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Geochemistry | 2019 | AUD

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 Table of Contents
On-Site Services and Mine Site Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Spectral Mineralogy and Core Imaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

SAMPLE PREPARATION
Core Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Track samples
ALS CoreViewer™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 submitted for
Sample Submission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Geochemical analysis
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 using the new
Sample Preparation Packages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ALS App.
Individual Sample Preparation Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
The Overlimit Alert™
PRECIOUS METALS ANALYSIS highlights any sample
Gold, Silver and PGEs in Rocks and Drill Core. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 that has triggered
Concentrates, Bullions and Metallurgical Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 an overlimit assay to
Gold in Soils and Stream Sediments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 enable rapid review of
the data for decision
GENERATIVE EXPLORATION making results.
Super Trace Analysis for Soils and Sediments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Hydrogeochemistry and Biogeochemistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 The Process Control
Super Trace Analysis for Rocks and Drill Core. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Alert™ tool is featured
within the App -
TARGETED EXPLORATION receive a SMS and/or
Ultra Trace Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 email alert if a routine
Trace and Intermediate Level Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 analytical control result
Isotopic Analysis and Geochronology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 falls out of bounds to
quickly address the
WHOLE ROCK ANALYSIS AND LITHOGEOCHEMISTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 situation.

SPECIFIC ORES AND COMMODITIES

Copper and Iron Ore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Lithium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Uranium, Rare Earths and Rare Metals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Bauxites, Laterites, and Other Commodities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
High Grade Methods and Refractory Ores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

CARBON, SULFUR, ARD AND CONCENTRATES

Carbon & Sulfur Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Acid Rock Drainage Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Concentrates and Metallurgical Samples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
ALS Mineralogy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Quality Statement and Accreditation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Terms & Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Global Geochemistry Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

ALS reserves the right to alter listed prices at any time.

NEW
APP
COMING
SOON Track Your Samples
with the new ALS Geochemistry App

Key features:
› Secure access to sample workorder information,
geochemical results and mine control data.
› Dashboard indicating number of workorders
analyzed with progress breakdown, and alerts
on workorders with overlimit assays.
› Detailed progress tracking for individual
workorders in the lab.
› Analyte selector to view geochemical results
with overlimit assays highlighted.
› Process Control Alert™ where user-defined
graphical and alert limits can be set up to
monitor grade control, mill processing, and
environmental samples analyzed by ALS.
› Lab locator with contact information.
› Access to ALS Geochemistry’s Schedule of
Services and Fees.
› Browser-based Webtrieve™ and Android/iOS
app capability.

Ask your preferred ALS contact for information on

setting up Process Control Alerts™.
Geochemical testing
for lithium, rare earths,
cobalt, and graphite

With electric vehicles and solar power generation

poised to transform our world, commodities critical to
batteries and other high tech applications are seeing a
renewed surge of interest from the global market.

ALS is the premier service provider in critical element analysis, with technical
expertise in every region where these commodities are found. Our methods are
tailored to different classes of deposit, each with their own unique geological and
chemical considerations. Rigorous quality control and expert analytical knowledge
applied to lithium, cobalt, graphite, and rare earth elements give you the edge you
need in a competitive market. Talk to us today for more information.
 We design,
install &
operate
dedicated
remote mine
site labs
Lease or purchase mine site labs
› Containerized preparation facilities
› Customized analytical laboratories

Core services in-lab or on-site

› Core sawing & sampling
› Core photography
› Hyperspectral mapping & interpretation
› CoreViewer™

Available
at
any locatio
n
 aiSIRIS™
Spectral Geology
Made Easy
The major hurdle in implementing routine spectral ALS offers TerraSpec® 4 HR scans on dry, coarse
analysis is accurately interpreting large volumes of raw crushed rock and drill core. This is an ideal sample
spectral data and integrating it into your workflow. fraction for hyperspectral analysis, because it has been
aiSIRIS™ by AusSpec resolves these challenges by thoroughly dried and homogenized by crushing. You
rapidly processing raw spectra into database-friendly receive the original ASD files as well as the aiSIRIS™
mineral assemblages and parameters. aiSIRIS™ is a 3rd output on every geochemical sample for one-to-one
generation AI spectral interpretation system. Project comparison.
geologists can quickly assess relationships between
Access to the aiSIRIS™ App is included
alteration and mineralization about a week after the
for quick spectral plots and assessment
spectra are acquired, compared to months spent
against spatial data.
waiting on expert interpretations in the past.

CODE DESCRIPTION DELIVERABLES PRICE PER SAMPLE

An economical package combining TerraSpec® 4 HR scanning 0-300 samples: $14.50

and aiSIRISTM expert spectral interpretation. Raw spectral files in ASD or ASCII
format, and spreadsheet with 300-1,000 samples: $7.90
HYP-PKG The value of hyperspectral mineralogy in exploration and mineral assemblages and spectral 1,000-10,000 samples: $5.20
geometallurgy increases substantially with larger sample parameters related to the project 10,000-25,000 samples: $4.40
volumes. Discounts are available for large submittals covering geology.
entire drilling campaigns. Over 25,000 samples: $3.90

Spreadsheet with mineral

Rapid and accurate interpretation of hyperspectral scans by the
INTERP-11 assemblages and spectral parameters 300 samples minimum $4.80
aiSIRIS™ expert software.
related to the project geology.

Spectral scan using the TerraSpec® 4 HR spectrometer. Crushed Raw spectral files in
TRSPEC-20 $5.65
reject or RC chips are recommended as the optimal sample type. ASD or ASCII format.
Hyperspectral Core Imaging
TerraCore’s cutting edge combination of hyperspectral
imaging hardware, advanced processing software
and expert geological oversight provides unparalleled
hyperspectral investigation of drill core for exploration,
mining and geometallurgy.
The long wave infrared (LWIR) detectors installed on
several TerraCore systems allow detailed identification
of silicate minerals and improved carbonate speciation,
a game-changing development for deposit types with
extensive anhydrous alteration.
TerraCore’s services may be delivered in an ALS lab or
on-site at mines and advanced exploration projects.
TerraCore systems are very portable and easily slot into
your existing core shed infrastructure. Mobilization of a
TerraCore unit is by quotation. Volume-based discounts
are available for campaigns run in-lab and on-site.
Standard service includes:
› Projects delivered via CoreViewer™
and IntelliCore®
› High resolution true color RGB core photographs
› Minerals, mineral assemblage maps and spectral
parameters provided as image displays
› Database-ready numerical mineralogical parameters
and products averaged over 10cm intervals across
the length of the drill core

CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE

Various Core cleaning, core box preparation, and labor may be provided by ALS or TerraCore. By Quotation

$7.85 / foot
VNIR-SWIR or SWIR hyperspectral imaging of core boxes and chip trays using TerraCore Core $25.50 / meter
Imaging Systems. Pricing applies to in-lab services. $7.10 / chip sample*
$7,085.00 – minimum charge
COREIM-10
COREIM-11
$10.45 / foot
LWIR and VNIR-SWIR hyperspectral imaging of core boxes and chip trays using TerraCore Core $34.00 / meter
Imaging Systems. Pricing applies to in-lab services. $9.90 / chip sample*
$7,085.00 – minimum charge

*Chip trays must be black plastic. ALS can transfer samples to black trays for a fee.
Skeletonized core boxes have custom pricing. Please enquire.
Sample
Preparation
Sample preparation is designed to produce a
representative, homogenous sub-sample from
the original raw sample. Many variations on the
methods and packages in the following pages
are available, and sample preparation schemes
can be customized to suit any particular project
requirement. We have a wide range of expertise
available within ALS to help you with any questions
you might have.

Samples may be submitted to any of the locations

listed on the back pages of this schedule. We
can also offer advice on shipping to any of our
laboratories by ground, air cargo and air express.

Sample submission forms are available

on request.
Core Services CODE
Our Core Services encompass LOG-COREBX
core handling and warehouse
management, core sawing and SAW-01
sampling, secure and comfortable SAW-01FT
logging facilities, and core
photography. They may be SAWM-01
bundled in any combination at SAWM-01FT
ALS facilities or on-site at your
project as needed. These prices
SAM-COR01
reflect in-lab services; for custom
on-site quotes, please contact
minesitelab@alsglobal.com.
SAM-COR01F
Our highly-trained core sawing
technicians use state of the art
LOG-COR10
computerized saws for precision
cutting of most rock types. Friable
PHO-WET
core may be sawn manually to
preserve material in the interval. PHO-DRY
STO-COR10
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE PRICE
Log in core box for processing. $2.15 /box
Automated high speed core sawing.
$13.30 /m
Cut sheet/details provided by client.
$4.05 /ft
$17.05 /m
Manual sawing for friable core.
Cut sheet/details provided by client.
$5.20 /ft
Sampling core based on client instructions.
$5.45 /sample
Includes bagging sample for further preparation.
Surcharge for friable core. Sampling core based on client instructions. Includes
$7.45 /sample
bagging sample for further preparation.
Daily rental of secure core logging facilities
$75.40 /day
with full spectrum lights and other amenities.
High resolution core photography.
Delivery via secure file transfer or ALS CoreViewer™ (see below.) Core may be $6.10 /box
photographed wet or dry based on client preference and requirements.
Long-term storage of core boxes in ALS warehouses. $2.10 /box
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 ALS CoreViewerTM
CoreViewerTM is a fast and secure core photo archive, core logging support tool, and data integration platform accessible over the web via computers
and touch-screen tablets.

Using core photos taken by ALS or provided by you over a secure connection, we create continuous depth-registered downhole core image strips.
The box photos and core strips are available to you through CoreViewerTM, where you can search for specific intervals and graph any kind of
downhole geochemical, mineralogical, or geophysical data for comparison against the images.

Your core photos can be accessed in perpetuity using your secure WebtrieveTM login. For those companies using acQuire GIM Suite, CoreViewerTM is
available right inside the acQuire Neo application, correlated with drill holes and all associated information in the database.
CoreViewerTM also integrates with major 3D modelling programs, including Seequent Leapfrog Geo, Maptek Vulcan and Micromine for deep
investigation and verification of exploration, resource and geometallurgical models.

CODE PRC-PHOCLW & PRC-PHOCLD

PRICE $6.15/box

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Sample
Submission
Confidence and security in the
chain of custody for your samples
as they pass through our system
are paramount. Your samples are
given a barcode and logged into
our proprietary global laboratory
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 pick-up
services
May be arranged from any of
our locations. Please contact
your nearest ALS office and
mention code PKP-21.
CODE DESCRIPTION
Workorder/administration fee
BAT-01
applied per submittal.
Samples received with barcode
labels attached to sample bag.
LOG-21 Multi-part barcoded sample tags
may be purchased from your
local lab.
LOG-22
Samples received without
barcode labels attached.
Pulps received with barcode
LOG-23
labels attached to sample bag.
Pulps received without barcode
LOG-24
labels attached.
Levy for disposal of all types of
LEV-01
laboratory waste.
Quarantine charge.
QAR-01 AQIS-approved heat treatment
and storage.
APPLICATION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Single charge for each batch of
$34.00 /submittal
samples submitted.
$0.40
Weigh raw sample and log into
global tracking system.
$0.80
Weigh pulp and log into global
tracking system. At least one out of $0.80
every 50 samples is selected
at random for routine QC tests (LOG-
QC). The default specification is 85%
$1.05
passing 75 microns.
Required for relevant samples in
$1.00
certain jurisdictions.
Required for relevant samples
imported into Australia.
$1.05
Additional charges apply for
samples over 500g.
Sample Preparation | 9
 Sample Storage CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Materials submitted for analysis STO-REJ Monthly archive of coarse rejects. Longer term archiving of coarse
$0.75 > 45 days
are retained free of charge at our STO-BLK Monthly archive of pulps >250g. rejects and large pulps.
laboratories for a limited time,
Longer term storage of master
starting from the day we issue STO-PUL Monthly archive of pulps <250g. $0.35 > 90 days
pulps.
the final Certificate of Analysis.
Reasonable monthly charges will Monthly archive of screening reject Longer term storage of
STO-SCR $0.35 > 45 days
fractions. screening reject fractions.
apply to samples archived for
longer periods in our facilities. ALS Handling and retrieval of archived
RET-21 Stored samples. $88.60 / hour
samples.
sample storage facilities provide a
secure and organized environment DIS-21 Disposal of pulps and coarse fractions. Pulps and coarse fractions. By Quotation
protected from the elements, and
all archive locations are included RTN-21 Return of samples to client. Returned samples. By Quotation
in the laboratory tracking system.

Specific Gravity CODE DESCRIPTION RANGE PRICE PER SAMPLE

& Bulk Density OA-GRA08 Specific Gravity on solid objects. Reported as a ratio. $17.40
Specific Gravity on pulps using
Specific gravity and bulk density OA-GRA08b Reported as a ratio. $23.10
pycnometer.
of ores are important parameters OA-GRA09 Bulk Density by water displacement. 0.01 – 20g/cm 3
$17.40
that are often under-characterized Bulk Density after wax coating
OA-GRA09a 0.01 – 20g/cm 3
$29.00
in the determination of grade and (wax removal not included).
tonnage of deposits.

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Drill Core, Rocks CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION PRICE PER SAMPLE
and Chips Used as a preliminary step before fine
$0.45
Preparation
Coarse crushing of rock chip and drill crushing of larger sample sizes. No QC is
CRU-21 + $0.70 /kg
samples. performed for this method. If QC if required

Packages request CRU-21q for >70% passing 6mm.

Crush to 70% less than 2mm, riffle split

All packages include sample login
to the laboratory tracking system
and weighing. Excessively wet
samples may require additional
drying for a surcharge. It is very
helpful to advise us of mineralized
samples that may require special
equipment cleaning cycles.
$6.05
PREP-31* off 250g, pulverize split to better than
+ $1.60 /kg
85% passing 75 microns.
Crusher/rotary splitter combo - Crush
to 70% less than 2mm, rotary split off
$6.05
PREP-31Y* + $1.60 /kg
250g, pulverize split to better than 85%
passing 75 microns.
Drill core, rock and chip samples.
Crush to 70% less than 2mm, riffle split
$7.05
PREP-31B* off 1kg, pulverize split to better than
+ $1.60 /kg
85% passing 75 microns.

Crusher/rotary splitter combo - Crush

$7.05
PREP- to 70% less than 2mm, rotary split off
31BY* 1kg, pulverize split to better than 85% + $1.60 /kg
passing 75 microns.

Crush to 90% less than 2mm, riffle split

Drill core and rocks containing high-grade $18.95
PREP-31D* off 1kg, pulverize split to better than
or coarse gold and/or silver. + $2.60 /kg
85% passing 75 microns.

Crush to 70% less than 6mm, pulverize

PREP-22* entire sample to better than 85% Drill core, rock and chip samples up to 3kg. $10.40
passing 75 microns.
* Packages with common split size and particle fineness are listed. Please contact your local client services for alternatives.

Soil & Sediment CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Preparation PREP-41
Dry at <60°C/140°F, sieve sample to -180
Soil or sediment samples.
$2.15

Package micron (80 mesh). Retain both fractions. + $3.40 /kg

Drying temperature is kept low to

avoid the loss of mercury.

Portable XRF on CODE ANALYTES & LOWER LIMITS (PPM) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Prepared Pulps As 50 Fe 0.5% S 0.1%
Ca 0.5% Mn 100 Zn 50
ALS offers portable XRF analysis pXRF-30 $6.80
Cr 100 Ni 50
on pulps immediately after sample
Cu 50 Pb 50
preparation at the prep lab closest
to your project.

Miscellaneous CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Procedures CMP-21 Compositing of two or more samples. $2.30

These procedures may be used
when specialized preparation or
sample compositing is required.
An hourly labor charge may apply
to time-intensive projects.
May be done by volume/core length
CMP-22 (CMP-21) or by weight (CMP-22).
Clean crushers with “barren”
WSH-21
material after every sample.
Clean pulverizers with “barren” material
WSH-22
after every sample.
Transfer sample to drying tray or new
TRA-21
sample bag.
As requested.
$4.40
As required. The standard procedure
$2.65
uses compressed air cleaning between
samples and barren material between
each batch.
$4.35
As required for samples received in
containers unsuitable for laboratory $1.85
storage, or requiring tray drying.

BAG-01 Bagging large pulps for storage. For large pulps/bulk masters. $1.85

Homogenize stored or composited

HOM-01 As required. $7.05
samples by light pulverizing.
Screening of samples to any number of
standard size fractions, as specified by Fraction sizing or custom screening as $12.15
SCR-51 /screen size
the client. Weight of undersize fraction requested.
reported for each screen size.

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 Individual
Sample
Preparation
Procedures
The following procedures can
be used either separately or
combined in a package in
order to meet specific needs
regarding sample size and
composition. Most of these
procedures are charged at a
rate that is based on sample
weight.
12 | Sample Preparation
Drying
CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION PRICE PER SAMPLE
DRY-21
Drying of excessively wet samples Default drying procedure for most rock chip
$0.75
in drying ovens. and drill samples.
Drying of excessively wet samples
Most soil and sediment samples that are
DRY-22 in drying ovens that are controlled $1.10
analyzed for volatile elements.
to a maximum temperature of 60ºC.
DRY-23 Air-drying of samples. Selective Leach procedures and others. $1.10
Crushing
CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Used as a preliminary step before fine
crushing of larger sample sizes. No
Coarse crushing of rock chip and drill $0.45
CRU-21 QC is performed for this method. If QC
samples. + $0.70 /kg
if required request CRU-21q for >70%
passing 6 mm
Standard preparation procedure for
Fine crushing of rock chip and drill $0.65
CRU-31 samples where a representative split will
samples to 70% passing 2mm. + $1.15 /kg
be pulverized.
Fine crushing of rock chip and drill $0.95
CRU-36 Option for when a finer grind is desired.
samples to 85% passing 2mm. + $1.70 /kg
Fine crushing of rock chip and drill $1.05
CRU-32 Option for when a finer grind is desired.
samples to 90% passing 2mm. + $1.90 /kg
Splitting
CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION PRICE PER SAMPLE
$2.15
SPL-21* Split sample using a riffle splitter. Standard splitting procedure.
+ $0.45 /kg
$3.25
SPL-22* Split sample using a rotary splitter.
+ $0.55 /kg
Rotary splitting procedure.
Split sample using a Boyd crusher/
SPL-22Y + $0.55 /kg
rotary splitter combination.
Split a received pulp sample for
SPL-34 Pulp splitting procedure. $0.80
various uses.
* Codes ending with X incur additional charges for send out with no analysis.
Pulverizing
CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Pulverize a split or total sample up Default procedure for samples that are finely
PUL-31 $6.10
to 250g to 85% passing 75 microns. crushed and split to 250g or less.
Pulverize a 1,000g split to 85%
PUL-32 $7.05
passing 75 microns. Large sample size to mitigate
Pulverize a 1,000g split to 90% nugget effect.
PUL-32a $8.30
passing 75 microns.
Pulverize entire sample to 85%
PUL-21 Appropriate for samples up to 3kg. $8.15
passing 75 microns.
Riffle split sample to maximum of 3kg
and pulverize split to 85% passing 75
PUL-23 $8.15
microns. Retain and bag unpulverized
reject. Appropriate for RC drill chip
Riffle split sample to maximum of samples not requiring crushing.
3kg and pulverize split to 85%
PUL-24 $8.15
passing 75 microns. Dispose of
unpulverized reject.
Pulverize concentrate sample to Cost includes careful cleaning of the
PUL-51 $25.70
85% passing 75 microns. pulverizing bowl after grinding.
Schedule of Services & Fees | Geochemistry | 2019 | AUD
Precious
Metals
Analysis
The unique chemical properties of gold, silver,
and the platinum group elements pose challenges
in geochemical analysis. They often occur
inhomogenously in geological materials, at scales
ranging from micron-sized inclusions in minerals
to large nuggets. As a result, large analytical
charge weights are required to accurately represent
content in the overall sample. Solvent digestions
can also lose gold to adsorption on the original
sample when certain forms of carbon and sulfide
minerals are present, in a process called preg
robbing.
ALS has decades of expertise in reliable and
reproducible precious metals analysis by fire assay,
cyanide leach and aqua regia digestion at parts per
billion to percent levels.

Please submit at least three times nominal

sample weight for efficient service.
 Gold by Fire Assay CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
An optimal fire assay flux recipe Trace Level
and rigorous quality control Au-ICP21 Au by fire assay and ICP-AES. $17.10
program easily handle problem 0.001-10 30g sample
Au-ICP22 50g sample $17.70
materials including chromite, Au
Au-AA23 Au by fire assay and AAS. $14.65
base metal sulfides and oxides,
0.005-10 30g sample
selenides, and tellurides. Au-AA24 50g sample $15.25

Choice of crushing fineness, Ore Grade

splitting technique and pulp Au-AA25 Au by fire assay and AAS. $13.40
size can all affect the analytical 0.01-100 30g sample
Au-AA26 50g sample $14.05
outcome of fire assay gold
Au
methods. Discuss with your Au-GRA21 Au by fire assay and gravimetric finish. $26.75
0.05-10,000 30g sample
local ALS laboratory for more Au-GRA22 $29.20
50g sample
information.

Metallic Screening CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
When samples contain coarse 1kg pulp screened to 100 microns.
gold, the metallic screening Other screen sizes available. Duplicate
Au-SCR21 Au $138.00
30g assay on screen undersize. Assay of
procedure is recommended for entire oversize fraction.
accurate results. 1kg pulp screened to 75 microns. Other
Au-SCR24 screen sizes available. Duplicate 50g
Au $107.05
(Au-SCR22AA) assay on screen undersize. Assay of
0.05-100,000 entire oversize fraction.
(0.01-1,000) 1-2kg pulp screened to 100 microns.
Duplicate 50g assay on screen
Au-SCR24B Au $149.70
undersize. Assay of entire oversize
fraction.
2-3kg pulp screened to 100 microns.
Duplicate 50g assay on screen
Au-SCR24C Au $155.85
undersize. Assay of entire oversize
fraction.

Silver CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Trace level and low-grade silver Trace Level
samples may be analyzed by acid Ag by aqua regia digestion and AAS.
Ag-AA45 0.2-100 $10.85
digestion for maximum sensitivity 0.5g sample
Ag
and precision. Multi-element Ag by HF-HNO3-HClO4 digestion,
Ag-AA61 0.5-100 $15.00
HCl leach and AAS. 0.25g sample
packages including Ag are listed in
the Targeted Exploration section. Ore Grade
Ag-OG46 Ag by aqua regia digestion, ICP-AES
Because silver can suffer from 1-1,500 $13.05
(Ag-AA46) or AAS finish. 0.5g sample
nugget effect, occasional duplicate Ag by HF-HNO3-HClO4 digestion with
Ag-OG62
analysis may help detect sampling 1-1,500 HCl leach, ICP-AES or AAS finish. $17.30
(Ag-AA62) Ag
error at these low levels. At 0.4g sample
higher grades, fire assay with Ag-GRA21 Ag by fire assay and gravimetric finish. $29.00
larger nominal weights may be 5-10,000 30g sample
Ag-GRA22 50g sample $34.75
preferable.
Au and Ag by fire assay and
ME-GRA21 $33.50
Au 0.05-1,000 gravimetric finish.
Ag 5-10,000 30g sample
ME-GRA22 $36.50
50g sample

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Platinum Group CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Elements Trace Level
Pt 0.0001-1 Super trace Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay and
Platinum, palladium, rhodium
PGM-MS23L Pd 0.0002-1 ICP-MS finish. $24.70
and gold may be determined by Au 0.001-1 30g nominal sample weight
standard lead oxide collection Pt 0.0005-1 Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay and ICP-MS finish.
PGM-MS23 $21.45
fire assay and ICP-MS or ICP-AES Pd 0.001-1 30g nominal sample weight
finish. For the full list of platinum PGM-MS24 Au 0.001-1 50g nominal sample weight $24.70

group elements, nickel sulfide Rh by fire assay, gold collection and ICP-MS.
Rh-MS25 Rh 0.001-1 $24.50
30g nominal sample weight
collection fire assay must be used
Au Au, Pt, Pd, Ir, Os, Rh, Ru by nickel sulfide
for a quantitative analysis. 0.005-10
PGM-MS25NS Full PGE collection fire assay and ICP-MS finish. $232.50
0.002-10
Suite 30g nominal sample weight.
PGM-ICP23 Pt 0.005-10 Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay and ICP-AES finish. $20.45
Pd 0.001-10 30g nominal sample weight
PGM-ICP24 Au 0.001-10 50g nominal sample weight $23.50

Ore Grade
Pt 0.01-100
Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay and ICP-AES finish.
PGM-ICP27 Pd 0.01-100 $22.10
30g nominal sample weight
Au 0.01-100

Gold Cyanidation CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
In mining and exploration Au-AA13 Au 0.03-50 $13.75
Au, Ag, Cu by cyanide leach with AAS finish.
applications, cyanide leach tests Ag-AA13 Ag 0.03-350
30g sample + $6.80 /element
Cu-AA13 Cu 0.1-2,000
are used to establish the potential
cyanide extraction efficiency for Au by cyanide leach with AAS finish.
Au-AA14 Au 0.01-200 12hr Leach. $36.95
gold and silver. Up to 1kg sample
Au by accelerated cyanide leach using
LeachWELL Assay Tabs™ with AAS finish.
Au-AA15 Au 0.01-300 $27.70
4hr Leach.
Up to 3kg sample
Au Preg Rob Leach with Gold Spike.
Au-AA31
Au 0.03-500 Au Preg Rob Leach without Gold Spike. $16.05 each
Au-AA31a
10g sample per method
Note: Cyanide disposal fees apply in some countries.

Process Samples CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Includes gold in cyanide liquors or Au in cyanide liquor by extraction with
Au-AA16 Au 0.001-2,500mg/L $18.05
captured on activated carbon. AAS finish.
Au on carbon by ashing, aqua regia
Minimum sample weight Au-AA44 Au 1-10,000 $49.40
digestion and AAS. Duplicate analysis.
required varies, contact your
local lab.

Precious Metals CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
in Concentrates Concentrates

and Bullion Au-CON01

Ag-CON01
Au
Ag
0.07-999,985
0.7-995,000
Au and Ag by fire assay and gravimetric finish. $95.60 each

High precision analysis and Pt-CON01

umpire assay of precious metals Pd-CON01 Pt, Pd, Rh 0.07-1,000,000 Pt, Pd and Rh by fire assay and AAS finish. $105.35 each
in concentrates and bullion are Rh-CON01

performed by the most senior fire Bullion

assay technicians and checked Au-GRA24 Au 0.01-1,000 fineness Routine bullion assays by fire assay with
$236.20 each
by certified assayers to ensure Ag-GRA24 Ag 0.01-1,000 fineness gravimetric finish.
accuracy. Au-UMP20 Au 0.07-1,000,000 Umpire assay for bullion samples by fire
$284.80 each
Ag-UMP20 Ag 0.7-1,000,000 assay with gravimetric finish.
Minimum sample weight Pt-UMP20
Umpire assay for bullion samples by fire
required varies, contact your Pd-UMP20 Pt, Pd, Rh 0.07-1,000,000 $217.00 each
assay with gravimetric finish.
local lab. Rh-UMP20

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 Super Trace CODE ANALYTE RANGE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Gold in Soils & Au-CN43™ Au by cyanide extraction with ICP-MS finish. $30.20
Au 0.02ppb-1ppm 25g sample
Sediments Au-CN44™ 50g sample $33.50

ALS offers the lowest detection Au-ST43™ Au by aqua regia extraction with ICP-MS finish. $18.85
limits in the industry for gold Au 0.1ppb-0.1ppm 25g sample
Au-ST44™ 50g sample $20.10
in soils and sediments by both
cyanide and aqua regia digestion,
using our innovative super trace
analytical methodology.
Full multi-element geochemical CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
suites may be read from the Au 0.0001-1 Cu 0.01-10000 Nb 0.002-500 Ta 0.005-500
same digest solution as our Ag 0.001-100 Fe 0.001-50 % Ni 0.04-10000 Te 0.01-500
aqua regia and ICP-MS super Al 0.01-25 % Ga 0.004-10000 P 0.001-1 % Th 0.002-10000
trace gold method. This package As 0.01-10000 Ge 0.005-500 Pb 0.005-10000 Ti 0.001-10 %
mirrors our ME-MS41L™ method, B 10-10000 Hf 0.002-500 Pd 0.001-100 Tl 0.002-10000
with slight adjustments made to AuME-ST43™ Ba 0.5-10000 Hg 0.004-10000 Pt 0.001-100 U 0.005-2500 $51.25
accommodate the larger nominal 25g sample
Be 0.01-1000 In 0.005-500 Rb 0.005-10000 V 0.1-10000
sample weight necessary for Bi 0.001-10000 K 0.01-10 % Re 0.001-50 W 0.001-10000
AuME-ST44™
representative gold analysis. Ca 0.01-25 % La 0.002-10000 S 0.01-10 % Y 0.003-500 $54.30
50g sample
Cd 0.001-1000 Li 0.1-10000 Sb 0.005-10000 Zn 0.1-10000
Ce 0.003-500 Mg 0.01-25 % Sc 0.005-10000 Zr 0.01-500
Co 0.001-10000 Mn 0.1-50000 Se 0.1-1000
Cr 0.01-10000 Mo 0.01-10000 Sn 0.01-500
Cs 0.005-500 Na 0.001-10 % Sr 0.01-10000

Bulk Leach CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Extractable Gold Au-CN12*
BLEG – ICP-MS finish.
Au 0.0001-10 BLEG – extraction AA finish. $37.85
Au-AA12
BLEG is used where cyanide Up to 1kg sample
leaching from a stream sediment BLEG – ICP-MS finish.
Au-CN11*
sample may detect gold Au 0.001-10 BLEG – extraction AA finish. $28.55
Au-AA11
anomalies that would otherwise Up to 1kg sample

go unnoticed. *Silver and copper may also be reported by these methods for an additional fee.

Prices for cyanide leaching of

samples over 1kg by quotation.

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Low Level Gold in CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Soils & Sediments Trace Level

Our trace level methods by Au-TL43 Au by aqua regia extraction with ICP-MS finish. $14.05
aqua regia digestion and ICP-MS Au 0.001-1 25g sample
finish are excellent for regolith, Au-TL44 50g sample $15.25
where gold anomalies indicating
Intermediate Grade
mineralization below surface are
well-characterized. Aqua regia Au-OG43 Au by aqua regia extraction with ICP-MS finish. $11.50
Au 0.01-100 25g sample
dissolves native gold as well as Au-OG44 $12.75
50g sample
gold bound in sulfide minerals;
however, depending on the
composition of the soil, gold CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
determined by this method may Au 0.001-1 Co 0.1-10000 La 0.2-10000 Re 0.001-50 Tl 0.02-10000
or may not match recovery from Ag 0.01-100 Cr 1-10000 Li 0.1-10000 S 0.01-10% U 0.05-10000
fire assay methods. Al 0.01-25% Cs 0.05-500 Mg 0.01-25% Sb 0.05-10000 V 1-10000
As with our super trace methods, As 0.1-10000 Cu 0.2-10000 Mn 5-50000 Sc 0.1-10000 W 0.05-10000
AuME-TL43™
multi-element packages can be 25g sample B 10-10000 Fe 0.01-50% Mo 0.05-10000 Se 0.2-1000 Y 0.05-500 $36.15
read from the same digestion Ba 10-10000 Ga 0.05-10000 Na 0.01-10% Sn 0.2-500 Zn 2-10000
AuME-TL44™ Be 0.05-1000 Ge 0.05-500 Nb 0.05-500 Sr 0.2-10000 Zr 0.5-500 $39.20
solution as trace level gold for a
50g sample
complete exploration tool. Bi 0.01-10000 Hf 0.02-500 Ni 0.2-10000 Ta 0.01-500
Ca 0.01-25% Hg 0.01-10000 P 10-10000 Te 0.01-500
Cd 0.01-1000 In 0.005-500 Pb 0.2-10000 Th 0.2-10000
Ce 0.02-500 K 0.01-10% Rb 0.1-10000 Ti 0.005-10%

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Generative
Exploration
Every method listed in the following four
pages involves some aspect of our innovative
methodology for super trace analysis on the ICP-
MS. Detection limits have been pushed orders
of magnitude below average crustal abundance
for the majority of elements, enabling excellent
precision at geochemical background levels and
clearly defined geochemical anomalies. Digestion
methods appropriate for any sample medium are
available - soils, sediments, regolith, vegetation,
water, rocks, and drill core. ALS remains committed
to solving long-standing analytical challenges in
exploration geochemistry by making use of new
instrumentation and fresh ideas from our team of
expert analytical chemists and geochemists.

Please submit at least three to four times the

nominal sample weight for efficient service.
Aqua Regia CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
for Soils and Ag 0.001-100 Co 0.001-10,000 La 0.002-10,000 Pt 0.002-25 Th 0.002-10,000

Sediments Al
As
0.01%-25%
0.01-10,000
Cr
Cs
0.01-10,000 Li 0.1-10,000 Rb 0.005-10,000
0.005-500 Mg 0.01%-25% Re 0.001-50
Ti 0.001%-10%
Tl  0.002-10,000
Aqua regia digestion with Au 0.0002-25 Cu 0.01-10,000 Mn 0.1-50,000 S 0.01%-10% U  0.005-10,000
super trace ICP-MS analysis B 10-10,000 Fe 0.001%-50% Mo 0.01-10,000 Sb 0.005-10,000 V  0.1-10,000
ME-MS41L™*
provides extremely low Ba 0.5-10,000 Ga 0.004-10,000 Na 0.001%-10% Sc 0.005-10,000 W  0.001-10,000 $42.15
0.5g sample
detection limits useful for Be 0.01-1000 Ge 0.005-500 Nb 0.002-500 Se 0.1-1000 Y  0.003-500
regional and deep cover Bi 0.001-10,000 Hf 0.002-500 Ni 0.04-10,000 Sn 0.01-500 Zn 0.1-10,000
exploration. Ca 0.01%-25% Hg 0.004-10,000 P 0.001%-1% Sr 0.01-10,000 Zr 0.01-500

The rare earth elements and Cd 0.001-1000 In 0.005-500 Pb 0.005-10,000 Ta 0.005-500

lead isotope concentrations Ce 0.003-500 K 0.01%-10% Pd 0.001-25 Te 0.01-500

add new dimensions to Dy 0.002-1000 Ho 0.001-1000 Sm 0.002-1000

super trace data. REEs Er 0.002-1000 Lu 0.001-1000 Tb 0.001-1000 $8.65
MS41L-REE™
may be useful pathfinders Eu 0.002-1000 Nd 0.002-1000 Tm 0.001-1000 Add-on only
despite reflecting only the Gd 0.002-1000 Pr 0.002-1000 Yb 0.002-1000
labile component, while Pb ²⁰⁴Pb 0.005-10000 ²⁰⁶Pb 0.005-10000 ²⁰⁷Pb 0.005-10000 $13.15
MS41L-PbIS™
isotopic signatures can be ²⁰⁸Pb 0.005-10000 Add-on only
used in fingerprinting and
* Gold determinations by this method are semi-quantitative due to the small sample weight used.
hydrothermal fluid history. For Au with multi-element using a 25g or 50g charge please use AuME-ST43 or AuME-ST44.

Selenium in Soils CODE ANALYTE & RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Se at this level holds Se-MS46 Se 0.003-100
Aqua regia digestion and ICP-MS analysis.
$18.85
information for exploration 25g sample

vectoring as well as
environmental baselines.

Clay Separation CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

The clay fraction in soils acts as a SCR-CLAY
Separation of the -10 micron fraction from soils.
$27.04
trap for elements migrating to the Minimum 300g of sieved soil required.

surface from depth, and may be

used to enhance subtle anomalies.

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 Halogen Analysis CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and Vegetation sample is ashed at 475°C for 24 hours. Pre- and post-ashing weights
iodine hold significant promise in are reported. Average ash yields are 2-4% for species commonly used in
VEG-ASH01 $9.55
exploration surveys.
exploration, since many metals Minimum sample weight required 100g.
are transported through the Sample pre-treatment for super trace halogens analysis. Required for soils and
crust as halide complexes in un-ashed vegetation.
HAL-PREP01 $14.25
hydrothermal fluids. Minimum sample weight required varies, contact your local lab to discuss
your project.
Soil, vegetation or water may be
analyzed by this method.
CODE ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
F 0.05 Cl 0.1 De-ionized water leach with ICP-
ME-HAL01™ $37.05
Br 0.02 I 0.002 MS & ion chromatograph analysis.

Ionic Leach™ CODE ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (ppb) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Ionic Leach is designed to
TM Ag 0.1 Eu 0.1 Nb 0.1 Tb 0.1

enhance the most subtle labile As 0.5 Fe 0.1ppm Nd 0.1 Te 0.5

geochemical anomalies for a Au 0.02 Ga 0.5 Ni 1 Th 0.02

wide range of commodities. Ba 10 Gd 0.1 Pb 0.1 Ti 5

Be 0.2 Ge 0.1 Pd 0.05 Tl 0.05
It is a static sodium cyanide
Bi 0.3 Hf 0.05 Pr 0.1 Tm 0.1
leach using the chelating agents
Br 0.05ppm Hg 0.1 Pt 0.1 U 0.05
ammonium chloride, citric acid
Ca 0.2ppm Ho 0.1 Rb 0.1 V 0.2
and EDTA with the leachant ME-MS23™ $48.65
Cd 0.2 I 0.01ppm Re 0.01 W 0.1
buffered at an alkaline pH of 8.5.
Ce 0.1 In 0.1 Sb 0.5 Y 0.1
Nominal sample weight is 50g Co 0.3 La 0.1 Sc 1 Yb 0.1
(wet weight, no screening). Cr 1 Li 0.2 Se 2 Zn 10
Prepared vegetation samples Cs 0.1 Lu 0.1 Sm 0.1 Zr 0.1
may be leached at a Cu 1 Mg 0.01ppm Sn 0.2
5g sample size. Dy 0.1 Mn 0.01ppm Sr 1
Er 0.1 Mo 0.5 Ta 0.05
MS23-PbIS™ 204
Pb 0.01 206
Pb 0.01 207
Pb 0.01 208
Pb 0.02 $13.15 Add-on only

Other Selective Leaches

In addition to Ionic Leach™, ALS offers a variety
of standard partial leaches targeting particular
soil fractions. They can be done individually or
in sequence to best suit project needs.

Minimum sample size is 5g for each leach or

for any combination in sequence.

Please enquire for more details.

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Hydrogeochemistry CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Trace metal analysis in ground WAT-PREP02 Filter water samples to <0.45um and acidify with nitric acid before analysis. $6.80
and surface waters can reveal
WAT-PREP03 Filter water samples to <0.45um before analysis. $4.55
mineralization-related anomalies
in areas where traditional soil WAT-PREP04 Acidify water samples with nitric acid before analysis. $2.25
sampling is difficult or impossible,
such as swampy terrain, desert,
CODE ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (µg/L) PRICE PER SAMPLE
and agricultural disturbance.
Au 0.002 Cu 0.1 Ni 0.2 Ta 0.01
ALS offers a reliable and cost-
Ag 0.005 Fe 0.003mg/L P 0.005mg/L Te 0.01
effective water analysis package
Al 3 Ga 0.05 Pb 0.05 Th 0.005
with optional anions by ion
As 0.05 Hf 0.005 Pd 0.005 Ti 0.2
chromatography and a full suite of
B 3 Hg 0.05 Pt 0.005 Tl 0.002
physical parameters.
Ba 0.05 In 0.01 Rb 0.01 U 0.002
Trace elements and metals Be 0.005 K 0.01mg/L Re 0.002 V 0.05
require at least 50mL water. ME-MS14L™ $74.40
Bi 0.01 La 0.005 S 0.2mg/L W 0.01
Anions and physical parameters Ca 0.02mg/L Li 0.1 Sb 0.01 Y 0.005
require at least 500mL water. Cd 0.005 Mg 0.005mg/L Sc 0.01 Zn 0.5
Sampling kits may be purchased Ce 0.005 Mn 0.05 Se 0.05 Zr 0.02
in some locations, please enquire. Co 0.005 Mo 0.05 Si 0.03mg/L
Cr 0.5 Na 0.01mg/L Sn 0.05
Cs 0.005 Nb 0.005 Sr 0.05
Dy 0.005 Gd 0.005 Nd 0.005 Tb 0.005
MS14L-REE™ Er 0.005 Ho 0.005 Pr 0.005 Tm 0.005 $21.90 Add-on only
Eu 0.005 Lu 0.005 Sm 0.005 Yb 0.005
Br 0.05mg/L NO3 0.005mg/L pH 0.1 units Conductivity 2µS/cm
MS14L-ANPH™ Cl 0.5mg/L SO4 0.5mg/L TDS 3mg/L Alkalinity 1mg/L $64.90 Add-on only
F 0.02mg/L

Biogeochemistry CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Plants may be viewed as large-scale Milling of dry plant tissue to 100% passing 1mm. Produces a homogenous and
geochemical sampling devices, with VEG-MILL01 $9.55
representative pulp that can be subsampled for analysis.
root systems that can selectively
absorb elements from a large Vegetation sample is ashed at 475°C for 24 hours. Pre- and post-ashing weights
volume of soil, groundwater, and VEG-ASH01 are reported. Average ash yields are 2-4% for species commonly used in $9.55
even bedrock. Careful selection exploration surveys. Minimum recommended sample weight is 100g.
of plant species is important
as biological effects control CODE ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
geochemical response. Ag 0.001 Cu 0.01 Nb 0.002 Ta 0.001

ALS provides additional vegetation Al 0.01% Fe 1 Ni 0.04 Te 0.02

preparation services such as As 0.01 Ga 0.004 P 0.001% Th 0.002

ME-VEG41™
separating the plant parts of interest unashed Au 0.0002 Ge 0.005 Pb 0.01 Ti 0.001%
from waste material. Please contact 1g sample B 1 Hf 0.002 Pd 0.001 Tl 0.002
your local lab to discuss your specific Ba 0.1 Hg 0.001 Pt 0.001 U 0.005
ME-
project goals. Be 0.01 In 0.005 Rb 0.01 V 0.05
VEG41a™ $27.05
Bi 0.001 K 0.01% Re 0.001 W 0.01
ashed
0.25g Ca 0.01% La 0.002 S 0.01% Y 0.003
sample Cd 0.001 Li 0.1 Sb 0.01 Zn 0.1
Ce 0.003 Mg 0.001% Sc 0.01 Zr 0.02
Co 0.002 Mn 0.1 Se 0.005
Cr 0.01 Mo 0.01 Sn 0.01
Cs 0.005 Na 0.001% Sr 0.02
Dy 0.002 Gd 0.002 Nd 0.001 Tb 0.001
VEG41-REE™
Er 0.002 Ho 0.001 Pr 0.002 Tm 0.001 $6.50 Add-on only
VEG41a-REE™
Eu 0.002 Lu 0.001 Sm 0.003 Yb 0.003

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 Four Acid Super CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Trace Analysis Ag 0.002-100 Cu 0.02-10,000 Na 0.001%-10% Sr 0.02-10,000
Al 0.01%-25% Fe 0.002%-50% Nb 0.005-500 Ta 0.01-500
This super trace package is suitable
As 0.05-10,000 Ga 0.05-10,000 Ni 0.08-10,000 Te 0.04-500
for regional drilling, trenching and
Ba 1-10,000 Ge 0.05-500 P 0.001%-1% Th 0.004-10,000
hand samples in unmineralized
Be 0.02-1,000 Hf 0.004-500 Pb 0.01-10,000 Ti 0.001%-10%
rocks, and can also be used ME-MS61L™
Bi 0.005-10,000 In 0.005-500 Rb 0.02-10,000 Tl 0.004-10,000
effectively in areas of thick regolith 0.25g $51.45
Ca 0.01%-25% K 0.01%-10% Re 0.002-50 U 0.01-2,500
for bedrock mapping. ALS has sample
Cd 0.005-1,000 La 0.005-10,000 S 0.01%-10% V 0.1-10,000
lowered the detection limits on
Ce 0.01-500 Li 0.2-10,000 Sb 0.02-10,000 W 0.008-10,000
key pathfinder elements such
Co 0.005-10,000 Mg 0.01%-25% Sc 0.01-10,000 Y 0.01-500
as As, Sb, Se and Tl to near or
Cr 0.3-10,000 Mn 0.2-50,000 Se 0.2-1000 Zn 0.2-10,000
below average crustal abundance,
revealing anomalous patterns at Cs 0.01-500 Mo 0.02-10,000 Sn 0.02-500 Zr 0.1-500

levels previously unattainable due Dy 0.005-1000 Ho 0.002-1000 Sm 0.004-1000

to technical limitations. Er 0.004-1000 Lu 0.002-1000 Tb 0.002-1000

MS61L-REE™ $8.65 Add-on only
Eu 0.004-1000 Nd 0.005-1000 Tm 0.002-1000
The rare earth elements and
Gd 0.005-1000 Pr 0.004-1000 Yb 0.004-1000
lead isotopes are available
²⁰⁴Pb 0.01-10000 ²⁰⁶Pb 0.01-10000 ²⁰⁷Pb 0.01-10000
as add-ons to expand the MS61L-PbIS™ $13.15 Add-on only
²⁰⁸Pb 0.01-10000
utility of the method in
greenfields exploration.

Portable XRF for CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Lithogeochemistry Portable XRF scan of a non-mineralized pulverized sample.
Ranges:
The crucial lithogeochemical Si 0.5%-47%
pXRF-34 $5.15 Add-on only
elements - silicon, titanium, and Ti 0.1%-60%
zirconium - may be added to any Zr 5ppm-5%
15g sample
ALS four acid method for a more
complete element suite.

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Targeted
Exploration
No single method covers all types of geological
materials for all geochemically-relevant elements
at all concentrations. Sample type, commodity of
interest, geochemical pathfinders and expected
concentration of target elements should all be
considered when selecting appropriate methods for
your project.

Broadly, aqua regia readily dissolves many sulfide,

oxide and carbonate minerals, as well as retaining
mercury, a particularly volatile element. Four acid
digestions quantitatively dissolve nearly all minerals,
but it may sometimes be necessary to use even
stronger techniques such as fusions in order to fully
digest barite, rare earth oxides, and tin, tungsten,
niobium and tantalum minerals.

The choice between various instrument finishes

should be informed by the expected concentrations of
the elements of interest in the sample.

Please submit at least four times

the nominal sample weight for
efficient service.
 Aqua Regia With CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
ICP-MS Finish Ag 0.01-100 Cs 0.05-500 Mo 0.05-10,000 Sr 0.2-10,000
Al 0.01-25% Cu 0.2-10,000 Na 0.01%-10% Ta 0.01-500
Method selection can be key to
As 0.1-10,000 Fe 0.01%-50% Nb 0.05-500 Te 0.01-500
achieving exploration success.
Au* 0.02-25 Ga 0.05-10,000 Ni 0.2-10,000 Th 0.2-10,000
Sample type, target commodity,
B 10-10,000 Ge 0.05-500 P 10-10,000 Ti 0.005%-10%
and pathfinder elements should
all be considered when selecting ME-MS41™ Ba 10-10,000 Hf 0.02-500 Pb 0.2-10,000 Tl 0.02-10,000

the most appropriate method for 0.5g Be 0.05-1,000 Hg 0.01-10,000 Rb 0.1-10,000 U 0.05-10,000 $33.60
sample Bi 0.01-10,000 In 0.005-500 Re 0.001-50 V 1-10,000
your project.
Ca 0.01%-25% K 0.01%-10% S 0.01%-10% W 0.05-10,000
Aqua regia is an excellent
Cd 0.01-1,000 La 0.2-10,000 Sb 0.05-10,000 Y 0.05-500
exploration tool for various deposit
Ce 0.02-500 Li 0.1-10,000 Sc 0.1-10,000 Zn 2-10,000
types that involve gold, silver and
Co 0.1-10,000 Mg 0.01%-25% Se 0.2-1,000 Zr 0.5-500
base metals hosted in sulfide and
Cr 1-10,000 Mn 5-50,000 Sn 0.2-500
carbonate minerals.
* Gold determinations by this method are semi-quantitative due to the small sample weight used.
For Au with multi-element using a 25g or 50g charge please use AuME-TL43 or AuME-TL44.

Single Elements CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
by Aqua Regia ME-MS42™ Ag 0.01-25 Hg 0.005-25 Se 0.2-250 U 0.05-250 $14.25
0.5g As 0.1-250 Re 0.001-250 Te 0.01-250 + $1.40 /element
When analytical results for one
sample Bi 0.01-250 Sb 0.05-250 Tl 0.02-250
or only a few elements with low
detection limits are required. More + Add element symbol as prefix to method code.

elements are available on request.

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Four Acid CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Digestion With Ag 0.01-100 Cu 0.2-10,000 Na 0.01%-10% Sr 0.2-10,000

ICP-MS Finish Al
As
0.01%-50%
0.2-10,000 Ga
Fe 0.01%-50% Nb
0.05-10,000 Ni
0.1-500
0.2-10,000
Ta
Te
0.05-100
0.05-500
Four acid digestion quantitatively ME-MS61™ Ba 10-10,000 Ge 0.05-500 P 10-10,000 Th 0.01-10,000
0.25g
dissolves nearly all minerals Be 0.05-1,000 Hf 0.1-500 Pb 0.5-10,000 Ti 0.005%-10%
sample $41.80
in the majority of geological Bi 0.01-10,000 In 0.005-500 Rb 0.1-10,000 Tl 0.02-10,000
materials. However, barite, rare Ca 0.01%-50% K 0.01%-10% Re 0.002-50 U 0.1-10,000
earth oxides, columbite-tantalite, ME-MS61m™ Cd 0.02-1,000 La 0.5-10,000 S 0.01%-10% V 1-10,000 $56.05
and titanium, tin and tungsten 0.75g
sample Ce 0.01-500 Li 0.2-10,000 Sb 0.05-10,000 W 0.1-10,000
minerals may not be fully Co 0.1-10,000 Mg 0.01%-50% Sc 0.1-10,000 Y 0.1-500
digested. Cr 1-10,000 Mn 5-100,000 Se 1-1,000 Zn 2-10,000
Despite the potentially Cs 0.05-500 Mo 0.05-10,000 Sn 0.2-500 Zr 0.5-500
incomplete digestion of REEs, Dy 0.05-1,000 Gd 0.05-1,000 Nd 0.1-1,000 Tb 0.01-1,000
$52.85
the leachable portion of these ME-MS61r™ Er 0.03-1,000 Ho 0.01-1,000 Pr 0.03-1,000 Tm 0.01-1,000
Full suite
elements may hold important Eu 0.03-1,000 Lu 0.01-1,000 Sm 0.03-1,000 Yb 0.03-1,000
exploration vectoring information Note: To include Hg by a separate method in the suite of elements above, please request ME-ICP61m™ instead of ME-ICP61™.
and can be chosen as an add-on.

Portable XRF for CODE ANALYTES & RANGES PRICE PER SAMPLE
Lithogeochemistry Portable XRF scan of a non-mineralized pulverized sample.
Ranges:
The crucial lithogeochemical Si 0.5%-47%
pXRF-34 $5.15 Add-on only
elements - silicon, titanium and Ti 0.1%-60%
zirconium - may be added to any Zr 5ppm-5%
15g sample
ALS four acid method for a more
complete element suite.

Single Elements CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
by Four Acid Ag 0.01-100 Ga 0.05-500 Se 1-500 Tl 0.02-500
ME-MS62™ As 0.2-500 Mo 0.05-500 Sn 0.2-500 U 0.1-500 $18.40
When analytical results for one
0.25g sample Bi 0.01-500 Re 0.002-100 Te 0.05-500 W 0.1-500 + $1.40 / element
or only a few elements with low
Cd 0.02-500 Sb 0.05-500 Th 0.01-500
detection limits are required. More
+ Add element symbol as prefix to method code.
elements are available on request.

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 Aqua Regia With CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
ICP-AES Finish Ag 0.2-100 Co 1-10,000 Mn 5-50,000 Sr 1-10,000
Al 0.01%-25% Cr 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Th 20-10,000 $18.55 full package
These methods are economical
ME-ICP41 As 2-10,000 Cu 1-10,000 Na 0.01%-10% Ti 0.01%-10% or $10.25
tools for first pass exploration
0.5g B 10-10,000 Fe 0.01%-50% Ni 1-10,000 Tl 10-10,000 + $0.65 /element
geochemistry. Data reported from sample Ba 10-10,000 Ga 10-10,000 P 10-10,000 U 10-10,000
an aqua regia digestion should
ME-ICP41m Be 0.5-1,000 Hg 1-10,000 Pb 2-10,000 V 1-10,000 $27.05
be considered as representing 1g sample Bi 2-10,000 K 0.01%-10% S 0.01%-10% W 10-10,000
only the leachable portion of the
Ca 0.01%-25% La 10-10,000 Sb 2-10,000 Zn 2-10,000
particular analyte.
Cd 0.5-1,000 Mg 0.01%-25% Sc 1-10,000
*To include Hg to a lower detection limit of 0.005ppm by a separate method, please request package ME-ICP41m.

Four Acid CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Digestion With Ag 0.5-100 Cr 1-10,000 Na 0.01%-10% Ti 0.01%-10%

ICP-AES Finish ME-ICP61

0.25g
Al
As
0.01%-50% Cu
5-10,000 Fe
1-10,000
0.01%-50%
Ni
P
1-10,000
10-10,000
Tl
U
10-10,000 $22.65 full package
10-10,000 or $14.35
Four acid digestions are able sample Ba 10-10,000 Ga 10-10,000 Pb 2-10,000 V 1-10,000 + $0.65 /element
to dissolve most minerals, but Be 0.5-1,000 K 0.01%-10% S 0.01%-10% W 10-10,000
although the term “near-total” ME-ICP61m Bi 2-10,000 La 10-10,000 Sb 5-10,000 Zn 2-10,000 $34.50
is used, not all elements are 0.75g Ca 0.01%-50% Mg 0.01%-50% Sc 1-10,000
quantitatively extracted in some sample
Cd 0.5-1,000 Mn 5-100,000 Sr 1-10,000
sample matrices. Co 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Th 20-10,000
*To include Hg in the suite of elements above, please request method ME-ICP61m

Resistive Elements CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
By Fusion ME-MS85™ Ce 0.1-10,000 Rb 0.2-10,000 Ta 0.1-2,500 W 1-10,000 $19.25
0.1g La 0.1-10,000 Sn 1-10,000 Th 0.05-1,000 Y 0.1-10,000 + $1.40 /element
The lithium borate fusion & ICP-MS
sample
finish allows analysis of the most Nb 0.2-2,500 Sr 0.1-10,000 U 0.05-1,000 Zr 2-10,000
resistive elements at trace levels. + Add element symbol as prefix to method code.
Additional elements are available
on request.

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Intermediate CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Level Aqua Regia Ag 1-200 Cr 5-50,000 Mo 5-50,000 Th 100-50,000
Al 0.05%-50% Cu 5-50,000 Na 0.05%-50% Ti 0.05%-50%
These packages can be used
As 10-100,000 Fe 0.05%-50% Ni 5-50,000 Tl 50-50,000
as an economical alternative
Ba 50-50,000 Ga 50-50,000 P 50-50,000 U 50-50,000 $27.55 full package
to analyzing low grade ore ME-ICP41a
Be 5-500 Hg 5-50,000 Pb 10-50,000 V 5-50,000 or $14.35
or samples with known 0.4g sample
Bi 10-50,000 K 0.05%-50% S 0.05%-10% W 50-50,000 + $2.85 /element
mineralization. Data reported from
Ca 0.05%-50% La 50-50,000 Sb 10-50,000 Zn 10-50,000
an aqua regia digestion should
Cd 5-2,500 Mg 0.05%-50% Sc 5-50,000
be considered as representing
only the leachable portion of the Co 5-50,000 Mn 25-50,000 Sr 5-50,000

particular analyte.

Intermediate CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE

Level Four Acid Ag 1-200 Cr 10-100,000 Na 0.05%-30% Ti 0.05%-30%

Digestion Al
As
0.05%-30%
50-100,000
Cu
Fe
10-100,000
0.05%-50%
Ni
P
10-100,000
50-100,000
Tl
U
50-50,000
50-50,000
These packages can be used Ba 50-50,000 Ga 50-50,000 Pb 20-100,000 V 10-100,000 $31.85 full package
as an economical alternative ME-ICP61a
Be 10-10,000 K 0.1%-30% S 0.05%-10% W 50-50,000 or $18.65
0.4g sample
to analyzing low grade ore Bi 20-50,000 La 50-50,000 Sb 50-50,000 Zn 20-100,000 + $2.85 /element
or samples with known Ca 0.05%-50% Mg 0.05%-50% Sc 10-50,000
mineralization. Four acid Cd 10-10,000 Mn 10-100,000 Sr 10-100,000
digestions are able to dissolve Co 10-50,000 Mo 10-50,000 Th 50-50,000
most minerals, but not all
elements are quantitatively
extracted in some samples.

Single Elements by CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Pressed Pellet XRF Ba 10-10,000 Nb 2-4,000 Ta 10-5,000 Y 2-4,000
(+)-XRF05 Ce 10-4,000 Rb 2-4,000 Th 4-4,000 Zr 2-4,000 $13.75
Pressed pellet XRF is suitable for
10g sample Cr 5-4,000 Sn 5-5,000 U 4-5,000 + $3.40 / element
determining elements not easily
La 10-4,000 Sr 2-4,000 W 10-5,000
solubilized by acid digestion, but
+ Add element symbol as prefix to method code.
may be subject to interferences
due particle size and mineralogy.

Portable XRF For

Indicative Analysis
Portable XRF may be used to screen large
volumes of samples for intermediate to ore
grade elements when the standard lab test
is relatively costly and time-consuming.
The pXRF method must be calibrated for a
specific sample suite on an individual project
basis. Submitting samples not represented
in the calibration suite creates a high risk of
inaccurate results, including false positives.
ALS offers custom calibration for pXRF on
project-specific sample suites, with our
rigorous quality standards and XRF expertise
ensuring accurate, reliable results. The pXRF
instrument can be located in the prep lab
nearest your project, or on-site if the project is
remote. Contact your local client sevices team
for more information.

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 Halogens CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Elemental analysis of the halide Cl-IC881 Cl 50-20,000
KOH fusion and ion chromatography.
$25.50
minerals containing chlorine and 0.2g sample

fluorine generally require fusions Specific to Cl in phosphates only.

Cl-ELE81a Cl 50-20,000 KOH fusion and ion selective electrode. $21.25
that will retain the elements 1g sample
in solution, as well as specific Lithium borate fusion and XRF.
instrumentation for analysis. Cl-XRF20 Cl 0.001%-6% $31.65
0.7g sample
Nitric acid digestion and titration.
Cl-VOL66 Cl 0.01-65% $35.45
1g sample
KOH fusion and ion selective electrode.
F-ELE81a F 20-20,000 $35.45
0.2g sample
Na2O2 fusion, citric acid leach and ion selective
F-ELE82 F 0.01-100% electrode. $39.00
0.1g sample
KOH fusion and ion chromatography.
F-IC881 F 20-20,000 $25.50
0.2g sample
Cl 50-20,000 KOH fusion and ion chromatography.
ME-IC881 $29.75
F 20-20,000 0.2g sample

Mercury CODE ANALYTE & RANGES (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Aqua regia quantitatively Trace level Hg by aqua regia and ICP-MS.
Hg-MS42 Hg 0.005-100 $15.70
dissolves Hg and uses a digestion 0.5g sample

temperature low enough to avoid High grade Hg by aqua regia and ICP-AES.
Hg-ICP42 Hg 1-100,000 $15.70
0.5g sample
fuming off this volatile element.
Hg in ores by acid digestion and ICP-AES.
Hg-CON01 Hg 1-10,000 $100.35
2g sample

Loss On Ignition CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
LOI measures the content of OA-GRA10
Gravimetric procedure after drying at 105°C.
$15.15
a sample lost as gases when 2 hours (normal samples).
H2O (Moisture) 0.01-100
24 hours (hygroscopic samples).
subjected to high temperatures, OA-GRA11
5g sample
$17.70
often including water and CO2. H 2O + Combustion furnace and infrared
Many more temperatures and OA-IR06 (Water of 0.01-100 spectrometry. $21.25
ignition times are available, please Crystallization) 1g sample
enquire. Loss on ignition at 500°C.
OA-GRA05xf LOI @ 500°C 0.01-100 $19.50
1g sample.
Loss on ignition at 1000°C.
OA-GRA05 LOI @ 1000°C 0.01-100 $12.10
1g sample.

Conductivity, CODE ANALYTES & RANGES DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

pH and Acid OA-GRA04 Acid Insoluble 0.01%-100%
Acid insoluble content.
$14.30
1g sample.
Insolubles OA-ELE03 pH 0.1-14
pH on 1:10 sample to water ratio.
$10.90
5g sample
These methods provide crucial
Specific conductivity on 1:10 sample
information for mineral processing
OA-ELE04 Conductivity 1-100,000μS/cm to water ratio. $17.15
and environmental assessment 5g sample
studies. Soil pH on 1:1 sample to water ratio.
OA-ELE05 Soil pH 0.1-14 $17.15
20g sample
Soil Soil conductivity on 1:1 sample to water ratio.
OA-ELE06 1-100,000μS/cm $8.85
Conductivity 20g sample
OA-ELE07 Paste pH 0.1-14 Paste pH on 10g sample saturated with water. $8.85

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Pb Isotope Ratios CODE ANALYTE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
For Exploration PbIS-RAT41 Six isotope ratios
Pb isotope ratios by acid digestion and ICP-MS analysis.
$39.75
Total Pb content of the sample is required in advance. May
This fast, low-cost analysis including 204Pb, be run on whole rock pulps. 0.5g sample
206
Pb, 207Pb, and
of Pb isotope ratios in pulps PbIS-RAT61 208
Pb isotopes Aqua Regia Digestion $43.15
allows fingerprinting of different Four Acid Digestion
lithologies and hydrothermal fluid NOTE: Samples must contain >2ppm Pb for analysis to be viable
flow pathways, providing a new
vector to ore deposits.

Stable Isotopes CODE ANALYTE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Many important parameters
of mineralizing fluids may be
determined from stable isotope
ratios. The isotopic alteration
halo may extend beyond visible
mineralogy changes, creating a
larger deposit footprint for easier
exploration vectoring.
Offered in partnership with the Mineral Deposit Research
C and O in Unit (MDRU) at the University of British Columbia. Carbon
Carbonate Minerals
LS-ISTP01 and oxygen isotopic composition is determined specifically $36.05
on carbonate minerals in whole-rock pulps using laser
spectroscopy. 0.5g sample
O-ISTP01 Specific to clays and silicate minerals. Determination using
O and H in Silicate
a complex gas collection procedure and IRMS. Sample must By Quotation
H-ISTP01 Minerals
be supplied as a single-mineral separate. TAT is 30 days.
Specific to sulfide and sulfate minerals. Determination
S-ISTP01 Sulfur using TC/EA and IRMS. Sample must be supplied as a $78.30
single-mineral separate. TAT is 30 days.
Specific to minerals containing carbon and/or oxygen.
CO-ISTP01 Carbon and Oxygen Determination using acid digestion and IRMS. Sample must By Quotation
be supplied as a single-mineral separate. TAT is 30 days.

Radiogenic CODE ANALYTE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Isotopes
These methods provide insight
into provenance and character
of hydrothermal fluids and
rock genesis, helping unravel
geological history for a more
sophisticated understanding of
your ore body.
May be done on whole rock pulps or on specific Pb-bearing
minerals. Measurement by acid digestion
Pb-ISTP01 Pb/Pb $370.80
and HR-ICP-MS. Samples may require Hg separation at an
additional cost. TAT is 30 days.
Performed on whole rock pulps. Measurement by column
Nd-ISTP01 Sm/Nd separation and HR-ICP-MS. Total Sm and Nd content is $772.50
required in advance. TAT is 30 days.

Geochronology CODE ANALYTE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

These methods may be used to
date the ages of specific minerals,
hydrothermal alteration events,
and emplacement of volcanic-
plutonic units. Age constraints on
important events can help refine
the deposit model and identify
alteration that did not contribute
to mineralization.
Sample sizes required for most
isotopic analysis methods vary
depending on mineralogy and
purpose; please contact client
services for more information.
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
Re-ISTP01 Re/Os $2,550.00
Ma, and the molybdenite separate must contain >100ppm
Re. Price includes mineral separation, solvent extraction,
column separation and TIMS analysis. TAT is 70 days.
Specific to U-bearing minerals such as zircon, monazite, and
uraninite. Thin sections or mineral separates are analyzed
U-ISTP01 U/Pb by laser ablation and HR-ICP-MS. Laser ablation averages 40 $3,893.40
data points per day; minimum charge is ½ day.
TAT is 45 days.

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Whole Rock
Analysis &
Litho­
geochemistry
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, have been greatly simplified by powerful
software tools now available to geologists and
geochemists.

No single analytical method is able to encompass the full

range of elements required for effective lithogeochemical
investigation. ALS offers many analytical packages
designed to provide comprehensive information for these
studies using the most appropriate methods for every
element; essentially, complete rock characterization.

Please submit at least four times the nominal

sample weight for efficient service.
Whole Rock CODE ANALYTES AND RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Analysis ME-XRF26*
Al2O3 0.01-100 Fe2O3 0.01-100 Na2O 0.01-10 SrO 0.01-1.5

Both x-ray fluorescence (XRF) and BaO 0.01-66 K 2O 0.01-15 P2O5 0.01-46 TiO2 0.01-30 Fused disc XRF,
OA-GRA05x LOI by furnace $39.90
ICP-AES instrument finishes can ME-GRA05 CaO 0.01-60 MgO 0.01-50 SO3 0.01-34 LOI 0.01-100 or TGA
be used effectively for the major 2g sample
Cr2O3 0.01-10 MnO 0.01-39 SiO2 0.01-100
rock-forming elements following * For non-mineralized samples with moderate sulfide content, please request ME-XRF06.
a fusion. These methods are not For mineralized and/or high sulfide content >5%, please request ME-XRF15c.
suitable for samples with base or
precious metals mineralization. CODE ANALYTES AND RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Specific commodities such as Al2O3 0.01-100 Fe2O3 0.01-100 Na2O 0.01-100 TiO2 0.01-100
ME-ICP06* Fused bead, acid
iron ore, bauxite, and base metal BaO 0.01-100 K 2O 0.01-100 P2O5 0.01-100 LOI 0.01-100 digestion and
OA-GRA05 $39.90
sulfides should be analyzed with ICP-AES. LOI by
ME-GRA05 CaO 0.01-100 MgO 0.01-100 SiO2 0.01-100
packages designed for those 2g sample furnace or TGA
sample types. Please see the Ores Cr2O3 0.002-100 MnO 0.01-100 SrO 0.01-100

& Commodities section for more *For mineralized and/or high sulfide content >5%, please request ME-XRF15c.
whole rock analysis options. Both the ME-XRF26 and ME-ICP06 packages include LOI by furnace or TGA.

Trace Elements by CODE ANALYTES AND RANGES (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Li Borate Fusion Ba 0.5-10,000 Hf 0.2-10,000 Sn 1-10,000 Y 0.1-10,000
Ce 0.1-10,000 Ho 0.01-1,000 Sr 0.1-10,000 Yb 0.03-1,000
A lithium borate fusion prior to acid
Cr 10-10,000 La 0.1-10,000 Ta 0.1-2,500 Zr 2-10,000
dissolution and ICP-MS analysis
Cs 0.01-10,000 Lu 0.01-1,000 Tb 0.01-1,000 Fused bead, acid
provides the most quantitative ME-MS81™
Dy 0.05-1,000 Nb 0.2-2,500 Th 0.05-1,000 digestion $35.00
analytical approach for a broad suite 2g sample
Er 0.03-1,000 Nd 0.1-10,000 Tm 0.01-1,000 and ICP-MS
of trace elements. Options for adding
Eu 0.03-1,000 Pr 0.03-1,000 U 0.05-1,000
the whole rock elements from an
Ga 0.1-1,000 Rb 0.2-10,000 V 5-10,000
ICP-AES analysis on the same fusion,
Gd 0.05-1,000 Sm 0.03-1,000 W 1-10,000
or base metals from a separate four
Combination of Rare Earth & Trace Elements from method ME-MS81™ plus whole rock
acid digestion, are available. ME-MS81d™ $53.95
package by method ME-ICP06.
Ag 0.5-100 Co 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Sc 1-10,000 Four acid
ME-4ACD81 $8.75
As 5-10,000 Cu 1-10,000 Ni 1-10,000 TI 10-10,000 digestion and
0.25g sample Add-on only
Cd 0.5-1,000 Li 10-10,000 Pb 2-10,000 Zn 2-10,000 ICP-AES

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 Complete CODE ANALYTES AND RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Characterization SiO2 0.01-100% MgO 0.01-100% TiO2 0.01-100% BaO 0.01-100%

Packages ME-ICP06
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% P2O5 0.01-100%
By combining a number of
methods into one cost effective CaO 0.01-100% Cr2O3 0.002-100% SrO 0.01-100%

package, a complete sample ME-IR08 C 0.01-50% S 0.01-50%

characterization is obtained. Ba 0.5-10,000 Gd 0.05-1,000 Sm 0.03-1,000 W 1-10,000
These packages combine whole Ce 0.1-10,000 Hf 0.2-10,000 Sn 1-10,000 Y 0.1-10,000
rock analysis, trace elements
Cr 10-10,000 Ho 0.01-10,000 Sr 0.1-10,000 Yb 0.03-1,000 Sold only as complete
by fusion, aqua regia digestion
Cs 0.01-10,000 La 0.1-10,000 Ta 0.1-2,500 Zr 2-10,000 packages.
for the volatile trace elements,
carbon and sulfur by combustion ME-MS81™ Dy 0.05-1,000 Lu 0.01-1,000 Tb 0.01-1,000 CCP-PKG01 $96.30
analysis, and several detection Er 0.03-1,000 Nb 0.2-2,500 Th 0.05-1,000
limit options for the base metals. CCP-PKG03 $104.75
Eu 0.03-1,000 Nd 0.1-10,000 Tm 0.01-1,000 Includes ME-XRF26
Other method combinations Ga 0.1-1,000 Pr 0.03-1,000 U 0.05-1,000 instead of ME-ICP06
are available for complete
Ge 5-1,000 Rb 0.2-10,000 V 5-10,000
characterization. Please enquire
As 0.1-250 In 0.005-250 Se 0.2-250
with your local client services
ME-
team for more information. Bi 0.01-250 Re 0.001-250 Te 0.01-250
MS42™*
Hg 0.005-25 Sb 0.05-250 Tl 0.2-250
These packages are suitable only
for unmineralized samples. To Ag 0.5-100 Cu 1-10,000 Ni 1-10,000 Zn 2-10,000
add gold analysis, please see the ME-4ACD81 Cd 0.5-1,000 Li 10-10,000 Pb 2-10,000
Precious Metals section. Co 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Sc 1-10,000
Minimum sample size is 10g. Ag 0.01-100 Cu 0.2-10,000 Ni 0.2-10,000 Zn 2-10,000
CCP-PKG05 $101.85
ME-MS61™ Cd 0.02-1,000 Li 0.2-10,000 Pb 0.5-10,000 Includes ME-MS61™
instead of ME-4ACD81
Co 0.1-10,000 Mo 0.05-10,000 Sc 0.1-10,000
Ag 0.002-100 Cu 0.02-10,000 Ni 0.08-10,000 Zn 0.2-10,000 CCP-PKG06 $115.50
ME- Includes ME-MS61L™
Cd 0.005-1,000 Li 0.2-10,000 Pb 0.01-10,000
MS61L™ with super trace
Co 0.005-10,000 Mo 0.02-10,000 Sc 0.01-10,000 detection limits.

*Other customizable options available for substitution of ME-MS42™

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Specific
Ores &
Commodities
Procedures for the evaluation of ores and high grade
materials are optimized for accuracy, precision and recovery
of the target element. No single digestion or analytical
method is suitable for all cases, and ALS provides a wide
variety of procedures so the most appropriate method can
be selected. Choices include acid digestions with ICP-AES
finish; fusion and XRF determination for resistive elements
and bulk commodities; specialized solvent digestions for
uncommon ores; and classical volumetric methods for very
high grade base metals.

Please submit at least four times

the nominal sample weight for
efficient service.
 Copper Mineral CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Selective Leaches Cu-AA04 Cu 0.01-10
Citric acid leach and AAS finish.
$13.65
0.25g sample
These methods may be run Sulfuric acid leach and AAS finish.
Cu-AA05 Cu 0.001-10 $12.75
alone or in sequence to 1g sample
semi-quantitatively identify Sulfuric acid/Na sulfite leach and AAS finish.
Cu-AA07n Cu 0.001-100 $12.75
potential recovery by various 1g sample
ore processing methods. 0.001-100 Sulfuric acid/ferric sulfate leach and AAS finish.
Cu-AA08q Cu $15.15
ALS can also provide 1g sample
Cyanide leach and AAS finish.
custom methods based on Cu-AA17 Cu 0.001-10 $18.40
2g sample
metallurgical requirements.
Sequential leach for oxide, sulfide and residual
Cu-PKG06LI Cu Various Cu. Various options available. $49.65
1g sample

Total Copper CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Aqua regia is an effective Aqua regia digestion and ICP or AAS finish.
Cu-ICP41 Trace Cu 1-10,000 ppm $10.90
solvent for copper oxides and 0.5g sample
sulfides, but copper occurring Cu-ICP61 Trace Cu 1-10,000 ppm
Four acid digestion and ICP or AAS finish.
$15.05
with other commodities 0.25g sample

like molybdenum can Cu-OG46 Cu Assay 0.001-50

Aqua regia digestion and ICP or AAS finish.
$13.05
be analyzed by four acid 0.4g sample

digestion for consistency Four acid digestion and ICP or AAS finish.
Cu-OG62 Cu Assay 0.001-50 $17.30
0.4g sample
across data sets.
Screen 1kg sample to 100 microns, duplicate
assay on 0.25g of undersize fraction and
Cu-SCR21 Native Cu 0.01-100 $184.00
assay of entire oversize fraction by four acid
digestion and AAS finish.
Cu-VOL61 HNO3-HCl-HF-H2SO4 acid digestion followed by $70.85
Cu
0.01-100 titration. Cu-CON02 done in duplicate.
Cu-CON02 Concentrate $94.45
2g sample

Iron Ore Analysis CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Lithium borate fusion and XRF Al2O3 0.01-100 K 2O 0.001-6.3 Sn 0.001-1.5
finish is the industry method As 0.001-1.5 MgO 0.01-40 Sr 0.001-1.5
of choice for the analysis ME-XRF21u Ba 0.001-10 Mn 0.001-25 TiO2 0.01-30 $40.60
(unnormalized)
of oxide iron ores. Single CaO 0.01-40 Na2O 0.005-8 V 0.001-5 LOI determination
or multi-temperature LOI is ME-XRF21n Cl 0.001-6 Ni 0.001-8 Zn 0.001-1.5 Fused disc XRF. must be done as
(normalized)
available, customizable as Co 0.001-5 P 0.001-10 Zr 0.001-1 part of procedure.
required. 0.7g sample Cr203 0.001-10 Pb 0.001-2 Total 0.01-110
Cu 0.001-1.5 S 0.001-5
Fe 0.01-75 SiO2 0.01-100

Furnace or
OA-GRA05x Loss on Ignition $5.40
Thermogravimetric
ME-GRA05 1g sample + $5.40 / temperature
Analyzer (TGA)

Davis Tube CODE ANALYTE PRICE PER SAMPLE

Recovery DTR-PREP Multi-stage sieving and pulverizing.
DTR-REC Wash time and mass recovery.
ALS recommends discussion By Quotation
WT-DTR Weight of DTR fractions.
to determine optimum
DTR-FeRec DTR iron recovery.
protocol for your particular
XRF analysis on various DTR fractions.
ore type. Grind curve ME-XRF21h/c/t
0.7g sample each
$42.20 each
confirmation tests, laser Ferrous iron by titration (FeO; 0.01-100%).
sizing, cyclosizing and wet Fe-VOL05 $43.20
1g sample
screening are also available. MAG-SUS Magnetic susceptibility. $16.20

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Trace Level CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Lithium Ag 5-12,500 Er 0.02-25,000 Mo 2-25,000 Ta 0.04-25,000

Exploration As
B*
4-25,000
8-25,000
Eu
Fe
0.03-25,000 Nb
0.05%-25% Nd
0.8-25,000
0.07-25,000
Tb
Te
0.01-25,000
0.5-25,000
Lithium hosted in pegmatites Ba 2-25,000 Ga 0.5-25,000 Ni 10-25,000 Th 0.1-25,000
and jadarite can occur with ME-MS89L™ Be 0.4-25,000 Gd 0.03-25,000 Pb 0.5-25,000 Ti 0.005%-25% $53.10
economic grades of rare 0.2g sample Bi 0.1-25,000 Ge 0.5-25,000 Pr 0.03-25,000 Tl 0.02-25,000 *$7.20
earths and other trace metals Ca 0.1%-25% Ho 0.01-25,000 Rb 0.5-25,000 Tm 0.01-25,000 Add-on only
*B-MS89L
such as boron and cesium. Cd 0.8-25,000 In 0.3-25,000 Re 0.01-25,000 U 0.2-25,000
A sodium peroxide fusion Ce 0.2-25,000 K 0.05%-25% Sb 0.3-25,000 V 1-25,000
is required for complete Co 0.5-25,000 La 0.08-25,000 Se 3-25,000 W 0.3-25,000
recovery in these deposits. Cs 0.1-25,000 Li 2-25,000 Sm 0.04-25,000 Y 0.2-25,000
Cu 20-25,000 Lu 0.05-25,000 Sn 3-25,000 Yb 0.02-25,000
Dy 0.03-25,000 Mn 10-25,000 Sr 20-25,000 Zn 10-25,000
*B-MS89L - Glassless digestion and analysis to eliminate boron from labware

Intermediate and CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Ore Grade Lithium Al2O3 0.02%-100% Cu 0.01%-50% MnO 0.01%-50% TiO2 0.02%-83%
As 0.01%-10% Fe2O3 0.01%-100% Ni 0.005%-30% Zn 0.01%-60%
More elements may be ME-ICP89
CaO 0.01%-70% K 2O 0.01%-60% Pb 0.01%-30% $36.00
added to these methods, 0.2g sample
Co 0.005%-30% Li 0.001%-10% S 0.01%-60%
and they may be packaged
Cr2O3 0.01%-88% MgO 0.01%-50% SiO2 0.2%-100%
with ICP-MS finishes for
This package combines ME-ICP89 with ICP-MS determination of Nb, Ta, Sn, W, U
associated pegmatite-hosted MS91-PKG $46.35
and Th for an extended pegmatite exploration suite. 0.2g sample
commodities at trace levels.
Assay grade lithium and/or boron by Na2O2 fusion and
$26.05 one element
Li 0.001%-10% ICP-AES. Our highest precision method for Li and B resource
ME-ICP82b
B 0.02%-50% determination in known deposits.
$29.60 both elements
0.2g sample

Lithium In CODE ANALYTES & RANGES DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Sedimentary Li-ICP41 Li 10ppm-1%
Aqua regia and ICP-AES finish. Multi-element
$10.90
package also available. 0.5g sample
Deposits Li-ICP61 Li 10ppm-1%
Four acid and ICP-AES finish. Multi-element
$15.05
package also available. 0.25g sample
In many cases, aqua regia
Ore grade Li by specialized four-acid digestion
provides better recovery of
Li-OG63 Li 0.005%-10% and ICP-AES finish. Best suited to Li-bearing $13.35
Li than four acid digestions silicate sediments. 0.4g sample
due to complex chemical Roasting samples prior to analysis may increase
reactions. Roasting samples RST-21 Dry roasting pre-treatment Li recovery due to excess water content $8.40
prior to four acid digestions, promoting insoluble salt formation.
particularly hectorite, may
mitigate this effect.

Lithium Brines CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (mg/L) PRICE PER SAMPLE
ALS analyzes brine samples Includes a suite of 35 elements relevant to brine exploration
as received. If the samples ME-MS14b™ Li 0.01-10 in addition to Li. $35.40
Requires 50mL brine.
require acidification or
Ag 1-100 Cd 0.5-100 Mg 5-10,000 Sb 5-1,000
filtration in the lab, please
Al 100-10,000 Co 2-1,000 Mn 1-1,000 Sr 2-1,000
indicate this prominently on ME-ICP15
As 10-1,000 Cr 2-1,000 Mo 1-1,000 Ti 100-1,000
the sample submittal form.
Requires B 5-10,000 Cu 1-1,000 Na 100-150,000 V 1-1,000 $51.15
100mL Ba 10-1,000 Fe 100-10,000 Ni 2-1,000 Zn 1-1,000
brine
Be 0.1-100 K 500-150,000 P 100-1,000
Ca 50-10,000 Li 10-3,000 Pb 5-1,000
pH, Conductivity, Physical parameters and alkalinity of lithium brines.
Li-BrPKG $27.70
TDS, Alkalinity Requires 100mL brine.

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 Uranium
ALS is qualified and experienced
in handling NORM samples in
every area with active uranium
exploration and mining, with
added lab certification in certain
jurisdictions. We are known
internationally for leading the
industry in lowest detection limits
and innovative solutions.
CODE ANALYTE PRICE PER SAMPLE
An exploration package targeted at unconformity-hosted uranium deposits where
the ore is in the basin sedimentary rocks. 1g sample
Includes full 62 element suite from ME-MS41L™. Includes REEs and Pb isotope
UEXP-PKG01 concentrations. $76.55
204
Pb, 206Pb, 207Pb, 208Pb – 0.005-250ppm
Also includes ultra-trace boron by fusion from B-MS82L.
B – 5-10,000ppm
Full 48 element suite from ME-MS61™, optimized for U with specific CRMs for
ME-MS61u™ superior quality control. $44.20
0.25g sample

Ore grade U assay (0.01%-15%).

U-XRF10 $26.90
2g sample

Ore Grade Rare CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Earth Elements 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 U 0.3-5,000
Many REEs occur in minerals
ME-MS81h™ Er 0.2-5,000 Lu 0.05-5,000 Sn 5-50,000 W 5-50,000
resistant to acid digestion, so $61.85
0.1g sample Eu 0.2-5,000 Nb 1-5,000 Ta 0.5-5,000 Y 3-50,000
fusion is the preferred method of
Gd* 0.3-5000 Nd* 0.5-50,000 Tb* 0.05-5,000 Yb 0.2-5,000
decomposition. ALS offers ICP-MS/
Hf 1-50,000 Pr* 0.2-5,000 Th 0.3-5,000 Zr 10-50,000
ICP-AES and XRF determinations.
*These elements may be determined up to 30% by ME-OGREE.
These methods are most
appropriate for known ores;
see the Whole Rock Analysis & CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Lithogeochemistry section for CeO2 0.01-50 Ho2O2 0.01-10 Sm2O3 0.01-10
trace level methods. Dy2O3 0.01-10 La2O3 0.01-50 Tb4O7 0.01-10
ME-XRF30
Er2O3 0.01-10 Lu2O3 0.01-10 Tm2O3 0.01-10 $47.70
0.7g sample
Eu2O3 0.01-10 Nd2O3 0.01-10 Y 0.01-10
Gd2O3 0.01-10 Pr6O11 0.01-10 Yb2O3 0.01-10
OA-GRA05x Furnace or Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) $5.40
Loss on Ignition
ME-GRA05 1g sample + $5.40 / temperature

Uncommon Metals CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
These elements have many high- Be-ICP81 Be 0.01%-100%
Sodium peroxide fusion and ICP-AES finish.
$26.40
tech applications in electronics, 0.2g sample

engineering and pharmaceuticals. NaOH fusion and ICP-MS finish for super trace B.
B-MS82L B 5-10,000 $21.85
0.5g sample
They require specialized
B 0.02%-100% Na2O2 fusion and ICP-AES finish. B and/or Li may $26.05
digestions and instrument ME-ICP82b
Li 0.001%-10% be reported. 0.2g sample + $3.55 for Li
methods for precise and accurate
HNO3-HF digestion with orthophosphoric acid
measurement. Ge-MS66 Ge 1-500
leach and ICP-MS finish. 0.5g sample
$31.35

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Bauxite Analysis CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
XRF is the industry-standard Al2O3 0.01-100 MgO 0.01-40 SrO 0.01-1.5
analytical method for bauxite ME-XRF13u BaO 0.01-10 MnO 0.01-31 TiO2 0.01-30 $40.60
(unnormalized)
analysis. Results are reported CaO 0.01-40 Na2O 0.01-5.3 V 2O5 0.01-8 Fused disc XRF. LOI determination
on a dry weight (110°C) basis by Cr203 0.01-10 P2O5 0.01-23 Zn 0.01-1.6 0.7g sample. must be done as
ME-XRF13n
default. Additional characterization (normalized) Fe2O3 0.01-100 SiO2 0.05-100 ZrO2 0.01-1.5 part of procedure.
methods such as organic carbon, K 20 0.001-6.3 SO3 0.01-12.5 Total 0.01-110
reactive silica and available Furnace or
alumina comply fully with CETEM OA-GRA05x Loss on Ignition. Thermo- $5.40
ME-GRA05 1g sample gravimetric +$5.40 /temperature
performance criteria. Multi-screen
Analyzer (TGA).
sizing to determine the optimum
Total Organic Carbon (Non Carbonate Carbon), 0.02%-100%. TOC by
screen size for recovery and C-IR17
0.1g sample Combustion.
$28.10
subsequent wet beneficiation are Reactive Silica and Available Alumina, 0.01-100%. ME-LICP01 Microwave
also available. standard digestion temperature 145°C, ME-LICP02 standard digestion digestion,
ME-LICP01
temperature 235°C. Alternative temperatures, caustic strength and chemical $41.35
ME-LICP02
sample/caustic weight ratio may be requested by the client. separation and
1g sample ICP-AES analysis.
Fourier Transform
Si-NIR07 Kaolinitic Silica, 0.4%-100%. 2g sample $6.50
infrared (FT-NIR).

Nickel Laterite CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
The elements listed are reported ME-XRF12u* Al2O3 0.01-100 Fe2O3 0.01-100 Ni 0.005-7.8 Zn 0.001-1.6
(unnormalized)
by default, but others are CaO 0.01-40 K 2O 0.01-6.3 P2O5 0.005-23 Total 0.01-110 $40.60
available if they are significant ME-XRF12n*
Co 0.001-7 MgO 0.01-50 Pb 0.005-1.8 Fused disc XRF. LOI determination
in your deposit. Loss on Ignition (normalized) Cr2O3 0.005-10 MnO 0.005-30 SiO2 0.05-100 must be done as
0.7g sample part of procedure.
(LOI) is an important component Cu 0.001-1.6 Na2O 0.01-5.3 TiO2 0.01-30
of the total analysis. Furnace or
$5.40
OA-GRA05x Loss on Ignition
Thermogravimetric
ME-GRA05 1g sample +$5.40 /temperature
Analyzer (TGA)
*Scandium may be added for an additional cost.

Phosphates CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
The elements listed are reported Al2O3 0.01-100 K 2O 0.01-10 Na2O 0.01-11 TiO2 0.01-30 $40.60
ME-XRF24*
by default, but others are 0.7g CaO 0.01-60 MgO 0.01-50 P2O5 0.01-50 Total 0.01-110 Fused disc XRF.
LOI determination
available if they are significant must be done as
sample
Fe2O3 0.01-100 MnO2 0.01-48 SiO2 0.01-100 part of procedure.
in your deposit. Loss on Ignition
(LOI) is an important component Furnace or
OA-GRA05x Loss on Ignition $5.40
Thermogravimetric
of the total analysis. ME-GRA05 1g sample +$5.40 /temperature
Analyzer (TGA).
*Fluorine may be added for an additional cost.

Chromite and CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Manganese Ores ME-XRF26s
Al2O3 0.01-100 Fe2O3 0.01-100 Na2O 0.01-10 TiO2 0.01-30 $48.65
BaO 0.01-66 K 2O 0.01-15 P2O5 0.01-46 Total 0.01-110 LOI determination
The elements listed are reported 0.7g Fused disc XRF. must be done as
sample CaO 0.01-60 MgO 0.01-50 SO3 0.01-34
by default, but others are part of procedure.
Cr2O3 0.01-60 MnO 0.01-80 SiO2 0.05-100
available if they are significant
Furnace or
in your deposit. Loss on Ignition OA-GRA05x Loss on Ignition $5.40
Thermogravimetric
(LOI) is an important component ME-GRA05 1g sample +$5.40 /temperature
Analyzer (TGA).
of the total analysis.

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 Aqua Regia CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Overlimit Methods Ag 1-1,500ppm Co 0.0005-30 Mn 0.01-60 Pb 0.001-20 $9.50
(+)-OG46
As 0.001-60 Cu 0.001-50 Mo 0.001-10 S 0.01-10 +$3.55 /element
Aqua regia is a powerful 0.4g sample
solvent for sulfides, silver Cd 0.001-10 Fe 0.01-100 Ni 0.001-30 Zn 0.001-30
and base metals. This
method may be triggered
automatically on multi-
element geochemistry
packages.

Four Acid Overlimit CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Methods Ag 1-1,500ppm Co 0.0005-30 Mg 0.01-50 Pb 0.001-20
(+)-OG62 As 0.001-30 Cr 0.002-30 Mn 0.01-60 S 0.01-50 $13.75
Four acid digestion breaks
0.4g sample Bi 0.001-30 Cu 0.001-50 Mo 0.001-10 Zn 0.001-30 + $3.55 /element
down most silicates and
Cd 0.001-10 Fe 0.01-100 Ni 0.001-30
all but the most resistive
minerals. This method may
be triggered automatically on
multi-element geochemistry
packages.

XRF For Resistive CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Minerals Ba 0.009-45 Ta 0.01-50 Zr 0.01-50
(+)-XRF10 Nb 0.01-10 Th 0.01-15 $23.90
Some resistive minerals,
2g sample Sb 0.01-50 U 0.01-15 + $3.55 /element
particularly those containing
Sn 0.01-60 W 0.01-50
Sn, W, Nb or Ta, require a
+ Add element symbol as prefix to method code.
fusion for complete recovery.
This method is only suitable
for samples with <4%
sulfides.

Titration Methods CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Certain ore deposits naturally Cu-VOL61 Cu 0.01-100 Cu by Titration. 0.5g sample $70.85
have extremely high (>30%) Zn-VOL50 Zn 0.01-100 Zn by Titration. 1g sample $34.30
base metal content over
Pb-VOL70 Pb 0.01-100 Pb by Titration. 1g sample $98.40
short intervals. Specialized
Fe-VOL51 Fe 0.01-100 Total Fe in Concentrates. 1g sample $70.85
digestions and classical
chemistry methods are Fe-VOL05 FeO 0.01-100 FeO (Ferrous Iron). 1g sample $43.20
required to analyze these
samples.

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Sodium Peroxide CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Fusion & ICP-AES Al 0.01-50 Cr 0.01-30 Mg 0.01-30 S 0.01-60 $39.35 full package

Na2O2 fusions are used for ME-ICP81 As 0.01-10 Cu 0.002-30 Mn 0.01-50 Si 0.1-50 or $22.50
0.2g sample Ca 0.05-50 Fe 0.05-70 Ni 0.002-30 Ti 0.01-30 + $1.10 /element
sulfides, arsenides, chromite,
rutile, ilmenite and titanite. Co 0.002-30 K 0.1-30 Pb 0.01-30 Zn 0.002-30
This selection is designed for
nickel sulfides, but elements
are also available individually.

Oxidizing Fusion & CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
XRF Finish Al₂O₃ 0.01-100 Fe 0.01-75 P₂O₅ 0.01-25 Th 0.002-5
As 0.01-10 HfO₂ 0.01-10 Pb 0.005-20 TiO₂ 0.01-30
Samples are analyzed by XRF
BaO 0.01-66 K₂O 0.01-6.3 Rb 0.005-5 U 0.001-5
following a lithium borate
Bi 0.01-5 La₂o₃ 0.01-50 S 0.01-20 V 0.01-5.6
fusion with the addition of ME-XRF15b
CaO 0.01-40 MgO 0.01-40 Sb 0.005-20 W 0.001-15.9 $33.75
strong oxidizing agents to 0.5g sample
CeO₂ 0.01-50 Mn 0.01-30 SiO₂ 0.01-100 Zn 0.005-20 + $3.55 /element
decompose sulfide-rich ores.
Co 0.01-7 Mo 0.005-2 Sn 0.005-20 Zr 0.01-20
Other elements are available Cr 0.01-10 Nb 0.005-20 Sr 0.01-5
to report on request. LOI may Cu 0.005-20 Ni 0.005-20 Ta 0.002-16.4
be optionally added to this
OA-GRA05x Furnace or Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA). $5.40
method, but it is not used to Loss on Ignition
ME-GRA05 1g sample + $5.40 /element
normalize results.

Base Metal CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Concentrates By Al2O3 0.01-100 MgO 0.01-40 Sn 0.01-79

XRF As
Ba
0.01-10
0.01-50
Mn
Mo
0.01-30
0.01-60 TiO2
Ta 0.01-41
0.01-50
Samples are analyzed by Bi 0.01-5 Nb 0.01-35 V 0.01-5.6
XRF following a lithium ME-XRF15c CaO 0.01-40 Ni 0.01-50 WO3 0.01-100 $43.90
borate fusion with the 0.25g sample Co 0.01-7 P 0.01-10 Zn 0.01-50 + $3.55 /element
addition of strong oxidizing Cr 0.01-10 Pb 0.01-32 Zr 0.01-20
agents to decompose sulfide Cu 0.01-50 S 0.01-40 Total 0.01-110
concentrates. Fe 0.01-75 Sb 0.01-80
Other elements are available K 2O 0.01-6.3 SiO2 0.01-100
to report on request. LOI may OA-GRA05x Furnace or Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA). $5.40
Loss on Ignition
be optionally added to this ME-GRA05 1g sample + $5.40 /element
method, but it is not used to
normalize results.

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Carbon,
Sulfur, ARD &
Concentrates
The following pages describe methods useful in resource
estimation, process metallurgy, and characterization and
umpire services for bulk concentrates. The wide variety
of sulfur and carbon minerals and compounds present in
many deposits can complicate the determination of acid
drainage potential or oxygenation requirements for ore
processing. Likewise, target element deportment may
not be revealed by geochemical analysis and assays only;
process mineralogy is often required to fully characterize
the location of key economic and penalty elements,
with implications for mineral processing design and
environmental remediation.

Please submit at least four times the

nominal sample weight for efficient service.
Sulfur Methods CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Accurate sulfur speciation can S-IR08 S (Total) 0.01%-50%
Total sulfur by Leco furnace.
$16.90
be crucial to early identification 0.1g sample

of recovery and environmental Solvent leach, gravimetric finish.

S-GRA07 S (Elemental) 0.01%-100% $36.60
3g sample
issues on many projects.
HCl (15%) leach of sulfates, gravimetric
Variations on the most common finish. Note: little to no dissolution of
speciation methods can be S-GRA06a S (Sulfate) 0.01%-50% $23.65
barite/celestite.
implemented to suit your project’s 1g sample
specific mineralogy; please HCl (25%) leach of sulfates, Leco furnace.
contact client services in your Note: little to no dissolution of barite/
S-IR06a S (Sulfide) 0.01%-50% $21.70
celestite.
region for more information.
0.1g sample
NaCO3 leach of sulfates, gravimetric finish.
S-GRA06 S (Sulfate) 0.01%-40% $42.85
1g sample
NaCO3 leach of sulfates, Leco furnace.
S-IR07 S (Sulfide) 0.01%-50% $49.50
0.1g sample

Sulfur and Carbon CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Packages ME-IR08
C (Total) and
S (Total)
0.01%-50% Total carbon and sulfur by Leco furnace.
0.01%-50% 0.1g sample
$28.10
These elements are often Organic carbon and sulfide sulfur by HCI (25%)
C (Organic) and 0.01%-50%
determined together, so ALS ME-IR06a leach of carbonates and sulfates, Leco furnace. $32.55
S (Sulfide)* 0.01%-50%
provides several economic 0.1g sample
packages for convenience. Sulfide sulfur may be overstated if BaSO4 or SrSO4 are present.
*

Carbon Methods CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Carbon has important Total carbon by Leco furnace.
C-IR07 C (Total) 0.01%-50% $16.90
metallurgical and environmental 0.1g sample
implications for many types of HCl (25%) leach of carbonates, Leco furnace.
C-IR06a C (Organic) 0.01%-50% Other acid strengths available. $22.75
mineral deposits. Carbonates may
0.1g sample
consume acid, impacting leach
HClO4 digestion and CO2 coulometer.
process design and mine waste C-GAS05 CO2 (Carbonate) 0.2%-50% $23.00
0.1g sample
remediation, while preg robbing HCl (50%) leach of carbonates, roasting to
by organic carbon can interfere C-IR18 C (Graphite) 0.02%-50% remove organic carbon, Leco furnace. $37.85
with the cyanidation of gold and 0.1g sample
silver ores. C (Non- Dilute acid digestion followed by combustion furnace.
C-IR17 0.02%-100% $28.10
Carbonate) 0.1g sample
Requires C-IR07,
C-CAL15 C (Carbonate) 0.02%-100% Carbonate carbon by difference.
C-IR17

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 Acid-Base CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Accounting
ABA-PKG01 Our most basic package. Includes the Sobek NP method and total sulfur. By Quotation
Acid-base accounting (ABA), also
called static testing, calculates
A full-featured ABA package including the Sobek NP method, total sulfur,
a net neutralization potential ABA-PKG05 HCl-leachable sulfate sulfur, total sulfate sulfur by carbonate leach, By Quotation
(NNP) representing the ability of a sulfide sulfur by difference, and inorganic carbon.
body of rock to produce acid rock
drainage or to consume free acid This package follows the MEND 1991 method for NP. Includes total sulfur,
ABA-
HCl-leachable sulfate sulfur, total sulfate sulfur by carbonate leach, By Quotation
and neutralize it. PKG05B
sulfide sulfur by difference, and inorganic carbon.
The packages listed here are those
most commonly used. Ask our client Follows the European standard for ABA. Includes the EN 15875 NP method,
ABA-
total sulfur, total sulfate sulfur by carbonate leach, sulfide sulfur by difference, By Quotation
services team for other options. PKG06E
total carbon, organic carbon, and inorganic carbon by difference.
Minimum sample size for all
Sulfide is determined by calculation in these packages. If you would prefer sulfide determined by analysis, add A to the package
ABA packages is 100g. code (additional cost.)

Net Acid CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Generation OA-VOL11
Net Acid Generation. Hydrogen peroxide is used to rapidly oxidize sulfides.
By Quotation
NAG is reported in kg H2SO4 /tonne at pH 4.5 and pH 7.0. 2.5g sample
NAG provides a quantitative
estimation of the acid that can be
generated by mine waste.

Humidity Cells & CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

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

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

All control assays are overseen Cu

by experienced certified assayers Pb Appropriate digestion and titration or
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and analyzed in duplicate at Mo 4g sample
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Umpire assays are also available –
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Four acid digestion and AAS finish.
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High-Grade Multi- CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Element Analysis Ag 0.1-1,000 Fe 0.02%-100% Ni 2-100,000 Th 2-5,000
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This is a four acid multi-element
As 2-100,000 Ge 0.5-5,000 Pb 5-100,000 Tl 0.2-5,000
procedure specifically designed for
Ba 50-100,000 Hf 1-5,000 Rb 1-5,000 U 1-10,000
major, minor and trace elements
Be 0.5-10,000 In 0.05-2,500 Re 0.02-500 V 5-100,000
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Aqua regia/ICP-MS and oxidizing Co 1-100,000 Mn 10-100,000 Sn 2-5,000
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Cu 2-100,000 Nb 1-5,000 Te 0.5-5,000

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Industrial minerals commonly ME-XRF26*
Cementitious Al2O3, CaO, Fe2O3, K 2O, LOI, MgO, Fusion, XRF
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have highly refractory components Materials Mn2O3, Na2O, SiO2, SO3, TiO2 0.7g sample

requiring aggressive digestions. Limestone, Dolomite, Fusion, ICP-AES

ME-ICP86 CaO, MgO, Al2O3, Fe2O3, SiO2, LOI $42.20
Magnesite, Magnesia 0.1g sample
These methods are designed
Al2O3, CaO, Cr2O3, Fe2O3, LOI, MnO,
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Fusion, XRF.
analytical sub-sample, leaving no 0.7g sample
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inhomogenous residual material Al2O3, CaO, Fe2O3, HfO2 , LOI, MgO, P2O5,
Fusion, XRF.
behind. ME-XRF31z Zircon Product SiO2, TiO2, ZrO2,
0.7g sample
(Other elements available on request) $39.35
Al2O3, CaO, Cr2O3, Fe, LOI, MgO, MnO, + $22.50 /element
Fusion, XRF.
ME-XRF31i Ilmenite Product Nb2O5, P2O5, SiO2, TiO2, V 2O5, ZrO2
0.7g sample
(Other elements available on request)
Al2O3, CaO, Cr2O3, Fe2O3, LOI, MgO, MnO,
Intermediate Plant Fusion, XRF.
ME-XRF31h Nb2O5, P2O5, SiO2, TiO2, V 2O5, ZrO2
Flows 0.7g sample
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* LOI determination must be performed as part of this procedure.

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1.01 1
Preferred methods of decomposition 4.00 2

H for geological materials He

HYDROGEN HELIUM

6.94 3 9.01 4 10.81 5 12.01 6 14.01 7 16.00 8 19.00 9 20.18 10

Atomic Weight Atomic Number

Li Be 100.00 104  Lithium borate fusion  Aqua regia B C N O F Ne
Primary Analysis
Element Symbol Method
LITHIUM BERYLLIUM  Sodium peroxide fusion  Four acid BORON CARBON NITROGEN OXYGEN FLUORINE NEON

22.99 11 24.31 12
Xx 26.98 13 28.09 14 30.97 15 32.06 16 35.45 17 39.95 18
Secondary Isotopic Analysis  Fire assay  Other
Na Mg Analysis Method Available (combustion, Al Si P S Cl Ar
collection methods) specialty)

SODIUM MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICON PHOSPHORUS SULFUR CHLORINE ARGON

39.10 19 40.08 20 44.96 21 47.87 22 50.94 23 52.00 24 54.94 25 55.85 26 58.93 27 58.69 28 63.55 29 65.38 30 69.72 31 72.63 32 74.92 33 78.97 34 79.90 35 83.80 36

K Ca Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge As Se Br Kr
POTASSIUM CALCIUM SCANDIUM TITANIUM VANADIUM CHROMIUM MANGANESE IRON COBALT NICKEL COPPER ZINC GALLIUM GERMANIUM ARSENIC SELENIUM BROMINE KRYPTON

85.47 37 87.62 38 88.91 39 91.22 40 92.91 41 95.95 42 (98) 43 101.07 44 102.91 45 106.42 46 107.87 47 112.41 48 114.82 49 118.71 50 121.76 51 127.60 52 126.90 53 131.29 54

Rb Sr Y Zr Nb Mo Tc Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd In Sn Sb Te I Xe
RUBIDIUM STRONTIUM YTTRIUM ZIRCONIUM NIOBIUM MOLYBDENUM TECHNETIUM RUTHENIUM RHODIUM PALLADIUM SILVER CADMIUM INDIUM TIN ANTIMONY TELLURIUM IODINE XENON

132.91 55 137.33 56 138.91 57 178.49 72 180.95 73 183.84 74 186.21 75 190.23 76 192.22 77 195.08 78 196.97 79 200.59 80 204.38 81 207.20 82 208.98 83 (209) 84 (210) 85 (222) 86

Cs Ba La Hf Ta W Re Os Ir Pt Au Hg Tl Pb Bi Po At Rn
CESIUM BARIUM LANTHANUM HAFNIUM TANTALUM TUNGSTEN RHENIUM OSMIUM IRIDIUM PLATINUM GOLD MERCURY THALLIUM LEAD BISMUTH POLONIUM ASTATINE RADON

(223) 87 (226) 88 (227) 89

Fr Ra Ac 140.12 58 140.91 59 144.24 60 (145) 61 150.36 62 151.96 63 157.25 64 158.93 65 162.50 66 164.93 67 167.26 68 168.93 69 173.05 70 174.97 71

FRANCIUM RADIUM ACTINIUM Ce Pr Nd Pm Sm Eu Gd Tb Dy Ho Er Tm Yb Lu

CERIUM PRASEODYMIUM NEODYMIUM PROMETHIUM SAMARIUM EUROPIUM GADOLINIUM TERBIUM DYSPROSIUM HOLMIUM ERBIUM THULIUM YTTERBIUM LUTETIUM

232.04 90 231.04 91 238.03 92 (237) 93 (244) 94 (243) 95 (247) 96 (247) 97 (251) 98 (252) 99 (257) 100 (258) 101 (259) 102 (262) 103

Th Pa U Np Pu Am Cm Bk Cf Es Fm Md No Lr
THORIUM PROTACTINIUM URANIUM NEPTUNIUM PLUTONIUM AMERICIUM CURIUM BERKELIUM CALIFORNIUM EINSTEINIUM FERMIUM MENDELEVIUM NOBELIUM LAWRENCIUM

Conversion Factors
More than two digestion methods 1 ppb = 0.001 ppm = 0.00003 oz/ton 1 ppm = 1 µg/g = 1 g/ton 1 carat = 41.666 mg/g
100 ppb = 0.1 ppm = 0.00292 oz/ton 10,000 ppm = 1% 1 ton (avdp.) = 907.18474 kg
are available for most elements. 10,000 ppb = 10 ppm = 0.29167 oz/ton 1 oz/ton = 34.2857 ppm 1 oz (troy) = 31.1035 g