.01-100
K2O
0.001-15
TiO2
0.01-100
SiO2
0.01-100
MgO
0.01-50
Pb
0.001-4
Note: Nickel sulfide ores are best characterized by the ME-ICP81 peroxide fusion package.
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Aluminium Ore (Bauxite)

Fusion
Al2O3
0.01-60
K2O
0.001-15
SO3
0.001-15
Zn
0.001-25
BaO
0.001-6
MgO
0.01-50
SiO2
0.01-100
ZrO2
0.001-100
CaO
0.01-50
MnO
0.001-75
SrO
0.001-1
LOI
0.01-100
Cr2O3
0.001-4
Na2O
0.001-10
TiO2
0.01-100
Fe2O3
0.01-100
P2O5
0.001-35
V2O5
0.001-1
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
ME-XRF13
40.00
A number of additional elements can be added to these packages upon request.

Other mineral and commodity specific packages are also available.
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Specialty Services
There are many different reasons for analyzing geological samples, and in
some cases, the target of exploration may require specialized techniques. ALS
Chemex has a wide range of flexibility in its capabilities so that no matter what
your exploration objective is, we have an analytical package to suit your needs.
ALS Chemex has used its experience and variety of instrumentation to tailor several specialty packages to specific
needs commonly encountered in geological exploration. However, our range of specialty services is not limited to
those listed on the following pages as we can also provide services such as geochronology and isotopic studies,
diamond exploration and much more. We would be pleased to discuss your projects analytical needs should they
fall outside the scope of the packages discussed in this section.
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Copper
The methods described below are commonly used when copper is the main target commodity. Complementary
multi-element methods and packages can be found elsewhere in this service schedule. We would be pleased to
discuss the specific analytical requirements for your projects.
Analyte
Range (%)
Description
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
Ore Grade
Cu
0.01-50
Cu by aqua regia digestion, AAS or ICP-AES finish.
Cu-OG46
9.00
Cu
0.01-50
Cu by HF-HNO3-HClO4 digestion, HCl leach, and ICPAES or AAS.
Cu-OG62
11.00
Cu
0.005-30
Cu by sodium peroxide fusion and ICP-AES.
Cu-ICP81
12.00
Cu
0.01-100
Cu by HNO3-HCl-HCl4-H2SO4 acid digestion, short

iodide titration according to ISO 10258.2.
Cu-VOL61
35.00
Cu
0.01-100
Cu by HNO3-HCl-HCl4-H2SO4 acid digestion and

electro-deposition according to ISO 10258.
Cu-ELE61
150.00
Concentrates
Mineralogical Assays
Evaluation of copper prospects often involves the need to know more about the mineral forms the copper is present
in. This information can be obtained by leaching samples with different chemicals. For example, to determine a
samples tenorite (oxide copper) content, citric acid can be used to leach the mineral from the matrix. Malachite,
azurite, chrysocolla and portions of the cuprite, in addition to tenorite can be leached using sulfuric acid. The results
of the preceding are often referred to as acid soluble copper and non-sulfide copper. Another leaching agent
commonly used for copper mineral selection is cyanide which will give the chalcocite, bornite and a portion of the
chalcopyrite contents of the sample. The mineral forms listed as being solubilized in each leach are meant as a
guide only and there can be quite different outcomes depending on the sample matrix and specific mineralogy. For
each project and mineral type, adjustments to leach conditions and chemicals will be needed to ensure the correct
mineral types are being targeted.
A few of the leaches available from ALS Chemex for this type of work are listed below. Custom methods using
different leaches and conditions are available on request.
Analyte
Range (%)
Description
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
Cu (Oxide)
0.01-10
Citric acid leach and AAS.
Cu-AA04
10.00
Cu (NonSulfide)
0.001-10
Sulfuric acid leach and AAS.
Cu-AA05
10.00
Cu
0.01-10
Cyanide leach and AAS.
Cu-AA17
12.00
Cu
Cu-PKG06
30.00
Cu sequential analysis. Cu results are reported for

sulfuric acid soluble, cyanide soluble and total.
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Specialty Services
Uranium
A global resurgence in the uranium market has kindled a level of interest in uranium exploration that has not
been seen for many years. Many explorationists today have limited experience in the details of uranium deposit
occurrence. Most analytical laboratories have not had to deal with the issues of handling radioactive samples.
ALS Chemex has experience that spans the time of the last uranium exploration boom. Regulations governing
workplace and environmental stewardship with respect to these samples may have changed, but the basics of
analytical geochemistry related to uranium exploration have not.
Uranium in Non-Resistate Minerals & Soils By Aqua Regia Digestion

Non-resistate mineralization, particularly soils and sediment samples containing non-resistate and soluble mineral
forms are effectively solubilized using an oxidizing acid digestion such as aqua regia.
U
0.05-10,000
Cr
1-10,000
Mn
5-50,000
Sn
0.2-500
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
As
0.1-10,000
Fe
0.01%-50%
Nb
0.05-500
Te
0.01-500
Au
0.2-25
Ga
0.05-10,000
Ni
0.2-10,000
Th
0.2-10,000
10-10,000
Ge
0.05-500
10-10,000
Ti
0.005%-10%
Ba
10-10,000
Hf
0.02-500
Pb
0.2-10,000
Tl
0.02-10,000
Be
0.05-1,000
Hg
0.01-10,000
Rb
0.1-10,000
1-10,000
Bi
0.01-10,000
In
0.005-500
Re
0.001-50
0.05-10,000
Ca
0.01%-25%
0.01%-10%
0.01%-10%
0.05-500
Cd
0.01-1,000
La
0.2-10,000
Sb
0.05-10,000
Zn
2-10,000
Ce
0.02-500
Li
0.1-10,000
Sc
0.1-10,000
Zr
0.5-500
Co
0.1-10,000
Mg
0.01%-25%
Se
0.2-1,000
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
ME-MS41u
28.25
Uranium in Semi-Resistate Mineral Forms By Four Acid Near-Total Digestion

For rock samples, the recommended analytical package for oxide and secondary oxide minerals is a four acid
(HF, HNO3, HClO4, HCl) near-total digestion followed by ICP-MS finish.
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0.1-10,000
Cs
0.05-500
Mo
0.05-10,000
Sn
0.2-500
Ag
0.01-100
Cu
0.2-10,000
Na
0.01%-10%
Sr
0.2-10,000
Al
0.01%-50%
Fe
0.01%-50%
Nb
0.1-500
Ta
0.05-100
As
0.2-10,000
Ga
0.05-10,000
Ni
0.2-10,000
Te
0.05-500
Ba
10-10,000
Ge
0.05-500
10-10,000
Th
0.2-10,000
Be
0.05-1,000
Hf
0.1-500
Pb
0.5-10,000
Ti
0.005%-10%
Bi
0.01-10,000
In
0.005-500
Rb
0.1-10,000
Tl
0.02-10,000
Ca
0.01%-50%
0.01%-10%
Re
0.002-50
1-10,000
Cd
0.02-1,000
La
0.5-10,000
0.01%-10%
0.1-10,000
Ce
0.01-500
Li
0.2-10,000
Sb
0.05-10,000
0.1-500
Co
0.1-10,000
Mg
0.01%-50%
Sc
0.1-10,000
Zn
2-10,000
Cr
1-10,000
Mn
5-100,000
Se
1-1,000
Zr
0.5-500
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
ME-MS61u
33.75
Uranium in Resistate Mineral Forms By Fusion

Resistate minerals (including apatite, zircon, monazite, and sphene) require either a fusion to solubilize the elements
or direct determination on the solid. A lithium metaborate fusion followed by an ICP-MS finish includes the widest
range of elements, high temperature fusion to dissolve resistive minerals, and ICP-MS finish for low detection limits.
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
ME-MS81u
37.50
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
U by pressed pellet, XRF.
U-XRF05
10.00
0.05-1,000
Eu
0.03-1,000
Ni
5-10,000
Tl
0.5-1,000
Ag
1-1,000
Ga
0.1-1,000
Pb
5-10,000
Tm
0.01-1,000
Ba
0.5-10,000
Gd
0.05-1,000
Pr
0.03-1,000
5-10,000
Ce
0.5-10,000
Hf
0.2-10,000
Rb
0.2-10,000
1-10,000
Co
0.5-10,000
Ho
0.01-1,000
Sm
0.03-1,000
0.5-10,000
Cr
10-10,000
La
0.5-10,000
Sn
1-10,000
Yb
0.03-1,000
Cs
0.01-10,000
Lu
0.01-1,000
Sr
0.1-10,000
Zn
5-10,000
Cu
5-10,000
Mo
2-10,000
Ta
0.1-10,000
Zr
0.5-10,000
Dy
0.05-1,000
Nb
0.2-10,000
Tb
0.01-1,000
Er
0.03-1,000
Nd
0.1-10,000
Th
0.05-1,000
Note: Major elements can be added with the addition of the ME-ICP06 whole rock package.
X-Ray Fluorescence & NAA

Analyte
Range (ppm)
Description
4-10,000
0.01%-15%
U by lithium metaborate fusion, XRF.
U-XRF10
15.00
0.2-10,000
U by neutron activation.
U-NAA05
30.00
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Specialty Services
Selective Leach Geochemistry

Mineral exploration is moving into mature terrain and the best potential often lies beneath deep overburden. Subtle
anomalies can be detected using conventional analytical methods; however, these types of strong acid digestions
are less selective and the bulk chemistry of the overburden may mask the presence of trace elements. There are a
variety of weaker leaches that are effective in selectively dissolving specific components of the sample.
ALS Chemex offers a wide variety of selective leaches to allow our clients to select the leach which is most applicable
to their geological and surficial geochemical field environment. We offer non-proprietary methods including, but not
limited to, cold and hot hydroxylamine hydrochloride and sodium pyrophosphate leaches. We also offer the proprietary
leach method Mobile Metal Ion (MMI) technology. In all cases instrumental analysis is carried out using ICP-MS.
Contact an ALS Chemex representative who can discuss your needs for your particular exploration projects.
MMI - Mobile Metal Ion Leaches

MMI analysis is performed by ALS Chemex under a licensing arrangement with Wamtech Pty Ltd, owners of the
technology. In the right geological environment the MMI Process enables the detection of deeply buried mineralization
using a surface soil medium, through the dissolution and subsequent measurement of mobile metal ions, which are
loosely attached to the surface soil particles. MMI uses proprietary leach reagents suitable for the extraction of the
target elements.
Analytes & Lower Reporting Limits
(ppm)
Description
Cu
0.01
Cd
0.001
Au
Price per
Sample ($)
Pb
0.01
Zn
0.02
MMI-A leach for base metals

(ICP-MS).
ME-MS09
28.00
0.00001
Ni
0.003
Co
0.00025
ME-MS10
28.00
Ag
0.0001
Pd
0.0001
MMI-B leach for precious metals

(ICP-MS).
Au
0.0005
Ni
0.015
Co
0.001
28.00
0.0005
Pd
0.0005
MMI-L leach for precious

metals (ICP-MS) analysis in
saline environments and water
absorbing samples.
ME-MS16
Ag
Ag
0.0001
Li
0.0002
Sr
0.01
0.001
Mg
0.01
Tb
0.0001
Au
0.0001
Mn
0.01
Te
0.001
MMI-M: Neutral pH, buffered

leach for multi-element analysis of
commodity elements, pathfinders
and litho-discriminators.
ME-MS17
As
Ba
0.01
Mo
0.005
Th
0.001
Bi
0.003
Nb
0.0001
Ti
0.01
22.00
for first 3
elements
Additional
elements
0.75 each
Ca
0.2
Nd
0.0001
Tl
0.01
Cd
0.001
Ni
0.003
0.001
Ce
0.0001
Pb
0.01
0.0002
Co
0.0003
Pd
0.0001
0.0001
Cr
0.001
Pr
0.0001
Yb
0.0001
Cu
0.01
Rb
0.005
Zn
0.02
Er
0.0001
Sb
0.001
Zr
0.001
Fe
0.1
Sc
0.003
Gd
0.0001
Sm
0.0001
La
0.0001
Sn
0.0002
MMI-M complete package.
ME-MS18
34.00
All elements above.
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Code
Cold Hydroxylamine Hydrochloride

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

The hot hydroxylamine leach, which combines a higher concentration of hydroxylamine with elevated temperature
(60C) and a reducing acid environment, is capable of effectively dissolving amorphous hydrous iron oxide while
leaving crystalline iron oxide substantially intact (typically <1% dissolution). As amorphous hydrous iron oxide is a
much more effective scavenger than crystalline forms of iron oxide, this leach can be quite informative about metal
ion mobility.
Sodium Pyrophosphate
Organic matter in soils and sediments is capable of forming chelation complexes with metals. A solution of neutral
(pH 7) sodium pyrophosphate liberates these organically-bound heavy metals. Variations in the concentrations of
organically-bound metals such as copper, zinc, cobalt, nickel, iron and aluminium have been used as indications
of buried mineral deposits. Extraction with pyrophosphate does not attack sulfides, nor does it dissolve significant
amounts of amorphous iron oxides.
Analyte & Lower Reporting Limits (ppm)
Description
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
Ag
0.002
Gd
0.005
Rb
0.01
Al
Ge
0.1
Re
0.001
Cold hydroxylamine hydrochloride

leach with ICP-MS.
ME-MS05
35.00
As
0.1
Hf
0.01
Sb
0.005
Au
0.05
Hg
0.1
Se
0.5
Ho
0.005
Sm
0.005
Ba
0.05
0.1
Sn
0.05
Be
0.05
In
0.005
Sr
0.05
Bi
0.005
Ta
0.01
Br
La
0.005
Tb
0.005
Hot hydroxylamine hydrochloride

leach with ICP-MS.
ME-MS06
35.00
Ca
10
Li
0.05
Te
0.05
Cd
0.01
Lu
0.005
Th
0.01
Ce
0.005
Mg
Ti
Co
0.05
Mn
0.1
Tl
0.005
Cr
0.05
Mo
0.01
Tm
0.005
Cs
0.005
Na
10
0.005
Cu
0.05
Nb
0.01
0.05
Dy
0.005
Nd
0.005
0.01
Sodium pyrophosphate leach with

ICP-MS.
ME-MS07
35.00
Er
0.005
Ni
0.05
0.005
Eu
0.005
Yb
0.005
Fe
Pb
0.1
Zn
0.2
Ga
0.05
Pr
0.005
Zr
0.05
Final pH of leach solution.
Leaches using other reagents, leach times and conditions as specified to meet particular needs are available upon
request.
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Specialty Services
Commercial & Industrial Mineral Analysis

Concentrate, Metallurgical Material & Bullion Analysis
The analysis of mine concentrate samples is a critical step in the purchase and sale of these commodities. These control
assays require meticulous work by highly trained laboratory professionals to obtain accurate and highly precise data.
ALS Chemex maintains separate laboratory facilities for the testing of mineral concentrates, and employs registered
assayers to oversee the work, which is done using traditional techniques carried out in duplicate, as a minimum. In
cases of buyer/seller dispute, ALS Chemex will perform umpire analyses of concentrate materials with the same
careful attention to detail and even greater precision. In addition to concentrate work, the specialty facilities are
available for the analysis of precious metal bullions and metallurgical materials such as carbon from leach circuits.
Analyte
Description
Ag
Cd
Sb
Acid Insolubles
As
Co
Mg
Pb
Se
Moisture
Au
Cr
Mn
Pd
Sn
Bi
Cu
Mo
Pt
Te
Fe
Na
Rh
Ca
Hg
Ni
Zn
Analyte
Ag
Cd
Fe
Mo
Pd
Si
As
Co
Hg
Ni
Pt
Sn
Au
Cr
Mn
Pb
Sb
Zn
Bi
Cu
Price per
Sample ($)
Analysis in concentrates.
By quotation
Description
Price per
Sample ($)
Umpire analysis.
By quotation
*For details on the applicable codes, procedural details, detection limits and precisions for any of the above listed elements or parameters, please
contact your local office.
Mineral Sands & Industrial Minerals

The packages listed below are only a subset of those available at ALS Chemex. There are additional specialized
packages for the analysis of other ores and products. Please consult with a laboratory representative for more
information.
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Ore/
Product
Analytes
Description
Bauxite
Total Al2O3, SiO2, Fe2O3, TiO2, LOI
Fusion, ICP-AES.
ME-ICP88
55.00
Intermediate
Plant Products
Any of the following: TiO2, ZrO2, Fe2O3, CaO, Cr2O3, Fusion, ICP-AES.
MgO, MnO, Nb2O5, P2O5, SiO2, V2O5, Al2O3
ME-ICP94
145.00
Iron Ore
Total Fe, SiO2, Al2O3, TiO2, CaO, MgO, MnO, P, LOI
Fusion, ICP-AES.
ME-ICP87
55.00
Limestone,
Dolomite,
Magnetite,
Magnesia
CaO, MgO, Al2O3, Fe2O3, SiO2, LOI
Fusion, ICP-AES.
ME-ICP86
55.00
Nickel
Laterites
Ni, Co, Fe, SiO2, Al2O3, CaO, MgO, Na2O, K2O, TiO2, Fusion, ICP-AES.
P2O5, MnO, Cr2O3, LOI
ME-ICP93
55.00
Silicates
SiO2, Al2O3, Total Fe as Fe2O3, CaO, MgO, Na2O, Fusion, ICP-AES.

K2O, TiO2, MnO, P2O5, SrO, LOI
ME-ICP85
55.00
Zircons
Any of the following: ZrO2, TiO2, Fe2O3, Al2O3, CaO,

HfO2, MgO, P2O5, SiO2
ME-ICP83
180.00
Fusion, ICP-AES.
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
Acid Generation Potential Evaluation

Natural oxidation of sulfide minerals in rocks and tailings by a combination of chemical and biological weathering
can result in the formation of sulfuric acid, thus lowering pH and causing increased levels of dissolved trace metals.
The rate of acid generation is extremely complex and is affected by such variables as pH, temperature, humidity,
oxygenation, particle size and sulfide mineral species. In addition, the rate of acid generation is accelerated by
certain bacterial species such as Thiobacillus ferrooxidans. The degree of bacterial action depends in turn upon
such factors as pH, population density and growth, and nutrient concentrations.
Acid-generating minerals include the various mineral forms of pyrite as well as other common sulfide minerals such
as arsenopyrite and chalcopyrite. However, other species in the waste rock frequently include alkaline minerals
such as calcite as well. These alkaline minerals can effectively neutralize acid-generating and alkaline materials,
both in the short term and over extended periods of time. Depending on the amount of alkaline material present, the
sulfuric acid may be partially or completely neutralized. If the production of sulfuric acid exceeds its neutralization
by alkaline materials, then the result is acid rock drainage.
ALS Chemex offers different methods to assess the acid generating potential of your waste piles, both in the short
term (Static Test) and over extended periods of time (Humidity Cells).
Static Test Using Acid-Base Accounting

Our acid rock drainage static test has been designed to measure the balance between potentially acid-generating
minerals (maximum potential acidity) and acid-neutralizing minerals (neutralization potential) in a sample. This
procedure, known as Acid-Base Accounting (ABA), yields a figure known as Net Neutralization Potential (NNP),
which determines whether a particular sample will theoretically generate acidity over time. Depending on the
parameters included, there are different static test options.
Parameters
Method Code
ABA-PKG01
ABA-PKG02
ABA-PKG03
ABA-PKG04
ABA-PKG05
Net Neutralization Potential (NNP)
Maximum Potential Acidity (MPA)
Neutralization Potential & Fizz Rating
Ratio (Neutralization Potential:MPA)
Paste pH
Total Sulfur
HCl-leachable Sulfate
Sulfide
Total Sulfate (Carbonate Leach)
Inorganic Carbon (CO2)

Price per Sample ($)
65.00
95.00
105.00
105.00
115.00
Kinetic Tests Using Humidity Cells

Kinetic tests are used to further evaluate samples which were identified to have net acid generating potential.
Samples are subjected to chemical weathering under controlled laboratory conditions. Tests are carried out in
humidity cells typically using 7-day test cycles.
Parameters
pH, Conductivity, Alkalinity, Acidity, Sulfate, Trace Elements ICP-MS Scan.
Code
Price per
Sample ($)
ABA-PKG10
By quotation
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The Open Lab Initiative............................................................................................................................................. 2

Sample Preparation Packages..................................................................................................................................... 5

Precious Metals Analysis

Ultra-Trace Level Methods Using ICP-MS & ICP-AES.............................................................................................. 15

Whole Rock Analysis.................................................................................................................................................. 22

Ores & High Grade Materials

Iron, Nickel & Aluminium Ores

Terms & Conditions

A System You Can Trust

The Open Lab Initiative

Samples received without barcode labels attached.

Workorder / administration fee applied per submittal.

Log sample in tracking system and weigh.

Obtaining accurate results begins with obtaining representative samples. ALS

The Most Important Step

Sample Preparation Packages

Commonly Used Procedures Internationally

Split off 250g and pulverize split to better than 85%

Rock chip or drill samples.

Split off 1.5kg and pulverize split to better than 85%

Sieve sample to -180 micron (80 mesh). Retain both

Soil or sediment samples.

Commonly Used Procedures in Australia

Pulverize entire sample in multiple stages to 85% passing

For rock or drill samples with a

Riffle split sample to a maximum of 3kg and pulverize

Riffle split sample to a maximum of 3kg and pulverize

(Samples that are coarser

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

Sample Preparation Procedures

Drying of excessively wet samples in drying ovens.

Default drying procedure for

Drying of excessively wet samples in drying ovens that

Most soil and sediment samples

Samples that will be analyzed

Coarse crushing of rock chip and drill samples to 70%

Used if the material is too

Fine crushing of rock chip and drill samples to 70%

Split sample using a riffle splitter.

Standard splitting procedure.

Split sample using a rotary splitter.

Premium splitting procedure.

Pulverize a split or total sample of up to 250g to 85%

Default procedure for samples

Pulverize a 1000g split to 85% passing 75 micron or

Pulverizing of a 1kg split or total

Pulverize the entire sample to 85% passing 75 micron

Appropriate for samples up to

Dry screening to 180 micron. Retain both fractions.

Standard preparation for soil and

Dry screening to 180 micron. Save minus fraction only.

Standard preparation for soil and

Dry screening to 500 micron (35 mesh).

Remove coarse fraction.

Dry screening to 840 micron (20 mesh).

Remove coarse fraction.

Wet screening to 75 micron (200 mesh) and save minus

Accurate separation of the 75

Sample Preparation - Limitations & Assumptions