ALS Geochemistry Fee Schedule 2016 USD PDF

Schedule of
Services & Fees
2016 USD
RIGHT SOLUTIONS
RIGHT PARTNER
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The new ALS CoreViewer
Fast, secure core photo archive and core logging tool, now accessible
on any web-enabled device
ALS CoreViewer
n
On the cover:
Presents core photography in a continuous,

depth-reigstered core strip, with capability for
multiple photo sets (for example, wet and
dry or before and after sawing/sampling).
Displays any kind of downhole data along

the continuous core strip, including fieldportable and lab-based geochemistry,
downhole geophysics, measured and
interpreted geotechnical parameters like
RQD, and hyperspectral data.
TerraCore high resolution

RGB photograph with
overlaid hyperspectral
mineral identification map.
RGB Photo
Mineral Map
Illite-Chlorite
Illite-Quartz
Chlorite
Quartz
Illite
Archives core photographs and makes them

securely available over the web for a one-time
fee, removing all difficulties and limitations in
photo storage and accessibility for historical
and on-going drilling projects.
Can be used in the core shack on webenabled tablets and notebooks as a core
logging and verification tool. Photos can
be available in CoreViewer to match the
core logging schedule as early the day after
photography, with prior setup and testing.
Merges seamlessly with leading database

and 3D modelling programs for deep
investigation and verification of exploration,
resource, and geometallurgical models.
ALS CoreViewer and

The GeoSpectral Image
by TerraCore
CoreViewer Full Box View
CoreViewer Core Strip and Data View
CoreViewer Core Strip and Data View with TerraCore

GeoSpectral Image and Mineral Statistics
Contact your local ALS Geochemistry

representative for more information today.
ALS CoreViewer displays

GeoSpectral Image products
and the underlying data
generated by TerraCores Core
Imaging Spectrometers, which
are hosted in a number of ALS
Geochemistry locations around
the world.
Geologists with expertise in
hyperspectral mineralogy can
work with TerraCores unique
Intellicore platform to generate
images and data sets of interest,
which may then be exported
to ALS CoreViewer for use
in on-site core logging and
presentations to non-experts.
RELIABLE SUPER TRACE DETECTION LIMITS

FOR ROCKS AND DRILL CORE BY ME-MS61L
0.05
Pushing the envelope in

geochemical analysis.
0.04
Thallium (ppm)
ME-MS61
ME-MS61L
0.03
0.02
0.01
+
Ultra-clean laboratory
techniques
+
Low analytical
backgrounds with
state of the art
ICP-MS
0.00
=
Collision cell
technology
to reduce or
eliminate chemical
interferences
ALS Geochemistry continues to lead the industry in

developing new geochemical techniques and breaking
through stubborn analytical barriers to exploration success.
Our expert team of chemists have driven down detection
limits until geological trends in challenging elements like
arsenic, selenium, antimony, and thallium may appear
Detection limits
below or approaching
crustal abundance
for all elements
Our unique ICP-MS methodology minimizes the

usual problems preventing ultra-low detection
limits in the analysis of geological materials.
When combined with a near-total four acid
digestion in the ME-MS61L package, finely detailed
changes in pathfinders, alteration and lithology can
be tracked. Our four acid digestion is designed to
retain the semi-volatile elements like As, Sb and
Tl, which are also some of the most improved in
detection limit and precision using ALS techniques.
As an example, results for thallium are pictured
here. Clear definition of anomalous patterns in
unmineralized drill core can be identified where
before there was only analytical noise around
the detection limit.
in areas where they were previously undetectable.

Gold can now be reliably detected at parts per trillion levels.
Isotopic analysis is possible at commercial laboratory
pricing. And new frontiers in halogen analysis are on
the horizon.
Keep up with the latest technical developments and partnership

announcements on our website
www.alsglobal.com/en/our-services/minerals/geochemistry/news
On-Site Services
Your site Our quality, service

and deliverables
Expertise in sample processing,

laboratory efficiency, economies of
scale and a global network present
at your mine or exploration site.
ALS Mine Site coordinates the services of the
ALS Minerals Division (Geochemistry, Metallurgy
and Inspection) and other ALS Group offerings
(Environmental, Industrial) to provide tailored solutions
delivered at your exploration project or mine site.
From mobile sample preparation facilities to full-service
mine control labs, ALS Mine Site has a proven track
record of cost-effective, high quality on-site support
without compromise.
Enquire at your local ALS laboratory

for more information.
ALS Mine Site (Global Head Office)
2103 Dollarton Highway
North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7H 0A7
T: +1 604 984 0221
F: +1 604 998 2037
E: minesitelab@alsglobal.com
yy Online data management through ALS Webtrieve

and CoreViewer
yy Sample logistics and archive management
yy Core photography and in-situ analysis
yy Mobile sample preparation
yy Mine site labs: design, build, update, expand
yy Training and staffing on a contract basis
yy Metallurgical testwork and advanced mineralogy
yy Auxiliary support services: oil condition monitoring,
environmental analysis
ALS on-site solutions allow geologists and miners to

focus on exploration and extraction, while we focus on
delivering high quality, on-time analysis.
RIGHT SOLUTIONS, RIGHT PARTNER
Introducing the new ALS CoreViewer
Inside Cover
Analytical Innovation at ALS Geochemistry
Sample Preparation
Core Services and ALS CoreViewerTM 7

Spectral Mineralogy and Core Imaging 8
Sample Submission and Storage 9
Sample Preparation Packages10
Individual Sample Preparation Methods 11
Specific Gravity, Bulk Density and Miscellaneous12
Precious Metal Analysis
13
Gold13
Silver and Platinum Group Elements 15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
This edition of our Schedule of Services and Fees describes a broad selection of our
global services, but it is by no means a comprehensive list. For specific questions, please
contact your client services team or the lab nearest to you and we will be glad to help.
Prices listed here do not contain locally applicable taxes. ALS Geochemistry reserves the
right to alter listed prices at any time.
Concentrates, Bullions and Metallurgical Testing16
Generative Exploration
17
Super Trace Analysis 17

Ionic Leach and Other Selective Leaches19
Hydrogeochemistry and Biogeochemistry20
Targeted Exploration
21
Ultra Trace Methods21

Trace Level Methods23
Low Grade Mineralized Materials24
Individual Elements and Miscellaneous Methods25
Isotopic Analysis and Geochronology26
Whole Rock Analysis and Lithogeochemistry
27
Specific Ores and Commodities
29
Ores, High Grade Materials and Massive Sulfides29

Copper Methods31
Iron Ore Technical Center and Iron Ore Methods32
Uranium, Rare Earths and Other Metals33
Bauxites, Laterites, Phosphates and Other Commodities34
Carbon, Sulfur, ABA and Concentrates
35
Carbon & Sulfur Methods35

Acid-Base Accounting36
Concentrates and Metallurgical Samples37
ALS Mineralogy38
Quality Commitment and Locations
39
Quality Statement and Accreditation39

Terms & Conditions40
ALS Geochemistry Global Locations41
CORE SERVICES AND ALS COREVIEWER
Core Services
ALS Minerals offers a full spectrum of no-hassle Core Services that may be bundled in
any combination and offered at any of our labs or on-site at your project as needed.
ALS Core Services encompass core handling and warehouse management, core sawing
and sampling, secure and comfortable logging facilities, and core photography.
Our highly-trained core sawing technicians use state of the art computerized saws for
precision cutting of most rock types. Friable core may be sawn manually to preserve
material in the interval.
The following prices reflect in-lab services. For custom on-site quotes, please contact
minesitelab@alsglobal.com.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
CODE
PRICE ($)
Log in core box for processing.
LOG-COREBX
2.00/box
SAW-01
2.70/foot, 8.85/meter
3.45/foot, 11.30/meter
Sampling core based on client-provided instructions. Includes bagging sample for further preparation.
Sampling regular core
Sampling friable core
SAM-COR01
3.65/sample
5.00/sample
Hourly rental of secure core logging facilities with full spectrum lights and other amenities.
LOG-COR10
50.00/hour
PHO-WET
PHO-DRY
4.00/box
STO-COR10
1.00/box
Sawing whole core based on client-provided instructions.
Automated high-speed saw

Manual sawing for friable core
High resolution core photography. Delivery via disc, USB key, or ALS CoreViewer (see below.) Core may be
photographed in multiple states, wet or dry, based on client preference and requirements.
Long-term storage of core boxes in ALS warehouses.
ALS CoreViewer
A secure core photo archive and data integration platform. CoreVeiwerTM is available
over the Internet and is integrated with the most powerful exploration, mine planning,
and 3D modelling software packages. ALS CoreViewer allows you to call up core
box photos and a depth-registered downhole core strip at one click. When linked with
downhole data such as geochemistry, spectral mineralogy, and geophysics, geologists
and managers in different offices and countries can simultaneously access, share and
discuss all relevant core-related imagery and data.
Core images are transferred to ALS via secure file sharing, and the photos are processed
into downhole strips using depth information in the photos themselves. Linking of
downhill data with drill hole depth can be done by the client or by ALS personnel if
requested. Granularity in security levels allows access control and assures that ALS
personnel cannot see data linked to photographs.
With prior discussion and setup, it is possible to process core photos and interpreted
hyperspectral data into CoreViewer in the short timeframe between drilling and
logging. Geologists can access CoreViewer on tablets in the core shack, providing
unparalleled insight into lithology and alteration.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
Process core box photos into downhole strip for visualization in ALS CoreViewer. One-time fee includes secure online
access to the photo archive and downhole data linking tools in perpetuity. Multiple photo sets may be processed for
one drill hole (e.g., wet and dry core photos.)
CODE
PRICE ($)
PRC-PHOWET
PRC-PHODRY
5.00/box
Identifying alteration minerals, particularly clays, can be challenging during core logging.
Spectral mineralogy, the identification of minerals in geological materials using visible
and infrared light, is a powerful tool available to geologists for improved core logs and
better field decision-making in exploration and mining settings.
The major hurdle in implementing a routine spectral analysis program is interpreting
large volumes of raw spectral data and integrating it into the workflow. To resolve these
challenges, ALS Geochemistry has partnered with AusSpec International to provide
our clients access to the aiSIRIS (Spectral InfraRed Interpretation System) engine.
This program rapidly processes raw spectral files and outputs mineral assemblages and
key spectral parameters in a database-ready format, enabling quick assessment of the
relationships between alteration and mineralization by project geologists. Turnaround
time is typically two days, ensuring this crucial data set is in your hands for timely field
decision-making.
DESCRIPTION
DELIVERABLES
Rapid and accurate interpretation of hyperspectral scans by

the aiSIRIS expert software. Generic project geology (such as
porphyry or Carlin gold) must be provided with the scans.
VNIR/SWIR spectral scan files produced by ALS or by the client
are accepted.
Spectral scan in the VNIR and SWIR regions (350-2500nm) taken on
a sample using the ASD-PANalytical TerraSpec 4 HR spectrometer.
Crushed reject or RC chips are recommended as the optimal sample
type for spectral scanning.
HyLogging of drill core and chip trays - automated feed under a

hyperspectral spot analyzer at 10-25mm intervals. Interpretation
by aiSIRIS.
CODE
PRICE PER SAMPLE ($)
ALS certificate of analysis and database-ready

spreadsheet with mineral assemblages and
spectral parameters related to the project geology.
INTERP-11
3.00
Raw spectral files in ASD or ASCII format.
TRSPEC-20
2.50
HYLOG-10
HYLOG-20
INTERP-11
43.00/meter
3.60/sample
15.80/meter, 3.00/sample
Core photos delivered via ALS CoreViewer and

spreadsheet with mineral assemblages and
spectral parameters related to the project geology.
Core
Chip Trays
Spectral Interpretation
Hyperspectral Mineral
Mapping on Core
TerraCores Geospectral Imaging, a blend of hyperspectral core imaging hardware, advanced

analytic software and expert geological oversight provides unparalleled hyperspectral
investigation of drill core for exploration, mining and geometallurgical purposes. TerraCore and
ALS Geochemistry have partnered to host Core Imaging Spectrometers in major exploration
regions around the globe and provide a standard service package to ALS clients. These highly
advanced detectors measure the visible and shortwave infrared spectrum (400-2500nm at
5nm spectral resolution) on every square millimeter of core. Paired with TerraCores expert
processing software and guidance by experienced geologists, accurate spectral interpretation
of entire drilling campaigns is possible.
High resolution core photos.
Hyperspectral mineral map.
SPECTRAL MINERALOGY
aiSIRIS Expert
Hyperspectral
Interpretation
Visualization in ALS CoreViewer.
The standard service offered through ALS includes a high resolution RGB photograph of
the core, a mineral assemblage map and legend, and spectral mineral abundances and
feature values averaged over 10cm intervals. The full power of Core Imaging technology
lies in customization and deep investigation, with many more interpreted image
products available. Talk to your local client services for more information.
DESCRIPTION
DELIVERABLES
RGB and hyperspectral imaging of core boxes and chip trays with
TerraCores Core Imaging Spectrometer.
High resolution RGB photograph and mineral

assemblage map of each core box delivered via
ALS CoreViewer, archived securely in perpetuity.
Chip trays must be black plastic. ALS can transfer samples to black
trays for a fee.
Skeleton core boxes have custom pricing, please enquire.
Spectral mineral abundances and spectral features

delivered in database-ready file format as well as
via CoreViewer.
CODE
PRICE ($)
CORESC-11
5.50/foot
18.00/meter
4.00/sample
SAMPLE SUBMISSION AND STORAGE
Sample Submission
Please send your samples to any of the locations listed on the last two pages of this fee
schedule. Preaddressed adhesive labels and sample submission forms are available on
our website and can be sent to you on request. We can also offer advice on shipping
your samples to any of our laboratories by surface carrier, air cargo and air express.
Please enquire for detailed information on requirements and regulations for shipping
from your jurisdiction.
DESCRIPTION
CODE
Samples received with barcode labels attached to sample bag.
LOG-21
0.60
Samples received without barcode labels attached.
LOG-22
APPLICATION
1.20
LOG-24
1.20
Pulps received without barcode labels attached.

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

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

relevant samples in certain jurisdictions.
Waste disposal levy.
LEV-01
0.60
QAR-01
0.70 (up to 500g)*
Quarantine (heat treatment, storage.) Required for relevant samples

AQIS approved heat treatment and storage.
imported into Australia.
*AQIS requires samples to be dried in portions not greater than 500g. Additional charges will apply for samples greater
than 500g.
Sample pick-up services can be arranged from any of our locations. Please contact your nearest
ALS office for details.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION
CODE
PRICE ($)
Sample pick-up service.
All sample types.
PKP-21
By Quotation
Sample Storage
Confidence and security in the chain of custody for your samples as they pass through
our system are paramount. To provide complete traceability, your samples are given
a barcode and logged into our proprietary global laboratory information management
system on receipt. We encourage clients to barcode samples prior to sending them to
our laboratories. Our system will accommodate all major barcode formats.
Materials submitted for analysis are retained free of charge at our laboratories for a
limited time, starting from the day we issue the final Certificate of Analysis. Prepared
master pulps are stored for 90 days and coarse and fine reject fractions are stored for
45 days. Reasonable monthly charges will apply to samples archived for longer periods
in our facilities. ALS Geochemistry sample storage facilities provide a secure and
organized environment protected from the elements, and all sample archive locations
are included in the laboratory tracking system.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION
CODE
Monthly archive of coarse rejects after the first 45 days.

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

Longer term archiving of large pulps.
STO-REJ
STO-BLK
0.65
0.65
Monthly archive of master pulps after the first 90 days.
Longer term storage of pulps.
STO-PUL
0.30
Monthly archive of screening reject fractions after the first 45 days.
Longer term storage of screening reject fractions.
STO-SCR
0.30
Handling and retrieval of archived samples.
Stored samples.
RET-21
59.55/hour
Disposal of pulps and coarse fractions.
Pulps and coarse fractions.
DIS-21
By Quotation
Return of samples to client.
Returned samples.
RTN-21
By Quotation
The sample preparation process is designed to produce a small, representative and

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

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

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

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

Retain both fractions.
Soil or sediment samples.
Portable XRF on
Prepared Pulps
CODE
PREP-41
1.40 plus 2.35/kg
ALS Geochemistry offers portable XRF analysis on pulps immediately after sample
preparation, within three days of receipt at the prep lab closest to your project. pXRF
analysis on a sample pulp produces a more representative view of the samples
geochemistry than an analysis taken on the solid surface of rock or drill core, and the
results are available while traditional geochemical analyses are pending in the laboratory.
Detection limits, precision and accuracy of this method are suitable for identifying higher
grade anomalies to aid in short-term exploration plans and identification of significant
resource characteristics in mine or processing operations.
DESCRIPTION
DELIVERABLES
Portable XRF scan of a pulverized sample immediately after sample

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

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

As
50
Fe
0.5%
0.1%
Ca
0.5%
Mn
100
Zn
50
Cr
100
Ni
50
Cu
50
Pb
50
CODE
pXRF-30*
4.50
SAMPLE PREP PACKAGES AND PORTABLE XRF
Sample Preparation
Packages
*Ag and Mo may be added on request.
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SAMPLE PREPARATION
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.
Drying
Drying charges are only applied to samples that are excessively wet. Local laboratory
managers will determine the applicability of such charges in consultation with the client
when the samples are received.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION
CODE
Drying of excessively wet samples in drying ovens.
Default drying procedure for most rock chip and

drill samples.
DRY-21
2.35 plus 0.48/kg
Drying of excessively wet samples in drying ovens that are

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

for volatile elements.
DRY-22
2.35 plus 0.48/kg
Air-drying of samples.
Selective Leach procedures and others.
DRY-23
2.35 plus 0.48/kg
Crushing
Jaw crushers may be used to reduce sample particle size prior to pulverization. Very fine
crushing may be desirable when nugget effect and sample homogeneity is a concern. Other
nominal sizes and fineness options are available on request.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION
CODE
CRU-21
2.65 plus 0.43/kg
Standard preparation procedure for samples where

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

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

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

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

passing 75 microns.
Default procedure for samples that are finely

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

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

Appropriate for samples up to 3kg.
Appropriate for RC drill chip samples
not requiring crushing.
Cost includes careful cleaning of the pulverizing
bowl after grinding.
CODE
PUL-31
4.20
PUL-32
5.95
PUL-35a
7.20
PUL-21
9.80
PUL-23
7.20 plus 0.90/kg
PUL-24
7.20 plus 0.65/kg
PUL-51
17.85
Specific gravity and bulk density of ores are important parameters that are often undercharacterized in the determination of grade and tonnage of deposits. Calculations for SG and
BD are corrected for air temperature. Wax coating and solvents other than water are available
in some locations; please enquire for more information. Incorrect assumptions or inadequate
characterization of these basic rock properties can lead to gross errors in deposit tonnage. SG
is determined by weighing a sample in air and in water, and it is reported as a ratio between
the density of the sample and the density of water. BD is the density of a material in weight
per unit volume, and it is determined by the weight of a sample and the volume of water the
sample displaces. Calculations for SG and BD are corrected for air temperature and the density
of the wax coating, if a wax coating is used. Solvents other than water are available in some
locations; please enquire for more information.
DESCRIPTION
RANGE
CODE
Specific Gravity on solid objects
OA-GRA08
11.90
Specific Gravity on pulps using pycnometer
OA-GRA08b
11.90
Bulk Density by water displacement
0.01 20g/cm 3
OA-GRA09
11.90
Bulk Density after wax coating (wax removal not included)
0.01 20g/cm 3
OA-GRA09a
19.05
Miscellaneous
Procedures
These procedures may be used when specialized preparation or sample compositing is

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Duplicate assay on screen undersize. Assay of entire oversize fraction.
CODE
Au-SCR21**
Au-SCR24**
53.65
59.45
* 1 oz/ton = 34.2857ppm
** Other screen sizes may be available - please contact your local office for details.
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Aqua regia and cyanide digestions offer very low detection limits for geochemical orientation
surveys. While cyanide methods can achieve lower detection limits than aqua regia, they are
more susceptible to preg robbing behavior by organic matter and sulfide minerals.
New this year, aqua regia multi-element methods for soils and sediments are offered from 25g
or 50g nominal sample weight digestions for best correlation of trace element geochemistry and
Au results. Methods using 0.5g sample are listed on page 18.
Super Trace Level

ANALYTE
RANGE
DESCRIPTION
CODE
Au
0.02ppb-1ppm
Au by cyanide extraction with ICP-MS finish.

Au-CN43
Au-CN44
20.00
22.20
Au
0.1ppb-0.1ppm
Au by aqua regia extraction with ICP-MS finish.

Au-ST43
Au-ST44
16.65
18.50
CODE
AuME-ST43
(25g Au &
multi element)
34.00
AuME-ST44
(50g Au &
multi element)
36.00
CODE
Au-TL43
Au-TL44
14.55
16.20
ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm)

Au
0.1ppb-1ppm
Cu
0.01-250
Nb
0.002-250
Ta
0.005-250
Ag
0.001-100
Fe
0.001%-50%
Ni
0.04-250
Te
0.01-250
Al
0.01%-25%
Ga
0.004-250
0.001%-1%
Th
0.002-250
As
0.01-250
Ge
0.005-250
Pb
0.005-250
Ti
0.001%-10%
10-10,000
Hf
0.002-250
Pd
0.001-100
Tl
0.002-250
Ba
0.5-10,000
Hg
0.004-250
Pt
0.001-100
0.005-100
Be
0.01-250
In
0.005-250
Rb
0.005-250
0.1-250
Bi
0.001-250
0.01%-10%
Re
0.001-50
0.001-250
Ca
0.01%-25%
La
0.002-250
0.01%-10%
0.003-250
Cd
0.001-250
Li
0.1-250
Sb
0.005-250
Zn
0.1-250
Ce
0.003-250
Mg
0.01%-25%
Sc
0.005-250
Zr
0.01-500
Co
0.001-250
Mn
0.1-10,000
Se
0.1-250
Cr
0.01-250
Mo
0.01-250
Sn
0.01-250
Cs
0.005-250
Na
0.001%-10%
Sr
0.01-10,000
Trace Level
ANALYTE
RANGE (ppm)
DESCRIPTION
Au
0.001-1

CODE
PRICE PER
SAMPLE ($)
AuME-TL43
(25g Au &
multi element)
24.00
AuME-TL44
(50g Au &
multi element)
26.00

Au
0.001-1
Co
0.1-500
La
0.2-500
Re
0.001-50
Tl
0.02-500
Ag
0.01-100
Cr
1-10,000
Li
0.1-500
0.01%-10%
0.05-500
Al
0.01%-25%
Cs
0.05-500
Mg
0.01%-25%
Sb
0.05-500
1-500
As
0.1-500
Cu
0.2-500
Mn
5-10,000
Sc
0.1-500
0.05-500
10-10,000
Fe
0.01%-50%
Mo
0.05-500
Se
0.2-500
0.05-500
Ba
10-10,000
Ga
0.05-500
Na
0.01%-10%
Sn
0.2-500
Zn
2-500
Be
0.05-500
Ge
0.05-500
Nb
0.05-500
Sr
0.2-500
Zr
0.5-500
Bi
0.01-500
Hf
0.02-500
Ni
0.2-500
Ta
0.01-500
Ca
0.01%-25%
Hg
0.01-500
0.001%-1%
Te
0.01-500
Cd
0.01-500
In
0.005-500
Pb
0.2-500
Th
0.2-500
Ce
0.02-500
0.01%-10%
Rb
0.1-500
Ti
0.005%-10%
GOLD IN SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
Gold in Soils and

Stream Sediments
Ore Grade
ANALYTE
RANGE (ppm)
DESCRIPTION
Au
0.01-100

CODE
Au-OG43
Au-OG44
13.90
15.50
Cyanide Leach for Stream Sediments

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

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

BLEG extraction AA finish
Au-CN11*
Au-AA11
23.85
*Silver and copper may also be reported by these methods for an additional fee.
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SILVER AND PLATINUM GROUP ELEMENTS
Silver
15
ANALYTE
Trace level and low-grade silver samples may be analyzed by acid digestion for
maximum sensitivity and precision. Because silver, like gold, can suffer from the nugget
effect, occasional duplicate analysis of silver acid digestion methods may help detect
sampling error at these low levels.
RANGE (ppm)
DESCRIPTION
CODE
Ag
0.2-100
Ag by aqua regia digestion and AAS.
Ag-AA45
5.90
Ag
0.5-100
Ag by HF-HNO3-HClO4 digestion, HCl leach and AAS.
Ag-AA61
8.30
Trace Level
Note: See also multi-element methods that include Ag in the Targeted Exploration section (pages 21-23).
Ore Grade
Ag
1-1,500
Ag by aqua regia digestion, ICP-AES or AAS finish.
Ag-OG46
(Ag-AA46)
10.70
Ag
1-1,500
Ag by HF-HNO3-HClO4 digestion with HCl leach, ICP-AES or AAS finish.
Ag-OG62
(Ag-AA62)
13.10
Ag
5-10,000
Ag by fire assay and gravimetric finish.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In mining and exploration applications, cyanide leach tests are used to establish the potential
cyanide extraction efficiency for gold and silver. Various temperature and cyanide concentration
configurations are available; please contact client services for more information. Specific to
gold, the preg-rob leach test can identify the tendency of certain ores to re-adsorb gold from
the cyanide solution, causing lower recoveries than anticipated. Graphite and certain sulfide
minerals such as chalcopyrite can cause preg-robbing behavior.
ANALYTE
RANGE (ppm)
DESCRIPTION
CODE
Au
Ag
Cu
0.03-50
0.03-350
0.1-2000
Au, Ag, Cu by cyanide leach with AAS finish.

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

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

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

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

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

30g sample weight required.
Pt-CON01
Pd-CON01
Rh-CON01
86.40 each
Au
Ag
0.01-1,000 fineness
0.01-1,000 fineness
Routine bullion assays by fire assay with gravimetric finish.
Au-GRA24
Ag-GRA24
126.00 each
Au
Ag
0.07-1,000,000
0.7-1,000,000
Umpire assay for bullion samples by fire assay with gravimetric finish.
Au-UMP20
Ag-UMP20
198.00 each
Umpire assay for bullion samples by fire assay with gravimetric finish.
Pt-UMP20
Pd-UMP20
Rh-UMP20
185.65 each
Concentrates
Au
Ag
Pt, Pd, Rh
Bullion
Pt, Pd, Rh
0.07-1,000,000
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SUPER TRACE ANALYSIS FOR ROCKS AND DRILL CORE
Innovative Super Trace

Analysis
ALS Geochemistrys expert technical team is always working to refine industry-standard

methods and develop completely new techniques to solve thorny geochemical problems.
The availability of new quadrupole ICP-MS technology with gas collision cells has opened up
new frontiers in geochemical analysis, both in lower detection limits for better precision, and
in increased accuracy for very difficult elements like the halogens. ALS Geochemistry has been
focusing on method development for this new analytical platform over the last two years, in
order to bring you exciting new exploration tools found over the next four pages of this schedule.
Four Acid Digestion for

Near-Total Super Trace
Analysis
Four acid multi-element analysis has replaced aqua regia as the go-to method for analysis of
rocks and drill core. These methods offer a full pathfinder element suite at very low detection
limits and can be further used as a proxy for mineralogy and lithology, when lithogeochemical
analysis is not possible across an entire drilling program. Four acid methods can also be used
effectively in areas of thick regolith for bedrock lithomapping.
ALS Geochemistry has developed a super trace package suitable for greenfield exploration and
regional drilling, with elements such as As, Sb, Se and Tl showing anomalous patterns at levels
previously unrecognizable due to technical limitations.

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
As
0.05-10,000
Ga
0.05-10,000
Ni
0.08-10,000
Te
0.04-500
Ba
1-10,000
Ge
0.05-500
0.001%-1%
Th
0.004-10,000
Be
0.02-1,000
Hf
0.004-500
Pb
0.01-10,000
Ti
0.001%-10%
Bi
0.005-10,000
In
0.005-500
Rb
0.02-10,000
Tl
0.004-10,000
Ca
0.01%-25%
0.01%-10%
Re
0.002-50
0.01-2,500
Cd
0.005-1,000
La
0.005-10,000
0.01%-10%
0.1-10,000
Ce
0.01-500
Li
0.2-10,000
Sb
0.02-10,000
0.008-10,000
Co
0.005-10,000
Mg
0.01%-25%
Sc
0.01-10,000
0.01-500
Cr
0.3-10,000
Mn
0.2-50,000
Se
0.2-1000
Zn
0.2-10,000
Cs
0.01-500
Mo
0.02-10,000
Sn
0.02-500
Zr
0.1-500
CODE
ME-MS61L
33.50
Add-on Packages for ME-MS61L

Lead isotope concentrations analyzed on the same run as the multi-element package add a new
dimension to super trace data by fingerprinting certain units or hydrothermal fluids. In some
cases these fingerprints can be used to distinguish generations of mineralization and alteration.
For a more precise and robust Pb isotopic analysis, see the method PbIS-RAT61 on page 25.
Pb
0.01
206
Pb
0.01
Pb
0.01
208
Pb
0.01
204
207
CODE
MS61L-PbIS
9.00
The rare earth elements can correlate with mineralization in a variety of non-REE deposit types.
Four acid digestion will not fully dissolve resistive rare earth oxides, but the information in this
suite of elements can be very useful in exploration.
Dy
0.005
Ho
0.002
Sm
0.004
Er
0.004
Lu
0.002
Tb
0.002
Eu
0.004
Nd
0.005
Tm
0.002
Gd
0.005
Pr
0.004
Yb
0.004
CODE
MS61L-REE
5.75
Silicon, titanium and zirconium may be added to four acid methods for a more complete element
suite. While four acid digestion does not fully dissolve all rock-forming minerals, it is often the
only data set available across an entire project. The addition of these crucial lithogeochemical
elements by portable XRF analysis on the sample pulp greatly increases the utility of four acid
packages beyond the trace elements.
ANALYTES & RANGES
Si 0.05%-47%
Ti 0.01%-60%
Zr 1-10,000ppm
17
New developments in sample introduction techniques and

collision/reaction cells for the ICP-MS have allowed ALS to achieve
dramatic reductions in detection limits on a wide range of methods.
CODE
pXRF-34
3.40
The aqua regia digestion, in combination with sophisticated software and careful analysis by
ICP-MS and ICP-AES, provides extremely low detection limits useful for exploration in soils or
sediments requiring ultra-trace analytical sensitivity. Alternatively, a weak acid digestion using
1:1 nitric to hydrochloric acids at room temperature may be used for more selective digestion
of oxyhydroxide minerals.
CODE
Ag
0.001-100
Co
0.001-10,000
La
0.002-10,000
Pt
0.002-25
Th
0.002-10,000
Al
0.01%-25%
Cr
0.01-10,000
Li
0.1-10,000
Rb
0.005-10,000
Ti
0.001%-10%
As
0.01-10,000
Cs
0.005-500
Mg
0.01%-25%
Re
0.001-50
Tl
0.002-10,000
Au
0.0002-25
Cu
0.01-10,000
Mn
0.1-50,000
0.01%-10%
0.005-10,000
10-10,000
Fe
0.001%-50%
Mo
0.01-10,000
Sb
0.005-10,000
0.1-10,000
Ba
0.5-10,000
Ga
0.004-10,000
Na
0.001%-10%
Sc
0.005-10,000
0.001-10,000
Be
0.01-1000
Ge
0.005-500
Nb
0.002-500
Se
0.1-1000
0.003-500
Bi
0.001-10,000
Hf
0.002-500
Ni
0.04-10,000
Sn
0.01-500
Zn
0.1-10,000
Ca
0.01%-25%
Hg
0.004-10,000
0.001%-1%
Sr
0.01-10,000
Zr
0.01-500
Cd
0.001-1000
In
0.005-500
Pb
0.005-10,000
Ta
0.005-500
Ce
0.003-500
0.01%-10%
Pd
0.001-25
Te
0.01-500
PRICE PER
SAMPLE ($)
ME-MS41L
Aqua Regia
27.95
ME-MS41W
Weak Acid Leach
Add-on Packages for ME-MS41L and ME-MS41W

Lead isotope concentrations analyzed on the same run as the multi-element package add a new
dimension to super trace data by fingerprinting certain units or hydrothermal fluids. In some
cases these fingerprints can be used to distinguish generations of mineralization and alteration.
For a more precise and robust Pb isotopic analysis, see the method PbIS-RAT41 on page 26.
Pb
0.005
206
Pb
0.005
Pb
0.005
208
Pb
0.005
204
207
CODE
MS41L-PbIS
MS41W-PbIS
9.00
The rare earth elements can correlate with mineralization in a variety of non-REE deposit
types. Aqua regia will not dissolve the majority of resistive oxides hosting REEs, but in soils and
sediments the elements may be useful exploration indicators.
Dy
0.002
Ho
0.001
Sm
0.002
Er
0.002
Lu
0.001
Tb
0.001
Eu
0.002
Nd
0.002
Tm
0.001
Gd
0.002
Pr
0.002
Yb
0.002
CODE
MS41L-REE
MS41W-REE
5.75
Super Trace Selenium in Soils

With ultra-clean disposable digestion vessels and the ICP-MS collision cell tuned specifically for
Se, we can achieve a super trace detection limit without external sensitivity tweaks. Selenium
at this level holds information for exploration geochemistry, environmental baselines, and
lithomapping in areas of thick cover.
ANALYTE
RANGE (ppm)
DESCRIPTION
Se
0.003-100
25g aqua regia digestion and ICP-MS analysis.
CODE
Se-MS46
16.65
Clay Separation
ALS Geochemistry now offers a rapid, high-quality clay size fraction separation on screened soils.
The clay fraction in soils acts as a trap for labile elements migrating to the surface environment
from depth, and may be used to enhance subtle geochemical signals.
DESCRIPTION
Separation of the -10 micron fraction from soils. Requires 50-300g of sieved soil.
CODE
SCR-CLAY
15.00
Halogen Analysis in Surficial Materials

Analysis of the halogens fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine holds significant promise
in exploration, since many precious and base metals are transported through the crust as
halide complexes. Until now, the utility of halogen analysis was severely limited by instrument
technology, but with cutting-edge technology and technical innovation by ALS chemists it is
possible to measure these important elements. We have developed a robust method for iodine
and continue to work on a complete halogen package by deionized water leach.
ANALYTE
RANGE (ppm)
DESCRIPTION
CODE
0.008-100
Water leach and ICP-MS analysis with collision cell tuned specifically for iodine.
I-MS03
16.40
SUPER TRACE ANALYSIS FOR SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
Aqua Regia and Weak

Acid Digestion for Soils
and Sediments
18
SELECTIVE LEACHES
Ionic Leach
Ionic Leach is a static sodium cyanide leach using the chelating agents ammonium
chloride, citric acid and EDTA with the leachant buffered at an alkaline pH of 8.5. This
innovative leach technique is designed for near surface soils; sample handling is limited
to minimize opportunity for super trace contamination. It is designed to enhance the
potential to detect and resolve geochemical anomalies for a range of commodity
elements.
Minimum sample size is 50g (wet weight) of soil for Ionic Leach. Specially prepared
vegetation samples may be leached at a 5g sample size.
ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (ppb)

Ag
0.1
Eu
0.1
Nb
0.1
Tb
As
Fe
0.1ppm
Nd
0.1
Te
Au
0.02
Ga
0.5
Ni
Th
0.02
Ba
10
Gd
0.1
Pb
Ti
Be
0.2
Ge
0.1
Pd
0.1
Tl
0.5
Bi
Hf
0.5
Pr
0.1
Tm
0.1
Br
0.05ppm
Hg
0.1
Pt
0.1
0.1
Ca
0.2ppm
Ho
0.1
Rb
0.1
Cd
0.01ppm
Re
0.1
0.1
Ce
0.1
In
0.1
Sb
0.5
Yb
0.1
Co
0.3
La
0.1
Sc
Zn
10
Zr
0.1
Cr
Li
0.2
Se
Cs
0.1
Lu
0.1
Sm
0.1
Cu
Mg
0.01ppm
Sn
0.2
206
Dy
0.1
Mn
0.01ppm
Sr
207
Er
0.1
Mo
0.5
Ta
208
CODE
ME-MS23
37.65 complete package
ME-MS22
21.35 plus 0.80/element,

2.30 pH after leach
0.1
Pb
Pb
Pb
Other Selective Leaches

In addition to Ionic Leach, ALS Geochemistry offers a variety of partial leaches targeting particular
soil fractions. They can be done individually or in sequence to best suit project needs. Minimum
sample size is 1g for each leach or for any combination in sequence.
ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (ppm)
CODE
Ag
0.002
Dy
0.0005
Mg
0.5
Sr
0.005
Al
Er
0.0005
Mn
0.05
Ta
0.001
As
0.01
Eu
0.0005
Mo
0.001
Tb
0.0001
Au
0.001
Fe
Na*
Te
0.005
0.2
Ga
0.05
Nb
0.0005
Th
0.0005
Ba
0.01
Gd
0.0005
Nd
0.0005
Ti
0.05
Be
0.005
Ge
0.005
Ni
0.05
Tl
0.001
Bi
0.003
Hf
0.0005
P*
Tm
0.0001
Br
Hg
0.01
Pb
0.005
0.0005
Ca
10
Ho
0.0001
Pr
0.0001
0.05
Cd
0.001
0.05
Rb
0.005
0.001
Ce
0.0005
In
0.001
Re
0.0002
0.0005
Co
0.001
Sb
0.0005
Yb
0.0005
Cr
0.05
La
0.0005
Se
0.02
Zn
0.05
Cs
0.0005
Li
0.01
Sm
0.0005
Zr
0.001
Cu
0.05
Lu
0.0001
Sn
0.005
*Na and P are not reported in ME-MS07
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PRICE PER
SAMPLE ($)
Deionized Water
ME-MS03
Ammonium Acetate
ME-MS04
Cold Hydroxylamine-HCl
ME-MS05
Hot Hydroxylamine-HCl
ME-MS06
Sodium Pyrophosphate
ME-MS07*
41.70/leach
Super Trace Analysis of Natural Waters

Trace metal analysis in ground and surface waters can reveal mineralization-related
anomalies in areas where traditional soil sampling is difficult or impossible, such as
swampy terrain, desert, and agricultural disturbance. Using the latest generation of
collision-cell equipped ICP-MS, ALS Geochemistry offers a reliable and cost-effective water
analysis package with optional anions by ion chromatography and a full suite of physical
parameters. Sampling kits may be purchased in some locations, please enquire.
ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (g/L)

Au
0.002
Cu
0.1
Ni
0.2
Ta
Ag
0.005
Fe
0.003mg/L
0.005mg/L
Te
0.01
Al
Ga
0.05
Pb
0.05
Th
0.005
As
0.05
Hf
0.005
Pd
0.005
Ti
0.2
Hg
0.05
Pt
0.005
Tl
0.002
Ba
0.05
In
0.01
Rb
0.01
0.002
Be
0.005
0.01mg/L
Re
0.002
0.05
Bi
0.01
La
0.005
0.2mg/L
0.01
Ca
0.02mg/L
Li
0.1
Sb
0.01
0.005
Cd
0.005
Mg
0.005mg/L
Sc
0.01
Zn
0.5
Zr
0.02
Ce
0.005
Mn
0.05
Se
0.05
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
Er
0.005
Ho
0.005
Pr
0.005
Tm
0.005
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 2S/cm
Cl
0.5mg/L
SO4
0.5mg/L
TDS
3mg/L
Alkalinity
0.02mg/L
Biogeochemistry
CODE
ME-MS14L
62.50
MS14L-REE
18.50
MS14L-ANPH
44.00
0.01
1mg/L
WATER AND VEGETATION
Hydrogeochemistry
Plants may be viewed as large-scale geochemical sampling devices, with root systems that can
selectively absorb elements from a large volume of soil, groundwater, and even bedrock. Careful
selection of plant species is important as biological effects control geochemical response.
Vegetation Sample Preparation

CODE
Maceration of dry plant tissue to produce a homogeneous and representative pulp that can be subsampled for analysis.
A 100g sample is milled to 100% passing 1mm.
DESCRIPTION
VEG-MILL01
6.30
A 100g sample is ashed at 475C for 24 hours. Pre- and post-ashing weights are reported. Average ash yields are 2-4%
for species commonly used in exploration surveys.
VEG-ASH01
6.30
65 Elements in Vegetation by HNO3 /HCl Digestion and ICP-MS

This method is available with unashed and ashed certified reference materials. The unashed
method uses 1g of sample while the ashed method uses 0.25g.
ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (ppm)
Ag
0.001
Cu
0.01
CODE
Nb
0.002
Ta
Al
0.01%
Fe
Ni
0.04
Te
0.02
As
0.01
Ga
0.004
0.001%
Th
0.002
Au
0.0002
Ge
0.005
Pb
0.01
Ti
0.001%
Hf
0.002
Pd
0.001
Tl
0.002
Ba
0.1
Hg
0.001
Pt
0.001
0.005
Be
0.01
In
0.005
Rb
0.01
0.05
Bi
0.001
0.01%
Re
0.001
0.01
Ca
0.01%
La
0.002
0.01%
0.003
Cd
0.001
Li
0.1
Sb
0.01
Zn
0.1
Zr
0.02
Ce
0.003
Mg
0.001%
Sc
0.01
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
0.001
Dy
0.002
Gd
0.002
Nd
0.001
Tb
0.001
Er
0.002
Ho
0.001
Pr
0.002
Tm
0.001
Eu
0.002
Lu
0.001
Sm
0.003
Yb
0.003
ME-VEG41
(unashed)
ME-VEG41a
(ashed)
VEG41-REE
VEG41a-REE
17.50
4.30
20
ULTRA TRACE AQUA REGIA
Ultra Trace Level

Methods Aqua Regia
Digestion for Drill Core
and Rocks
Method selection can be key to achieving exploration success. Sample type, target commodity,
and pathfinder elements should all be considered when selecting the most appropriate
method for your project.
Aqua regia readily dissolves many sulfide, oxide and carbonate minerals quantitatively while
leaving silicates and resistive oxides untouched. Many volatile pathfinder elements, particularly
mercury, are preserved during digestion. These considerations make aqua regia an excellent
exploration tool for various deposit types that involve gold, silver and base metals hosted in
sulfide and carbonate minerals.
Native metals such as gold and silver may not be representatively characterized by the small
sample sizes used in these methods (nugget effect), and some refractory minerals and
elements such as molybdenum are not brought into solution in aqua regia. In these cases, fire
assay may be used in combination with ME-MS41, or a four acid digestion may be preferable.
Please contact your nearest lab with any questions.
Minimum sample size is 1g.
51 Element Package by Aqua Regia and ICP-AES/ICP-MS

Ag
0.01-100
Cs
0.05-500
Mo
0.05-10,000
Sr
0.2-10,000
Al
0.01-25%
Cu
0.2-10,000
Na
0.01%-10%
Ta
0.01-500
As
0.1-10,000
Fe
0.01%-50%
Nb
0.05-500
Te
0.01-500
Au*
0.2-25
Ga
0.05-10,000
Ni
0.2-10,000
Th
0.2-10,000
10-10,000
Ge
0.05-500
10-10,000
Ti
0.005%-10%
Ba
10-10,000
Hf
0.02-500
Pb
0.2-10,000
Tl
0.02-10,000
Be
0.05-1,000
Hg
0.01-10,000
Rb
0.1-10,000
0.05-10,000
Bi
0.01-10,000
In
0.005-500
Re
0.001-50
1-10,000
Ca
0.01%-25%
0.01%-10%
0.01%-10%
0.05-10,000
Cd
0.01-1,000
La
0.2-10,000
Sb
0.05-10,000
0.05-500
Ce
0.02-500
Li
0.1-10,000
Sc
0.1-10,000
Zn
2-10,000
Co
0.1-10,000
Mg
0.01%-25%
Se
0.2-1,000
Zr
0.5-500
Cr
1-10,000
Mn
5-50,000
Sn
0.2-500
CODE
ME-MS41
22.35
* Gold determinations by this method are semi-quantitative due to the small sample weight used.
Single Elements by Aqua Regia and ICP-MS

An effective option when analytical results for one or only a few elements are required. You
can create your own package of elements specific to your exploration program. Many more
elements are available on request.
Ag
0.01-25
Hg
0.005-25
Se
0.2-250
As
0.1-250
Re
0.001-250
Te
0.01-250
Bi
0.01-250
Sb
0.05-250
Tl
0.02-250
+ Add element symbol as prefix to method code.
21
CODE
(+)-MS42
0.05-250
Four acid digestion quantitatively dissolves nearly all minerals in the majority of geological
materials. However, it may sometimes be necessary to use even stronger dissolution
techniques such as fusions in order to achieve fully quantitative results for refractory minerals.
These may include barite, rare earth oxides, columbite-tantalite, and tin and tungsten
minerals.
Four acid digestion can also volatilize certain exploration pathfinder elements, in particular
mercury. Mercury may be added to the package at a special price detailed below, or a custom
suite of elements can be added using the single-element aqua regia method on the opposite
page as well. Four acid digestions are not recommended for gold analysis; the fire assay
methods described on page 13 may be paired with ME-MS61 for exploration purposes.
48 Element Package by Four Acid and ICP-AES/ICP-MS

Ag
0.01-100
Cu
0.2-10,000
Na
0.01%-10%
Sr
0.2-10,000
Al
0.01%-50%
Fe
0.01%-50%
Nb
0.1-500
Ta
0.05-100
As
0.2-10,000
Ga
0.05-10,000
Ni
0.2-10,000
Te
0.05-500
Ba
10-10,000
Ge
0.05-500
10-10,000
Th
0.2-10,000
Be
0.05-1,000
Hf
0.1-500
Pb
0.5-10,000
Ti
0.005%-10%
Bi
0.01-10,000
In
0.005-500
Rb
0.1-10,000
Tl
0.02-10,000
Ca
0.01%-50%
0.01%-10%
Re
0.002-50
0.1-10,000
Cd
0.02-1,000
La
0.5-10,000
0.01%-10%
1-10,000
Ce
0.01-500
Li
0.2-10,000
Sb
0.05-10,000
0.1-10,000
Co
0.1-10,000
Mg
0.01%-50%
Sc
0.1-10,000
0.1-500
Cr
1-10,000
Mn
5-100,000
Se
1-1,000
Zn
2-10,000
Cs
0.05-500
Mo
0.05-10,000
Sn
0.2-500
Zr
0.5-500
CODE
ME-MS61
26.80
ME-MS61m
36.35
Note: To include Hg by a separate procedure in the suite of elements above, please request ME-MS61m instead of ME-MS61.
Add-on Packages to ME-MS61
ULTRA TRACE FOUR ACID
Ultra Trace Level Methods

Four Acid Digestion for
Drill Core and Rocks
Silicon, titanium and zirconium may be added to four acid methods for a more complete
element suite. While four acid digestion does not fully dissolve all rock-forming minerals,
it is often the only data set available across an entire project. The addition of these crucial
lithogeochemical elements by portable XRF analysis on the sample pulp greatly increases
the utility of four acid packages beyond the trace elements.
ANALYTES & RANGES
Si 0.05%-47%
Ti 0.01%-60%
Zr 1ppm-10,000ppm
CODE
pXRF-34
3.40
A full suite of rare earth elements can be added to this package, keeping in mind that this data
will represent the acid leachable portion of the rare earth elements only.
To include rare earth elements in the suite of elements above, please request ME-MS61r
instead of ME-MS61.
Dy
0.05-1,000
Gd
0.05-1,000
Nd
0.1-10,000
Tb
0.01-1,000
Er
0.03-1,000
Ho
0.01-1,000
Pr
0.03-1,000
Tm
0.01-1,000
Eu
0.03-1,000
Lu
0.01-1,000
Sm
0.03-1,000
Yb
0.03-1,000
CODE
ME-MS61r
6.70 (add-on price)
Single Elements by Four Acid and ICP-MS

An effective option when analytical results for one or only a few elements are required. You
can create your own package of elements specific to your exploration program. Many more
elements are available on request.
Ag
0.02-100
Ga
0.05-500
Se
0.5-500
Tl
0.02-500
As
0.2-500
Mo
0.05-500
Sn
0.2-500
0.1-500
Bi
0.01-500
Re
0.002-50
Te
0.05-500
0.1-500
Cd
0.02-500
Sb
0.05-500
Th
CODE
(+)-MS62
0.2-500
22
TRACE LEVEL METHODS
Trace Level Methods by

Aqua Regia
These methods are economical tools for first pass exploration geochemistry. Data reported
from an aqua regia digestion should be considered as representing only the leachable portion
of the particular analyte.
35 Element Package by Aqua Regia and ICP-AES

Ag
0.2-100
Co
1-10,000
Mn
5-50,000
Sr
1-10,000
Al
0.01%-25%
Cr
1-10,000
Mo
1-10,000
Th
20-10,000
As
2-10,000
Cu
1-10,000
Na
0.01%-10%
Ti
0.01%-10%
10-10,000
Fe
0.01%-50%
Ni
1-10,000
Tl
10-10,000
Ba
10-10,000
Ga
10-10,000
10-10,000
10-10,000
Be
0.5-1,000
Hg
1-10,000
Pb
2-10,000
1-10,000
Bi
2-10,000
0.01%-10%
0.01%-10%
10-10,000
Ca
0.01%-25%
La
10-10,000
Sb
2-10,000
Zn
2-10,000
Cd
0.5-1,000
Mg
0.01%-25%
Sc
1-10,000
CODE
ME-ICP41
10.75 complete package or

ME-ICP41m
16.65
Note: To include Hg to a lower detection limit of 0.005ppm in this suite of elements, please request method ME-ICP41m instead of ME-ICP41.
Single Elements by Aqua Regia and AAS

Ag
0.2-100
Co
1-10,000
Mo
1-10,000
Pb
1-10,000
As
5-10,000
Cu
1-10,000
Ni
1-10,000
Zn
1-10,000
CODE
(+)-AA45
Trace Level Methods

by Four Acid
Four acid digestions are able to dissolve most minerals, but although the term near-total is
used, not all elements are quantitatively extracted in some sample matrices.
33 Element Package by Four Acid and ICP-AES

Ag
0.5-100
Cr
1-10,000
Na
0.01%-10%
Ti
0.01%-10%
Al
0.01%-50%
Cu
1-10,000
Ni
1-10,000
Tl
10-10,000
As
5-10,000
Fe
0.01%-50%
10-10,000
10-10,000
Ba
10-10,000
Ga
10-10,000
Pb
2-10,000
1-10,000
Be
0.5-1,000
0.01%-10%
0.01%-10%
10-10,000
Bi
2-10,000
La
10-10,000
Sb
5-10,000
Zn
2-10,000
Ca
0.01%-50%
Mg
0.01%-50%
Sc
1-10,000
Cd
0.5-1,000
Mn
5-100,000
Sr
1-10,000
Co
1-10,000
Mo
1-10,000
Th
20-10,000
CODE
ME-ICP61

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

Ag
0.5-100
Co
5-10,000
Mo
2-10,000
Pb
5-10,000
As
10-10,000
Cu
2-10,000
Ni
5-10,000
Zn
5-10,000
23
CODE
(+)-AA61
These packages can be used as an economical alternative to analyzing low grade ore
or samples with known mineralization. The method precision is intermediate between
exploration geochemistry and an assay procedure.
34 Element Package by Aqua Regia and ICP-AES

Data reported from an aqua regia digestion should be considered as representing only the
leachable portion of the particular analyte.
Ag
1-200
Cr
5-50,000
Mo
5-50,000
Th
100-50,000
Al
0.05%-50%
Cu
5-50,000
Na
0.05%-50%
Ti
0.05%-50%
As
10-100,000
Fe
0.05%-50%
Ni
5-50,000
Tl
50-50,000
Ba
50-50,000
Ga
50-50,000
50-50,000
50-50,000
Be
5-500
Hg
5-50,000
Pb
10-50,000
5-50,000
Bi
10-50,000
0.05%-50%
0.05%-10%
50-50,000
Ca
0.05%-50%
La
50-50,000
Sb
10-50,000
Zn
10-50,000
Cd
5-2,500
Mg
0.05%-50%
Sc
5-50,000
Co
5-50,000
Mn
25-50,000
Sr
5-50,000
CODE
ME-ICP41a

33 Element Package by Four Acid and ICP-AES

Four acid digestions are able to dissolve most minerals, but although the term near-total is
used, not all elements are quantitatively extracted in some sample matrices.
Ag
1-200
Cr
10-100,000
Na
0.05%-30%
Ti
0.05%-30%
Al
0.05%-30%
Cu
10-100,000
Ni
10-100,000
Tl
50-50,000
As
50-100,000
Fe
0.05%-50%
50-100,000
50-50,000
Ba
50-50,000
Ga
50-50,000
Pb
20-100,000
10-100,000
Be
10-10,000
0.1%-30%
0.05%-10%
50-50,000
Bi
20-50,000
La
50-50,000
Sb
50-50,000
Zn
20-100,000
Ca
0.05%-50%
Mg
0.05%-50%
Sc
10-50,000
Cd
10-10,000
Mn
10-100,000
Sr
10-100,000
Co
10-50,000
Mo
10-50,000
Th
50-50,000
Low Level Resistive

Elements
CODE
ME-ICP61a

LOW GRADE MINERALIZATION
Low Grade Mineralized

Materials
Single Elements by Fusion and ICP-MS

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

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

Pressed pellet XRF is a suitable method for determining certain elements that are not easily
solubilized by acid digestion techniques, but may be subject to interferences arising from
matrix effects including particle size and sample mineralogy.
A finely ground sample powder is mixed with a few drops of liquid binder, compressed in a
pellet press, and analyzed by XRF spectrometry. Minimum sample size is 10g.
Ba
10-10,000
Nb
2-4,000
Ta
10-5,000
2-4,000
Ce
10-4,000
Rb
2-4,000
Th
4-4,000
Zr
2-4,000
Cr
5-4,000
Sn
5-5,000
4-5,000
La
10-4,000
Sr
2-4,000
10-5,000
CODE
(+)-XRF05
24
INDIVIDUAL METHODS
Individual and
Miscellaneous Methods
Halogens
Elemental analysis of the halide minerals containing chlorine and fluorine require specific
instrumentation and special fusions or digestions that will completely dissolve and retain
the elements in solution. For bromine and iodine, solid sampling by neutron activation
must be used.
ANALYTE
RANGE (ppm)
DESCRIPTION
CODE
Cl
50-20,000
KOH fusion and ion chromatography.
Cl-IC881
20.00
50-20,000
Specific to Cl in phosphates only.

KOH fusion and ion selective electrode.
Cl-ELE81a
17.85
Cl
Cl
0.001%-6%
Lithium metaborate fusion and XRF.
Cl-XRF20
17.85
Cl
0.01%-80%
Nitric acid digestion and titration.
Cl-VOL66
35.70
20-20,000
F-ELE81a
17.85
0.01%-20%
Na2O2 fusion, citric acid leach and ion

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

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

Requires 5g sample.
H2O + (Water of Crystallization)
0.01-100
Combustion furnace and infrared spectrometry.

Requires 1g sample.
OA-IR06
14.30
LOI @ 550C
0.01-100
Loss on ignition at 550C. Requires 1g sample.
OA-GRA05a
11.90
LOI @ 1000C
0.01-100
Loss on ignition at 1000C. Requires 1g sample.
OA-GRA05
8.40
Other
25
ANALYTE
RANGE
DESCRIPTION
CODE
Acid Insoluble
0.01%-100%
Acid insoluble content. Requires 1g sample.
OA-GRA04
14.30
pH
0.1-14
pH on 1:10 sample to water ratio. Requires 5g

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

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

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

Requires 20g sample minimum.
OA-ELE06
8.35
Paste pH
0.1-14
Paste pH on 10g sample saturated with water.
OA-ELE07
7.20
Isotopic Analysis
Lead Isotopes for Mineral Exploration
ANALYTE
DESCRIPTION
Six isotope ratios

including 204Pb,
206
Pb, 207Pb, and
208
Pb isotopes
Pb isotope ratios by acid digestion and ICP-MS analysis. Total Pb content of the sample is required in advance.
May be run on whole rock pulps.
Aqua Regia Digestion
Four Acid Digestion
CODE
PRICE PER
SAMPLE ($)
PbIS-RAT41
PbIS-RAT61
35.00
32.00
Stable Isotopes
Many important parameters of mineralizing fluids maybe be determined from stable isotope
ratios. The isotopic alteration halo may extend beyond visible mineralogy changes, creating a
larger deposit footprint for easier exploration vectoring.
ANALYTE
DESCRIPTION
C and O in Carbonate Newly developed method offered in partnership with the Mineral Deposit Research Unit (MDRU) at the
Minerals
University of British Columbia. Carbon and oxygen isotopic composition is determined specifically on
carbonate minerals in whole-rock pulps using cavity enhanced absorption Spectrometry.
CODE
PRICE PER
SAMPLE ($)
LS-ISTP01
35.00
OH-ISTP01
110.00 each
S-ISTP01
55.00
(+)-ISTP01
260.00/
element
ISOTOPE METHODS
This fast, robust, low-cost analysis of Pb isotope ratios in standard geochemical samples
was developed in house by ALS Geochemistrys senior technical team. Lead isotope
fingerprints can be used to discriminate between barren lithologies and multiple
generations of alteration fluid flow, providing a new vector to ore deposits. Accuracy of the
ALS method closely matches that of research-grade Pb isotopic analysis, with a precision
and TAT appropriate for routine exploration.
Price does not include sample preparation. Turnaround time 16 days.

O and H in Silicate
Minerals
Sulfur
Specific to clays and silicate minerals. Determination using a complex gas collection procedure and IRMS.
Sample must be supplied as a single-mineral separate.
Price does not include mineral separation. Turnaround time 30 days.
Specific to S minerals such as particular sulfides and sulfates. Determination using TC/EA and IRMS. Sample
must be supplied as a single-mineral separate.
Cu, Fe, Mo, Zn
Specific to minerals formed with one of these base metals. Determination using acid digestion and HR-ICPMS. Sample must be supplied as a single-mineral separate. Use element symbol in
place of + when requesting this method.
Radiogenic Isotopes
These methods provide insight into provenance and character of fluids and rocks, helping you to
unravel geological history for a more sophisticated understanding of your ore body. In rare cases
these methods can also be used for age dating of minerals or lithological units.
ANALYTE
Pb/Pb
Sm/Nd
DESCRIPTION
May be done on whole rock pulps or on specific Pb-bearing minerals. Measurement by acid digestion
and HR-ICP-MS.
Price does not include mineral separation. Samples may require Hg separation at an additional cost.
Turnaround time 30 days.
May be done on whole rock pulps. Measurement by column separation and HR-ICP-MS.
Price does not include sample preparation. Turnaround time 30 days.
CODE
PRICE PER
SAMPLE ($)
Pb-ISTP01
260.00
Nd-ISTP01
545.00
Geochronology
These methods may be used to date the ages of specific minerals, hydrothermal alteration events,
and emplacement of volcanic-plutonic units. Age constraints on important events can help refine
the deposit model and identify alteration that did not contribute to mineralization.
ANALYTE
DESCRIPTION
Re/Os
Specific to molybdenite. Rock or drill core must be received whole as steel jaw crushing will contaminate
the sample with Re. Age can only be determined for rocks of >0.5 Ma, and the molybdenite separate must
contain >100ppm Re.
CODE
PRICE PER
SAMPLE ($)
Re-ISTP01
1750.00
U-ISTP01
By Quotation
Ar-ISTP01
655.00
Price includes mineral separation and analysis by solvent extraction, column separation and TIMS. Turnaround
time 70 days.
U/Pb
Specific to U-bearing minerals such as zircon, monazite, and uraninite. Thin sections or mineral separates are
analyzed by laser ablation and HR-ICP-MS. Laser ablation averages 40 data points per day; minimum charge
is day.
Prices do not include mineral separation or thin section preparation. Turnaround time 45 days.
Ar/Ar
Done on whole rock samples. Rock and drill core should be submitted intact or crushed only, as sample prep
is included in the price. Measurement by irradiation and step heating in a mass spectrometer.
Price includes sample preparation. Turnaround time approximately 9 months.
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WHOLE ROCK ANALYSIS
Whole Rock Analysis
The nature of lithophile elements and the matrices in which they occur require fusion methods for
complete dissolution. Both X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and ICP-AES instrument finishes can be used
effectively for the major rock-forming elements when following a fusion.
These methods are not suitable for samples with base or precious metals mineralization.
Specific commodities such as iron ore, bauxite, and base metal sulfides should be analyzed
with packages designed for those sample types. Please see the Ores & Commodities section
starting on page 29 for more whole rock analysis options.
14 Element Package by Lithium Borate Fusion and XRF

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

(TGA)
OA-GRA05x
ME-GRA05
29.75
Loss on Ignition at 1000C
*Other elements are available on request. Please enquire.
For non-mineralized samples with moderate sulfide content, please request ME-XRF06.
13 Element Package by Lithium Borate Fusion and ICP-AES

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

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

and ICP-MS
Combination of Rare Earth & Trace Elements from method ME-MS81 plus whole rock package
by method ME-ICP06.
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Ag
0.5-100
Co
1-10,000
Mo
1-10,000
Sc
1-10,000
As
5-10,000
Cu
1-10,000
Ni
1-10,000
TI
10-10,000
Cd
0.5-1,000
Li
10-10,000
Pb
2-10,000
Zn
2-10,000
Four acid digestion and ICP-AES
CODE
PRICE PER
SAMPLE ($)
ME-MS81
29.50
ME-MS81d
41.25
ME-4ACD81
Add-on only
7.15
Analyses related to lithogeochemistry, alteration minerals, and trace element mobility are
important tools for understanding ore-forming geological environments. Managing and
interpreting large datasets generated by lithogeochemical techniques, while traditionally
challenging, has been greatly simplified thanks to powerful software tools now available to
geologists and geochemists.
LITHOGEOCHEMISTRY
Lithogeochemistry
No single analytical method is able to encompass the full range of elements required for
effective lithogeochemical investigation. To this end, ALS Geochemistry offers two analytical
packages that are designed to provide comprehensive information for these studies using the
most appropriate techniques for every element; essentially, complete rock characterization.
Complete Characterization
Package
By combining a number of methods into one cost effective package, a complete sample
characterization is obtained. This package combines the whole rock package ME-ICP06
plus carbon and sulfur by combustion furnace (ME-IR08) to quantify the major elements
in a sample. Trace elements including the full rare earth element suites are reported
from three digestions with either ICP-AES or ICP-MS finish: a lithium borate fusion for the
resistive elements (ME-MS81), a four acid digestion for the base metals (ME-4ACD81) and
an aqua regia digestion for the volatile gold related trace elements (ME-MS42). Gold is
analyzed separately see page 13 for methods.
This package is suitable only for unmineralized samples. Minimum sample size is 10g.
ANALYTES AND RANGES (ppm)
CODE
SiO2
0.01-100%
MgO
0.01-100%
TiO2
0.01-100%
BaO
0.01-100%
Al2O3
0.01-100%
Na2O
0.01-100%
MnO
0.01-100%
LOI
0.01-100%
Fe2O3
0.01-100%
K 2O
0.01-100%
P 2O 5
0.01-100%
CaO
0.01-100%
Cr2O3
0.01-100%
SrO
0.01-100%
Ba
0.5-10,000
Gd
0.05-1,000
Sm
0.03-1,000
1-10,000
Ce
0.5-10,000
Hf
0.2-10,000
Sn
1-10,000
0.5-10,000
Cr
10-10,000
Ho
0.01-1,000
Sr
0.1-10,000
Yb
0.03-1,000
Cs
0.01-10,000
La
0.5-10,000
Ta
0.1-2,500
Zr
2-10,000
Dy
0.05-1,000
Lu
0.01-1,000
Tb
0.01-1,000
Er
0.03-1,000
Nb
0.2-2,500
Th
0.05-1,000
Eu
0.03-1,000
Nd
0.1-10.000
Tm
0.01-1,000
Ga
0.1-1,000
Pr
0.03-1,000
0.05-1,000
Ge
5-1,000
Rb
0.2-10,000
5-10,000
Ag
0.5-100
Cu
1-10,000
Ni
1-10,000
Cd
0.5-1,000
Li
10-10,000
Pb
2-10,000
Co
1-10,000
Mo
1-10,000
Sc
1-10,000
As
0.1-250
In
0.005-250
Se
0.2-250
Bi
0.01-250
Re
0.001-250
Te
0.01-250
Hg
0.005-25
Sb
0.05-250
TI
0.02-250
0.01-50%
0.01-50%
ME-ICP06
Sold only as a
complete package.*
ME-MS81
Zn
CCP-PKG01
70.45
CCP-PKG03
Includes ME-XRF26 instead of
ME-ICP06.
84.30
2-10,000
ME-4ACD81
ME-MS42
ME-IR08
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ORES AND HIGH GRADE MATERIALS
Ores & High Grade

Materials
Procedures for the evaluation of ores and high grade materials are optimized for accuracy,
precision and recovery of the target element. No single dissolution or analytical method is
suitable for all cases, and ALS Geochemistry provides a wide variety of procedures so the
preferred method can be selected. Choices include acid digestions with either ICP-AES or AAS
finish; XRF determination for resistive elements and minerals that are difficult to decompose or
retain in stable solutions at high concentrations; and classical volumetric methods for very high
grade commodities.
These methods may be triggered automatically as over-range analyses added to multielement geochemistry packages on request. Many other procedures are available; please
contact ALS Geochemistry staff for information.
Aqua Regia Digestion with ICP-AES or AAS Finish

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

Four acid digestion breaks down most silicates and all but the most resistive minerals.
Minimum sample weight 0.5g.
Ag
1-1,500ppm
Co
0.0005-20
Mg
0.01-50
Pb
0.001-20
As
0.001-30
Cr
0.002-30
Mn
0.01-50
0.01-50
Bi
0.001-30
Cu
0.001-40
Mo
0.001-10
Zn
0.001-30
Cd
0.001-10
Fe
0.01-100
Ni
0.001-30
Ag
1-1,500ppm
Cu
0.001-50
Mo
0.001-10
Pb
0.001-30
Co
0.001-30
Fe
0.01-100
Ni
0.001-50
Zn
0.001-30
CODE
(+)-OG62
(+)-AA62
XRF for Resistive Minerals

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

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

41.70
Zn
0.01-100
Zn by Titration.
Zn-VOL50
23.85
Pb
0.01-100
Pb by Titration.
Pb-VOL70
35.70
Fe
0.01-100
Total Fe in Concentrates.
Fe-VOL51
42.60
FeO
0.01-100
FeO (Ferrous Iron).
Fe-VOL05
21.10
Assay determinations in massive sulfides present some specific challenges. ALS Geochemistry
is able to offer a number of approaches including a strongly oxidizing acid digestion, a sodium
peroxide fusion and an XRF package.
Oxidizing Acid Digestion with ICP-AES Finish

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

5 elements 21.75
Sodium Peroxide Fusion with ICP-AES Finish

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

Oxidizing Fusion with XRF Finish

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aqua regia is an effective solvent for copper oxides and sulfides, but copper occurring with
other commodities like molybdenum can be analyzed by four acid digestion for consistency
across data sets.
ANALYTE
31
RANGE (%)
DESCRIPTION
Trace Cu
1-10,000 ppm
Aqua regia digestion and ICP or AAS finish.
Trace Cu
2-10,000 ppm
Four acid digestion and ICP or AAS finish.
Cu Assay
0.001-40
0.001-50
Aqua regia digestion and ICP or AAS finish.
Cu Assay
0.001-40
0.001-50
Native Cu
Cu Concentrate
CODE
Cu-ICP41
Cu-AA45
5.90 each
Cu-ICP61
Cu-AA61
Cu-OG46
Cu-AA46
8.30 each
10.70 each
Four acid digestion and ICP or AAS finish.
Cu-OG62
Cu-AA62
13.10 each
0.01-100
Copper metallic screen assay by four acid digestion and AAS finish on 1kg pulp
sample.
Screen to 100 microns, duplicate assay on 0.25g of undersize fraction and
assay of entire oversize fraction.
Cu-SCR21
116.00
0.01-100
HNO3-HCl-HF-H 2SO4 acid digestion followed by titration.

Cu-CON02 done in duplicate.
Cu-VOL61
Cu-CON02
41.70
71.45
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Iron Ore Procedures
IRON ORE
ALS Iron Ore

Technical Center
XRF Analysis for Iron Ore

X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) is the method of choice for the analysis of oxide iron ores.
The lithium borate fusion technique, coupled with XRF, offers a robust and repeatable
method consistent with industry requirements. The relatively low flux to sample ratio
offers good sensitivity for the majority of elements and creates a matrix which is not
subject to particle size effects. With very few spectral interferences and high instrument
stability, the XRF method delivers highly accurate and precise results across the full
range of iron oxide ore types.
Loss on Ignition (LOI) is a critical component of iron ore analysis. LOI determination
allows a better understanding of mineral composition of the ore and how it will behave
during processing. Single temperature or multi temperature LOI determinations are
available, and temperatures can be customized as required.

Al2O3
0.01-100
K 2O
DESCRIPTION
0.001-6.3
Sn
0.001-1.5
0.001-1.5
As
0.001-1.5
MgO
0.01-40
Sr
Ba
0.001-10
Mn
0.001-25
TiO2
0.01-30
CaO
0.01-40
Na2O
0.005-8
0.001-5
Cl
0.001-6
Ni
0.001-8
Zn
0.001-1.5
Co
0.001-5
0.001-10
Zr
0.001-1
Cr203
0.001-10
Pb
0.001-2
Total
0.01-110
Cu
0.001-1.5
0.001-5
Fe
0.01-75
SiO2
0.01-100
Loss on Ignition
Fused disc XRF
Furnace or
Thermogravimetric Analyzer
(TGA)
CODE
ME-XRF21n
(normalized)
ME-XRF21u
(un-normalized)
OA-GRA05x
ME-GRA05
39.40
LOI must be done as part
of this procedure.
Magnetite Analysis Davis Tube Recovery (DTR)

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

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

By Quotation
By Quotation
39.40 each
Ferrous iron by titration (FeO; 0.01%)
Fe-VOL05
21.10
Magnetic susceptibility
MAG-SUS
11.85
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URANIUM, RARE EARTHS AND OTHER METALS
Uranium
33
ALS Geochemistry is qualified and experienced in handling NORM samples in every jurisdiction
with active uranium exploration and mining. Were known internationally for leading the
industry in lowest detection limits and innovative solutions, shown in our new UEXP-PKG01
exploration package.
ANALYTE
CODE
UEXP-PKG01
50.75
ME-MS61u
40.25
U-XRF10
17.85
An exploration package targeted at unconformity-hosted uranium deposits where the ore is in the basin
sedimentary rocks.
Includes full 62 element suite from ME-MS41L. See page 18 for ranges. Includes REEs and Pb isotope
concentrations.
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 superior quality control.
See page 22 for ranges.
Ore grade U assay (0.01%-15%)
Rare Earth Elements
Many rare earth elements (REEs) occur in oxide and silicate minerals particularly resistant to
acid digestion, so fusion is usually the preferred method of decomposition. ALS Geochemistry
offers ICP-MS and XRF determinations of these special commodities. Please see page 27 for a
trace-level method (ME-MS81) appropriate for REE exploration.
Mineralized REEs by ICP-MS

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

CeO2
0.01-50
Ho2O2
0.01-10
Sm 2O3
0.01-10
Dy2O3
0.01-10
La2O3
0.01-50
Tb 4O7
0.01-10
Er2O3
0.01-10
Lu2O3
0.01-10
Tm 2O3
0.01-10
Eu2O3
0.01-10
Nd2O3
0.01-10
0.01-10
Gd2O3
0.01-10
Pr6O11
0.01-10
Yb2O3
0.01-10
Furnace or
Loss on Ignition
Uncommon Metals
ANALYTE
RANGE (ppm)
DESCRIPTION
Be
0.01%-100%
Li
0.005%-10%
Li
CODE
ME-XRF30
31.50
OA-GRA05x
ME-GRA05
These elements have many high-tech applications in electronics, engineering and

pharmaceuticals. They require specialized digestions and instrument methods for precise and
accurate measurement.
CODE
Sodium peroxide fusion and ICP finish.
Be-ICP81
11.90
Four acid and ICP finish.
Li-OG63
11.75
10-3000
Lithium brine analysis using ICP-OES. Other elements reported from this method.
ME-ICP15
34.50
5-10,000
NaOH fusion and ICP-MS finish for super trace B.
B-MS82L
19.40
B and
Li
0.02%-100%
0.002%-10%
Na2O2 fusion and ICP finish. B and/or Li may be reported.
ME-ICP82b
34.50
Add 5.00 for Li
Ge
1-500
HNO3 and HF digestion with orthophosphoric acid leach and ICP-MS finish.
Ge-MS66
29.75
Bauxite Analysis

Al2O3
0.01-100
DESCRIPTION
MgO
0.01-40
SrO
0.01-1.5
BaO
0.01-10
MnO
0.01-31
TiO2
0.01-30
CaO
0.01-40
Na2O
0.01-5.3
V 2O 5
0.01-8
Cr203
0.01-10
P 2O 5
0.01-23
Zn
0.01-1.6
Fe2O3
0.01-100
SiO2
0.05-100
ZrO2
0.01-1.5
K 20
0.001-6.3
SO3
0.01-12.5
Total
0.01-110
CODE
ME-XRF13n
(normalized)
Fused disc XRF
ME-XRF13u
(un-normalized)
Furnace or
Loss on Ignition
Total Organic Carbon (Non Carbonate Carbon)
TOC by Combustion Furnace.
Reactive Silica
Available Alumina
Microwave digestion, chemical

separation/ICP-AES analysis.*
39.40
LOI determination
must be done as
part of procedure.
OA-GRA05x
ME-GRA05
C-IR17
29.75
Si-LICP01
Al-LICP01
17.85
16.10
*Digestion temperature, caustic strength and sample/caustic weight ratio to be specified by client.
XRF on Other Commodities
OTHER COMMODITIES
X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is the industry-standard analytical method for bauxite analysis.
Results are reported on a dry weight (110C) basis by default. Additional characterization
methods such as organic carbon, reactive silica and available alumina comply fully with CETEM
performance criteria. Multi-screen sizing to determine the optimum screen size for recovery
and subsequent wet beneficiation are also available.
The elements listed are reported by default, but others are available if they are significant in
your deposit. Loss on Ignition (LOI) is an important component of the total analysis.
Nickel Laterite
DESCRIPTION
Al2O3
0.01-100
Fe2O3
0.01-100
Ni
0.005-7.8
Zn
0.001-1.6
CaO
0.01-40
K 2O
0.01-6.3
P 2O 5
0.005-23
Total
0.01-110
Co
0.001-7
MgO
0.01-50
Pb
0.005-1.8
Cr2O3
0.005-10
MnO
0.005-30
SiO2
0.05-100
Cu
0.001-1.6
Na2O
0.01-5.3
TiO2
0.01-30
Fused disc XRF.
Loss on Ignition
CODE
ME-XRF12n
(normalized)
ME-XRF12u
(un-normalized)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Other acid strengths available, please inquire
C-IR06a
19.05
CO2 (Carbonate)
0.2%-50%
HClO4 digestion and CO2 coulometer.
C-GAS05
20.20
C (Graphite)
0.02%-50%
HCl (50%) leach of carbonates, roasting to remove organic carbon, Leco furnace.
C-IR18
33.90
C (Non-Carbonate)
0.02%-100%
Dilute acid digestion follow by combustion furnace.
C-IR17
29.75
C (Carbonate)
0.02%-100%
Carbonate carbon by difference.
C-CAL-15
Requires C-IR07, C-IR17
ACID
Acid-base accounting (ABA), also called static testing, calculates a net neutralization
potential (NNP) representing the ability of a body of rock to produce acid rock drainage or
to consume free acid and neutralize it. The mineralogy of carbonates, sulfates, sulfides and
other rock-forming minerals in the sample will affect the accuracy of the ABA prediction,
so mineralogical knowledge of the sample is an important augmentation to the static ABA
tests. For a more detailed discussion of ABA methodology, please ask our client services
team for more information.
ALS Geochemistry offers a number of options for the determination of the NNP including
the original Sobek method, the Modified Sobek method, and a correction for the presence
of siderite. We also offer the MEND 1991 method in a single package.
Acid-Base Accounting Packages

PACKAGE CODES
ABA-PKG01 (M/S)
ABA-PKG02 (M/S)
ABA-PKG03 (M/S)
ABA-PKG04 (M/S)
ABA-PKG05 (M/S/B)
Sobek Method
77.40
101.90
130.15
121.10
149.35
Modified Sobek (M)
133.50
158.40
186.70
177.60
205.90
Siderite Correction (S)
133.50
158.40
186.70
177.60
205.90
205.90
PARAMETERS
Net Neutralization Potential (NNP)
Maximum Potential Acidity (MPA)
Neutralization Potential (NP) & Fizz
Ratio (NP : MPA)
Paste pH
Total Sulfur
HCl-leachable Sulfate
Sulfide*
Total Sulfate (Carbonate Leach)
Inorganic Carbon (CO2)
MEND Method (B)
BASE ACCOUNTING
Acid-Base Accounting
Procedures
* Sulfide is determined by calculation in these packages. If you would prefer sulfide determined by analysis,
add A to the package code for an additional cost of $20.00.
Net Acid Generation

Net Acid Generation (NAG) provides a quantitative estimation of the amount of acid that can
be generated by mine waste rock or tailings where the NNP does not, provided the rock is
acid-generating and not acid-neutralizing. In order to analyze for metals in the leachate
in addition to the NAG test, a full second leach must be performed and the procedure
will be charged twice.
DESCRIPTION
Net Acid Generation (NAG) - Hydrogen peroxide is used to facilitate the rapid oxidation of sulfide. NAG is
reported in kg H2SO4 /tonne at pH 4.5 and pH 7.0.
Other Acid Rock

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

See page 16 for a complete list.
Base Metals in Concentrates

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

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

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

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

digestions. These methods are designed to completely dissolve the analytical sub-sample,
leaving no inhomogeneous residual material behind.
ORE/PRODUCT
ANALYTES
DESCRIPTION
Cementitious Materials
Al2O3, CaO, Fe2O3, K 2O, LOI, MgO, Mn 2O3, Na2O, SiO2,

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

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

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