ALS Geochemistry Service Schedule 2015 USD

Schedule of
Services & Fees
2015 USD
RIGHT SOLUTIONS
RIGHT PARTNER
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T E C HN I C A L L E A D E R S H I P
Geologists who need cutting-edge

exploration technology to break
boundaries and achieve success turn
to ALS Geochemistry for support.
We lead the field in developing new techniques, providing new tools
and forging strategic partnerships to advance the science and practice of
mineral exploration. Our technical leadership is underpinned by continuous
communication and engagement with our clients, so we can respond to
shifts in market focus in time for the next exploration cycle.
This comprehensive suite of exploration solutions beyond traditional
assay results is paired with a powerful online data delivery system in
ALS Webtrieve. Unparalleled in the geochemical laboratory world,
Webtrieve provides instant access to all results, quality data and chain
of custody informaton. Go further with ALS CoreViewer by linking core
photos, spectral mineralogy and geochemistry for visualization and easy
interrogation. The integration of Webtrieve and CoreViewer with leading
geostatistical and 3D modelling software means bringing it back to the rocks
has never been easier.
Our globally-connected lab network and decades of experience in logistics
management ensures you always have timely access to exciting new tools,
no matter how remote your project.
Keep up with the latest technical developments and partnership

announcements on our website
www.alsglobal.com/en/our-services/minerals/geochemistry/news
IDENTIFYING ALTERATION WITH

SPECTRAL MINERALOGY
GOING BEYOND TRACE ELEMENTS WITH

ISOTOPIC ANALYSIS
Cryptic alteration and fine-grained clays hide many

geological insights from the naked eye. Spectral analysis
of these minerals allows immediate orientation in the ore
deposit system, well ahead of the drilling schedule. Quick
and low-cost spectral scanning and interpretation can be
accessed through ALS Geochemistry labs worldwide.
Using isotopes to expand and delineate the alteration

footprint of a deposit has incredible implications for fast
and accurate property evaluation. New breakthroughs
in technology for C and O isotopes in carbonates and
Pb isotopes in whole rock samples bring the power of
these exploration tools to industry at commercial prices
and capacity.
LOWEST, RELIABLE SUPER-TRACE

DETECTION LIMITS
COST-EFFECTIVE LITHOGEOCHEMICAL
SERVICE PACKAGES
Detection limits one or more orders of magnitude below

the expected concentration increases data precision and
give you more confidence in geochemical anomalies.
ALS Geochemistry continues our tradition of leading the
field in lowest detection limits for gold, mercury, multielement packages for soils and drill core, and more.
Were always refining our lithogeochemistry offerings

to match the current state of exploration thinking. Our
complete characterization packages cover the periodic
table with many techniques for best results element
by element, while routine exploration methods can be
combined with individual elements for project-wide
lithogeochemistry
You are a mining industry professional working

in challenging and remote locations.
ALS Core Services

Convenient, Secure, Dependable
You may have little logistical support, but you must collect
and interpret data that is meaningful and valuable. ALS
wants you to focus your energy on exploration and resource
denition, not the headache of chain of custody issues and
managing multiple service providers.
To this end we offer a full spectrum of no-hassle Core Services
that may be bundled in any combination and offered at any
of our labs or on-site at your project as needed.
Core Logistics
and Archive Management
y
y
y
y
y
Shipping and logistics

Core yard/warehouse buildouts
Barcoded archiving systems
Online, searchable core inventory
Secure facilities and chain
of custody
Core Logging
y Bright, secure, comfortable
y Rent space from ALS or install
on-site
y Layout tables with excellent
lighting
y Desk space and computer station
with internet access
y Washrooms and kitchenette
Core Cutting
y Fast, efcient, high quality
y Any rock type from shales
to ultramacs
y Highly trained technicians
y Computerized saws for
precision cutting
Core Photography
and In-Situ Analysis
y Overhead mounted digital SLR
cameras
y Permanent online photo archive
with CoreViewer
y Portable XRF and TerraSpec
instruments available
y Results uploaded to global
database, accessible through
Webtrieve
y Bulk density and specic gravity
on whole or cut core
With ALS Core Services in place, online management through

Webtrieve and CoreViewer allows you to spend more time on
your deposit and more time generating value for your company.
Enquire at your local ALS laboratory for more information.
RIGHT SOLUTIONS
RIGHT PARTNER
Expertise in sample processing, laboratory

efciency, economies of scale and a global
network present at your mine or exploration site.
ALS Mine Site coordinates the services of the ALS Minerals
Division (Geochemistry, Metallurgy and Inspection) and
other ALS Group offerings (Environmental, Industrial) to
provide tailored solutions delivered at your exploration
project or mine site.
From mobile sample preparation facilities to full-service mine
site analytical labs, ALS Geochemistry and ALS Mine Site offers
our clients the assurance and convenience of continuous
support without compromise.
Mobile Sample Preparation
y Delivered in modied shipping
containers with generator and
air compressor
y Jaw crushers, ring-and-puck
pulverizers, rotary and/or rife
splitters
y Electric drying oven with carts,
work stations
y Training and stafng on
contract basis
Mine Site Laboratories

y Design, build, update, expand,
optimize, operate and manage
new and existing labs
y Full service sample preparation
y Moisture, bulk density, specic
gravity, particle size distribution
y Fire assay, wet chemistry,

cyanidation; AAS, ICP-AES/MS,
XRF, LECO
y Secure data management with
LIMS and Webtrieve, lab audits,
rigorous quality control
y Training, consulting and stafng
Auxiliary Support Services

y Metallurgical testwork and
advanced mineralogy for
process optimization
y Inspection of concentrate,
cathode or bullion for
commercial settlement
y Environmental analysis for water,
soil, tailings
y Oil condition monitoring for the
mining eet
ALS onsite solutions allow geologists and miners to focus on

exploration and extraction, while we focus on delivering high
quality, on-time, cost effective analysis. Enquire at your local
ALS laboratory for more information.
ALS Mine Site (Global Head Office)
Level 2, 299 Coronation Drive
Milton, QLD, Australia 4064
T: +61 7 3367 7900

F: +61 7 3367 8156
E: minesitelab@alsglobal.com
www.alsglobal.com
Mobile Sample Prep

and Mine Site Labs
Your Site Our Quality, Service
and Deliverables
New Low Cost Lead

Isotopic Analysis for
Mineral Exploration
FAST ACCURATE AFFORDABLE
See more details on our new

method on page 25 of this
fee schedule.
Contact your local ALS Geochemistry

client services representative for
more information on this and
other technical developments in
exploration geochemistry.
www.alsglobal.com
ALS Pb Isotopic Analysis Compared to High Precision, High Cost Method

21.00
20.00
ALS Pb Isotopic Analysis

206 Pb/204 Pb
With a low price and reasonable

TAT, ALS Geochemistrys new
lead isotopic analysis method
compares directly with results
from a university laboratory.
Even ratios including the
difficult to analyze 204Pb isotope
show excellent correlation.
The international lead isotope
standard, SRM 981, is analyzed
and reported with every batch
for optimal quality control.
Our method is rapid and low cost, making the

power of Pb isotopic analysis accessible to routine
exploration projects with high sample volumes
and a need for fast turnaround on results.
19.00
18.00
17.00
SRM 981
16.00
16.00
16.50
17.00
17.50
18.00
18.50
19.00
19.50
20.00
20.50
21.00
Research Lab Pb Isotopic Analysis

206 Pb/204 Pb
1.30
1.25
ALS Pb Isotopic Analysis

207 Pb/206 Pb
ALS Geochemistry has

developed an exciting new
method for robust analysis
of lead isotope ratios, fit for
fingerprinting sources of Pb in
mineral exploration. Historically,
industry use of this technique
has been limited by its high
cost and long turnaround
times in research laboratories.
Difficulties in dealing with
analytical interferences and
attaining sufficient precision
have prevented commercial labs
from offering a viable alternative
until now.
1.20
1.15
1.10
SRM 981
1.05
1.00
1.00
1.05
1.10
1.15
1.20
Research Lab Pb Isotopic Analysis

207 Pb/206 Pb
1.25
1.30
Technical Leadership at ALS
Inside Cover
ALS Core, Mobile Prep and Mine Site Services
Sample Preparation
Spectral Mineralogy 6
Sample Submission 8
Portable XRF on Prepared Samples 8
Sample Preparation Packages 9
Individual Sample Preparation Methods 10
Specic Gravity and Bulk Density, Storage and Miscellaneous 11
Precious Metal Analysis
12
Gold 12
Silver and Platinum Group Elements14
TABLE OF CONTENTS
This edition of our Schedule of Services and Fees describes a broad selection of our global
services, but it is by no means a comprehensive list. For specic questions please contact
our client services team or the lab nearest to you and we will be glad to help. Prices listed
here do not contain locally applicable taxes. ALS Geochemistry reserves the right to alter
listed prices at any time.
Concentrates, Bullions and Metallurgical Testing 15
Generative Exploration
16
Super Trace Analysis for Soils and Sediments 16

Ionic Leach 17
Selective Leaches18
Hydrogeochemistry and Biogeochemistry 19
Targeted Exploration
20
Ultra Trace Level Methods 20

Trace Level Methods22
Low Grade Mineralized Materials 23
Individual Elements and Miscellaneous Methods 24
Stable Isotopes and Geochronology 25
Whole Rock Analysis and Lithogeochemistry
26
Specific Ores and Commodities
28
Ores, High Grade Materials and Massive Suldes 28

Copper Methods 30
Iron Ore Technical Center and Iron Ore Methods31
Rare Earths and Rare Metals32
Bauxites, Laterites, Phosphates and Other Commodities 33
Carbon, Sulfur, ABA, Concentrates and Mineralogy
34
Carbon & Sulfur Methods 34

Acid-Base Accounting 35
Concentrates and Metallurgical Samples 36
ALS Mineralogy 37
Quality Commitment and Locations
38
Quality Statement and Accreditation 38

Terms & Conditions 39
ALS Geochemistry Global Locations 40
SPECTRAL MINERALOGY
Spectral Mineralogy
Spectral Scanning with TerraSpec 4 Hi-Res Spectrometer

Identifying alteration minerals, particularly clays, can be challenging during core logging.
Spectral mineralogy, the identication of minerals in geological materials using visible
and infrared light, is a powerful tool available to geologists for improved core logs and
better eld decision-making on exploration and drilling.
ALS offers hassle-free spectral scans on samples at the prep lab using the TerraSpec
4 HR infrared spectrometer. Our technicians are trained to operate the equipment in
a stable lab environment for highest-quality spectra. You can then take advantage of
expert automated interpretation available through ALS, described below, and the raw
spectral les are always provided for internal or consultant review as desired.
DESCRIPTION
DELIVERABLES
Spectral scan in the VNIR and SWIR regions (350-2500nm) taken on

sample using the PANalytical TerraSpec 4 HR spectrometer.
Raw spectral files in ASD or ASCII format.
CODE
PRICE PER SAMPLE ($)
TRSPEC-20
5.00
Crushed reject or RC chips provide the best combination of sample homogeneity and
spectra quality for spectral scanning. If scans on sample pulps or whole drill core are
desired, ALS recommends discussion with client services before samples are received.
Automated Spectral Interpretation with aiSIRIS by AusSpec International

One of the major hurdles in implementing a routine spectral analysis program is the
interpretation of large volumes of raw spectral data. ALS Geochemistry has partnered
with AusSpec International to provide our clients access to the aiSIRIS (Spectral
InfraRed Interpretation System) expert system. This online system rapidly processes
raw spectral les and outputs mineral assemblages and parameters of key absorption
features. Selection of the project geology before processing optimizes the analysis and
outputs the most relevant mineral and parameter information for that geology to the
results le.
The aiSIRIS analysis provides in depth results which allow quick assessment of
the relationships between alteration and mineralization by project geologists, and
provides a platform for focused inquiry by spectral mineralogy specialists. Turnaround
time is typically two days, ensuring this crucial data set is in your hands for timely
eld decision-making. aiSIRIS results may be visualized alongside core photos and
geochemistry in ALS CoreViewer and linked with leading 3D modelling programs for
unprecedented investigation of core in deposit modelling and resource estimation.
DESCRIPTION
Rapid and accurate interpretation of hyperspectral scans by the
aiSIRIS expert software. A generic project geology (such as
porphyry or Carlin gold) must be provided with the scans.
VNIR/SWIR spectral scan files produced by ALS or by the client are
accepted.
DELIVERABLES
ALS certificate of analysis and database-ready
spreadsheet with mineral assemblages and
spectral parameters related to the project geology.
CODE
INTERP-10
4.00
ALS Geochemistry hosts TerraCore Internationals Core Imaging Spectrometers in major

exploration regions around the world. The Core Imaging Spectrometer is a continuous
hyperspectral core scanner that generates mineral maps at 1mm spatial resolution.
Each pixel contains the full spectral signature from the visible and short wave infrared
spectrum (400-2500nm) with a 5nm spectral resolution.
This enables the identication of ne grained alteration minerals that are often not
distinguishable by eye, as well as changes in composition within a single mineral type.
This can be important in the clay minerals, where composition adds more information to
mineral assemblages than presence or absence.
High resolution core photos.
Hyperspectral mineral map.
Visualization in ALS CoreViewer.
High resolution core photos, mineral maps, mineral abundance data and other statistics may
be visualized in ALS CoreViewer and paired with geochemical results, downhole geophysics
and more. ALS CoreViewer also links with leading 3D modelling programs including
Leapfrog, Micromine and Maptek Vulcan, allowing unprecedented investigation of your drill
core for deposit modelling and improving condence in your resource estimates.
DESCRIPTION
DELIVERABLES
Core photography and hyperspectral scanning of core boxes with

TerraCore Internationals Core Imaging Spectrometer.
High resolution core photos and mineral maps

delivered via ALS CoreViewer; mineral abundance
statistics delivered via ALS CoreViewer and an
ALS Certificate of Analysis.
This service works best on cut core. Please contact ALS

Geochemistry to discuss scanning of whole core or chip trays.
CODE
PRICE ($)
CORESC-10
CORESC-11
7.00/foot
23.31/meter
SPECTRAL MINERAL MAPPING
Spectral Mineral
Mapping on Core
All images and data products are securely archived

online in perpetuity.
HyLogging on Core and RC Chips

For a medium-density spectral data solution, the HyLogger provides automated feed of core
boxes and chip trays under a hyperspectral spot analyzer. Scans may be taken at intervals set
between 10mm and 25mm. The data are paired with high-resolution photographs of core
or chip trays and can be visualized in ALS CoreViewer along with geochemistry and other
downhole data.
TThe HyLogging data are interpreted using AusSpecs aiSIRIS system. The aiSIRIS
analysis optimizes the interpretation process and outputs mineral assemblages and spectral
parameters most relevant to the deposit type.
DESCRIPTION
DELIVERABLES
CODE
Log in core box for processing.
LOG-COREBX
2.00/box
Log in chip tray for processing.
LOG-CHPTRY
1.50/tray
HyLogging of drill core.
Spectral scanning and high-resolution core

photography.
HYLOG-10
18.29/foot
60.00/meter
HyLogging of chip trays.
Spectral scanning of chip samples and highresolution chip tray photography.
HYLOG-20
5.00/sample
Automated spectral interpretation of HyLogging data by AusSpec

Internationals aiSIRIS software. See next page for details.
ALS certificate of analysis and database-ready

spreadsheet with mineral assemblages and
spectral parameters related to the project
geology. May be matched with core or chip tray
photography in ALS CoreViewer.
INTERP-10
6.71/foot
22.00/meter
4.00/chip sample
SAMPLE SUBMISSION AND PORTABLE XRF
Condence and security in the chain of custody for your samples as they pass through
our system are paramount. To provide complete traceability, your samples are given
a barcode and logged into our proprietary global laboratory information management
system on receipt. We encourage clients to barcode samples prior to sending them to
our laboratories. Our system will accommodate all major barcode formats.
Sample Submission
Please send your samples to any of the locations listed on the last two pages of this fee
schedule. Preaddressed adhesive labels and sample submission forms are available on
our website and can be sent to you on request. We can also offer advice on shipping
your samples to any of our laboratories by surface carrier, air cargo and air express.
Please enquire for detailed information on requirements and regulations for shipping
from your jurisdiction.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION
CODE
Samples received with barcode labels attached to sample bag.
LOG-21
0.60
Samples received without barcode labels attached.
LOG-22
1.20
LOG-24
1.20
Pulps received without barcode labels attached.

At least one out of every 50 samples is selected at random for
routine pulp QC tests (LOG-QC). The default specification is 85%
passing 75 microns. Other specifications may be checked as per
client requirements.
Weigh raw sample and log into global

tracking system.
Workorder/administration fee applied per submittal.
Single charge for each batch of samples submitted.
BAT-01
26.45
Levy for disposal of all types of laboratory waste. Required for

relevant samples in certain jurisdictions.
Waste disposal levy.
LEV-01
1.20
QAR-01
1.20 (up to 500g)*
Quarantine (heat treatment, storage.) Required for relevant samples

AQIS approved heat treatment and storage.
imported into Australia.
*AQIS requires samples to be dried in portions not greater than 500g. Additional charges will apply for samples greater
than 500g.
Sample pick-up services can be arranged from any of our locations. Please contact your nearest
ALS ofce for details.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION
CODE
PRICE ($)
Sample pick-up service.
All sample types.
PKP-21
By Quotation
Portable XRF on Prepared Pulps

ALS Geochemistry offers portable XRF analysis on pulps immediately after sample
preparation, within three days of receipt at the prep lab closest to your project. pXRF
analysis on a sample pulp produces a more representative view of the samples
geochemistry than an analysis taken on the solid surface of rock or drill core, and the
results are available while traditional geochemical analyses are pending in the laboratory.
Detection limits, precision and accuracy of the method are suitable for identifying
anomalous samples to aid in resource identication and exploration drilling.
DESCRIPTION
DELIVERABLES
Portable XRF scan of a pulverized sample immediately after sample

preparation, to identify anomalous samples for exploration drilling and
preliminary resource identification.
ALS certificate of analysis with

pXRF-30 results. Provided immediately
after sample prep.
CODE
pXRF-30*
4.00
Analytes & Lower Limits (ppm)

As
50
Fe
0.5%
0.1%
Ca
0.5%
Mn
100
Zn
50
Cr
100
Ni
50
Cu
50
Pb
50
*Ag and Mo may be added on request.
The sample preparation process is designed to produce a small, representative and

homogeneous sub-sample from the material you submit to the laboratory. Many
variations on these packages are available, and sample preparation schemes can also
be readily customized to suit any particular project requirement. We have a wide range
of expertise available within the ALS Group to help you with any questions you might
have about sample preparation.
All PREP packages below include sample login to the laboratory tracking system and
weighing. Excessively wet samples may require additional drying, which can result in
the application of a surcharge.
Drill Core, Rock, and Chip Samples

The packages described below illustrate the most common procedures used to prepare
drill core, rock and chip samples for representative analysis. It is very helpful to advise
us of mineralized samples that may require special equipment cleaning cycles to
eliminate contamination of other samples that might follow in a batch.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION
Preliminary coarse crushing of large drill core and rock samples.
Large drill core and rock samples.
Crush to 70% less than 2mm, riffle split off 250g, pulverize split to
better than 85% passing 75 microns.
Crush to 70% less than 2mm, riffle split off 1kg, pulverize split to
CODE
CRU-21*
2.65 plus 0.43/kg
PREP-31**
7.20 plus 0.70/kg
PREP-31B**
8.35 plus 0.70/kg
PREP-33D
9.85 plus 1.20/kg
PREP-22
9.55
Drill core, rock and chip samples.
Crush to 90% less than 2mm, riffle split off 1kg, pulverize split to
Drill core and rocks containing high-grade or

coarse gold and/or silver.
Crush to 70% less than 6mm, pulverize entire sample to better than
85% passing 75 microns.
Drill core, rock and chip samples up to 3kg.
* Size used varies by region; please contact your local client services for the appropriate method code.
**Please request PREP-31Y or PREP-31BY for a rotary split option on these packages.
Soil and Sediment Samples

Soil and sediment samples are commonly screened to remove large cobbles and organic
material before analysis. Drying temperature should be kept low to avoid the loss of
volatile elements. Air drying may be requested when the samples are intended for
selective leaches targeting the most weakly-bound trace elements.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION
Login, dry at <60C/140F, sieve sample to -180 micron (80 mesh).

Retain both fractions.
Soil or sediment samples.
CODE
PREP-41
1.40 plus 2.35/kg
ALS Geochemistry now offers a rapid, high-quality clay size fraction separation on
screened soils. The clay fraction in soils acts as a trap for labile elements migrating to the
surface environment from depth, and may be used to enhance subtle geochemical signals
or investigate stable isotopes for cutting-edge exploration techniques. Approx. 2g of clay
fraction is generated by this method.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION
Separation of the clay size fraction from soils.

Requires 50g of -180 micron (80 mesh) sieved soil.
Soil samples.
CODE
SCR-CLAY
15.00
SAMPLE PREPARATION PACKAGES
Sample Preparation
Packages
SAMPLE PREPARATION
Individual Sample
Preparation Procedures
The following procedures can be used either separately or combined in a package in order
to meet specic needs regarding sample size and composition. Most of these procedures are
charged at a rate that is based on sample weight.
Drying
Drying charges are only applied to samples that are excessively wet. Local laboratory
managers will determine the applicability of such charges in consultation with the client
when the samples are received.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION
CODE
Drying of excessively wet samples in drying ovens.
Default drying procedure for most rock chip and

drill samples.
DRY-21
2.35 plus 0.48/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
2.35 plus 0.48/kg
Air-drying of samples.
Selective Leach procedures and others.
DRY-23
2.35 plus 0.48/kg
Crushing
Jaw crushers may be used to reduce sample particle size prior to pulverization. Very ne
crushing may be desirable when nugget effect and sample homogeneity is a concern. Other
nominal sizes and neness options are available on request.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION
CODE
CRU-21
2.65 plus 0.43/kg
Standard preparation procedure for samples where

a representative split will be pulverized.
CRU-31
2.65 plus 0.43/kg
Fine crushing of rock chip and drill samples to 85% nominal -2mm.
Option for when a finer grind is desired.
CRU-36
3.00 plus 0.95/kg
Option for when a finer grind is desired.
CRU-32
3.60 plus 1.15/kg
Used when the entire sample is to be pulverized

but the material is too coarse for introduction
Coarse crushing of rock chip and drill samples to 70% nominal -6mm into the pulverizing mill; or as a preliminary step
or better.
before fine crushing of larger sample sizes. No QC
is performed for this method. If QC is required,
request CRU-21q.
Splitting
After crushing, some samples may require splitting into representative sub-samples. In many
locations automated rotary splitters can be attached to crushers to produce demonstrably
superior precision in sub-sample analyses.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION
CODE
Split sample using a riffle splitter.
Standard splitting procedure.
SPL-21
1.80 plus 0.33/kg
SPL-22
2.65 plus 0.85/kg
SPL-22Y
1.80 plus 0.33/kg
SPL-34
0.65
Split sample using a rotary splitter.

Split sample using a Boyd crusher/rotary splitter combination.
Split a received pulp sample for various uses.
Premium splitting procedure.

Pulp splitting procedure.
Pulverizing
While larger pulps offer better sub-sample representation and are required for metallic
screen assays, 250g pulps are routine for low-grade or non-mineralized rock. All pulverizing
procedures make use of ying disk or ring and puck style low-chrome steel grinding mills
unless otherwise specied. Please enquire if you are interested in non-metallic pulverization
media such as agate, tungsten carbide or zirconia.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION
Pulverize a split or total sample up to 250g to 85%

passing 75 microns.
Default procedure for samples that are finely

crushed and split to 250g or less.
Pulverize a 1,000g split to 85% passing 75 microns.

Pulverize a 1,000g split to 95% passing 106 microns.
Pulverize entire sample to 85% passing 75 microns.
Riffle split sample to maximum of 3kg and pulverize split
to 85% passing 75 microns. Retain and bag unpulverized reject.
Riffle split sample to maximum of 3kg and pulverize split
to 85% passing 75 microns. Dispose of unpulverized reject.
Pulverize concentrate sample to 85% passing 75 microns.
10
Large sample size to mitigate nugget effect.

Appropriate for samples up to 3kg.
Appropriate for RC drill chip samples
not requiring crushing.
Cost includes careful cleaning of the pulverizing
bowl after grinding.
CODE
PUL-31
4.20
PUL-32
5.95
PUL-35a
7.20
PUL-21
9.80
PUL-23
7.20 plus 0.90/kg
PUL-24
7.20 plus 0.65/kg
PUL-51
17.85
Specic gravity and bulk density of ores are important parameters that are often undercharacterized in the determination of grade and tonnage of deposits. Calculations for SG and
BD are corrected for air temperature. Wax coating and solvents other than water are available
in some locations; please enquire for more information. Incorrect assumptions or inadequate
characterization of these basic rock properties can lead to gross errors in deposit tonnage. SG
is determined by weighing a sample in air and in water, and it is reported as a ratio between
the density of the sample and the density of water. BD is the density of a material in weight
per unit volume, and it is determined by the weight of a sample and the volume of water the
sample displaces. Calculations for SG and BD are corrected for air temperature and the density
of the wax coating, if a wax coating is used. Solvents other than water are available in some
locations; please enquire for more information.
DESCRIPTION
RANGE
Specific Gravity on solid objects
OA-GRA08
11.90
Specific Gravity on pulps using pycnometer
OA-GRA08b
11.90
Bulk Density by water displacement
0.01 20g/cm 3
OA-GRA09
11.90
Bulk Density after wax coating (wax removal not included)
0.01 20g/cm 3
OA-GRA09a
19.05
Sample Storage
CODE
Materials submitted for analysis are retained free of charge at our laboratories for a
limited time, starting from the day we issue the nal Certicate of Analysis. Prepared
master pulps are stored for 90 days and coarse and ne reject fractions are stored for
45 days. Reasonable monthly charges will apply to samples archived for longer periods
in our facilities. ALS Geochemistry sample storage facilities provide a secure and
organized environment protected from the elements, and all sample archive locations
are included in the laboratory tracking system.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION
CODE
Monthly archive of coarse rejects after the first 45 days.

Monthly archive of pulps >250g after the first 90 days.
Longer term archiving of coarse rejects.

Longer term archiving of large pulps.
STO-REJ
STO-BLK
0.65
0.65
Monthly archive of master pulps after the first 90 days.
Longer term storage of pulps.
STO-PUL
0.30
Monthly archive of screening reject fractions after the first 45 days.
Longer term storage of screening reject fractions.
STO-SCR
0.30
Handling and retrieval of archived samples.
Stored samples.
RET-21
59.55/hour
Disposal of pulps and coarse fractions.
Pulps and coarse fractions.
DIS-21
By Quotation
Return of samples to client.
Returned samples.
RTN-21
By Quotation
Miscellaneous
Procedures
SAMPLE PREPARATION
Specific Gravity
& Bulk Density
These procedures may be used when specialized preparation or sample compositing is

required. An hourly labor charge may apply to time-intensive projects.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION
CODE
Compositing of two or more samples. May be done by volume/core

length (CMP-21) or by weight (CMP-22).
As requested.
CMP-21
CMP-22
2.10
3.90
Clean crushers with barren material after every sample.
As required. The standard procedure uses

compressed air cleaning between samples
and barren material between each batch.
WSH-21
2.35
Clean pulverizers with barren material after every sample.
As required. The standard procedure uses

compressed air cleaning or vacuuming between
samples and barren material between each batch.
WSH-22
3.00
Transfer sample to drying tray or new sample bag.
As required for samples received in containers

unsuitable for laboratory storage, or requiring
tray drying.
TRA-21
1.20
Bagging large pulps for storage.
For large pulps/bulk masters.
BAG-01
1.20
Double bag coarse rejects.
As requested.
BAG-06
1.20
Homogenize stored or composited samples by light pulverizing.
As required.
HOM-01
5.30
Screening of samples to any number of standard size fractions, as

specified by the client. Weight of undersize fraction reported for
each screen size.
Fraction sizing or custom screening as requested.
SCR-51
5.95/screen size
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GOLD IN ROCKS AND DRILL CORE
Gold in Rocks, Drill Core

and Chip Samples
ANALYTE
RANGE (ppm)*
DESCRIPTION
Au
0.001-10
Au
Selection of the best re assay method for the accurate determination of total gold content
in a sample is highly dependent on the nature of the sample matrix, the grain size and
distribution of the gold and the objective of the analytical result. ALS Geochemistry uses
an optimal ux recipe and rigorous quality control program to handle all but the highest
concentrations of problem materials including chromite, base metal suldes and oxides,
selenides, and tellurides. With prior knowledge of the presence of these minerals and metals,
ALS Geochemistry can further modify the ux constituents to improve recoveries.
CODE
Au by fire assay and ICP-AES.

30g nominal sample weight
Au-ICP21
Au-ICP22
16.10
19.00
0.005-10
Au by fire assay and AAS.

Au-AA23
Au-AA24
15.50
18.45
Au
0.01-100
Au by fire assay and AAS.

Au-AA25
Au-AA26
16.10
19.00
Au
0.05-1,000
Au by fire assay and gravimetric finish.

Au-GRA21
Au-GRA22
20.20
24.35
Au
Ag
0.05-1,000
5-10,000
Au and Ag by fire assay and gravimetric finish.

ME-GRA21
ME-GRA22
26.20
30.35
Trace Level
Ore Grade
* 1 oz/ton = 34.2857ppm
When samples contain very high grade or coarse gold occurrences, the screen metallic
procedure is recommended to help avoid over- or under-estimating gold grades.
Custom method triggers can be set up for your project such that gold over a certain
concentration will automatically be re-run using a higher-grade method, including
screen metallics. Client services at ALS Geochemistry can help you customize a gold
assay program to meet your project needs.
ANALYTE
RANGE (ppm)*
DESCRIPTION
Au
0.05-1,000
1kg screen fire assay. Screen to 100 microns.

Duplicate assay on screen undersize. Assay of entire oversize fraction.
CODE
Au-SCR21**
Au-SCR24**
53.65
59.45
* 1 oz/ton = 34.2857ppm
** Other screen sizes may be available - please contact your local ofce for details.
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ANALYTE
RANGE (ppm)
Aqua Regia Digestion

The determination of gold in soils and stream sediments by aqua regia digestion offers very
low detection limits, making it an attractive option for geochemical orientation surveys.
Aqua regia dissolves native gold as well as gold bound in sulde ore minerals. Depending on
the soil composition, gold determined by this method may or may not match recovery from
re assay methods.
DESCRIPTION
CODE
Super Trace Level

Au
0.0001-0.1
Au by aqua regia extraction with ICP-MS finish.

Au-ST43
Au-ST44
16.65
18.50
0.001-1

Au-TL43
Au-TL44
14.55
16.20
0.01-100

Au-OG43
Au-OG44
13.90
15.50
Trace Level
Au
Ore Grade
Au
Gold and Multi-Element Aqua Regia Packages

Our gold aqua regia methods may be combined with ultra or super trace multi-element
packages for identication of the most subtle geochemical anomalies in surcial materials.
ANALYTE
RANGE (ppm)
DESCRIPTION
CODE
Au and
53 elements
0.0001-0.1
Ultra Trace, Various
Au by 25g aqua regia digestion and ICP-MS finish, paired

with our most sensitive and lowest detection limit
multi-element package. Best for exploring very subtle
geochemical anomalies.
ST43L-PKG
37.50
Au and
51 elements
0.0001-0.1
Super Trace, Various
Au by 25g aqua regia digestion and ICP-MS finish, paired

with our standard multi-element aqua regia package
for soil exploration. Suitable for all exploration surveys
using soils and stream sediments.
ST43-PKG
31.15
A package of key exploration elements, in addition to gold, may be read from the same
25g or 50g aqua regia digestion to provide a complete, cost effective and meaningful data
set for geologists and geochemists. Please indicate desired sample weight when requesting
this package.
ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm)
Au
0.001-1
Co
0.5-250
Na
0.01%-10%
Th
0.1-25
Cr
1-10,000
Ni
0.5-250
Ti
0.01%-10%
Al
0.01%-15%
Cu
0.2-250
10-10,000
Tl
0.02-250
As
0.5-250
Fe
0.01%-20%
Pb
0.5-250
0.05-100
10-250
Ga
1-250
0.01%-10%
1-250
Ba
1-10,000
Hg
0.01-250
Sb
0.05-250
0.05-250
Be
0.1-250
0.01%-10%
Sc
0.1-250
Zn
1-250
0.01-250
La
1-250
Se
0.2-250
Ca
0.01%-15%
Mg
0.01%-15%
Sn
0.1-250
Cd
0.2-250
Mn
1-10,000
Sr
1-250
Ce
1-250
Mo
0.5-250
Te
0.01-250
TL43-MEPKG
24.00
0.1-250
Ag
Bi
CODE
GOLD IN SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
Gold in Soils and Stream

Sediments
Cyanide Leach for Stream Sediments

Bulk Leach Extractable Gold (BLEG) or cyanide leach procedures are used where cyanide
extraction from a very large stream sediment sample (up to 2kg) can sometimes detect small
gold anomalies that otherwise would go unnoticed. Prices for cyanide leaching of samples
greater than 1kg by quotation.
ANALYTE
RANGE (ppm)
DESCRIPTION
CODE
Au
0.0001-10
BLEG ICP-MS finish

BLEG extraction AA finish
Au-CN12*
Au-AA12
35.70
Au
0.001-10
BLEG ICP-MS finish

BLEG extraction AA finish
Au-CN11*
Au-AA11
23.85
*Silver and copper may also be reported by these methods for an additional fee.
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SILVER AND PLATINUM GROUP ELEMENTS

14
Trace level and low-grade silver samples may be analyzed by acid digestion for
maximum sensitivity and precision. Because silver, like gold, can suffer from the nugget
effect, occasional duplicate analysis of silver acid digestion methods may help detect
sampling error at these low levels.
Silver
ANALYTE
RANGE (ppm)
DESCRIPTION
CODE
Trace Level
Ag
0.2-100
Ag by aqua regia digestion and AAS.
Ag-AA45
5.90
Ag
0.5-100
Ag by HF-HNO3-HClO4 digestion, HCl leach and AAS.
Ag-AA61
8.30
Ag by aqua regia digestion, ICP-AES or AAS finish.
Ag-OG46
(Ag-AA46)
10.70
13.10
Note: See also multi-element methods that include Ag in the Targeted Exploration section (pages 20-23).
Ore Grade
Ag
1-1,500
Ag
1-1,500
Ag by HF-HNO3-HClO4 digestion with HCl leach, ICP-AES or AAS finish.
Ag-OG62
(Ag-AA62)
Ag
5-10,000
Ag by fire assay and gravimetric finish.

Ag-GRA21
Ag-GRA22
21.40
25.55
Au
Ag
0.05-1,000
5-10,000

ME-GRA21
ME-GRA22
26.20
30.35
Platinum, Palladium &

Other Precious Metals
ANALYTE
Platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold may be determined by standard lead oxide collection
re assay and ICP-MS or ICP-AES nish. For the full list of platinum group elements, nickel
sulde collection re assay and neutron activation must be used for a quantitative analysis.
RANGE (ppm)
DESCRIPTION
Pt
Pd
Au
0.0001-1
0.0001-1
0.001-1
Super trace Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay and ICP-MS finish.

Pt
Pd
Au
0.0005-1
0.001-1
0.001-1
Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay and ICP-MS finish.

Rh
0.001-1
Rh by fire assay, gold collection and ICP-MS

CODE
PGM-MS23L
22.30
PGM-MS23
PGM-MS24
19.30
22.25
Rh-MS25
22.10
PGM-ICP23
PGM-ICP24
18.90
22.05
PGM-NAA26
By Quotation
PGM-ICP27
22.05
Trace Level
Intermediate Level
Pt
Pd
Au
0.005-10
0.001-10
0.001-10
Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay and ICP-AES finish.

Pt
Pd
Ir
Os
Rh
Ru
Au
0.02-10
0.02-10
0.001-10
0.01-10
0.005-10
0.05-10
0.001-10
Pt, Pd, Ir, Os, Rh, Ru and Au by fire assay with nickel sulfide collection and
neutron activation analysis.
Note: Au is not quantitative by this method.
Ore Grade
Pt
Pd
Au
0.03-100
0.03-100
0.03-100
Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay and ICP-AES finish.

ANALYTE
RANGE (ppm)
Au
Ag
Cu
0.03-50
0.03-350
0.1-2000
Au
DESCRIPTION
CODE
Au, Ag, Cu by cyanide leach with AAS finish.

30g nominal sample weight.
Au-AA13
Ag-AA13
Cu-AA13
9.55 plus 4.75/element
0.01-200
Au by cyanide leach with AAS finish. (12hr Leach)

Up to 1kg nominal sample weight.
Au-AA14
29.75
Au
0.01-300
Au by accelerated cyanide leach using LeachWELL Assay Tabs

with AAS finish. (4hr Leach)
Up to 2kg nominal sample weight.
Au-AA15
35.70
Au
0.03-500
Au Preg Rob Leach with Gold Spike

Au Preg Rob Leach without Gold Spike
Au-AA31
Au-AA31a
10.70 each
Note: Cyanide disposal fees apply in some countries.
Gold in Metallurgical
Samples
Gold in solution in cyanide liquor or captured on activated carbon may be determined for
metallurgical purposes.
ANALYTE
RANGE (ppm)
DESCRIPTION
CODE
Au
0.001 - 2500 mg/L
Au
1-10,000
Au in cyanide liquor by extraction with AAS finish.
Au-AA16
21.40
Au on carbon by ashing, aqua regia digestion and AAS. Duplicate analysis.
Au-AA44
38.10
Note: A range of elements can be determined on the ashed carbon by ICP-AES/ICP-MS. Please enquire for full details.
Precious Metals in
Concentrates and Bullion
ANALYTE
High precision analysis and umpire assay of precious metals in concentrates and bullion are
performed by the most senior re assay technicians and checked by certied assayers to
ensure accuracy.
RANGE (ppm)
DESCRIPTION
CODE
Au
Ag
0.07-999,985
0.7-995,000

30g sample weight required.
Au-CON01
Ag-CON01
82.50 each
Pt, Pd, Rh
0.07-1,000,000
Pt, Pd and Rh by fire assay and AAS finish.

30g sample weight required.
Pt-CON01
Pd-CON01
Rh-CON01
86.40 each
Au
Ag
0.01-1,000 fineness
0.01-1,000 fineness
Routine bullion assays by fire assay with gravimetric finish.
Au-GRA24
Ag-GRA24
126.00 each
Au
Ag
0.07-1,000,000
0.7-1,000,000
Umpire assay for bullion samples by fire assay with gravimetric finish.
Au-UMP20
Ag-UMP20
198.00 each
Pt, Pd, Rh
0.07-1,000,000
Umpire assay for bullion samples by fire assay with gravimetric finish.
Pt-UMP20
Pd-UMP20
Rh-UMP20
185.65 each
METALLURGICAL SAMPLES AND BULLION
In mining and exploration applications, cyanide leach tests are used to establish the potential
cyanide extraction efciency for gold and silver. Various temperature and cyanide concentration
congurations are available; please contact client services for more information. Specic to
gold, the preg-rob leach test can identify the tendency of certain ores to re-adsorb gold from
the cyanide solution, causing lower recoveries than anticipated. Graphite and certain sulde
minerals such as chalcopyrite can cause preg-robbing behavior.
Gold Cyanidation
Concentrates
Bullion
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SUPER TRACE ANALYSIS FOR SOILS AND SEDIMENTS

16
Exploration geochemistry utilizes trends and patterns in trace element distribution as indicators
of concealed mineralization deep below the surface or at a great distance from the sample
location. The trace elements that circulate in the overburden are often trapped on the surfaces
of reactive minerals or weakly bound in weathering products, and they may be further
transported by plants and groundwater acting to dissolve the secondary minerals hosting them.
Generative Exploration
Using Soils, Sediments,
and Other Sample Media
There are a wide variety of partial leaches available that are designed to target different minerals
and particle size fractions in soils and sediments, and novel sample mediums like surface water
and vegetation can be used to vector towards blind deposits. ALS Geochemistry offers a number
of these generative exploration methods, detailed in the next four pages.
Guide to Partial Leaches for Soils

This graphic can be used to help determine which leaches will target particular mineral
fractions in soils. The amount of a particular element taken into solution by these digestion
methods will depend both on the sample matrix and the leach chemistry, and this information
can only be used as a general guide for interpreting partial leach results.
Aqua Regia
Weak Acid Leach
Ionic LeachTM
Sulfides & Other

minerals
Carbonates
Acetate
soluble
secondary
minerals
Water
soluble salts
Amorphous
Fe oxides
Mn oxides
Crystalline
Fe oxides
Resistate
components
Surface adsorbed
De-ionized
water
Ammonium
acetate
Cold
hydroxylamine-HCI
Whole
rock
Hot
hydroxylamine-HCI
Increasing leach strength
Aqua Regia and Weak

Acid Digestion for Soils
and Sediments
The aqua regia digestion, in combination with sophisticated software and careful analysis by
ICP-MS and ICP-AES, provides extremely low detection limits useful for exploration in soils or
sediments requiring ultra-trace analytical sensitivity. Alternatively, a weak acid digestion using
1:1 nitric to hydrochloric acids at room temperature may be used for more selective digestion of
oxyhydroxide minerals.
These methods can also be done on the clay fraction of soils; the preparation procedure for clay
separation is detailed on page 9 in the Sample Preparation section. Minimum sample size is 1g.
CODE
Ag
0.001-100
Cu
0.01-10,000
Al
0.01%-25%
Fe
0.001%-50%
As
0.01-10,000
Ga
0.004-10,000
Au
0.0002-25
Ge
0.005-500
10-10,000
Hf
Ba
0.5-10,000
Be
0.01-1000
Bi
0.001-10,000
Nb
0.002-500
Ta
0.005-500
Ni
0.04-10,000
Te
0.01-500
0.001%-1%
Th
0.002-10,000
Pb
0.005-10,000
Ti
0.001%-10%
0.002-500
Pd
0.001-25
Tl
0.002-10,000
Hg
0.004-10,000
Pt
0.002-25
0.005-10,000
In
0.005-500
Rb
0.005-10,000
0.1-10,000
0.01%-10%
Re
0.001-50
0.001-10,000
0.003-500
Ca
0.01%-25%
La
0.002-10,000
0.01%-10%
Cd
0.001-1000
Li
0.1-10,000
Sb
0.005-10,000
Zn
0.1-10,000
Ce
0.003-500
Mg
0.01%-25%
Sc
0.005-10,000
Zr
0.01-500
Co
0.001-10,000
Mn
0.1-50,000
Se
0.1-1000
Cr
0.01-10,000
Mo
0.01-10,000
Sn
0.01-500
Cs
0.005-500
Na
0.001%-10%
Sr
0.01-10,000
ME-MS41L
Aqua Regia
25.75
ME-MS41W
Weak Acid Leach
The procedure selectively solubilizes metal ions that have been leached from the primary source,
migrated, and then redeposited near the surface. This approach is combined with advancements
in sample introduction and analytical instrumentation to achieve the very low detection limits
needed to produce high signal to noise ratios in partial leach surveys. Compared to other partial
extraction techniques, Ionic Leach preferentially attacks weakly adsorbed metal ions, metals
associated with carbonate minerals, and to some extent, metals associated with amorphous Mn
and Fe oxyhydroxides. Most partial leaches are performed in an acidic medium, whereas the
Ionic Leach method is alkaline. The presence of EDTA and cyanide means that metals, especially
Au and Ag, are strongly complexed and stay in solution prior to analysis, preventing readsorption
to undigested mineral surfaces.
IONIC LEACHTM
Ionic Leach is a static sodium cyanide leach using the chelating agents ammonium chloride,
citric acid and EDTA with the leachant buffered at an alkaline pH of 8.5. This innovative leach
technique is designed for near surface soils; sample handling is minimal and the material is
digested as collected with no drying or sieving, so there is very little opportunity to lose or
introduce elements during the partial leach process. It is designed to enhance the potential to
detect and resolve geochemical anomalies for a range of commodity elements.
Ionic Leach
Ionic Leach is particularly useful for the resolution of subtle anomalies over blind
mineralization. It has been found that where mobile metal ions have been added to a
soil horizon from deeply buried mineralization, aqua regia may obscure key geochemical
signatures as it can be too aggressive. ALS Geochemistry highly recommends an initial
orientation program to demonstrate the advantages of Ionic Leach over a traditional aqua
regia digestion in a particular geological setting.
Minimum sample size is 50g (wet weight) of soil for Ionic Leach. Specially prepared vegetation
samples may be leached at a 5g sample size.
ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (ppb)
Ag
0.1
Eu
0.1
Nb
0.1
Tb
As
Fe
0.1ppm
Nd
0.1
Te
Au
0.02
Ga
0.5
Ni
Th
0.02
Ba
10
Gd
0.1
Pb
Ti
Be
0.2
Ge
0.1
Pd
0.1
Tl
0.5
Bi
Hf
0.5
Pr
0.1
Tm
0.1
Br
0.05ppm
Hg
0.1
Pt
0.1
0.1
Ca
0.2ppm
Ho
0.1
Rb
0.1
Cd
0.01ppm
Re
0.1
0.1
Ce
0.1
In
0.1
Sb
0.5
Yb
0.1
Co
0.3
La
0.1
Sc
Zn
10
Cr
Li
0.2
Se
Zr
0.1
Cs
0.1
Lu
0.1
Sm
0.1
Cu
Mg
0.01ppm
Sn
0.2
206
Dy
0.1
Mn
0.01ppm
Sr
207
Er
0.1
Mo
0.5
Ta
208
Pb
Pb
Pb
CODE
ME-MS23
37.65 complete package
ME-MS22
21.35 plus 0.80/element,

2.30 pH after leach
0.1
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SELECTIVE LEACHES
Other Selective Leaches
In addition to Ionic Leach, ALS Geochemistry offers a wide variety of other partial
leaches so that our clients can select the leach that is most applicable to the geochemical
environment being sampled. The different leaches are designed to target different parts of a soil
or sediment sample. Leaches can be done individually or sequentially to best suit project needs.
The minimum sample size for each leach or for any combination in sequence is 1g.
De-ionized Water (ME-MS03)

The water soluble fraction contains the most weakly bound ions. This leach is not
buffered and subject to pH variability during the leaching process due to buffering of the
leach by the sample mineralogy.
Ammonium Acetate (ME-MS04)

Slightly stronger than a water wash, the ammonium acetate leach targets the most weakly
bound ions and can be used in sequential extractions prior to stronger leaches. This buffered
leach is used to extract exchangeable ions and carbonates.
Cold Hydroxylamine-Hydrochloride (ME-MS05)

The cold hydroxylamine-HCl 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 signicance. 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 (ME-MS06)

The hot hydroxylamine-HCl 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 (ME-MS07)

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 aluminum have been used as indications of buried mineral
deposits. Extraction with pyrophosphate does not attack suldes, nor does it dissolve
signicant amounts of amorphous iron oxides.
63 Elements, Various Leaches and ICP-MS

ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (ppm)
CODE
Ag
0.002
Dy
0.0005
Mg
0.5
Sr
Al
Er
0.0005
Mn
0.05
Ta
0.001
As
0.01
Eu
0.0005
Mo
0.001
Tb
0.0001
Au
0.001
Fe
Na*
Te
0.005
0.2
Ga
0.05
Nb
0.0005
Th
0.0005
Ba
0.01
Gd
0.0005
Nd
0.0005
Ti
0.05
18
0.005
Be
0.005
Ge
0.005
Ni
0.05
Tl
Bi
0.003
Hf
0.0005
P*
Tm
0.0001
Br
Hg
0.01
Pb
0.005
0.0005
0.001
Ca
10
Ho
0.0001
Pr
0.0001
0.05
Cd
0.001
0.05
Rb
0.005
0.001
Ce
0.0005
In
0.001
Re
0.0002
0.0005
Co
0.001
Sb
0.0005
Yb
0.0005
Cr
0.05
La
0.0005
Se
0.02
Zn
0.05
Cs
0.0005
Li
0.01
Sm
0.0005
Zr
0.001
Cu
0.05
Lu
0.0001
Sn
0.005
* Na and P not reported in ME-MS07
ME-MS03
ME-MS04
ME-MS05
ME-MS06
ME-MS07*
41.70/leach
Ground and surface waters are important media for the geochemical exploration of many
different styles of mineralization. Trace metal analysis in water can reveal mineralizationrelated anomalies in areas where soil sampling is difcult or impossible, such as swampy
terrain or desert. ALS Geochemistry offers a highly attractive analytical package, which
includes everything required to carry out a hydrogeochemical survey: acid-washed,
pre-labeled 250mL sample bottle pairs; ultrapure nitric acid in pre-measured ampoules;
disposable 45 micron lters and syringes for eld ltration; bottles of de-ionized water for
eld blanks; and coolers with optional ice packs for sample shipping and transportation.
Please note this method is not suitable for surface or groundwater with high dissolved
solids or metals content, mine efuent, or brackish/salt water. The samples must be
submitted in the bottles supplied with the package. For all other types of water sample
analysis, please contact your local lab for options.
ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (g/L)
Ag
0.005
Cs
0.005
Ni
0.2
Th
0.005
Al
Cu
0.5
0.3mg/L
Ti
0.2
As
0.05
Fe
0.03mg/L
Pb
0.05
Tl
0.002
Ga
0.05
Rb
0.02
0.002
Ba
0.1
Hg
0.05
Re
0.005
0.05
Be
0.005
2mg/L
Sb
0.01
0.01
Bi
0.05
Li
0.2
Se
0.2
0.005
Ca
0.05mg/L
Mg
0.1mg/L
Si
0.05mg/L
Zn
Cd
0.005
Mn
0.2
Sn
0.2
Zr
0.05
Co
0.05
Mo
0.05
Sr
0.05
Cr
0.5
Na
2mg/L
Te
0.01
pH
0.1 units
Br
0.05mg/L
NO2
0.001mg/L
TDS
3mg/L
Conductivity 2S/cm
Cl
0.5mg/L
NO3
0.005mg/L
Alkalinity
0.02mg/L
SO4
0.5mg/L
1mg/L
CODE
ME-MS14HR
125.00
* Add-on for 50.00
WATER AND VEGETATION
High Resolution ICP-MS on Natural Waters
Hydrogeochemistry
*Please indicate this add-on is desired on the sample submittal form.
Plants may be viewed as large-scale geochemical sampling devices, with root systems that
can selectively adsorb elements from a large volume of soil, groundwater and even bedrock.
Typically, the relationship between the chemistry of a plant and that of the soil the plant
grows in isnt one-to-one due to biological effects.
Biogeochemistry
Due to permit requirements, vegetation samples are not available for return to the client.
Vegetation and Humus Sample Preparation

DESCRIPTION
ALS Geochemistry can help you find resources for designing biogeochemistry surveys and special preparation for
various plant tissues. Please contact client services for more information.
CODE
PRP-VEG01
By Quotation
65 Elements in Vegetation Package by Nitric/HCl Digestion and ICP-MS

Minimum sample size is 1g.
ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (ppm)
Ag
0.001
Cu
0.01
Nb
0.002
Ta
Al
0.01%
Fe
0.001%
Ni
0.04
Te
0.02
As
0.05
Ga
0.01
0.001%
Th
0.002
Au
0.0002
Ge
0.005
Pb
0.01
Ti
0.001%
10
Hf
0.002
Pd
0.001
Tl
0.002
Ba
0.1
Hg
0.001
Pt
0.001
0.005
Be
0.01
In
0.005
Rb
0.01
Bi
0.001
0.01%
Re
0.001
0.01
0.003
CODE
ME-VEG41
23.35
Sold only as
a complete package.
0.005
Ca
0.01%
La
0.002
0.01%
Cd
0.002
Li
0.1
Sb
0.02
Zn
0.01
Ce
0.003
Mg
0.001%
Sc
0.01
Zr
0.02
Co
0.002
Mn
Se
0.1
Cr
0.5
Mo
0.01
Sn
0.01
Cs
0.005
Na
0.001%
Sr
0.02
REEs may be added on request.
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ULTRA TRACE AQUA REGIA
Ultra Trace Level

Methods Aqua Regia
Digestion for Drill Core
and Rocks
Method selection can be key to achieving exploration success. Sample type, target commodity,
and pathnder elements should all be considered when selecting the most appropriate
method for your project.
Aqua regia readily dissolves many sulde, oxide and carbonate minerals quantitatively while
leaving silicates and resistive oxides untouched. Many volatile pathnder elements, particularly
mercury, are preserved during digestion. These considerations make aqua regia an excellent
exploration tool for various deposit types that involve gold, silver and base metals hosted in
sulde and carbonate minerals.
Native metals such as gold and silver may not be representatively characterized by the small
sample sizes used in these methods (nugget effect), and some refractory minerals and
elements such as molybdenum are not brought into solution in aqua regia. In these cases, re
assay may be used in combination with ME-MS41, or a four acid digestion may be preferable.
Please contact your nearest lab with any questions.
51 Element Package by Aqua Regia and ICP-AES/ICP-MS

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
ME-MS41
22.35
* Gold determinations by this method are semi-quantitative due to the small sample weight used.
Single Elements by Aqua Regia and ICP-MS

An effective option when analytical results for one or only a few elements are required. You
can create your own package of elements specic to your exploration program. Many more
elements are available on request.
Ag
0.01-25
Hg
0.005-25
Se
0.2-250
As
0.1-250
Re
0.001-250
Te
0.01-250
Bi
0.01-250
Sb
0.05-250
Tl
0.02-250
+ Add element symbol as prex to method code.
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CODE
(+)-MS42
0.05-250
Four acid digestion can also volatilize certain exploration pathnder elements, in particular
mercury. Mercury may be added to the package at a special price detailed below, or a custom
suite of elements can be added using the single-element aqua regia method on the opposite
page as well. Four acid digestions are not recommended for gold analysis; the re assay
methods described on page 12 may be paired with ME-MS61 for exploration purposes.
48 Element Package by Four Acid and ICP-AES/ICP-MS

Ag
0.01-100
Cu
0.2-10,000
Na
0.01%-10%
Sr
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
ME-MS61
26.80
ME-MS61m
36.35
0.2-10,000
Note: To include Hg by a separate procedure in the suite of elements above, please request ME-MS61m instead of ME-MS61.
ULTRA TRACE FOUR ACID
Four acid digestion quantitatively dissolves nearly all minerals in the majority of geological
materials. However, it may sometimes be necessary to use even stronger dissolution
techniques such as fusions in order to achieve fully quantitative results for refractory minerals.
These may include barite, rare earth oxides, columbite-tantalite, and tin and tungsten
minerals.
Ultra Trace Level Methods

Four Acid Digestion for
Drill Core and Rocks
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 only.
To include rare earth elements in the suite of elements above, please request ME-MS61r
instead of ME-MS61.
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
ME-MS61r
3.55 (add on price)
Single Elements by Four Acid and ICP-MS

An effective option when analytical results for one or only a few elements are required. You
can create your own package of elements specic to your exploration program. Many more
elements are available on request.
Ag
0.02-100
Ga
0.05-500
Se
0.5-500
Tl
CODE
(+)-MS62
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
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TRACE LEVEL METHODS
These methods are economical tools for rst pass exploration geochemistry. Data reported
from an aqua regia digestion should be considered as representing only the leachable portion
of the particular analyte.
Trace Level Methods by

Aqua Regia
35 Element Package by Aqua Regia and ICP-AES

Ag
0.2-100
Co
1-10,000
Mn
5-50,000
Sr
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
ME-ICP41
10.75 complete package or

ME-ICP41m
16.65
1-10,000
Note: To include Hg to a lower detection limit of 0.005ppm in this suite of elements, please request method ME-ICP41m instead of ME-ICP41.
Single Elements by Aqua Regia and 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
CODE
(+)-AA45
Four acid digestions are able to dissolve most minerals, but although the term near-total is
used, not all elements are quantitatively extracted in some sample matrices.
Trace Level Methods

by Four Acid
33 Element Package by Four Acid and ICP-AES

Ag
0.5-100
Cr
1-10,000
Na
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
Ti
CODE
ME-ICP61

ME-ICP61m
23.85
0.01%-10%
Note: To include Hg in the suite of elements above, please request method ME-ICP61m instead of ME-ICP61.
Single Elements by Four Acid and AAS

Ag
0.5-100
Co
5-10,000
Mo
2-10,000
Pb
5-10,000
As
10-10,000
Cu
2-10,000
Ni
5-10,000
Zn
5-10,000
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CODE
(+)-AA61
These packages can be used as an economical alternative to analyzing low grade ore
or samples with known mineralization. The method precision is intermediate between
exploration geochemistry and an assay procedure.
34 Element Package by Aqua Regia and ICP-AES

Data reported from an aqua regia digestion should be considered as representing only the
leachable portion of the particular analyte.
Ag
1-200
Cr
5-50,000
Mo
5-50,000
Th
Al
0.05%-50%
Cu
5-50,000
Na
0.05%-50%
Ti
0.05%-50%
As
10-100,000
Fe
0.05%-50%
Ni
5-50,000
Tl
50-50,000
CODE
ME-ICP41a

10.70plus 2.35/element
100-50,000
Ba
50-50,000
Ga
50-50,000
50-50,000
50-50,000
Be
5-500
Hg
5-50,000
Pb
10-50,000
5-50,000
Bi
10-50,000
0.05%-50%
0.05%-10%
50-50,000
Ca
0.05%-50%
La
50-50,000
Sb
10-50,000
Zn
10-50,000
Cd
5-2,500
Mg
0.05%-50%
Sc
5-50,000
Co
5-50,000
Mn
25-50,000
Sr
5-50,000
33 Element Package by Four Acid and ICP-AES

Four acid digestions are able to dissolve most minerals, but although the term near-total is
used, not all elements are quantitatively extracted in some sample matrices.
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
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%
0.05%-10%
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
Low Level Resistive

Elements
CODE
ME-ICP61a

LOW GRADE MINERALIZATION
Low Grade Mineralized

Materials
Single Elements by Fusion and ICP-MS

A lithium metaborate fusion followed by acid dissolution of the fused bead quantitatively
digests most mineral species, including those that are highly refractory. ICP-MS techniques
allow elements in these difcult-to-analyze minerals to be determined at trace levels.
Additional elements are available on request.

Ce
0.5-1,000
Rb
0.2-1,000
Ta
0.1-1,000
La
0.5-1,000
Sn
1-1,000
Th
0.05-1,000
0.5-1,000
Nb
0.2-1,000
Sr
0.1-1,000
0.05-1,000
Zr
2-1,000
CODE
(+)-MS85
1-1,000
Single Elements by Pressed Pellet XRF

Pressed pellet XRF is a suitable method for determining certain elements that are not easily
solubilized by acid digestion techniques, but may be subject to interferences arising from
matrix effects including particle size and sample mineralogy.
A nely ground sample powder is mixed with a few drops of liquid binder, compressed in a
pellet press, and analyzed by XRF spectrometry. Minimum sample size is 10g.
Ba
10-10,000
Nb
2-4,000
Ta
10-5,000
2-4,000
Ce
10-4,000
Rb
2-4,000
Cr
5-4,000
Sn
5-5,000
Th
4-4,000
Zr
2-4,000
4-5,000
La
10-4,000
Sr
2-4,000
10-5,000
CODE
(+)-XRF05
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INDIVIDUAL METHODS
Individual and
Miscellaneous Methods
Halogens
Elemental analysis of the halide minerals containing chlorine and uorine require specic
instrumentation and special fusions or digestions that will completely dissolve and retain
the elements in solution. For bromine and iodine, solid sampling by neutron activation
must be used.
ANALYTE
RANGE (ppm)
DESCRIPTION
CODE
Cl
50-20,000
Cl
50-20,000
KOH fusion and ion chromatography.
Cl-IC881
20.00
Specific to Cl in phosphates only.

KOH fusion and ion selective electrode.
Cl-ELE81a
17.85
Cl
0.01%-6%
Lithium metaborate fusion and XRF.
Cl-XRF20
17.85
Cl
0.01%-80%
Nitric acid digestion and titration.
Cl-VOL66
35.70
20-20,000
F-ELE81a
17.85
0.01%-20%
Na2O2 fusion, citric acid leach and ion

selective electrode.
F-ELE82
26.45
20-20,000
F-IC881
20.00
Cl
F
50-20,000
20-20,000
ME-IC881
27.50
Br
Cl
I
0.5-10,000
90-10,000
0.5-10,000
Halogen package by neutron activation.
Br-NAA05
Cl-NAA06
I-NAA07
By Quotation
Mercury
Mercury poses special analytical challenges and may be partially or completely
volatilized by high temperature digestions. Aqua regia is the digestion of choice for a
range of concentrations; ICP-MS and ICP-AES methods have superseded the traditional
cold vapor-AAS instrumentation, but they are still available if desired.
ANALYTE
RANGE (ppm)
DESCRIPTION
CODE
Hg
0.005-100
Trace level Hg by aqua regia and ICP-MS.
Hg-MS42
9.50
Hg
1-100,000
High grade Hg by aqua regia and ICP-AES.
Hg-ICP42
9.50
Hg
0.01-100
Trace level Hg by aqua regia and cold vapor/AAS.
Hg-CV41
13.10
Hg
1-10,000
Hg in ores by acid digestion and ICP-AES.
Hg-CON01
71.45
CODE
OA-GRA10
14.30
Water Content and LOI

ANALYTE
RANGE (%)
DESCRIPTION
H2O (Moisture)
0.01-100
Gravimetric procedure after drying at 105C.

Requires 5g sample.
H 2O + (Water of Crystallization)
0.01-100
Combustion furnace and infrared spectrometry.

Requires 1g sample.
OA-IR06
14.30
LOI @ 550C
0.01-100
Loss on ignition at 550C. Requires 1g sample.
OA-GRA05a
11.90
LOI @ 1000C
0.01-100
Loss on ignition at 1000C. Requires 1g sample.
OA-GRA05
8.40
Other
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ANALYTE
RANGE
DESCRIPTION
CODE
Acid Insoluble
0.01%-100%
Acid insoluble content. Requires 1g sample.
OA-GRA04
14.30
pH
0.1-14
pH on 1:10 sample to water ratio. Requires 5g

sample minimum.
OA-ELE03
9.55
Conductivity
1-100,000S/cm
Specific conductivity on 1:10 sample to water

ratio. Requires 5g sample minimum.
OA-ELE04
11.90
Soil pH
0.1-14
Soil pH on 1:1 sample to water ratio. Requires

20g sample minimum.
OA-ELE05
11.90
Soil Conductivity
1-100,000S/cm
Soil conductivity on 1:1 sample to water ratio.

Requires 20g sample minimum.
OA-ELE06
8.35
Paste pH
0.1-14
Paste pH on 10g sample saturated with water.
OA-ELE07
7.20
Lead Isotopes for Mineral Exploration

ALS Geochemistry has developed an exciting new method for fast, low-cost, robust analysis
of lead isotope ratios in standard geochemical samples. Lead isotope ngerprints can be used
to discriminate between Pb anomalies related to mineralization and those caused by barren
alteration, providing a new vector to ore deposits and greatly enhancing trace level multielement data. Accuracy and precision of the ALS method correlates exceptionally well with
traditional analysis by column separation and MC-ICP-MS analysis in university laboratories, and
is available to you at a fraction of the price and TAT of research-grade methods.
Please contact your local client services team to discuss how lead isotopes can enhance your
exploration program.
ANALYTE
DESCRIPTION
Six isotope ratios

including 204Pb,
206
Pb, 207Pb, and
208
Pb isotopes
Pb isotope ratios by acid digestion and ICP-MS analysis. Total Pb content of the sample is required in advance.
May be run on whole rock pulps.
Aqua Regia Digestion
Four Acid Digestion
CODE
PRICE PER
SAMPLE ($)
PbIS-RAT41
PbIS-RAT61
35.00
32.00
Stable Isotopes
Many important parameters of mineralizing uids may be determined from stable isotope
ratios. The isotopic alteration halo may extend beyond visible mineralogy changes, creating a
bigger deposit footprint and allowing for more sophisticated exploration vectoring towards ore.
ANALYTE
DESCRIPTION
C and O in Carbonate Newly developed method offered in partnership with the Mineral Deposit Research Unit (MDRU) at the
Minerals
University of British Columbia. Carbon and oxygen isotopic composition is determined specifically on
carbonate minerals in whole-rock pulps using cavity enhanced absorption Spectrometry.
CODE
PRICE PER
SAMPLE ($)
LS-ISTP01
35.00
OH-ISTP01
670.00
S-ISTP01
120.00
(+)-ISTP01
375.00/
element
ISOTOPE METHODS
Isotopic Analysis
Price does not include sample preparation. Turnaround time 16 days.

O and H in Silicate
Minerals
Sulfur
Specific to clays and silicate minerals. Determination using a complex gas collection procedure and IRMS.
Sample must be supplied as a single-mineral separate.
Price does not include mineral separation. Turnaround time 30 days.
Specific to S minerals such as particular sulfides and sulfates. Determination using TC/EA and IRMS. Sample
must be supplied as a single-mineral separate.
Cu, Fe, Mo, Zn
Specific to minerals formed with one of these base metals. Determination using acid digestion and HR-ICPMS. Sample must be supplied as a single-mineral separate. Use element symbol in
place of + when requesting this method.
Geochronology
Knowing the age of certain lithologies associated with ore mineralization has wide-ranging
application to exploration on established projects. These ages, in combination with other
exploration techniques, may be used to rene the deposit model and vector towards potential new
ore bodies. If the description indicates sample prep is not included, ALS Geochemistry can help you
source high quality mineral separation and thin section preparation as necessary; please enquire.
ANALYTE
DESCRIPTION
Re/Os
Specific to molybdenite. Rock or drill core must be received whole as steel jaw crushing will contaminate
the sample with Re. Age can only be determined for rocks of >0.5 Ma, and the molybdenite separate must
contain >100ppm Re.
CODE
PRICE PER
SAMPLE ($)
Re-ISTP01
2400.00
U-ISTP01
By Quotation
Pb-ISTP01
375.00
Nd-ISTP01
750.00
Ar-ISTP01
900.00
Price includes mineral separation and analysis by solvent extraction, column separation and TIMS. Turnaround
time 70 days.
U/Pb
Specific to U-bearing minerals such as zircon, monazite, and uraninite. Thin sections or mineral separates are
analyzed by laser ablation and HR-ICP-MS. Laser ablation averages 40 data points per day; minimum charge
is day.
Prices do not include mineral separation or thin section preparation. Turnaround time 45 days.
Pb/Pb
Sm/Nd
Ar/Ar
Specific to Pb-bearing minerals such as galena and other select sulfides including chalcopyrite. Measurement
by acid digestion and HR-ICP-MS on mineral separates.
Price does not include mineral separation. Samples may require Hg separation at an additional cost.
Turnaround time 30 days.
May be done on whole rock pulps. Measurement by column separation and HR-ICP-MS.
Price does not include sample preparation. Turnaround time 30 days.
Done on whole rock samples. Rock and drill core should be submitted intact or crushed only, as sample prep
is included in the price. Measurement by irradiation and step heating in a mass spectrometer.
Price includes sample preparation. Turnaround time approximately 9 months.
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WHOLE ROCK ANALYSIS
The nature of lithophile elements and the matrices in which they occur require fusion methods for
complete dissolution. Both X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and ICP-AES instrument nishes can be used
effectively for the major rock-forming elements when following a fusion.
Whole Rock Analysis
These methods are not suitable for samples with base or precious metals mineralization.
Specic commodities such as iron ore, bauxite, and base metal suldes should be analyzed
with packages designed for those sample types. Please see the Ores & Commodities section
starting on page 28 for more whole rock analysis options.
14 Element Package by Lithium Borate Fusion and XRF

ANALYTES AND RANGES (%)
Al2O3
0.01-100
Fe2O3
0.01-100
DESCRIPTION
Na2O
0.01-10
SrO
0.01-1.5
BaO
0.01-66
K 2O
0.01-15
P 2O 5
0.01-46
TiO2
0.01-30
CaO
0.01-60
MgO
0.01-50
SO3
0.01-34
LOI
0.01-100
Cr2O3
0.01-10
MnO
0.01-39
SiO2
0.01-100
CODE
Fused disc XRF
ME-XRF26*
Furnace or Thermogravimetric Analyzer

(TGA)
OA-GRA05x
ME-GRA05
29.75
LOI determination must
be done as part of the
procedure.
Loss on Ignition at 1000C
*Other elements are available on request. Please enquire.
For non-mineralized samples with moderate sulde content, please request ME-XRF06.
13 Element Package by Lithium Borate Fusion and ICP-AES

ANALYTES AND RANGES (%)
DESCRIPTION
Al2O3
0.01-100
Fe2O3
0.01-100
Na2O
0.01-100
TiO2
0.01-100
BaO
0.01-100
K 2O
0.01-100
P 2O 5
0.01-100
LOI
0.01-100
CaO
0.01-100
MgO
0.01-100
SiO2
0.01-100
Cr2O3
0.01-100
MnO
0.01-100
SrO
0.01-100
Fused bead, acid digestion and ICP-AES
CODE
ME-ICP06
29.75
A lithium borate fusion of the sample prior to acid dissolution and ICP-MS analysis provides
the most quantitative analysis approach for a broad suite of trace elements. This technique
solubilizes most mineral species, including those that are highly refractory. Options for adding
the whole rock elements from an ICP-AES analysis from the same fusion or base metals from
a separate four acid digestion are available.
30 Element Package by Lithium Borate Fusion and ICP-MS

Minimum sample size is 1g, or 3g with add-on packages.
ANALYTES AND RANGES (ppm)
DESCRIPTION
Ba
0.5-10,000
Hf
0.2-10,000
Sn
1-10,000
Ce
0.5-10,000
Ho
0.01-1,000
Sr
0.1-10,000
Yb
0.03-1,000
Cr
10-10,000
La
0.5-10,000
Ta
0.1-2,500
Zr
2-10,000
Cs
0.01-10,000
Lu
0.01-1,000
Tb
0.01-1,000
Dy
0.05-1,000
Nb
0.2-2,500
Th
0.05-1,000
Er
0.03-1,000
Nd
0.1-10,000
Tm
0.01-1,000
Eu
0.03-1,000
Pr
0.03-1,000
0.05-1,000
Ga
0.1-1,000
Rb
0.2-10,000
5-10,000
Gd
0.05-1,000
Sm
0.03-1,000
1-10,000
PRICE PER
SAMPLE ($)
ME-MS81
29.50
ME-MS81d
41.25
ME-4ACD81
Add-on only
7.15
0.5-10,000
Fused bead, acid digestion

and ICP-MS
Combination of Rare Earth & Trace Elements from method ME-MS81 plus whole rock package
by method ME-ICP06.
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CODE
Ag
0.5-100
Co
1-10,000
Mo
1-10,000
Sc
As
5-10,000
Cu
1-10,000
Ni
1-10,000
TI
1-10,000
10-10,000
Cd
0.5-1,000
Li
10-10,000
Pb
2-10,000
Zn
2-10,000
Four acid digestion and ICP-AES
LITHOGEOCHEMISTRY
Analyses related to lithogeochemistry, alteration minerals, and trace element mobility are
important tools for understanding ore-forming geological environments. Managing and
interpreting large datasets generated by lithogeochemical techniques, while traditionally
challenging, has been greatly simplied thanks to powerful software tools now available to
geologists and geochemists.
Lithogeochemistry
No single analytical method is able to encompass the full range of elements required for
effective lithogeochemical investigation. To this end, ALS Geochemistry offers two analytical
packages that are designed to provide comprehensive information for these studies using the
most appropriate techniques for every element; essentially, complete rock characterization.
Complete Characterization
Package
By combining a number of methods into one cost effective package, a complete sample
characterization is obtained. This package combines the whole rock package ME-ICP06
plus carbon and sulfur by combustion furnace (ME-IR08) to quantify the major elements
in a sample. Trace elements including the full rare earth element suites are reported
from three digestions with either ICP-AES or ICP-MS nish: a lithium borate fusion for the
resistive elements (ME-MS81), a four acid digestion for the base metals (ME-4ACD81) and
an aqua regia digestion for the volatile gold related trace elements (ME-MS42). Gold is
analyzed separately see page 12 for methods.
This package is suitable only for unmineralized samples. Minimum sample size is 10g.
ANALYTES AND RANGES (ppm)
CODE
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%
K 2O
0.01-100%
P 2O 5
0.01-100%
0.01-100%
CaO
0.01-100%
Cr2O3
0.01-100%
SrO
Ba
0.5-10,000
Gd
0.05-1,000
Sm
0.03-1,000
1-10,000
Ce
0.5-10,000
Hf
0.2-10,000
Sn
1-10,000
0.5-10,000
Cr
10-10,000
Ho
0.01-1,000
Sr
0.1-10,000
Yb
0.03-1,000
Cs
0.01-10,000
La
0.5-10,000
Ta
0.1-2,500
Zr
2-10,000
Dy
0.05-1,000
Lu
0.01-1,000
Tb
0.01-1,000
Er
0.03-1,000
Nb
0.2-2,500
Th
0.05-1,000
Eu
0.03-1,000
Nd
0.1-10,000
Tm
0.01-1,000
Ga
0.1-1,000
Pr
0.03-1,000
0.05-1,000
Ge
5-1,000
Rb
0.2-10,000
5-10,000
Ag
0.5-100
Cu
1-10,000
Ni
1-10,000
Cd
0.5-1,000
Li
10-10,000
Pb
2-10,000
Co
1-10,000
Mo
1-10,000
Sc
1-10,000
As
0.1-250
In
0.005-250
Se
0.2-250
Bi
0.01-250
Re
0.001-250
Te
0.01-250
Hg
0.005-25
Sb
0.05-250
TI
0.02-250
0.01-50%
0.01-50%
ME-ICP06
Sold only as a
complete package.*
ME-MS81
Zn
CCP-PKG01
70.45
CCP-PKG03
Includes ME-XRF26 instead of
ME-ICP06.
84.30
2-10,000
ME-4ACD81
ME-MS42
ME-IR08
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ORES AND HIGH GRADE MATERIALS
Procedures for the evaluation of ores and high grade materials are optimized for accuracy,
precision and recovery of the target element. No single dissolution or analytical method is
suitable for all cases, and ALS Geochemistry provides a wide variety of procedures so the
preferred method can be selected. Choices include acid digestions with either ICP-AES or AAS
nish; XRF determination for resistive elements and minerals that are difcult to decompose or
retain in stable solutions at high concentrations; and classical volumetric methods for very high
grade commodities.
Ores & High Grade

Materials
These methods may be triggered automatically as over-range analyses added to multielement geochemistry packages on request. Many other procedures are available; please
contact ALS Geochemistry staff for information.
Aqua Regia Digestion with ICP-AES or AAS Finish

Aqua regia is a powerful solvent for suldes, which dissolves Ag and base metals but may not
completely dissolve more resistive elements. Minimum sample weight 0.5g.
ANALYTES & RANGES (%)
Ag
1-1,500ppm
Co
0.001-20
Mn
0.01-50
Pb
0.001-20
As
0.01-60
Cu
0.001-40
Mo
0.001-10
0.01-10
Cd
0.001-10
Fe
0.01-100
Ni
0.001-10
Zn
0.001-30
Ag
1-1,500ppm
Bi
0.001-30
Fe
0.01-100
Pb
0.001-30
As
0.01-30
Cu
0.001-50
Mo
0.001-10
Zn
0.001-60
CODE
(+)-OG46
(+)-AA46
Four Acid Digestion with ICP-AES or AAS Finish

Four acid digestion breaks down most silicates and all but the most resistive minerals.
Minimum sample weight 0.5g.
Ag
1-1,500ppm
Co
0.001-20
Mg
0.01-50
Pb
0.001-20
As
0.001-30
Cr
0.002-30
Mn
0.01-50
0.01-50
Bi
0.001-30
Cu
0.001-40
Mo
0.001-10
Zn
0.001-30
Cd
0.001-10
Fe
0.01-100
Ni
0.001-30
Ag
1-1,500ppm
Cu
0.001-50
Mo
0.001-10
Pb
0.001-30
Co
0.001-30
Fe
0.01-100
Ni
0.001-50
Zn
0.001-30
CODE
(+)-OG62
(+)-AA62
XRF for Resistive Minerals

Some resistive minerals, particularly those containing Sn, W, Nb or Ta require a fusion
for complete recovery. This method is suitable for samples with <4% suldes. Minimum
sample weight 5g.
Ba
0.009-45
Ta
0.01-50
Nb
0.01-10
Th
0.01-15
Sb
0.01-50
0.01-15
Sn
0.01-60
0.01-50
Zr
CODE
(+)-XRF10
0.01-50
Classical Titration Methods

Certain ore deposits naturally have extremely high (>30%) base metal content over short
intervals. Specialized digestions and classical chemistry methods are required to analyze
these samples. Minimum sample weight 1g.
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ANALYTE
RANGE (%)
DESCRIPTION
Cu
0.01-100
Cu by Titration.
Cu-VOL61
CODE

41.70
Zn
0.01-100
Zn by Titration.
Zn-VOL50
23.85
Pb
0.01-100
Pb by Titration.
Pb-VOL70
35.70
Fe
0.01-100
Total Fe in Concentrates.
Fe-VOL51
42.60
FeO
0.01-100
FeO (Ferrous Iron).
Fe-VOL05
21.10
Oxidizing Acid Digestion with ICP-AES Finish

This procedure is equivalent to the ICPORE method previously offered by OMAC Laboratories.
The sample is subjected to a highly oxidizing attack with HNO3 , KClO4 and HBr and the nal
solution in dilute aqua regia is determined by ICP-AES.
Ag
1-1500ppm
Co
0.001-20
Mn
0.005-50
0.05-50
As
0.005-30
Cu
0.005-40
Mo
0.001-10
Sb
0.005-5
Bi
0.005-30
Fe
0.01-100
Ni
0.001-30
Tl
0.005-1
Ca
0.01-50
Hg
0.0008-1
0.01-20
Zn
0.01-100
Cd
0.001-10
Mg
0.01-50
Pb
0.01-30
CODE
ME-ICPORE
24.10 complete package,

5 elements 21.75
Sodium Peroxide Fusion with ICP-AES Finish

Sodium peroxide fusions are effective for the decomposition of suldes, arsenides and many
refractory minerals such as chromite, rutile, ilmenite and titanite. It is the method of choice for
nickel sulde deposits.
Al
0.01-50
Cr
0.01-30
Mg
0.01-30
0.01-60
As
0.01-10
Cu
0.005-30
Mn
0.01-50
Si
0.1-50
Ca
0.05-50
Fe
0.05-70
Ni
0.005-30
Ti
0.01-30
Co
0.002-30
0.1-30
Pb
0.01-30
Zn
0.01-30
CODE
(+)-ICP81

Oxidizing Fusion with XRF Finish

High sulde samples can be analyzed by XRF following a lithium borate fusion with the addition
of a strong oxidizing agent. The following method is suitable for a wide range of elements in
sulde ores, and other elements are available to report on request please enquire.
Al2O3
0.01-100
La2o3
0.01-50
Sn
0.005-20
As
0.01-10
MgO
0.01-40
Sr
0.01-5
BaO
0.01-66
Mn
0.01-30
Ta
0.002-16.4
Bi
0.01-5
Mo
0.005-2
Th
0.002-5
CaO
0.01-40
Nb
0.005-20
TiO2
0.01-30
Ce02
0.01-50
Ni
0.005-20
0.001-5
Co
0.01-7
P 2O 5
0.01-25
0.01-5.6
Cr
0.01-10
Pb
0.005-20
0.001-15.9
Cu
0.005-20
0.01-20
Zn
0.005-20
Fe
0.01-75
Sb
0.005-20
Zr
0.01-20
K 2O
0.01-6.3
SiO2
0.01-100
Loss on Ignition
Furnace or
Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA)
CODE
ME-XRF15b*
OA-GRA05x
ME-GRA05
5.25 plus 3.15/temperature
ORES AND HIGH GRADE MATERIALS
Assay determinations in massive suldes present some specic challenges. ALS Geochemistry
is able to offer a number of approaches including a strongly oxidizing acid digestion, a sodium
peroxide fusion and an XRF package.
Base Metals in Massive

Sulfides
* A method for sulde concentrates, ME-XRF15c, is also available.
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COPPER
New and existing copper deposits are increasingly challenging to develop and mine due
to lower grades and complex mixed ore types. Early geometallurgical investigation of
the potential ore body is crucial for informed decision-making on the economic viability
of many copper projects.
Copper Methods
Mineral Selective Methods and Sequential Leaches

Oxidized copper minerals such as malachite, azurite, chrysocolla and portions of cuprite and
tenorite can be leached using sulfuric acid to identify the acid soluble content in copper ores.
Cyanide leach will dissolve the oxides (with the exception of chrysocolla, which is only partially
digested), secondary suldes like chalcocite and covellite, and bornite. The chalcopyrite
content in ores will remain largely undissolved by either sulfuric acid or cyanide leach. These
mineral-selective leaches and others may be run in sequence on a single sample to semiquantitatively identify the potential recovery by various copper ore processing methods. The
actual amount of each mineral dissolved in each leach may vary depending on the sample
mineralogy, grain size, and other physical characteristics.
ALS Geochemistry provides custom methods using different leach conditions upon request,
including some uncommon leach chemistries with specic applications not listed below.
ANALYTE
RANGE (%)
DESCRIPTION
CODE
Copper Oxides & Carbonates

Cu
0.01-10
Citric acid leach and AAS finish. 0.25g sample weight.
Cu-AA04
11.90
Cu
0.001-10
Sulfuric acid leach and AAS finish. 1g sample weight.
Cu-AA05
11.90
Cu
0.001-100
Sulfuric acid/Na sulfite leach and AAS finish. 1g sample weight.
Cu-AA07n
11.90
Cu-AA08q
12.70
Cu-AA17
17.30
Cu-PKG06LI
35.70
Copper Oxides & Secondary Sulfides

Cu
0.001-100
Sulfuric acid/ferric sulfate leach and AAS finish. 1g sample weight.
Cu
0.001-10
Cyanide leach and AAS finish. 2g sample weight.
Sequential Leach Packages

Cu
Various
Sequential leach using sulfuric acid, cyanide leach and four acid digestion on
the final residue. 0.5g sample weight.
Total Copper Methods

Aqua regia is an effective solvent for copper oxides and suldes, but copper occurring with
other commodities like molybdenum can be analyzed by four acid digestion for consistency
across data sets.
ANALYTE
30
RANGE (%)
DESCRIPTION
Trace Cu
1-10,000 ppm
Aqua regia digestion and ICP or AAS finish.
Trace Cu
2-10,000 ppm
Four acid digestion and ICP or AAS finish.
Cu Assay
0.001-40
0.001-50
Aqua regia digestion and ICP or AAS finish.
Cu Assay
0.001-40
0.001-50
Native Cu
Cu Concentrate
CODE
Cu-ICP41
Cu-AA45
5.90 each
Cu-ICP61
Cu-AA61
Cu-OG46
Cu-AA46
8.30 each
10.70 each
Four acid digestion and ICP or AAS finish.
Cu-OG62
Cu-AA62
13.10 each
0.01-100
Copper metallic screen assay by four acid digestion and AAS finish on 1kg pulp
sample.
Screen to 100 microns, duplicate assay on 0.25g of undersize fraction and
assay of entire oversize fraction.
Cu-SCR21
77.35
0.01-100
HNO3-HCl-HF-H2SO4 acid digestion followed by titration.

Cu-CON02 done in duplicate.
Cu-VOL61
Cu-CON02
41.70
71.45
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expansion of analytical and metallurgical testing capacity in the global iron ore sector.
With industry leading expertise in elemental analysis, metallurgy and mineralogy, the
ALS Group can provide a wide range of iron ore testing, certication and inspection
services to cover complete project life cycles.
ALS Iron Ore Technical Center

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testing services, specifically focused on the iron ore sector.
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XRF Analysis for Iron Ore
Iron Ore Procedures
X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) is the method of choice for the analysis of oxide iron ores.
The lithium borate fusion technique, coupled with XRF, offers a robust and repeatable
method consistent with industry requirements. The relatively low ux to sample ratio
offers good sensitivity for the majority of elements and creates a matrix which is not
subject to particle size effects. With very few spectral interferences and high instrument
stability, the XRF method delivers highly accurate and precise results across the full
range of iron oxide ore types.
Loss on Ignition (LOI) is a critical component of iron ore analysis. LOI determination
allows a better understanding of mineral composition of the ore and how it will behave
during processing. Single temperature or multi temperature LOI determinations are
available, and temperatures can be customized as required.
DESCRIPTION
Al2O3
0.01-100
K 2O
0.001-6.3
Sn
As
0.001-1.5
MgO
0.01-40
Sr
0.001-1.5
Ba
0.001-10
Mn
0.001-25
TiO2
0.01-30
CaO
0.01-40
Na2O
0.005-8
0.001-5
Cl
0.001-6
Ni
0.001-8
Zn
0.001-1.5
Co
0.001-5
0.001-10
Zr
0.001-1
Cr203
0.001-10
Pb
0.001-2
Total
0.01-110
Cu
0.001-1.5
0.001-5
Fe
0.01-75
SiO2
0.01-100
Loss on Ignition
CODE
0.001-1.5
ME-XRF21n
(normalized)
Fused disc XRF
ME-XRF21u
(un-normalized)
Furnace or
Thermogravimetric Analyzer
(TGA)
OA-GRA05x
ME-GRA05
39.40
LOI must be done as part
of this procedure.
Magnetite Analysis Davis Tube Recovery (DTR)

Preparation for analysis of magnetic separates requires a complex protocol involving a staged
wet sieving process and use of a Davis Tube to provide a beneciated sample representative
of large scale metallurgical processes. Procedures are very specic to individual ore types
encountered. Prior to commencement of any project, it is highly recommended that clients
discuss their requirements with ALS staff to determine the optimum protocol for their
particular ore type. Grind curve conrmation tests including laser sizing, cyclo-sizing and wet
screening are also available.
ANALYTE
CODE
Multi-stage sieving and pulverizing
DTR-PREP
Wash time and mass recovery
DTR-REC
Weight of DTR fractions
WT-DTR
DTR iron recovery
DTR-FeRec
XRF analysis on various DTR fractions

- Head
- Concentrate
- Tails
ME-XRF21h
ME-XRF21c
ME-XRF21t

By Quotation
By Quotation
39.40 each
Ferrous iron by titration (FeO; 0.01%)
Fe-VOL05
21.10
Magnetic susceptibility
MAG-SUS
25.00
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RARE EARTHS AND RARE METALS
Many rare earth elements (REEs) occur in oxide and silicate minerals particularly resistant to
acid digestion, so fusion is usually the preferred method of decomposition. ALS Geochemistry
offers ICP-MS and XRF determinations of these special commodities. Please see page 26 for a
trace-level method (ME-MS81) appropriate for REE exploration.
Rare Earth Elements
Mineralized REEs by ICP-MS

Ce*
3-50,000
Ho
0.05-5,000
Rb
1-50,000
Tm
0.05-5,000
Dy*
0.3-5,000
La*
3-50,000
Sm*
0.2-5,000
0.3-5,000
Er
0.2-5,000
Lu
0.05-5,000
Sn
5-50,000
5-50,000
Eu
0.2-5,000
Nb
1-5,000
Ta
0.5-5,000
3-50,000
Gd*
0.3-5000
Nd*
0.5-50,000
Tb*
0.05-5,000
Yb
0.2-5,000
Hf
1-50,000
Pr*
0.2-5,000
Th
0.3-5,000
Zr
10-50,000
ME-MS81h
47.25
*These elements may be determined up to 30% by ME-OGREE.
Mineralized REEs by XRF

CeO2
0.01-50
Ho2O2
0.01-10
Sm 2O3
0.01-10
Dy2O3
0.01-10
La2O3
Er2O3
0.01-10
Lu2O3
0.01-50
Tb4O7
0.01-10
0.01-10
Tm 2O3
Eu2O3
0.01-10
0.01-10
Nd2O3
0.01-10
0.01-10
Gd2O3
0.01-10
Pr6O11
0.01-10
Yb2O3
0.01-10
Furnace or
Loss on Ignition
Uncommon and Rare

Metals
CODE
ME-XRF30
31.50
OA-GRA05x
ME-GRA05
Beryllium, lithium and boron have many high-tech applications in electronics, engineering and
pharmaceuticals. They require specialized digestions and instrument methods for precise and
accurate measurement.
ANALYTE
RANGE (ppm)
DESCRIPTION
CODE
Be
0.01%-100%
Sodium peroxide fusion and ICP finish.
Be-ICP81
11.90
Li
0.005%-10%
Four acid and ICP finish.
Li-OG63
11.75
Li
10-3000
Lithium brine analysis using ICP-OES. Other elements reported from this method.
ME-ICP15
34.50
10-10,000
HNO3 and HF digest with ICP finish.
B-ICP69
20.00
20-10,000
NaOH fusion and ICP finish.
B-ICP82
20.80
B and
Li
0.02%-100%
0.002%-10%
Na2O2 fusion and ICP finish for high grade B, with optional Li measurement.
B-ICP82b
34.50
Add 5.00 for Li
ALS Geochemistry has standardized screening and handling protocols throughout its network
of laboratories to ensure that any NORM (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials) samples
received can be rapidly identied and handled in a manner meeting all appropriate regulations.
We offer a number of methods suitable for uranium exploration and assay.
Uranium
32
CODE
ANALYTE
RANGE (ppm)
DESCRIPTION
CODE
10-10,000
U by four acid digestion, ICP-AES.
U-ICP61

8.30
0.1-500
U by four acid digestion, ICP-MS.
U-MS62
15.50
4-10,000
U by pressed pellet, XRF.
U-XRF05
11.90
0.01%-15%
U by lithium borate fusion, XRF.
U-XRF10
17.85
0.2-10,000
U by neutron activation.
U-NAA05
By Quotation
51 elements including U (0.05 - 10,000ppm). Elements and ranges are summarized in the table
for method ME-MS41 on page 20.
ME-MS41u
33.30
48 elements including U (0.1 - 10,000ppm). Elements and ranges are summarized in the table
for method ME-MS61 on page 21.
ME-MS61u
40.25
DESCRIPTION
Al2O3
0.01-100
MgO
0.01-40
SrO
0.01-1.5
BaO
0.01-10
MnO
0.01-31
TiO2
0.01-30
CaO
0.01-40
Na2O
0.01-5.3
V 2O 5
0.01-8
Cr203
0.01-10
P 2O 5
0.01-23
Zn
0.01-1.6
Fe2O3
0.01-100
SiO2
0.05-100
ZrO2
0.01-1.5
K 20
0.001-6.3
SO3
0.01-12.5
Total
0.01-110
CODE
ME-XRF13n
(normalized)
Fused disc XRF

ME-XRF13u
(un-normalized)
Loss on Ignition
Furnace or
Total Organic Carbon (Non Carbonate Carbon)
TOC by Combustion Furnace.
Reactive Silica
Available Alumina
Microwave digestion, chemical

separation/ICP-AES analysis.*
39.40
LOI determination
must be done as
part of procedure.
OA-GRA05x
ME-GRA05
C-IR17
29.75
Si-LICP01
Al-LICP01
17.85
16.10
*Digestion temperature, caustic strength and sample/caustic weight ratio to be specied by client.
XRF on Other Commodities
X-ray uorescence (XRF) is the industry-standard analytical method for a number of

commodities including nickel laterite, phosphates, and chromite. The elements listed are
reported by default, but others are available if they are signicant in your deposit. Loss on
Ignition (LOI) is an important component of the total analysis.
Nickel Laterite
DESCRIPTION
Al2O3
0.01-100
Fe2O3
0.01-100
Ni
0.005-7.8
Zn
0.001-1.6
CaO
0.01-40
K 2O
0.01-6.3
P 2O 5
0.005-23
Total
0.01-110
Co
0.001-7
MgO
0.01-50
Pb
0.005-1.8
Cr2O3
0.005-10
MnO
0.005-30
SiO2
0.05-100
Cu
0.001-1.6
Na2O
0.01-5.3
TiO2
0.01-30
CODE
ME-XRF12n
(normalized)
Fused disc XRF.

ME-XRF12u
(un-normalized)
Loss on Ignition
OTHER COMMODITIES
Bauxite ore is typically very hygroscopic and therefore Loss on Ignition (LOI) determination and
moisture correction is an important part of the analysis. Results are reported on a dry weight
(110C) basis by default. ALS Geochemistry can conduct multi-screen sizing to determine the
optimum screen size for bauxite recovery, as well as the subsequent wet beneciation. Please
contact client services for further information.
Bauxite Analysis

39.40
LOI determination
must be done as
part of procedure.
Furnace or
Thermogravimetric
Analyzer (TGA)
OA-GRA05x
ME-GRA05
DESCRIPTION
CODE
ME-XRF24
39.40
LOI determination
must be done as
part of procedure.
OA-GRA05x
ME-GRA05
CODE
Fused disc XRF.
ME-XRF26s
29.75
LOI determination
must be done as
part of procedure.
Furnace or
Thermogravimetric
Analyzer (TGA)
OA-GRA05x
ME-GRA05
Phosphates
Al2O3
0.01-100
K 2O
0.01-10
Na2O
0.01-11
TiO2
0.01-30
CaO
0.01-60
MgO
0.01-50
P 2O 5
0.01-50
Total
0.01-110
Fe2O3
0.01-100
MnO2
0.01-48
SiO2
0.01-100
Fused disc XRF.

Furnace or
Thermogravimetric
Analyzer (TGA)
Loss on Ignition
Chromite and Manganese Ores

DESCRIPTION
Al2O3
0.01-100
Fe2O3
0.01-100
Na2O
0.01-10
TiO2
0.01-30
BaO
0.01-66
K 2O
0.01-15
P 2O 5
0.01-46
Total
0.01-110
CaO
0.01-60
MgO
0.01-50
SO3
0.01-34
Cr2O3
0.01-60
MnO
0.01-80
SiO2
0.05-100
Loss on Ignition
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CARBON AND SULFUR
The wide variety of sulfur compounds present in many deposits can complicate the
determination of acid drainage potential or oxygenation requirements for ore processing.
Accurate sulfur speciation can be crucial to early identication of recovery and environmental
issues on many projects. Variations on the most common speciation methods can be
implemented to suit your projects specic mineralogy; please contact client services in your
region for more information.
Sulfur Methods
Some ICP-OES methods can report ore grade sulfur content; please see the Ores
& Commodities section for information on packaging sulfur determinations with
multi-element analyses. When total S and a sulfur speciation method are requested
together, a third species may be calculated by difference and reported on the
certicate of analysis. Please indicate if a difference calculation should be included
on sample submission.
Sulfur Determinations
ANALYTE
RANGE (%)
DESCRIPTION
S (Total)
0.01%-50%
Total sulfur by Leco furnace.
S (Elemental)
0.01%-100%
Solvent leach and gravimetric finish.
CODE
S-IR08
14.30
S-GRA07
32.15
S-GRA06a
26.20
S-IR06a
19.05
HCI digestion of sulfates - little to no dissolution of BaSO4 and SrSO4

S (Sulfate)
0.01%-50%
HCI (15%) leach of sulfates, gravimetric finish.
S (Sulfide)
0.01%-50%
HCI (25%) leach of sulfates, Leco furnace.
Sodium carbonate digestion of sulfates - complete dissolution of BaSO4 and SrSO4

S (Sulfate)
0.01%-40%
NaCO3 leach of sulfates, gravimetric finish.
S (Sulfide)
0.01%-50%
NaCO3 leach of sulfates, Leco furnace.
S-GRA06
29.75
S-IR07
29.75
CODE
Carbon and Sulfur Packages

ANALYTE
RANGE (%)
DESCRIPTION
C (Total) and
S (Total)
0.01%-50%
0.01%-50%
Total carbon and sulfur by Leco furnace.
ME-IR08
19.95
C (Organic) and
S (Sulfide)
0.01%-50%
0.01%-50%
Organic carbon and sulfide sulfur by HCI (25%) leach of carbonates and sulfates, Leco
furnace.
ME-IR06a
26.65
Sulde sulfur may be overstated if BaSO4 or SrSO4 are present.
Carbon has important metallurgical and environmental implications for many types of mineral
deposits. Carbonates may consume acid, impacting leach process design and mine waste
remediation, while preg robbing by organic carbon can interfere with the cyanidation of gold
and silver ores.
Carbon Methods
When total C and a carbon speciation method are requested together, a third species may
be calculated by difference and reported on the certicate of analysis. Please indicate if a
difference calculation should be included on sample submission.
Carbon Determinations
ANALYTE
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RANGE (%)
DESCRIPTION
CODE
C (Total)
0.01%-50%
Total carbon by Leco furnace.
C-IR07
14.30
C (Organic)
0.01%-50%
HCl (25%) leach of carbonates, Leco furnace.

Other acid strengths available, please inquire
C-IR06a
19.05
CO2 (Carbonate)
0.2%-50%
HClO4 digestion and CO2 coulometer.
C-GAS05
20.20
C (Graphite)
0.02%-50%
HCl (50%) leach of carbonates, roasting to remove organic carbon, Leco furnace.
C-IR18
33.90
C (Non-Carbonate)
0.02%-100%
Dilute acid digestion follow by combustion furnace.
C-IR17
29.75
C (Carbonate)
0.02%-100%
Carbonate carbon by difference.
C-CAL-15
Requires C-IR07, C-IR17
ACID
ALS Geochemistry offers a number of options for the determination of the NNP including
the original Sobek method, the Modied Sobek method, and a correction for the presence
of siderite. We also offer the MEND 1991 method in a single package.
Acid-Base Accounting Packages

PACKAGE CODES
ABA-PKG01 (M/S)
ABA-PKG02 (M/S)
ABA-PKG03 (M/S)
ABA-PKG04 (M/S)
ABA-PKG05 (M/S/B)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Sobek Method
77.40
101.90
130.15
121.10
149.35
Modified Sobek (M)
133.50
158.40
186.70
177.60
205.90
Siderite Correction (S)
133.50
158.40
186.70
177.60
205.90
205.90
PARAMETERS
Net Neutralization Potential (NNP)
Maximum Potential Acidity (MPA)
Neutralization Potential (NP) & Fizz
Ratio (NP : MPA)
Paste pH
Total Sulfur
HCl-leachable Sulfate
Sulfide*
Total Sulfate (Carbonate Leach)
Inorganic Carbon (CO2)
MEND Method (B)
BASE ACCOUNTING
Acid-base accounting (ABA), also called static testing, calculates a net neutralization
potential (NNP) representing the ability of a body of rock to produce acid rock drainage or
to consume free acid and neutralize it. The mineralogy of carbonates, sulfates, suldes and
other rock-forming minerals in the sample will affect the accuracy of the ABA prediction,
so mineralogical knowledge of the sample is an important augmentation to the static ABA
tests. For a more detailed discussion of ABA methodology, please ask our client services
team for more information.
Acid-Base Accounting
Procedures
* Sulde is determined by calculation in these packages. If you would prefer sulde determined by analysis,
add A to the package code for an additional cost of $20.00.
Net Acid Generation

Net Acid Generation (NAG) provides a quantitative estimation of the amount of acid that can
be generated by mine waste rock or tailings where the NNP does not, provided the rock is
acid-generating and not acid-neutralizing. In order to analyze for metals in the leachate
in addition to the NAG test, a full second leach must be performed and the procedure
will be charged twice.
DESCRIPTION
Net Acid Generation (NAG) - Hydrogen peroxide is used to facilitate the rapid oxidation of sulfide. NAG is
reported in kg H 2SO4 /tonne at pH 4.5 and pH 7.0.
Other Acid Rock

Drainage Tests
CODE
OA-VOL11
119.05
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local lab for more information.
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CONCENTRATES
Accurate analysis of concentrate samples is critical for the purchase and sale of commodities.
All control assays are overseen by experienced certied assayers and performed using classical
techniques, analyzed in duplicate at a minimum to assure quality. Umpire assays (analyzed in
triplicate) are also available please enquire.
Various Elements
in Concentrates
Precious Metals in Concentrates and Bullions

See page 13 for a complete list.
Base Metals in Concentrates

ANALYTE
RANGE (%)
DESCRIPTION
Zn, Cu, Pb, Mo,

Co, Ni
0.01%-100%
Appropriate digestion and titration or gravimetric finish.
CODE
(+)-CON02
71.45/element
+ Add element symbol as prex to method code. More elements are available. Please enquire.
Low-Grade Elements in Concentrates

We also offer methods suitable for high precision analysis at lower concentrations all of the
base metals listed above, in addition to common contaminants:
ANALYTE
RANGE (%)
DESCRIPTION
CODE
As
0.01%-15%
Four acid digestion and AAS finish.
As-CON01
71.45
Hg
1-10,000ppm
HCl digestion and ICP-OES finish.
Hg-CON01
71.45
20-20,000ppm
F-CON01
86.40
More elements are available. Please enquire.
Multi-Element
Determinations in
High-Grade Material
ALS Geochemistry has multi-element procedures specically designed for major, minor and
trace elements in high-grade samples and concentrates. As high-grade samples often have
difcult matrices with many analytical pitfalls, extra care is taken for these methods with
senior staff reviewing the results in detail for quality control.
Below the four-acid digestion and ICP-MS analysis is listed; an aqua regia digestion and ICP-MS
option (ME-MS41c) and a fusion with XRF option (ME-XRF15c) are also available.

Ag
0.1-1,000
Fe
0.02%-100%
Ni
2-100,000
Th
2-5,000
Al
0.02%-100%
Ga
As
2-100,000
Ge
0.5-5,000
0.5-5,000
Pb
100-100,000
Ti
0.01%-100%
5-100,000
Tl
Ba
50-100,000
Hf
1-5,000
0.2-5,000
Rb
1-5,000
1-10,000
Be
Bi
0.5-10,000
In
0.1-100,000
0.05-2,500
Re
0.02-500
5-100,000
0.02%-100%
0.05%-10%
Ca
0.05%-100%
1-100,000
La
5-5,000
Sb
0.5-10,000
1-5,000
Cd
0.2-5,000
Li
2-5,000
Sc
1-10,000
Zn
20-100,000
Ce
0.1-5,000
Mg
0.02%-100%
Se
10-10,000
Zr
5-5,000
Co
1-100,000
Mn
10-100,000
Sn
2-5,000
Cr
10,100,000
Mo
0.5-100,000
Sr
2-100,000
Cs
0.5-5,000
Na
0.02%-100%
Ta
0.5-1,000
Cu
2-100,000
Nb
1-5,000
Te
0.5-5,000
Industrial Minerals
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CODE
ME-MS61c
238.15
Industrial minerals commonly have highly refractory components requiring aggressive

digestions. These methods are designed to completely dissolve the analytical sub-sample,
leaving no inhomogeneous residual material behind.
ORE/PRODUCT
ANALYTES
DESCRIPTION
Cementitious Materials
Al2O3, CaO, Fe2O3, K 2O, LOI, MgO, Mn2O3, Na2O, SiO2,

SO3, TiO2
CODE
Limestone, Dolomite,
Magnesite, Magnesia
Fusion, XRF
ME-XRF26
29.75
CaO, MgO, Al2O3, Fe2O3, SiO2, LOI
Fusion, ICP, AES
ME-ICP86
42.00
Rutile Product
Al2O3, CaO, Cr2O3, Fe2O3, LOI, MgO, MnO, Nb2O5, P2O5,

SiO2, TiO2 V 2O5, ZrO2
(Other elements available on request)
Fusion, XRF
ME-XRF31r
Zircon Product
Al2O3, CaO, Fe2O3, HfO2 , LOI, MgO, P2O5, SiO2, TiO2, ZrO2,
Fusion, XRF
ME-XRF31z
Ilmenite Product
Al2O3, CaO, Cr2O3, Fe, LOI, MgO, MnO, Nb2O5, P2O5, SiO2,
TiO2, V 2O5, ZrO2
Fusion, XRF
ME-XRF31i
Intermediate Plant Flows
Al2O3, CaO, Cr2O3, Fe2O3, LOI, MgO, MnO, Nb2O5, P2O5,

SiO2, TiO2, V 2O5, ZrO2
Fusion, XRF
ME-XRF31h
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IDENTIFYING ALTERATION WITH

GOING BEYOND TRACE ELEMENTS WITH

Cryptic alteration and fine-grained clays hide many

Using isotopes to expand and delineate the alteration

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Precious Metal Analysis

Concentrates, Bullions and Metallurgical Testing 15

Super Trace Analysis for Soils and Sediments 16

Ultra Trace Level Methods 20

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Ores, High Grade Materials and Massive Suldes 28

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Carbon & Sulfur Methods 34

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Spectral Scanning with TerraSpec 4 Hi-Res Spectrometer

Spectral scan in the VNIR and SWIR regions (350-2500nm) taken on

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