2022 ALS Geochemistry Fee Schedule USD 2022

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Geochemistry
2022 SCHEDULE OF
SERVICES & FEES
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Table of Contents
Mine Site Laboratory Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 TARGETED EXPLORATION
Superior Detection Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Ultra Trace Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
PhotonAssay for Gold and Digital Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Trace and Intermediate Level Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Hyperspectral Imaging & Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Halogens and Loss on Ignition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Isotopic Analysis and Geochronology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SAMPLE PREPARATION
Core Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 WHOLE ROCK, LITHOGEOCHEMISTRY, SULPHUR
ALS CoreViewer™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 & CARBON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Sample Submission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 SPECIFIC ORES AND COMMODITIES
Specific Gravity & Bulk Density. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Copper and Iron Ore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Sample Preparation Packages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Bauxite, Laterites & Other Commodities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Individual Sample Preparation Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Lithium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
pXRF on Prepared Pulps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Uranium, Rare Earths, Uncommon Metals & Potash. . . . . . . . . . . 38
Ore Grade Basemetals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
PRECIOUS METALS ANALYSIS
Gold by Fire Assay, Metallic Screening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ARD AND CONCENTRATES
Silver, Platinum Group Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Acid-Base Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
PhotonAssay for Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Concentrate Methods & Industrial Minerals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Gold Cyanidation, Process Samples, Bulk Leach Extractable
ALS Mineralogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Gold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Super Trace Gold and Aqua Regia Multi-Element Methods. . 16 Quality Accreditations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Precious Metals in Concentrates and Bullion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Terms & Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
GENERATIVE EXPLORATION Global Geochemistry Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Four Acid Super Trace Analysis and Portable XRF for

Lithogeochemistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
ALS reserves the right to alter listed prices at any time.
Aqua Regia Super Trace Analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Halogen Analysis and Ionic Leach™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Hydrogeochemistry, Super Trace Au and Pathfinders. . . . . . . . 22
Biogeochemistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Purpose
ALS Geochemistry is the world’s most ALS is committed to supplying verifiable,
trusted testing service dedicated to high-value traceable, and defendable data using reliable
geologic data support for the exploration and testing methods and effective data-workflow
mining community. solutions for our clients.
Safety
as a
priority
Belief in Doing it
our ability better
Hard work
Exceeding client
and continuous
expectations
improvement
Honesty and
integrity
People Celebrating
development success
Mine Site Laboratory
Services
No matter
how remote,
interconnectivity with Partnering with ALS on a mine site laboratory project provides peace
ALS's global LIMS network of mind that design, commissioning and daily laboratory operations
provides unparalleled will be completed to the high standards characteristic of ALS.
quality and oversight.
Supply of mine site labs: Key deliverables:

› Containerised preparation facilities › Global interconnectivity to the ALS LIMS
allowing for offsite quality management
› Customised analytical laboratories
and oversight.
and methods
› Webtrieve™ access for real-time tracking
Core services in-lab or on-site: and monitoring.
› Client specific Application Program
› Core sawing & sampling
Interfaces (API) to automate routine data
› Core photography transfer tasks.
› Hyperspectral mapping & interpretation › Process Control Alerts™ to monitor
› CoreViewer™ routinely collected and analysed samples.
› Overlimit Alert™ for notifications when
results trigger a user defined overlimit assay.
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Superior
Detection ALS’s industry
Limits
leading ICP-MS
technologies deliver
lowest detection limits
for multi-element
analysis.
Super Trace Four Acid

Detection
Methods Analyte
limits (ppm)
As 0.02 ME-MS61L™
Bi 0.002
4-acid
Cu
Pb
0.02
0.01
Super Trace Aqua Regia
Se 0.006 ME-MS41L™/ME-MS41W™
Te 0.005 Aqua Regia available in both standard and weak
Zn 0.2 acid strength.
As 0.01
Bi 0.0005 Take advantage of our unrivaled detection limits to clearly
Cu 0.01 define anomalous trends.
Aqua Regia Pb 0.005
ALS's industry leading super trace methods provide
Se 0.003
detection limits below crustal abundance for Re, Te and Se
Te 0.003 and below regional background for key pathfinders.
Zn 0.1
* a selection of pathfinders reported by
ME-MS61LTM and ME-MS41LTM is shown.
For full suite of analytes see pages 19 & 20.
Method Analyte
Detection
Level (ppm)
Trace level Lithium
Li 2 and Rare Earth Exploration
B* 8 ME-MS89L™
Sodium Co 0.5
Peroxide Cs 0.1 ALS's innovations in ICP-MS technology coupled with a
Fusion Dy 0.03 sodium peroxide fusion provide a package suitable for
Ho 0.01 lithium and accessory commodity exploration for the
Mg 0.01% green energy sector.
*a selection of analytes reported by ME-MS89LTM ,
for full suite of analytes see page 37. Boron can only Boron can be added where the digestion and analysis is
be reported as an add-on to ME-MS89LTM. carried out in glass-free labware to avoid boron leaching.
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Complementing
ALS’s existing
geochemistry
capabilities
PhotonAssay
for Gold
Most suitable for coarse gold mineralisation where analysis
of a large sample aliquot is advantageous.
How does it work?

› Typically, samples are crushed and ~500 grams of material
are used for analysis. Analysis is non-destructive, not requiring
sample decomposition.
› Samples are bombarded with high-energy X-Rays which
excite atomic nuclei that produce gamma rays at signature
energies, allowing for gold detection.
Please contact your local Client Services group for information on

whether PhotonAssay is suitable for your project.
Digital Solutions
Webtrieve™
Access and monitor your results in real time through our
online platform.
ALS QCPro™
Monitor your QAQC program from within WebtrieveTM while
preserving anonymity from the lab.
CoreViewer™
Archive photos and utilise our core logging support tool
and data integration platform. ALS Geochemistry
App
Quick Visualizer
Track samples and receive
Create graphs of your results quickly and easily within Webtrieve™. Process Control Alerts™
and Overlimit Alerts™.
Webtrieve™ API
Bridge Webtrieve™ and your data repository with a customised
API for routine data transfer.
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CUTTING EDGE
Hyperspectral Imaging & Processing
TerraCore is the only company in the industry with commercially available

LWIR spectral imaging as well as the standard VNIR & SWIR spectral
range to deliver the full spectrum required for rock characterisation.
Results are delivered via CoreViewer™ and IntelliCore®.
DESCRIPTION CODE PRICE

Core cleaning, core box preparation, and labour may
Various By Quotation
be provided by ALS or TerraCore.
COREIM-10 $6.90 / foot

VNIR-SWIR or SWIR hyperspectral imaging of core
boxes and chip trays using TerraCore Core Imaging COREIM-11 $22.45 / metre
Systems. Pricing applies to in-lab services.
COREIM-12 $6.20 / chip sample
COREIM-10L $9.25 / foot

LWIR and VNIR-SWIR hyperspectral imaging of core
boxes and chip trays using TerraCore Core Imaging COREIM-11L $30.35 / metre
Systems. Pricing applies to in-lab services.
COREIM-12L $8.75 / chip sample
*Minimum charge of $8775.00

*Chip trays must be black plastic. ALS can transfer samples to black trays for a fee.
Services include high resolution true colour RGB core photographs, mineral assemblage maps and
spectral parameters as image displays, numerical mineralogical parameters and products averaged
over 10cm intervals across the length of the core.
aiSIRIS™ by AusSpec brings a generational leap forward in AI interpretation of TerraSpec®

spectral data. Systematic collection of spectral data on dry, coarse crushed rock and drill core
can be easily integrated with existing workflows, with routine interpretation enabling delivery
of large volumes at fast turnaround times.
CODE DESCRIPTION DELIVERABLES PRICE PER SAMPLE

An economical package combining TerraSpec® 4 HR scanning and
aiSIRISTM expert spectral interpretation. Raw spectral files in ASD or ASCII format,
and spreadsheet with mineral assemblages 300 samples
HYP-PKG The value of hyperspectral mineralogy in exploration and geometallurgy $6.90
and spectral parameters related to the minimum*
increases substantially with larger sample volumes. Discounts are project geology.
available for large submittals covering entire drilling campaigns.
Spreadsheet with mineral assemblages and

Rapid and accurate interpretation of hyperspectral scans by the 300 samples
INTERP-11 spectral parameters related to the project $4.25
aiSIRIS™ expert software. minimum*
geology.
Spectral scan using the TerraSpec® 4 HR spectrometer. Crushed

TRSPEC-20 reject or RC chips are recommended as the optimal sample type. Raw spectral files in ASD or ASCII format. $4.65
*For pulverised samples request TRSPEC-21
*Discounts may apply for higher volumes of samples.
The original ASD files as well as

Contact client services to arrange More information about aiSIRIS™,
the aiSIRIS™ output are reported
for access to the aiSIRISTM App. TerraSpec® and TerraCore can be obtained
on every sample for one-to-one
from any ALS client services group.
comparison.

Sample
Preparation
Sample preparation is designed to produce a
representative, homogenous sub-sample from the
original raw sample. Many variations on the methods
and packages in the following pages are available, and
sample preparation schemes can be customised to suit
any particular project requirement. We have a wide range
of expertise available within ALS to help you with any
questions you might have.
Samples may be submitted to any of the locations listed on

the back pages of this schedule. We can also offer advice
on shipping to any of our laboratories by ground, air cargo
and air express.
Sample submission forms are available online from

alsglobal.com and on request.
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Core Services CODE DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE PRICE / UNIT
Our Core Services encompass LOG-COREBX Log in core box for processing. $2.55 /box
core handling and warehouse
management, core sawing SAW-01 $15.25 /m
Automated high speed core sawing.
and sampling, and core SAW-01FT Cut sheet/details provided by client.
$4.80 /ft
photography, all within secure
and comfortable logging $19.60 /m
SAWM-01 Manual sawing for friable core.
facilities. They may be bundled
SAWM-01FT Cut sheet/details provided by client.
in any combination at ALS $5.95 /ft
facilities or on-site at your
Sampling core based on client instructions.
project as needed. These SAM-COR01 $4.65 /sample
Includes bagging sample for further preparation.
prices reflect in-lab services;
for custom on-site quotes, Surcharge for friable core. Sampling core based on client instructions.
please contact minesitelab@ SAM-COR01F $6.45 /sample
Includes bagging sample for further preparation.
alsglobal.com.
Daily rental of secure core logging facilities
Our highly-trained core sawing LOG-COR10 $68.00 /day
with full spectrum lights and other amenities.
technicians use state of the
art computerised saws for High resolution core photography. Delivery via secure file transfer or ALS
PHO-WET
precision cutting of most rock CoreViewer™ (see below). Core may be photographed wet or dry based on $5.00 /box
PHO-DRY
types. Friable core may be sawn client preference and requirements.
manually to preserve material in
the interval. STO-COR10 Long-term storage of core boxes in ALS warehouses. $1.40 /box/month
CoreViewer
Photo archive, core logging support tool,
™
and data integration platform. Integration with
major 3D modelling software.
CoreViewerTM is a fast and secure core photo archive,

core logging support tool, and data integration
Continuous
platform accessible over the web via computers and
depth-registered
touch-screen tablets. downhole
core image
Using core photos taken by ALS or provided by you strips
over a secure connection, we create continuous Fast & secure

depth-registered downhole core image strips. connection
The box photos and core strips are available to

you through CoreViewerTM, where you can search
for specific intervals and graph any kind of downhole
geochemical, mineralogical, or geophysical data for
comparison against the images.
Your core photos can be accessed in perpetuity using

your secure WebtrieveTM login. For those companies using
acQuire GIM Suite, CoreViewerTM is available right inside
the acQuire Neo application, correlated with drill holes
and all associated information in the database. Search Graph
for specific downhole
intervals geochemical,
CoreViewerTM also integrates with major 3D modelling mineralogical,
software, including Sequent Leapfrog Geo, Maptek Vulcan or geophysical
data
and Micromine for deep investigation and verification of
exploration, resource and geometallurgical models.
CODE PRC-PHOCLW & PRC-PHOCLD | PRICE $6.20/box

Sample CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Submission Workorder/administration fee Single charge for each batch /processed

BAT-01 $34.05
applied per processing batch. of samples processed. batch
Confidence and security in the
chain of custody for your samples
as they pass through our system Samples received with barcode
labels attached to sample bag.
are paramount. Your samples are LOG-21 $0.80
Multi-part barcoded sample tags may
given a barcode and logged into be purchased from your local lab. Weigh raw sample and log into
our proprietary global laboratory global tracking system.
information management system Samples received without

LOG-22 $1.55
on receipt. We encourage clients barcode labels attached.
to barcode samples prior to
Weigh pulp and log into global
sending them to our laboratories. Pulps received with barcode labels
LOG-23
attached to sample bag. tracking system. At least one out of $0.80
Our system will accommodate all every 50 samples is selected
major barcode formats. at random for routine QC tests
Pulps received without barcode (LOG-QC). The default specification $1.55
LOG-24
labels attached. is 85% passing 75 microns.
Sample pick-up
services LEV-01
Levy for disposal of all types of
laboratory waste.
Required for relevant samples
in certain jurisdictions.
$0.85
May be arranged from any of

our locations. Please contact Required for relevant samples
Quarantine charge.
imported into Australia.
your nearest ALS office and QAR-01 AQIS-approved heat treatment $0.90
Additional charges apply for
mention code PKP-21. and storage.
samples over 500g.
Sample Storage CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Materials submitted for analysis STO-REJ Monthly archive of coarse rejects. Longer term archiving of
$0.90 > 45 days
are retained free of charge at our STO-BLK Monthly archive of pulps >250g. coarse rejects and large pulps.
laboratories for a limited time,
Longer term storage of master
starting from the day we issue STO-PUL Monthly archive of pulps <250g. $0.45 > 90 days
pulps.
the final Certificate of Analysis.
Reasonable monthly charges will Monthly archive of screening reject Longer term storage of
STO-SCR $0.45 > 45 days
fractions. screening reject fractions.
apply to samples archived for
longer periods in our facilities. Handling and retrieval of archived
RET-21 Stored samples. By Quotation
ALS sample storage facilities samples.
provide a secure and organised
Disposal of pulps and coarse
environment protected from DIS-21 Pulps and coarse fractions. By Quotation
fractions.
the elements, and all archive
locations are included in the RTN-21 Return of samples to client. Returned samples. By Quotation
laboratory tracking system.

Specific Gravity CODE DESCRIPTION RANGE
PRICE PER
SAMPLE
& Bulk Density OA-GRA08* Specific Gravity on solid objects. Reported as a ratio. $15.35
Specific gravity and bulk Specific Gravity on pulps using
density of ores are important OA-GRA08b Reported as a ratio. $15.35
pycnometer.
parameters that are often OA-GRA09* Bulk Density by water displacement. 0.01 – 20g/cm3 $15.35
under-characterised in the
Bulk Density after wax coating
determination of grade and OA-GRA09A* 0.01 – 20g/cm 3
$24.50
(wax removal not included).
tonnage of deposits. *For friable or broken core surcharges may apply.
Drill Core, CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION

PRICE PER
SAMPLE
Rocks and Chips
Used as a preliminary step before
Preparation Coarse crushing of rock chip and drill
fine crushing of larger sample
$3.45
+ $0.70 /kg
Packages CRU-21^
samples.
sizes. No QC is performed for this
method. If QC if required request
All packages include sample CRU-21q for >70% passing 6mm.
login to the laboratory Crush to 70% less than 2mm, riffle split $9.40
tracking system and weighing. PREP-31*^ off 250g, pulverise split to better than
85% passing 75 microns. + $1.05 /kg
Excessively wet samples may
require additional drying for Crusher/rotary splitter combo - Crush $9.40
a surcharge. It is very helpful to 70% less than 2mm, rotary split off
PREP-31Y*^ + $1.05 /kg
to advise us of mineralised 250g, pulverise split to better than 85%
passing 75 microns.
samples that may require
Drill core, rock and chip samples.
special equipment cleaning Crush to 70% less than 2mm, riffle split $10.80
cycles. PREP-31B*^ off 1kg, pulverise split to better than
85% passing 75 microns. + $1.05 /kg
Crusher/rotary splitter combo - Crush $10.80

to 70% less than 2mm, rotary split off
PREP-31BY*^ + $1.05 /kg
1kg, pulverise split to better than 85%
passing 75 microns.
Crush to 90% less than 2mm, riffle split $16.95

Drill core and rocks containing high-
PREP-31D*^ off 1kg, pulverise split to better than
grade or coarse gold and/or silver. + $2.40 /kg
85% passing 75 microns.
Coarse crush sample, pulverise entire $12.30

Drill core, rock and chip samples up
PREP-22*^ sample to better than 85% passing
to 3kg. + $0.40 /kg
75 microns.
Crush to >70% less than 2mm, riffle $13.75

PREP-32*^ split, pulverise 1.5kg to 85% passing Drill core, rock and chip samples.
+ $1.40 /kg
75 microns.
* Packages with common split size and particle fineness are listed. Please contact your local client services for alternatives.
^Surcharges are applicable to whole core.

Individual Drying
Sample PRICE PER

CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION
SAMPLE
Preparation Drying of excessively wet samples in Default drying procedure for most $3.15
Procedures DRY-21
drying ovens. rock chip and drill samples. + $0.70 /kg
The following procedures Drying of excessively wet samples in

Most soil and sediment samples that $3.30
can be used either DRY-22 drying ovens that are controlled to a + $0.75 /kg
are analysed for volatile elements.
maximum temperature of 60ºC.
separately or combined
in a package in order $3.30
DRY-23 Air-drying of samples. Selective Leach procedures and others.
to meet specific needs + $0.75 /kg
regarding sample size

and composition. Most
Crushing
of these procedures are PRICE PER
charged at a rate that is SAMPLE
based on sample weight.
Used as a preliminary step before fine
Multiple screen sizes and Coarse crushing of rock chip crushing of larger sample sizes. No QC is $3.45
CRU-21*
screening methods are and drill samples. performed for this method. If QC if required + $0.70 /kg
request CRU-21q for >70% passing 6mm
available. Please contact
your local client services Standard preparation procedure for
Fine crushing of rock chip and drill $3.50
group for options. CRU-31* samples where a representative split
samples to 70% passing 2mm. + $0.70 /kg
will be pulverised.

CRU-36* Option for when a finer crush is desired.

CRU-32* Option for when a finer crush is desired.
*Note: Methods with common fineness requirements listed. Additional options available.
*Note 2: Surcharges are applicable for whole core.
Splitting
PRICE PER
SAMPLE
$2.30
SPL-21* Split sample using a riffle splitter. Standard splitting procedure.
+ $0.50 /kg
$3.45
SPL-22* Split sample using a rotary splitter.
+ $1.20 /kg
Rotary splitting procedure.
Split sample using a Boyd crusher/ $2.30
SPL-22Y
rotary splitter combination. + $0.50 /kg
Split a received pulp sample for

SPL-34 Pulp splitting procedure. $0.90
various analysis.
*Note: For sample splitting and return or archive without analysis add suffix X to the codes above. Additional costs
are incurred.
Pulverising
A variety of different PRICE PER
pulverising bowls made SAMPLE
of diverse media are
Pulverise a split or total sample up to Default procedure for samples that are
available on request. PUL-31* $5.50
250g to 85% passing 75 microns. finely crushed and split to 250g or less.
All ALS equipment is
standardised as low PUL-32* Pulverise a 1,000g split to 85% passing 75 microns. Large sample size to mitigate $7.85
Cr-steel, however, PUL-32a* Pulverise a 1,000g split to 90% passing 75 microns. nugget effect. $9.50
substitution of bowls may
PUL-21* Pulverise entire sample to 85% passing 75 microns. Appropriate for samples up to 3kg. $12.65
be required when specific
element contamination is Pulverise up to 3kg to 85% passing 75
a concern. Bowls available microns. For samples >3kg additional costs
PUL-23* $9.30
are incurred to split the sample prior to
include tungsten carbide,
pulverising and retaining the remainder.
agate and zirconium. Appropriate for RC drill chip
Pulverise up to 3kg to 85% passing 75 samples not requiring crushing.
microns. For samples >3kg an additional
PUL-24* $9.30
cost is incurred to split the sample prior to
Other options are available pulverising. The remainder is discarded.
for all stages of sample
Pulverise up to 100g concentrate Cost includes careful cleaning of the
preparation. Please contact PUL-51*
sample to 85% passing 75 microns. pulverising bowl after grinding.
$23.00
ALS with your specific
requirements. PUL-34* Pulverise 200g to 85% passing 75 microns. Applicable for high grade material. $23.00
* Surcharges may apply to samples requiring excessively long pulverisation times required for some sample types.

Soil & Sediment CODE DESCRIPTION
PRICE PER
SAMPLE
Preparation
Package PREP-41
Dry at <60°C/140°F, sieve sample to -180 micron (80 mesh). Retain both
fractions. Application: Soil or sediment samples.
$2.00 /sample
+$3.30 /kg
Drying temperature is kept low
*Other screen sizes available on request.
to avoid the loss of mercury.
Clay Separation CODE DESCRIPTION

PRICE PER
SAMPLE
The clay fraction in soils
acts as a trap for elements Separation of the -10 micron fraction from soils.
SCR-CLAY $26.25
Minimum 300g of sieved soil required.
migrating to the surface from
depth, and may be used to Note: Clay samples may require drying and screening (-180 micron or -106 micron) prior to clay separation on the minus
fraction. Please discuss suitable options for your program with local client services staff.
enhance subtle anomalies.
Miscellaneous CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION PRICE / UNIT

Procedures CMP-21 Compositing of two or more samples. $2.65 /sample
May be done by volume/core length As requested.
These procedures may be used
CMP-22 (CMP-21) or by weight (CMP-22). $5.00 /sample
when specialised preparation
or sample compositing is Clean crushers with “barren”
WSH-21 material after each, or designated As required. Barren material inserted $2.95 /sample
required. An hourly labour
samples. between samples as an additional
charge may apply to time- cleaning step between mineralised
intensive projects. Clean pulverisers with “barren” material
WSH-22 samples. $3.90 /sample
after each, or designated samples.
As required for samples received in
Transfer sample to drying tray or new
TRA-21 containers unsuitable for laboratory $1.55 /sample
sample bag.
storage, or requiring tray drying.
BAG-01 Bagging large pulps for storage. For large pulps/bulk masters. $1.55 /sample
Homogenise stored or composited

HOM-01 As required. $6.85 /sample
samples by light pulverising.
Screening of samples to any number of
standard size fractions, as specified by Fraction sizing or custom screening $7.65 /screen size
SCR-51
the client. Weight of undersize fraction as requested.
reported for each screen size.
Portable XRF on CODE ANALYTES & LOWER LIMITS (PPM)

PRICE PER
SAMPLE
Prepared Pulps
As 50 Ca
0.5% Cr
100 Cu
50 Fe
0.5% Mn
100
ALS offers portable XRF pXRF-30 $5.95
Ni 50 Pb
50 S
0.1% Zn
50
analysis on pulps immediately
Portable XRF scan of an unmineralised pulverised sample. Ranges:
after sample preparation at pXRF-34 $4.45
the prep lab closest to your Si 0.5%-47% Ti
0.1%-60% Zr
5ppm-5%
project. 15g sample required pXRF-VAL

Customised pXRF method set-up including project and/or matrix
By Quotation
for pXRF analysis. specific validation
*pXRF methods available as an add-on to multi-element analysis only.
Portable XRF for Indicative Analysis

Portable XRF is useful for screening large numbers of intermediate to
ore grade elements quickly and cost effectively while awaiting standard
lab analyses. It can also be used to determine Si and acid-resistive Ti
and Zr as a complement to multi-element methods and a proxy for rock
characterisation.
For a successful pXRF scan it is important that calibration is matched
to specific sample suites on an individual project basis to minimise
inaccurate results. ALS offers custom calibration for pXRF on project-
specific sample suites, with our rigorous quality standards and XRF
expertise ensuring accurate, reliable results. The pXRF instrument can
be located in the prep lab nearest your project, or on-site if the project
is remote. Contact your local client services team for more information.

Precious
Metals
Analysis
The unique chemical properties of gold, silver, and the
platinum group elements pose challenges in geochemical
analysis. They often occur heterogeneously in geological
materials, at scales ranging from micron-sized inclusions
in minerals to large nuggets. As a result, large analytical
charge weights are required to accurately represent content
in the overall sample. Solvent digestions can also lose gold
to adsorption on the original sample when certain forms of
carbon and sulphide minerals are present, in a process called
preg robbing.
ALS has decades of expertise in reliable and reproducible
precious metals analysis by fire assay, cyanide leach and aqua
regia digestion at parts per billion to percent levels.
Please submit at least three times nominal sample

weight for efficient service.

Gold by Fire CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Assay Trace Level
Au-ICP21 Au by fire assay and ICP-AES. $21.20

An optimal fire assay flux recipe 0.001-10 30g sample
and rigorous quality control Au-ICP22 50g sample $25.00
program easily handle problem Au
Au-AA23 Au by fire assay and AAS. $20.35
materials including chromite, 0.005-10 30g sample
base metal sulphides and Au-AA24 50g sample $24.20
oxides, selenides, and tellurides. Ore Grade
Choice of crushing fineness, Au-AA25 Au by fire assay and AAS. $20.80

splitting technique and pulp 0.01-100 30g sample
Au-AA26 50g sample $24.50
size can all affect the analytical Au
outcome of fire assay gold Au-GRA21 Au by fire assay and gravimetric finish. $25.90
0.05-10,000 30g sample
methods. Discuss with your Au-GRA22 $31.35
50g sample
local ALS laboratory for more
information.
Metallic CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Screening 1kg pulp screened to 100 microns.
Other screen sizes available. Duplicate
Au_SCR21 Au $70.45
When samples contain coarse 30g assay on screen undersize. Assay
gold, the metallic screening of entire oversize fraction.
procedure is recommended for 1kg pulp screened to 100 microns.
accurate results. Other screen sizes available. Duplicate
Au_SCR24 Au $78.15
50g assay on screen undersize. Assay
0.05-100,000 of entire oversize fraction.
(0.01-1000 mg) 1-2kg pulp screened to 100 microns.
Duplicate 50g assay on screen
Au_SCR24B Au $106.30
undersize. Assay of entire oversize
fraction.
2-3kg pulp screened to 100 microns.
Duplicate 50g assay on screen
Au_SCR24C Au $134.25
undersize. Assay of entire oversize
fraction.
* Options available for various sample weights, screen sizes and undersize assays.
What makes a good

Fire Assay?
There is a reason that Fire Assay has been considered
the benchmark for gold assays for decades. This well-
understood method provides accurate results across
geological sample types, however to achieve a successful
Fire Assay expertise is essential. ALS takes care to:
› Identify geological matrix for every sample to customise ALS's

specifically formulated base flux for optimal fusion recovery
tailored to the sample type.
› Apply exacting quality control measures that clearly identify the

characteristics of a successful outcome in each of the steps, with
provisions to re-assay if not met.
› Utilise natural matrix reference materials as batch quality

controls to accurately reflect geological samples.

PhotonAssay
A large, 500g sample analysis size makes this technique
well-suited for coarse gold mineralisation.
CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Au by PhotonAssay Analysis
Au-PA01 Au 0.02-350ppm $25.50
on 500g of crushed sample
*Presence of Th, U or Ba may affect lower detection level.
Please contact Client Services for information on whether this technique is appropriate for your project.
Silver CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Trace level and low-grade silver Trace Level
samples may be analysed by Ag by aqua regia digestion and

Ag-ICP41
0.2-100 ICP-AES or AAS. $7.85
acid digestion for maximum (Ag-AA45)
Ag 0.5g sample
sensitivity and precision. Multi-
Ag-ICP61 Ag by HF-HNO3-HClO4 digestion,
element packages including 0.5-100 $10.75
(Ag-AA61) HCl leach and ICP-AES or AAS. 0.25g sample
Ag are listed in the Targeted
Ore Grade
Exploration section.
Ag-OG46 Ag by aqua regia digestion, ICP-AES
Because silver can suffer from 1-1,500 $13.75
(Ag-AA46) or AAS finish. 0.5g sample
nugget effect, occasional Ag by HF-HNO3 -HClO 4 digestion with
duplicate analysis may help Ag-OG62
1-1,500 HCl leach, ICP-AES or AAS finish. $16.95
(Ag-AA62) Ag
detect sampling error at these 0.4g sample
low levels. At higher grades, Ag-GRA21 Ag by fire assay and gravimetric finish. $27.55
fire assay with larger nominal 5-10,000 30g sample
weights may be preferable. Ag-GRA22 50g sample $32.90
Au and Ag by fire assay and

ME-GRA21 $33.80
Au 0.05-10,000 gravimetric finish.
Ag 5-10,000 30g sample
ME-GRA22 $39.10
50g sample
Platinum Group CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Elements Trace Level

Pt 0.0001-1 Super trace Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay
Platinum, palladium, rhodium PGM-MS23L Pd 0.0002-1 and ICP-MS finish. $28.30
and gold may be determined Au 0.001-1 30g nominal sample weight
by standard lead oxide PGM-MS23 Pt 0.0005-1 Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay and ICP-MS finish. $24.65
collection fire assay and Pd 0.001-1 30g nominal sample weight
PGM-MS24 Au 0.001-1 50g nominal sample weight $28.30
ICP-MS or ICP-AES finish. For
the full suite of platinum group Rh by fire assay, gold collection and ICP-MS.
Rh-MS25 Rh 0.001-1 $28.45
elements, nickel sulphide 30g nominal sample weight
collection fire assay must be Pt, Pd 0.002-15
used for a quantitative analysis. Au, Rh 0.002-5 Au, Pt, Pd, Ir, Os, Rh, Ru by nickel sulphide
PGM-MS25NS Ir 0.001-5 collection fire assay and ICP-MS finish. $191.80
Os 0.002-1 30g nominal sample weight.
Ru 0.003-5
PGM-ICP23 Pt 0.005-10 Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay and ICP-AES finish. $23.45
Pd 0.001-10 30g nominal sample weight
PGM-ICP24 Au 0.001-10 50g nominal sample weight $27.00
Ore Grade
Pt 0.01-100
Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay and ICP-AES finish.
PGM-ICP27 Pd 0.01-100 $24.90
30g nominal sample weight
Au 0.01-100

Gold Cyanidation CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
In mining and exploration Au-AA13 Au 0.03-50 $12.30

Au, Ag, Cu by cyanide leach with AAS finish.
Ag-AA13 Ag 0.03-350
applications, cyanide leach 30g sample + $6.10 /element
Cu-AA13 Cu 0.1-2,000
tests are used to establish the
potential cyanide extraction Au by cyanide leach with AAS finish.
Au-AA14 Au 0.01-200 12hr Leach. $38.35
efficiency for gold and silver.
Up to 1kg sample
High concentrations of Au by accelerated cyanide leach using
some sulphides, particularly LeachWELL Assay Tabs™ with AAS finish. 4hr
Au-AA15a $44.65 (500g)
chalcopyrite, can negatively Au-AA15b
Leach.
$48.00 (1kg)
impact gold extraction. For Au 0.001-125 500g sample request Au-AA15a
Au-AA15c $49.70 (2kg)
For 1kg request Au-AA15b
samples that are expected to Au-AA15d $54.75 (3kg)
For 2kg request Au-AA15c
contain high copper sulphide For 3kg request Au-AA15d
concentration please contact
Au Preg Rob Leach with Gold Spike.
ALS for suggestions. Au-AA31
Au 0.03-500 Au Preg Rob Leach without Gold Spike. $13.75 each
Au-AA31a
10g sample per method
Note: Cyanide disposal fees apply in some countries. For Super Trace Au with cyanide leach see methods on page 16.
Process Samples CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Includes gold in cyanide 0.001- Au in cyanide liquor by extraction with AAS

Au-AA16 Au $27.60
2,500mg/L finish.
liquors or captured on
activated carbon. Au on carbon by ashing, aqua regia digestion
Au-AA44 Au 1-10,000 $49.10
and AAS. Duplicate analysis.
Minimum sample weight
required varies, contact your
local lab.
Bulk Leach CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Extractable Gold Au-CN12*

Au
BLEG – ICP-MS finish.
0.0001-10 BLEG – extraction AA finish. $46.05
Au-AA12**
BLEG is used where cyanide Up to 1kg sample
leaching from a stream Au-CN11* Au 0.001-50 BLEG – ICP-MS finish.
sediment sample may detect BLEG – extraction AA finish. $30.80
Au-AA11 Au 0.001-10 Up to 500g sample
gold anomalies that would
otherwise go unnoticed. * Silver and copper may also be reported by these methods for an additional fee.
** Silver, Copper, Lead and Zinc may also be reported for an additional fee.
Prices for cyanide leaching of
samples over 1kg by quotation.

Super Trace CODE ANALYTE RANGE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Gold and Multi- Au-CN43™

Au
Au by cyanide extraction with ICP-MS finish.
0.02ppb-1ppm 25g sample
$26.20
Element in Soils Au-CN44™ 50g sample $29.20
& Sediments Au-ST43™

Au
0.1ppb-
Au by aqua regia extraction with ICP-MS finish.
25g sample
$21.85
0.1ppm
ALS offers the lowest detection Au-ST44™ 50g sample $24.30
limits in the industry for gold
in soils and sediments by
both cyanide and aqua regia
digestion, using our innovative
super trace analytical CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
methodology. Au 0.0001-1 Cu 0.01-10000 Nb 0.002-500 Ta 0.005-500
Ag 0.001-100 Fe 0.001-50 % Ni 0.02-10000 Te 0.001-500
Full multi-element
Al 0.01-25 % Ga 0.004-10000 P 0.0005-1 % Th 0.0005-10000
geochemical suites may be
As 0.01-10000 Ge 0.005-500 Pb 0.005-10000 Ti 0.0001-10 %
read from the same digest
B 2-10000 Hf 0.002-500 Pd 0.001-100 Tl 0.0005-10000
solution as our aqua regia
AuME-ST43™ Ba 0.05-10000 Hg 0.002-10000 Pt 0.001-100 U 0.0005-2500
and ICP-MS super trace gold 25g sample $44.60
Be 0.005-1000 In 0.005-500 Rb 0.005-10000 V 0.05-10000
method. This package mirrors
Bi 0.0005-10000 K 0.01-10 % Re 0.0002-50 W 0.001-10000
our ME-MS41L™ method, AuME-ST44™ $47.25
with slight adjustments made 50g sample Ca 0.01-25 % La 0.002-10000 S 0.002-10 % Y 0.001-5000
Cd 0.001-2000 Li 0.1-10000 Sb 0.002-10000 Zn 0.1-10000
to accommodate the larger
Ce 0.001-10000 Mg 0.01-25 % Sc 0.005-10000 Zr 0.01-500
nominal sample weight
Co 0.001-10000 Mn 0.1-50000 Se 0.002-1000
necessary for representative
Cr 0.01-10000 Mo 0.002-10000 Sn 0.01-500
gold analysis.
Cs 0.001-500 Na 0.001-10 % Sr 0.01-10000
Low Level Gold CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
and Multi- Trace Level
Element in Soils Au-TL43 Au by aqua regia extraction with ICP-MS finish. $18.75
Au 0.001-1 25g sample
& Sediments Au-TL44 50g sample $20.90
Our trace level methods by Intermediate Grade
aqua regia digestion and
ICP-MS finish are excellent for Au-OG43 Au by aqua regia extraction with ICP-MS finish. $17.95
Au 0.01-100 25g sample
regolith, where gold anomalies Au-OG44 50g sample $20.05
indicating mineralisation below
surface are well-characterised.
Aqua regia dissolves native CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
gold as well as gold bound in Au 0.001-1 Co 0.1-10000 La 0.2-10000 Re 0.001-50 Tl 0.02-10000
sulphide minerals; however, Ag 0.01-100 Cr 1-10000 Li 0.1-10000 S 0.01-10% U 0.05-10000
depending on the composition Al 0.01-25% Cs 0.05-500 Mg 0.01-25% Sb 0.05-10000 V 1-10000
of the soil, gold determined As 0.1-10000 Cu 0.2-10000 Mn 5-50000 Sc 0.1-10000 W 0.05-10000
AuME-TL43™
by this method may or may not 25g sample B 10-10000 Fe 0.01-50% Mo 0.05-10000 Se 0.2-1000 Y 0.05-5000 $30.90
match recovery from fire assay Ba 10-10000 Ga 0.05-10000 Na 0.01-10% Sn 0.2-500 Zn 2-10000
methods. AuME-TL44™ Be 0.05-1000 Ge 0.05-500 Nb 0.05-500 Sr 0.2-10000 Zr 0.5-500 $33.55
50g sample
As with our super trace Bi 0.01-10000 Hf 0.02-500 Ni 0.2-10000 Ta 0.01-500
methods, multi-element Ca 0.01-25% Hg 0.01-10000 P 10-10000 Te 0.01-500

packages can be read from Cd 0.01-2000 In 0.005-500 Pb 0.2-10000 Th 0.2-10000
the same digestion solution as Ce 0.02-10000 K 0.01-10% Rb 0.1-10000 Ti 0.005-10%
trace level gold for a complete
exploration tool.

Precious Metals CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
in Concentrates Concentrates
and Bullion Au-CON01

Ag-CON01
Au
Ag
0.07-999,985
0.7-995,000
Au and Ag by fire assay and gravimetric finish. $111.25 each
High precision analysis and Pt-CON01

umpire assay of precious metals Pd-CON01 Pt, Pd, Rh 0.07-1,000,000 Pt, Pd and Rh by fire assay and AAS finish. $111.25 each
Rh-CON01
in concentrates and bullion
are performed by the most Bullion
senior fire assay technicians and Au-GRA24 Au 0.01-1,000 fineness Routine bullion assays by fire assay with
$165.45 each
checked by certified assayers to Ag-GRA24 Ag 0.01-1,000 fineness gravimetric finish.
ensure accuracy. Au-UMP20 Au 0.07-1,000,000 Umpire assay for bullion samples by fire
$255.15 each
Ag-UMP20 Ag 0.7-1,000,000 assay with gravimetric finish.
Minimum sample weight
Pt-UMP20
required varies, contact your Umpire assay for bullion samples by fire
Pd-UMP20 Pt, Pd, Rh 0.07-1,000,000 $255.15 each
local lab. Rh-UMP20
assay with gravimetric finish.

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

nominal sample weight for efficient service.

Four Acid Super CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Trace Analysis Ag 0.002-100 Cu 0.02-10,000 Na 0.001%-10% Sr 0.02-10,000

Al 0.01%-50% Fe 0.002%-50% Nb 0.005-500 Ta 0.01-500
This super trace package is
As 0.02-10,000 Ga 0.05-10,000 Ni 0.08-10,000 Te 0.005-500
suitable for regional drilling,
Ba 1-10,000 Ge 0.05-500 P 0.001%-1% Th 0.004-10,000
trenching and hand samples in
unmineralised rocks, and can Be 0.02-1,000 Hf 0.004-500 Pb 0.01-10,000 Ti 0.001%-10%
also be used effectively in areas ME-MS61L™ Bi 0.002-10,000 In 0.005-500 Rb 0.02-10,000 Tl 0.002-10,000
$44.80
of thick regolith for bedrock 0.25g sample Ca 0.01%-50% K 0.01%-10% Re 0.0004-50 U 0.01-10,000
mapping. ALS has lowered Cd 0.005-1,000 La 0.005-10,000 S 0.01%-10% V 0.1-10,000
the detection limits on key Ce 0.01-500 Li 0.2-10,000 Sb 0.02-10,000 W 0.008-10,000
pathfinder elements such as As,
Co 0.005-10,000 Mg 0.01%-50% Sc 0.01-10,000 Y 0.01-500
Sb, Se and Tl to near or below
Cr 0.3-10,000 Mn 0.2-100,000 Se 0.006-1000 Zn 0.2-10,000
average crustal abundance,
revealing anomalous patterns Cs 0.01-500 Mo 0.02-10,000 Sn 0.02-500 Zr 0.1-500
at levels previously unattainable Dy 0.005-1000 Ho 0.002-1000 Sm 0.004-1000

due to technical limitations. Er 0.004-1000 Lu 0.002-1000 Tb 0.002-1000
MS61L-REE™ $7.40 Add-on only
The rare earth elements Eu 0.004-1000 Nd 0.005-1000 Tm 0.002-1000
and lead isotopes are Gd 0.005-1000 Pr 0.004-1000 Yb 0.004-1000

available as add-ons to ²Pb 0.01-10000 ²Pb 0.01-10000 ²Pb 0.01-10000
MS61L-PbIS™ $11.65 Add-on only
expand the utility of the ²Pb 0.01-10000
method in greenfields
exploration.
Portable XRF for CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Lithogeochemistry Portable XRF scan of an unmineralised pulverised sample.

Ranges:
Add-on to
The crucial lithogeochemical pXRF-34
Si 0.5%-47%
$4.45 multi-element
elements - silicon, titanium, and Ti 0.1%-60%
analysis only
Zr 5ppm-5%
zirconium - may be added to any
15g sample
ALS four acid method for a more
complete element suite.

Aqua Regia Super CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Trace Analysis 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%
Aqua regia digestion As 0.01-10,000 Cs 0.005-500 Mg 0.01%-25% Re 0.0002-50 Tl 0.001-10,000
with super trace ICP-MS Au 0.0002-25 Cu 0.01-10,000 Mn 0.1-50,000 S 0.01%-10% U 0.005-10,000
analysis provides extremely B 10-10,000 Fe 0.001%-50% Mo 0.01-10,000 Sb 0.005-10,000 V 0.1-10,000
low detection limits for ME-MS41L™*
Ba 0.5-10,000 Ga 0.004-10,000 Na 0.001%-10% Sc 0.005-10,000 W 0.001-10,000 $36.75
the analysis of soils and 0.5g sample
Be 0.01-1000 Ge 0.005-500 Nb 0.002-500 Se 0.003-1000 Y 0.003-500
sediments; useful for Bi 0.0005-10,000 Hf 0.002-500 Ni 0.04-10,000 Sn 0.01-500 Zn 0.1-10,000
regional and deep cover Ca 0.01%-25% Hg 0.004-10,000 P 0.001%-1% Sr 0.01-10,000 Zr 0.01-500
exploration.
Cd 0.001-1000 In 0.005-500 Pb 0.005-10,000 Ta 0.005-500
The rare earth elements and Ce 0.003-500 K 0.01%-10% Pd 0.001-25 Te 0.003-500
lead isotope concentrations Dy 0.002-1000 Ho 0.001-1000 Sm 0.002-1000
add new dimensions to Er 0.002-1000 Lu 0.001-1000 Tb 0.001-1000 $7.40
MS41L-REE™
super trace data. REEs Eu 0.002-1000 Nd 0.002-1000 Tm 0.001-1000 Add-on only
may be useful pathfinders Gd 0.002-1000 Pr 0.002-1000 Yb 0.002-1000
despite reflecting only the ²⁰⁴Pb 0.005-10000 ²⁰⁶Pb 0.005-10000 ²⁰⁷Pb 0.005-10000 $11.65
labile component, while Pb MS41L-PbIS™
²⁰⁸Pb 0.005-10000 Add-on only
isotopic signatures can be * Gold determinations by this method are semi-quantitative due to the small sample weight used. A weak aqua regia
used in fingerprinting and (1:1 ratio HCl:HNO3) digestion is also available, use code ME-MS41W TM.For Au with multi-element using a 25g or 50g
hydrothermal fluid history. charge please use AuME-ST43™ or AuME-ST44™.
Selenium in Soils CODE ANALYTE & RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Se at this level holds Aqua regia digestion and ICP-MS analysis.

Se-MS46 Se 0.003-100 $21.45
25g sample
information for exploration
vectoring as well as
environmental baselines.
Conductivity, CODE ANALYTES & RANGES DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
pH and OA-GRA04
Acid
Insoluble
0.01%-100%
Acid insoluble content.
1g sample.
$18.45
Neutralisation OA-ELE03 pH 0.1-14

pH on 1:10 sample to water ratio.
$12.30
5g sample
These methods provide
crucial information for mineral Specific conductivity on 1:10 sample
OA-ELE04 Conductivity 1-100,000μS/cm to water ratio. $15.35
processing, environmental
5g sample
assessment and exploration.
Soil pH on 1:1 sample to water ratio.
OA-ELE05 Soil pH 0.1-14 $15.35
20g sample
Soil pH and
Add on to Soil pH. $5.85 add-on to
OA-ELE05AP soil acid 0.1-14
Addition of HCl and pH re-measured. soil pH only
neutralisation
Soil Soil conductivity on 1:1 sample to water ratio.
OA-ELE06 1-100,000μS/cm $10.80
Conductivity 20g sample
OA-ELE07 Paste pH 0.1-14 Paste pH on 10g sample saturated with water. $9.30
Paste pH Add on to Paste pH.
$5.85 add-on to
OA-ELE07AP and soil acid 0.1-14 Addition of HCl to paste and pH re-
Paste pH only
neutralisation measured.

Halogen Analysis CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Fluorine, chlorine, bromine Vegetation sample is ashed at 475°C for 24 hours. Pre- and post-ashing
weights are reported. Average ash yields are 2-4% for species commonly used
and iodine hold significant VEG-ASH01 $10.20
in exploration surveys.
promise in exploration, since Minimum sample weight required 100g.
many metals are transported Sample pre-treatment for super trace halogens analysis. Required for soils.
through the crust as halide HAL-PREP01 $13.75
Minimum sample weight required varies, contact your local lab to discuss your project.
complexes in hydrothermal
fluids. ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS
CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Soil, vegetation or water may (ppm)
be analysed by this method. F 0.05 Cl 0.1 De-ionised water leach with ICP-
ME-HAL01™ $40.90
Br 0.02 I 0.002 MS & ion chromatograph analysis.
For halogen analysis on vegetation use code ME-HAL01a TM
and for water use code ME-HAL01w . TM
Ionic Leach™ CODE ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (ppb) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Ag 0.1 Eu 0.1 Nb 0.1 Tb 0.1
Ionic LeachTM is designed
to enhance the most As 0.5 Fe 0.1ppm Nd 0.1 Te 0.5
subtle labile geochemical Au 0.02 Ga 0.5 Ni 1 Th 0.02
anomalies for a wide range Ba 10 Gd 0.1 Pb 0.1 Ti 5

of commodities. It is a Be 0.2 Ge 0.1 Pd 0.05 Tl 0.05
static sodium cyanide leach Bi 0.3 Hf 0.05 Pr 0.1 Tm 0.1
using the chelating agents Br 0.05ppm Hg 0.1 Pt 0.1 U 0.05
ammonium chloride, citric Ca 0.2ppm Ho 0.1 Rb 0.1 V 0.2
ME-MS23™ $49.45
acid and EDTA with the Cd 0.2 I 0.01ppm Re 0.01 W 0.1
leachant buffered at an Ce 0.1 In 0.1 Sb 0.5 Y 0.1
alkaline pH of 8.5. Co 0.3 La 0.1 Sc 1 Yb 0.1
Nominal sample weight is Cr 1 Li 0.2 Se 2 Zn 10
50g (weight as received, Cs 0.1 Lu 0.1 Sm 0.1 Zr 0.1
no screening or drying). Cu 1 Mg 0.01ppm Sn 0.2
Dy 0.1 Mn 0.01ppm Sr 1
Er 0.1 Mo 0.5 Ta 0.05
MS23-PbIS™ 204
Pb 0.01 206
Pb 0.01 Pb
207
0.01 208
Pb 0.02 $11.90 Add-on only
Other Selective
Leaches
In addition to Ionic
Leach™, ALS offers
a variety of standard
partial leaches
targeting particular soil
fractions. They can be
done individually or in
sequence to best suit
project needs.
Minimum sample size

is 5g for each leach or
for any combination in
sequence.
Please enquire for more

details.

Hydrogeochemistry CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Filter water samples to <0.45um and acidify with nitric acid before analysis.
WAT-PREP02 $6.25
Water that has interacted with Required when field filtering and acidification has not been performed.
rock will take on trace elements WAT-PREP03
Filter water samples to <0.45um before analysis.
$4.15
which are then transported Required when water has not been filtered before submittal.
Acidify water samples with nitric acid before analysis.
with the water, producing a WAT-PREP04 $2.15
Required when samples have not been acidified before submittal.
larger footprint diagnostic of Chemical treatment of water samples to desorb Au from containers before
WAT-PREP05 $3.25
that rock. Where collection of analysis.
traditional media such as soils is
difficult or impossible such as in CODE ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (µg/L) PRICE PER SAMPLE
swamps, in areas with significant Au 0.002 Cu 0.1 Ni 0.2 Ta 0.01
transported cover, and areas Ag 0.005 Fe 0.003mg/L P 0.005mg/L Te 0.01
where invasive sampling is not Al 3 Ga 0.05 Pb 0.05 Th 0.005
possible, hydrogeochemistry As 0.05 Hf 0.005 Pd 0.005 Ti 0.2
provides a direct detection tool B 3 Hg 0.05 Pt 0.005 Tl 0.002
on the same scale as stream Ba 0.05 In 0.01 Rb 0.01 U 0.002
sediment sampling. Be 0.005 K 0.01mg/L Re 0.002 V 0.05
ME-MS14L™ $66.55
Bi 0.01 La 0.005 S 0.2mg/L W 0.01
ALS offers multiple reliable
Ca 0.02mg/L Li 0.1 Sb 0.01 Y 0.005
and cost-effective water
Cd 0.005 Mg 0.005mg/L Sc 0.01 Zn 0.5
analysis packages to suit your
Ce 0.005 Mn 0.05 Se 0.05 Zr 0.02
exploration program.
Co 0.005 Mo 0.05 Si 0.03mg/L
Trace elements and metals Cr 0.5 Na 0.01mg/L Sn 0.05
analyses require at least 50mL Cs 0.005 Nb 0.005 Sr 0.05
of water. Au requires a minimum Dy 0.005 Gd 0.005 Nd 0.005 Tb 0.005
of 100mL of water. Anions and MS14L-REE™ Er 0.005 Ho 0.005 Pr 0.005 Tm 0.005 $19.65 Add-on only
physical parameters require a Eu 0.005 Lu 0.005 Sm 0.005 Yb 0.005
minimum of 150mL of water.
Br 0.05mg/L NO3 0.005mg/L pH 0.1 units Conductivity 2µS/cm
Add-on
Please contact ALS for MS14L-ANPH™ Cl 0.5mg/L SO 4 0.5mg/L TDS 3mg/L Total Alkalinity 1mg/L $56.65
only*
information on sampling F 0.02mg/L
methodology and preservation * Speciated alkalinity (bicarbonate, hydroxide and carbonate ion) and density can also be determined at
if needed. Sampling kits additional cost.
may be purchased at some For brines and high TDS water please use ME-MS14™ or ME-ICP15.
locations, please enquire.
Super Trace Au CODE ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (µg/L) PRICE PER SAMPLE
and Pathfinders Au 0.0002-10 Co 0.005-1000 Pt 0.01-100 Tl 0.005-1000
Au-PATH14L™ Ag 0.005-100 Pd 0.005-100 Sb 0.02-1000 W 0.02-1000 $49.90
Our new super trace gold and
As 0.2-1000
pathfinder package offers
industry leading detection limits
for exploration of many gold
bearing ore systems. Suitable for
surface and ground waters.

Biogeochemistry CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Plants selectively absorb Milling of dry plant tissue to 100% passing 1mm. Produces a homogenous and
VEG-MILL01 $10.20
trace elements from soil, representative pulp that can be subsampled for analysis.
bedrock and water at depth
and incorporate them into Vegetation sample is ashed at 475°C for 24 hours. Pre- and post-ashing weights
their tissue. Analyses of plant VEG-ASH01 are reported. Average ash yields are 2-4% for species commonly used in $10.20
exploration surveys. Minimum recommended sample weight is 100g.
tissues can therefore be used
as a large-scale geochemical
sampling device in areas CODE ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
where the rocks of interest Ag 0.001 Cu 0.01 Nb 0.002 Ta 0.001
are covered by transported Al 0.01% Fe 1 Ni 0.04 Te 0.005
cover and non-prospective As 0.01 Ga 0.004 P 0.001% Th 0.002
lithologies. Careful selection Au 0.0002 Ge 0.005 Pb 0.01 Ti 0.001%
of plant species, tissue type B 1 Hf 0.002 Pd 0.001 Tl 0.002
ME-VEG41™
and growth age are important Ba 0.1 Hg 0.001 Pt 0.001 U 0.005
unashed
factors to be considered as the Be 0.01 In 0.005 Rb 0.01 V 0.05
ME-VEG41aTM $33.40
geochemical response will vary ashed
Bi 0.001 K 0.01% Re 0.001 W 0.01
with these factors. Ca 0.01% La 0.002 S 0.01% Y 0.003
1g sample
Cd 0.001 Li 0.1 Sb 0.01 Zn 0.1
ALS provides multiple
Ce 0.003 Mg 0.001% Sc 0.01 Zr 0.02
digestion and preparation
Co 0.002 Mn 0.1 Se 0.005
methods for explorers using
this sample media. Preparation Cr 0.01 Mo 0.01 Sn 0.01
methods can include the Cs 0.005 Na 0.001% Sr 0.02
separation of the tissue of VEG41-REETM Dy 0.002 Gd 0.002 Nd 0.001 Tb 0.001

unashed
interest from other plant parts, Er 0.002 Ho 0.001 Pr 0.002 Tm 0.001 $7.40 Add-on only
milling and ashing. VEG41a-REETM
ashed Eu 0.002 Lu 0.001 Sm 0.003 Yb 0.003
Ashing results in the Ag 0.00005 Cu 0.0005 Nb 0.0001 Ta 0.00005
concentration of many Al 0.0005% Fe 0.05 Ni 0.002 Te 0.0003
elements of interest to As 0.0005 Ga 0.0002 P 0.00005% Th 0.0001
explorers and when calculated VEG41a-FACTM Au 0.00001 Ge 0.0003 Pb 0.0005 Ti 0.00005%
back to the original pre- B 0.05 Hf 0.0001 Pd 0.00005 Tl 0.0001
Detection
ashed weight has the effect Ba 0.005 Hg 0.00005 Pt 0.0001 U 0.0003
limits when
of dropping detection limits back- Be 0.0005 In 0.0003 Rb 0.0005 V 0.003
of many elements by an order calculated $35.35
Bi 0.00005 K 0.0005% Re 0.00005 W 0.0005
of magnitude. Please contact using the
Ca 0.0005% La 0.0001 S 0.0005% Y 0.0002
original pre-
your local lab to discuss your Cd 0.00005 Li 0.005 Sb 0.0005 Zn 0.005
ash weight of
specific project goals. the sample Ce 0.0002 Mg 0.00005% Sc 0.0005 Zr 0.001
Co 0.0001 Mn 0.005 Se 0.0003
Cr 0.0005 Mo 0.0005 Sn 0.0005
Cs 0.0003 Na 0.00005% Sr 0.001
Dy 0.0001 Gd 0.0001 Nd 0.00005 Tb 0.00005
VEGFAC-
Er 0.0001 Ho 0.00005 Pr 0.0001 Tm 0.00005 $7.40 Add-on only
REE™
Eu 0.0001 Lu 0.00005 Sm 0.0002 Yb 0.0002

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

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

informed by the expected concentrations of the elements of
interest in the sample.
Please submit at least four times

the nominal sample weight for
efficient service.

Aqua Regia With CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
ICP-MS Finish Ag 0.01-100 Cs 0.05-500 Mo 0.05-10,000 Sr 0.2-10,000

Al 0.01-25% Cu 0.2-10,000 Na 0.01%-10% Ta 0.01-500
Method selection can be
As 0.1-10,000 Fe 0.01%-50% Nb 0.05-500 Te 0.01-500
key to achieving exploration
success. Sample type, target Au* 0.02-25 Ga 0.05-10,000 Ni 0.2-10,000 Th 0.2-10,000
commodity, and pathfinder B 10-10,000 Ge 0.05-500 P 10-10,000 Ti 0.005%-10%

elements should all be ME-MS41™
Ba 10-10,000 Hf 0.02-500 Pb 0.2-10,000 Tl 0.02-10,000
considered when selecting the 0.5g Be 0.05-1,000 Hg 0.01-10,000 Rb 0.1-10,000 U 0.05-10,000 $28.85
most appropriate method for sample
Bi 0.01-10,000 In 0.005-500 Re 0.001-50 V 1-10,000
your project.
Ca 0.01%-25% K 0.01%-10% S 0.01%-10% W 0.05-10,000
Aqua regia is an excellent Cd 0.01-1,000 La 0.2-10,000 Sb 0.05-10,000 Y 0.05-500
exploration tool for various Ce 0.02-500 Li 0.1-10,000 Sc 0.1-10,000 Zn 2-10,000
deposit types that involve
Co 0.1-10,000 Mg 0.01%-25% Se 0.2-1,000 Zr 0.5-500
gold, silver and base metals
Cr 1-10,000 Mn 5-50,000 Sn 0.2-500
hosted in sulphide and
* Gold determinations by this method are semi-quantitative due to the small sample weight used.
carbonate minerals. For Au with multi-element using a 25g or 50g charge please use AuME-TL43™ or AuME-TL44™.
Single Elements CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
by Aqua Regia ME-MS42™

Ag 0.01-25 Hg 0.005-25 Se 0.2-250 U 0.05-250 $15.35
0.5g As 0.1-250 Re 0.001-250 Te 0.01-250 + $1.55 /element
When analytical results for sample
Bi 0.01-250 Sb 0.05-250 Tl 0.02-250
one or only a few elements
Request specific elements.
with low detection limits are
required. More elements are
available on request.
Four Acid CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Digestion With Ag 0.01-100 Cu 0.2-10,000 Na 0.01%-10% Sr 0.2-10,000

Al 0.01%-50% Fe 0.01%-50% Nb 0.1-500 Ta 0.05-500
ICP-MS Finish As 0.2-10,000 Ga 0.05-10,000 Ni 0.2-10,000 Te 0.05-500
Four acid digestion quantitatively ME-MS61™ Ba 10-10,000 Ge 0.05-500 P 10-10,000 Th 0.01-10,000
dissolves nearly all minerals 0.25g
Be 0.05-1,000 Hf 0.1-500 Pb 0.5-10,000 Ti 0.005%-10%
in the majority of geological sample $34.55
Bi 0.01-10,000 In 0.005-500 Rb 0.1-10,000 Tl 0.02-10,000
materials. However, barite, rare
Ca 0.01%-50% K 0.01%-10% Re 0.002-50 U 0.1-10,000
earth oxides, columbite-tantalite, *ME-MS61m™ $47.40
and titanium, tin and tungsten Cd 0.02-1,000 La 0.5-10,000 S 0.01%-10% V 1-10,000
0.75g
minerals may not be fully sample Ce 0.01-500 Li 0.2-10,000 Sb 0.05-10,000 W 0.1-10,000
digested. Co 0.1-10,000 Mg 0.01%-50% Sc 0.1-10,000 Y 0.1-500
Despite the potentially Cr 1-10,000 Mn 5-100,000 Se 1-1,000 Zn 2-10,000
incomplete digestion of Cs 0.05-500 Mo 0.05-10,000 Sn 0.2-500 Zr 0.5-500

REEs, the leachable portion Dy 0.05-1,000 Gd 0.05-1,000 Nd 0.1-1,000 Tb 0.01-1,000
of these elements may hold $43.20
ME-MS61r™ Er 0.03-1,000 Ho 0.01-1,000 Pr 0.03-1,000 Tm 0.01-1,000
Full suite
important exploration vectoring Eu 0.03-1,000 Lu 0.01-1,000 Sm 0.03-1,000 Yb 0.03-1,000
information and can be chosen * Note: To include Hg by a separate method in the suite of elements above, please request ME-MS61m™ instead of ME-MS61™.
as an add-on.
Single Elements CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
by Four Acid ME-MS62™ As

Ag 0.01-100 Ga 0.05-500 Se 1-500 Tl 0.02-500
0.2-500 Mo 0.05-500 Sn 0.2-500 U 0.1-500 $18.45
When analytical results for one 0.25g
sample Bi 0.01-500 Re 0.002-100 Te 0.05-500 W 0.1-500 + $1.55 / element
or only a few elements with low
Cd 0.02-500 Sb 0.05-500 Th 0.01-500
detection limits are required.
More elements are available on Request specific elements.
request.

Aqua Regia With CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
ICP-AES Finish Ag 0.2-100 Co 1-10,000 Mg 0.01%-25% Sc 1-10,000

Al 0.01%-25% Cr 1-10,000 Mn 5-50,000 Sr 1-10,000 $14.25 full package
These methods are economical
As 2-10,000 Cu 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Th 20-10,000 or $6.95
tools for first pass exploration
ME-ICP41 B 10-10,000 Fe 0.01%-50% Na 0.01%-10% Ti 0.01%-10% + $0.90 /element
geochemistry. Data reported 0.5g sample
from an aqua regia digestion Ba 10-10,000 Ga 10-10,000 Ni 1-10,000 Tl 10-10,000
*ME-ICP41m
should be considered 1g sample Be 0.5-1,000 Hg 1-10,000 P 10-10,000 U 10-10,000 $21.70
as representing only the Bi 2-10,000 K 0.01%-10% Pb 2-10,000 V 1-10,000
leachable portion of the Ca 0.01%-25% Li 10-10,000 S 0.01%-10% W 10-10,000
particular analyte. Cd 0.5-1,000 La 10-10,000 Sb 2-10,000 Zn 2-10,000
*To include Hg to a lower detection limit of 0.005ppm by a separate method, please request package ME-ICP41m.
Four Acid CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Digestion With Ag 0.5-100 Cr 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Th 20-10,000

Al 0.01%-50% Cu 1-10,000 Na 0.01%-10% Ti 0.01%-10% $18.45 full package
ICP-AES Finish As 5-10,000 Fe 0.01%-50% Ni 1-10,000 Tl 10-10,000 or $9.85
ME-ICP61
Four acid digestions are able 0.25g sample Ba 10-10,000 Ga 10-10,000 P 10-10,000 U 10-10,000 + $0.90 /element
to dissolve most minerals, but Be 0.5-1,000 K 0.01%-10% Pb 2-10,000 V 1-10,000
although the term “near-total”
*ME-ICP61m Bi 2-10,000 Li 10-10,000 S 0.01%-10% W 10-10,000 $31.30
is used, not all elements are 0.75g sample
Ca 0.01%-50% La 10-10,000 Sb 5-10,000 Zn 2-10,000
quantitatively extracted in
some sample matrices. Cd 0.5-1,000 Mg 0.01%-50% Sc 1-10,000
Co 1-10,000 Mn 5-100,000 Sr 1-10,000
* To include Hg in the suite of elements above, please request method ME-ICP61m
Mercury CODE ANALYTE & RANGES (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Aqua regia quantitatively Trace level Hg by aqua regia and ICP-MS.

Hg-MS42 Hg 0.005-100 $12.85
0.5g sample
dissolves Hg and uses a
High grade Hg by aqua regia and ICP-AES.
digestion temperature low Hg-ICP42 Hg 1-100,000 $12.25
0.5g sample
enough to avoid fuming off this
Hg in ores by acid digestion and ICP-AES.
volatile element. Hg-CON01 Hg 1-10,000 $92.10
2g sample
Resistive CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Elements By ME-MS85™
Ce 0.1-10,000 Rb 0.2-10,000 Ta 0.1-2,500 W 1-10,000 $21.15
Fusion 0.1g sample La 0.1-10,000 Sn 1-10,000 Th 0.05-1,000 Y 0.1-10,000 + $1.55 /element

Nb 0.1-2,500 Sr 0.1-10,000 U 0.05-1,000 Zr 2-10,000
The lithium borate fusion & ICP-
Notes: For high grade range request ME-MS85h. For the full suite of elements by borate fusion & ICP-MS request
MS finish allows analysis of the ME-MS81 (see page 30).
most resistive elements at trace
levels. Additional elements are
available on request.
Portable XRF for CODE ANALYTES & RANGES PRICE PER SAMPLE
Lithogeochemistry Portable XRF scan of an unmineralised pulverised sample.

Ranges:
Add-on to
The crucial lithogeochemical pXRF-34
Si 0.5%-47%
$4.45 multi-element
elements - silicon, titanium and Ti 0.1%-60%
analysis only.
Zr 5ppm-5%
zirconium - may be added to
15g sample
any ALS four acid method for a
more complete element suite.

Intermediate CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Level Aqua Regia Ag 1-200 Cr 5-50,000 Mo 5-50,000 Th 100-50,000

Al 0.05%-50% Cu 5-50,000 Na 0.05%-50% Ti 0.05%-50%
These packages can be used
As 10-100,000 Fe 0.05%-50% Ni 5-50,000 Tl 50-50,000
as an economical alternative
Ba 50-50,000 Ga 50-50,000 P 50-50,000 U 50-50,000 $23.00 full package
to analysing low grade ore
ME-ICP41a
or samples with known Be 5-500 Hg 5-50,000 Pb 10-50,000 V 5-50,000 or $13.75
0.4g sample
mineralisation. Data reported Bi 10-50,000 K 0.05%-50% S 0.05%-10% W 50-50,000 + $2.95 /element
from an aqua regia digestion Ca 0.05%-50% La 50-50,000 Sb 10-50,000 Zn 10-50,000
should be considered as Cd 5-2,500 Mg 0.05%-50% Sc 5-50,000
representing only the leachable Co 5-50,000 Mn 25-50,000 Sr 5-50,000
portion of the particular analyte.
Intermediate CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Level Four Acid Ag 1-200 Cr 10-100,000 Na 0.05%-30% Ti 0.05%-30%

Al 0.05%-30% Cu 10-100,000 Ni 10-100,000 Tl 50-50,000
Digestion As 50-100,000 Fe 0.05%-50% P 50-100,000 U 50-50,000
These packages can be used Ba 50-50,000 Ga 50-50,000 Pb 20-100,000 V 10-100,000 $26.15 full package
as an economical alternative ME-ICP61a
Be 10-10,000 K 0.1%-30% S 0.05%-10% W 50-50,000 or $16.95
to analysing low grade ore 0.4g sample
Bi 20-50,000 La 50-50,000 Sb 50-50,000 Zn 20-100,000 + $2.95 /element
or samples with known
Ca 0.05%-50% Mg 0.05%-50% Sc 10-50,000
mineralisation. Four acid
digestions are able to dissolve Cd 10-10,000 Mn 10-100,000 Sr 10-100,000
most minerals, but not all Co 10-50,000 Mo 10-50,000 Th 50-50,000

elements are quantitatively
extracted in some samples.
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Halogens CODE
ANALYTES & RANGES
DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
(ppm)
Elemental analysis of the
halide minerals containing Cl-IC881 Cl 50-20,000 KOH fusion and ion chromatography. 0.2g sample $25.70
chlorine and fluorine generally Cl-ELE81a Cl 50-20,000
Specific to Cl in phosphates only.
$23.45
require fusions that will retain KOH fusion and ion selective electrode. 1g sample
the elements in solution, as Cl-XRF20 Cl 0.001%-6% Lithium borate fusion and XRF. 0.7g sample $23.00
well as specific instrumentation Cl-VOL66 Cl 0.01-65% Nitric acid digestion and titration. 1g sample $38.85
for analysis. F-IC881 F 20-20,000 KOH fusion and ion chromatography. 0.2g sample $25.70
KOH fusion and ion selective
F-ELE81a F 20-20,000 $23.45
electrode. 0.2g sample
Na2O2 fusion, citric acid leach and
F-ELE82 F 0.01-100% $34.05
ion selective electrode. 0.1g sample
Cl 50-20,000 KOH fusion and ion chromatography.
ME-IC881 $36.00
F 20-20,000 0.2g sample
Loss On Ignition CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
LOI measures the content OA-GRA10 $18.45
Gravimetric procedure after drying at 105°C.
of a sample lost as gases 2 hours (normal samples).
H2O (Moisture) 0.01-100 $19.40
when subjected to high 24 hours (hygroscopic samples).
OA-GRA11 QAQC samples inserted
temperatures, often including 5g sample
for monitoring
water and CO2. Many more
H2O + Combustion furnace and infrared
temperatures and ignition OA-IR06 (Water of 0.01-100 spectrometry. $18.45
times are available, please Crystallisation) 1g sample
enquire. Loss on Ignition at 500ºC after sample is pre-dried
OA-GRA05xf LOI @ 500°C 0.01-100 at 105ºC. $15.35
1g sample.
Loss on Ignition at 1000ºC on an as received basis.
OA-GRA05 LOI @ 1000°C 0.01-100 $10.85
1g sample.
Stable Isotopes CODE ANALYTE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Many important parameters C and O in $39.35 per sample

Offered in partnership with the Mineral Deposit Research for sample batches
of mineralising fluids may Carbonate Minerals
Unit (MDRU) at the University of British Columbia. >10 samples.
be determined from stable LS-ISTP01 Carbon and oxygen isotopic composition is determined
isotope ratios. The isotopic specifically on carbonate minerals in whole-rock pulps $46.15 per sample
alteration halo may extend using laser spectroscopy. 0.5g sample for sample batches of
<10 samples.*
beyond visible mineralogy
changes, creating a larger O-ISTP01 Specific to clays and silicate minerals. Determination using a $149.00 each
O and H in Silicate
deposit footprint for easier complex gas collection procedure and IRMS. Sample must
H-ISTP01 Minerals $130.00 each
be supplied as a single-mineral separate. TAT is 30 days.
exploration vectoring.
Specific to sulphide and sulphate minerals. Determination
S-ISTP01 Sulphur using TC/EA and IRMS. Sample must be supplied as a $72.00
single-mineral separate. TAT is 30 days.
Specific to minerals containing carbon and/or oxygen.
Carbon and
CO-ISTP01 Determination using acid digestion and IRMS. Sample must $52.00
Oxygen
be supplied as a single-mineral separate. TAT is 30 days.

Pb Isotope Ratios CODE ANALYTE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
For Exploration PbIS-RAT41 Six isotope ratios
Pb isotope ratios by acid digestion and ICP-MS analysis.
$41.20
Total Pb content of the sample is required in advance. May
This fast, low-cost analysis of including 204Pb, be run on whole rock pulps. 0.5g sample
206
Pb, 207Pb, and
Pb isotope ratios in prepared For Aqua Regia Digestion request PbIS-RAT41
PbIS-RAT61 208
Pb isotopes $45.10
samples allows fingerprinting For Four Acid Digestion request PbIS-RAT61
of different lithologies and NOTE: Samples must contain >2ppm Pb for analysis to be viable
hydrothermal fluid flow
pathways, providing a new
vector to ore deposits.
Radiogenic CODE ANALYTE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Isotopes May be done on whole rock pulps or on specific Pb-

bearing minerals. Measurement by acid digestion
Pb-ISTP01 Pb/Pb $361.80
These methods provide insight and HR-ICP-MS. Samples may require Hg separation at an
into provenance and character additional cost. TAT is 30 days.
of hydrothermal fluids and Performed on whole rock pulps. Measurement by column
rock genesis, helping unravel Nd-ISTP01 Sm/Nd separation and HR-ICP-MS. Total Sm and Nd content is $654.80
required in advance. TAT is 30 days.
geological history for a more
sophisticated understanding of
your ore body.
Geochronology CODE ANALYTE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

These methods may be used Done on targeted minerals. Rock and drill core should
be submitted intact or crushed only, as sample prep is
to date the ages of specific
Ar-ISTP01 Ar/Ar included in the price. Measurement by irradiation and step $1,934.40
minerals, hydrothermal heating in a mass spectrometer. Price includes sample
alteration events, and preparation. Turnaround time approximately 12 months.
emplacement of volcanic- Specific to molybdenite. Rock or drill core must be received
plutonic units. Age constraints whole as steel jaw crushing will contaminate the sample
on important events can help with Re. Age can only be determined for rocks of >0.5 Ma,
Re-ISTP01 Re/Os $1,954.95
and the molybdenite separate must contain >100ppm
refine the deposit model and
Re. Price includes mineral separation, solvent extraction,
identify alteration that did not column separation and TIMS analysis. TAT is 70 days.
contribute to mineralisation.
U-Pb dating by LA-ICP-MS of igneous rocks using zircon
Sample sizes required for most and monazite. Age of the sample is reported. Analysis
$980.00 /20 grains*
includes a standard set of 30 elements, including REE.
isotopic analysis methods vary
U-ISTP02 Price includes preparation of up to 1kg of sample.
depending on mineralogy and U/Pb
U-ISTP03 U-Pb dating of detrital grains by LA-ICP-MS. Age
purpose; please contact client
probability distribution in the sample is reported. Analysis
services for more information. $1,625.00 /60 grains*
includes a standard set of 30 elements, including REE.
Preparation of 2kg of sample included in price.
* larger numbers of grains can be analyed at an increased cost.
Mineral CODE ANALYTE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Chemistry Quantitative analyses of in situ minerals. Advantage of

LA-MIN Laser ablation small spot size (15-80 micron). Trace and major element $40.00 /analysis
ALS has partnered with CODES mineral analyses compositions are reported.
Analytical Laboratories, at
the University of Tasmania, to Preparation of 25 mm round mounts for in-situ mineral
MIN-
provide state of the art mineral Mineral mounts analyses in rock samples (no crushing, mineral separation $54.00 /mount
MOUNT
analyses for exploration, and grain mounting).
mining and metallurgical
CL imaging of grains for isotopic dating using SEM. Cost
applications. SEM-IMG Grain imaging dependent on number of grains or amount of time taken $145.00 /30 grains
for mineral relationship imaging.
$108.00 per section/
Preparation of thin sections for both reflected light Reflected light, SEM
PREP-THINP Thin section
microscopy and SEM analysis, and for transmitted light
PREP-THINS preparation
microscopy only. $54.00 per section/
transmitted light

Whole Rock
Analysis,
Lithogeochemistry,
Sulphur and
Carbon
The investigation of geological and ore forming

processes is enhanced by targeted lithogeochemical
analyses that are often carried out on a sub-set of
samples during a thorough geochemical program. They
are used to fully characterise rock type, along with trace
element changes due to metamorphism, alteration and
mineralisation. As there is no single analytical method
that can fully define the full range of elements that are
required for effective lithogeochemical investigations,
ALS offers packaged combinations of analytical methods
most appropriate for every element and designed to
provide comprehensive information for, essentially,
complete rock characterisation.
A wide variety of sulphur and carbon minerals and

compounds are often found associated with ore deposits.
These minerals can impact ore processing and how waste
can be stored during mining. Identifying what form these
elements are present in has important implications for
ore and waste characterisation. These methods are also
powerful tools when combined with large geochemical
data sets for geometallurgy investigations.

the nominal sample weight for efficient
service.

Whole Rock CODE ANALYTES AND RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Analysis Al2O3 0.01-100 Fe2O3 0.01-100 Na2O 0.01-10 SrO 0.01-1.5
ME_XRF26* BaO 0.01-66 K 2O 0.01-15 P2O5 0.01-46 TiO2 0.01-30 Fused disc XRF,
Both X-Ray fluorescence (XRF) LOI by furnace $38.35
2g sample CaO 0.01-60 MgO 0.01-50 SO3 0.01-34 LOI 0.01-100 or TGA
and ICP-AES instrument finishes
can be used effectively for the Cr2O3 0.01-10 MnO 0.01-39 SiO2 0.01-100
major rock-forming elements * For unmineralised samples with moderate sulphide content, please request ME_XRF06.
following a fusion. These For mineralised and/or high sulphide content >4%, please request ME-XRF15c. Performed on dried sample therefore
expected to report slightly higher than ME_XRF06.
methods are not suitable for
samples with base or precious
CODE ANALYTES AND RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
metals mineralisation.
Al2O3 0.01-100 Fe2O3 0.01-100 Na2O 0.01-100 TiO2 0.01-100 Fused bead,
Specific commodities such
acid digestion
as iron ore, bauxite, and ME_ICP06* BaO 0.01-100 K 2O 0.01-100 P2O5 0.01-100 LOI 0.01-100
and ICP-AES. $38.35
base metal sulphides should 2g sample CaO 0.01-100 MgO 0.01-100 SiO 0.01-100
2 LOI by furnace
be analysed with packages Cr O 0.002-100 MnO 0.01-100 SrO 0.01-100 or TGA
2 3
designed for those sample *For mineralised and/or high sulphide content >4%, please request ME-XRF15c.
types. Please see the Ores & Both the ME_XRF26 and ME_ICP06 packages include LOI by furnace or TGA.
Commodities section for more
whole rock analysis options.
Trace Elements CODE ANALYTES AND RANGES (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
by Li Borate Ba 0.5-10,000 Hf 0.1-10,000 Sn 1-10,000 Y 0.1-10,000

Ce 0.1-10,000 Ho 0.01-1,000 Sr 0.1-10,000 Yb 0.03-1,000
Fusion Cr 10-10,000 La 0.1-10,000 Ta 0.1-2,500 Zr 2-10,000
A lithium borate fusion prior Cs 0.01-10,000 Lu 0.01-1,000 Tb 0.01-1,000
Fused bead,
to acid dissolution and ICP- ME-MS81™
Dy 0.05-1,000 Nb 0.1-2,500 Th 0.05-1,000 acid digestion $38.45
MS analysis provides the most 2g sample
and ICP-MS
Er 0.03-1,000 Nd 0.1-10,000 Tm 0.01-1,000
quantitative analytical approach
Eu 0.02-1,000 Pr 0.02-1,000 U 0.05-1,000
for a broad suite of trace
elements. Options for adding the Ga 0.1-1,000 Rb 0.2-10,000 V 5-10,000
whole rock elements from an ICP- Gd 0.05-1,000 Sm 0.03-1,000 W 1-10,000

AES analysis on the same fusion, Combination of Rare Earth & Trace Elements from method ME-MS81™ plus
ME-MS81d™ $53.75
or base metals from a separate whole rock package by method ME-ICP06.
four acid digestion, are available. Ag 0.5-100 Co 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Sc 1-10,000
Four acid $9.25
ME-4ACD81
As 5-10,000 Cu 1-10,000 Ni 1-10,000 TI 10-10,000 digestion and Add on to borate
0.25g sample
ICP-AES fusion methods only
Cd 0.5-1,000 Li 10-10,000 Pb 2-10,000 Zn 2-10,000

Complete CODE ANALYTES AND RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Characterisation SiO2 0.01-100% MgO 0.01-100% TiO2 0.01-100% BaO 0.01-100%
Packages Al2O3 0.01-100% Na2O 0.01-100% MnO 0.01-100% LOI 0.01-100%

ME-ICP06
By combining a number Fe2O3 0.01-100% K 2O 0.01-100% P2O5 0.01-100%
of methods into one cost CaO 0.01-100% Cr2O3 0.002-100% SrO 0.01-100%
effective package, a complete
ME-IR08 C 0.01-50% S 0.01-50%
sample characterisation is
obtained. These packages Ba 0.5-10,000 Gd 0.05-1,000 Sm 0.03-1,000 W 1-10,000
combine whole rock analysis, Ce 0.1-10,000 Hf 0.1-10,000 Sn 1-10,000 Y 0.1-10,000
trace elements by fusion, aqua
Cr 10-10,000 Ho 0.01-1,000 Sr 0.1-10,000 Yb 0.03-1,000
regia digestion for the volatile Sold only as
trace elements, carbon Cs 0.01-10,000 La 0.1-10,000 Ta 0.1-2,500 Zr 2-10,000 complete packages.
and sulphur by combustion ME-MS81™ Dy 0.05-1,000 Lu 0.01-1,000 Tb 0.01-1,000 CCP-PKG01 $92.60
analysis, and several detection
Er 0.03-1,000 Nb 0.1-2,500 Th 0.05-1,000
limit options for the base CCP-PKG03 $99.90
metals. Eu 0.02-1,000 Nd 0.1-10,000 Tm 0.01-1,000 Includes ME-XRF26
instead of ME-ICP06
Other method combinations Ga 0.1-1,000 Pr 0.02-1,000 U 0.05-1,000
are available for complete Ge 5-1,000 Rb 0.2-10,000 V 5-10,000
characterisation. Please
As 0.1-250 In 0.005-250 Se 0.2-250
enquire with your local client
services team for more ME-MS42™* Bi 0.01-250 Re 0.001-250 Te 0.01-250
information. Hg 0.005-25 Sb 0.05-250 Tl 0.02-250
These packages are suitable Ag 0.5-100 Cu 1-10,000 Ni 1-10,000 Zn 2-10,000
only for unmineralised
ME-4ACD81 Cd 0.5-1,000 Li 10-10,000 Pb 2-10,000
samples. To add gold analysis,
please see the Precious Metals Co 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Sc 1-10,000
section. Ag 0.01-100 Cu 0.2-10,000 Ni 0.2-10,000 Zn 2-10,000 CCP-PKG05 $108.05
Minimum sample size is 10g. ME-MS61™ Cd 0.02-1,000 Li 0.2-10,000 Pb 0.5-10,000
Includes ME-MS61™
instead of ME-
Co 0.1-10,000 Mo 0.05-10,000 Sc 0.1-10,000 4ACD81
Ag 0.002-100 Cu 0.02-10,000 Ni 0.08-10,000 Zn 0.2-10,000 CCP-PKG06 $120.55

Includes ME-MS61L™
ME-MS61L™ Cd 0.005-1,000 Li 0.2-10,000 Pb 0.01-10,000
with super trace
Co 0.005-10,000 Mo 0.02-10,000 Sc 0.01-10,000 detection limits.
*Other customisable options such as super trace detection limits ME-MS42L™ available for substitution of ME-MS42™

Sulphur Methods CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Accurate sulphur speciation Total sulphur by induction furnace/IR

S-IR08 S (Total) 0.01%-50% $18.45
0.1g sample
can be crucial to early
identification of recovery and Solvent leach with remaining elemental
S-GRA07 S (Elemental) 0.01%-100% sulphur analysed by gravimetric finish. $41.35
environmental issues on many 3g sample
projects. Variations on the
HCl (15%) leach of soluble sulphates,
most common speciation precipitation as barium sulphate and
methods can be implemented S-GRA06a S (Sulphate) 0.01%-50% gravimetric finish. $33.80
to suit your project’s specific Note: little to no dissolution of barite/celestite.
mineralogy; please contact 1g sample
client services in your region HCl (25%) leach to remove sulphates;

induction furnace/IR. Note: little to no
for more information. S-IR06a S (Sulphide) 0.01%-50% $24.50
dissolution of barite/celestite.
0.1g sample
NaCO3 leach of sulphates, precipitation as
S-GRA06 S (Sulphate) 0.01%-40% barium sulphate and gravimetric finish. $38.35
1g sample
NaCO3 leach of sulphates, induction furnace/IR.
S-IR07 S (Sulphide) 0.01%-50% $38.35
0.1g sample
Carbon Methods CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Carbon has important Total carbon by induction furnace/IR.

C-IR07 C (Total) 0.01%-50% $18.45
0.1g sample
metallurgical and
environmental implications HCl (25%) leach at high temperature for 1 hour to
C
expel carbonates as CO2, residue analysed for C by
for many types of mineral C-IR06a (Non- 0.01%-50% $24.80
induction furnace/IR.
deposits. Carbonates may Carbonate)
0.1g sample
consume acid, impacting CO2 HClO 4 digestion and CO2 coulometer.
C-GAS05 0.2%-50% $25.90
leach process design and mine (Carbonate) 0.1g sample
waste remediation, while preg HCl (50%) leach of carbonates, roasting to
robbing by organic carbon can C-IR18 C (Graphite) 0.02%-50% remove organic carbon, induction furnace/IR. $39.90
interfere with the cyanidation 0.1g sample
of gold and silver ores. Slow and repeated addition of HCl (50%) to
decompose and evolve carbonates as CO2.
C (Non-
C-IR17 0.02%-100% Residual carbon is then analysed by induction $35.50
Carbonate)
furnace/IR.
0.1g sample
Carbonate carbon calculated by difference.
C-CAL15 C (Carbonate) 0.02%-100% €0.00
Requires C-IR07, C-IR17.
Sulphur and CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Carbon Packages ME-IR08

C (Total) and
S (Total)
0.01%-50% Total carbon and sulphur by induction
0.01%-50% furnace/IR. 0.1g sample
$25.85
These elements are often Non-Carbonate carbon and sulphide

C (Organic)
determined together, so ALS 0.01%-50% sulphur by HCI (25%) leach to remove
ME-IR06a and $34.30
provides several economic 0.01%-50% carbonates and sulphates, induction
S (Sulphide)*
furnace/IR. 0.1g sample
packages for convenience.
*Sulphide sulphur may be overstated if BaSO4 or SrSO4 are present as they are insoluble with the HCl leach.

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

the nominal sample weight for
efficient service.

Copper Mineral CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Selective Leaches Cu-AA04 Cu 0.01-10

Citric acid leach and AAS finish.
0.25g sample
$15.35
These methods may Sulphuric acid leach and AAS finish.

Cu-AA05 Cu 0.001-10 $15.35
be performed alone or 1g sample
in sequence to semi- Sulphuric acid/Na sulfite leach and AAS finish.
Cu-AA07n Cu 0.001-100 $15.35
quantitatively identify 1g sample
potential recovery by Sulphuric acid/ferric sulphate leach and AAS
Cu-AA08q Cu 0.001-100 $16.45
various ore processing finish. 1g sample
methods. ALS can also Cyanide leach and AAS finish.
Cu-AA17 Cu 0.001-10 $22.30
provide custom methods 2g sample
based on metallurgical Sequential leach for oxide, sulphide and
requirements. Cu-PKG06LI Cu Various residual Cu. Various options available. $46.05
1g sample
Total Copper CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Aqua regia is an effective Aqua regia digestion and ICP finish.

Cu-ICP41 Trace Cu 1-10,000 ppm $7.85
0.5g sample
solvent for copper
oxides and sulphides, Four acid digestion and ICP finish.
Cu-ICP61 Trace Cu 1-10,000 ppm $10.75
0.25g sample
but copper occurring
Aqua regia digestion and ICP finish.
with other commodities Cu-OG46 Cu Assay 0.001-50 $13.75
0.4g sample
like molybdenum can
Four acid digestion and ICP finish.
be analysed by four acid Cu-OG62 Cu Assay 0.001-50 $16.95
0.4g sample
digestion for consistency
Screen 1kg sample to 100 microns, duplicate
across data sets.
assay on 0.25g of undersize fraction and
Cu_SCR21 Native Cu 0.01-100 $152.35
assay of entire oversize fraction by four acid
digestion and AAS finish.
Cu-VOL61 HNO3-HCl-HF-H2SO4 acid digestion followed $53.75
Cu
0.01-100 by titration. Cu-CON02 performed in duplicate.
Concentrate $92.10
Cu-CON02 2g sample
Iron Ore Analysis CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Lithium borate fusion Al2O3 0.01-100 K 2O 0.001-6.3 Sn 0.001-1.5
and XRF finish is the As 0.001-1.5 MgO 0.01-40 Sr 0.001-1.5
industry method of ME_XRF21u Ba 0.001-10 Mn 0.001-25 TiO2 0.01-30
(unnormalised)
choice for the analysis of CaO 0.01-40 Na2O 0.005-8 V 0.001-5
oxide iron ores. Single or ME_XRF21n Cl 0.001-6 Ni 0.001-8 Zn 0.001-1.5 Fused disc XRF.
$55.60
multi-temperature LOI is (normalised)
Co 0.001-5 P 0.001-10 Zr 0.001-1 LOI included as
available, customisable as part of this
0.7g sample Cr203 0.001-10 Pb 0.001-2 Total 0.01-110
required. procedure
Cu 0.001-1.5 S 0.001-5
Fe 0.01-75 SiO2 0.01-100
Furnace or
OA-GRA05x Loss on Ignition
Thermogravimetric
ME-GRA05 1g sample
Analyser (TGA)
Davis Tube CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Recovery DTR_PREP Multi-stage sieving and pulverising. $67.65
ALS recommends DTR_FeRec DTR iron recovery. By Quotation
discussion to determine XRF analysis on various DTR fractions (head, concentrate, tailing).
ME_XRF21h/c/t
0.7g sample each $55.60 each
optimum protocol for your
particular ore type. Grind OA-GRA05xh/xc/xt Loss on Ignition reported as part of this method.
curve confirmation tests, Fe-VOL05

Ferrous iron by titration (FeO; 0.01-100%).
$27.30
laser sizing, cyclosizing 1g sample
and wet screening are also MAG-DTR Recovery of magnetic fraction by DTR $44.95
available. MAG-SUS Magnetic susceptibility. $15.30
*Note: These methods are not suitable for samples with base or precious metals mineralisation.

Bauxite Analysis CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
XRF is the industry-standard Al2O3 0.01-100 MgO 0.01-40 SrO 0.01-1.5
analytical method for bauxite ME_XRF13u BaO 0.01-10 MnO 0.01-31 TiO2 0.01-30
analysis. Results are reported (unnormalised)
CaO 0.01-40 Na2O 0.01-5.3 V2O5 0.01-8 Fused disc XRF.
$55.60
on a dry weight (110°C)
ME_XRF13n Cr203 0.01-10 P2O5 0.01-23 Zn 0.01-1.6 0.7g sample.
LOI included
basis by default. Additional (normalised)
Fe2O3 0.01-100 SiO2 0.05-100 ZrO2 0.01-1.5 as part of this
characterisation methods such procedure
K 20 0.001-6.3 SO3 0.01-12.5 Total 0.01-110
as organic carbon, reactive
Furnace or
silica and available alumina OA-GRA05x Loss on Ignition.
Thermo-gravimetric
comply fully with CETEM ME-GRA05 1g sample
Analyser (TGA).
performance criteria. Multi-
Slow and repeated addition of HCl (50%) to decompose and
screen sizing to determine evolve carbonates as CO2. Residual carbon is then analysed by TOC by
C-IR17 $35.50
the optimum screen size for induction furnace/IR. 0.02%-100%. Combustion.
recovery and subsequent wet 0.1g sample
beneficiation are also available. Reactive Silica and Available Alumina, 0.1-100%. Standard Microwave
digestion temperature 145°C. Alternative temperatures, digestion,
ME-LICP01 caustic strength and sample/caustic weight ratio may be chemical $37.25
requested by the client. separation and
1g sample ICP-AES analysis.
Microwave
Reactive Silica and Available Alumina, 0.1-100%. Standard digestion
digestion,
temperature 235°C. Alternative temperatures, caustic strength and
ME-LICP02 chemical $41.00
sample/caustic weight ratio may be requested by the client.
separation and
1g sample
ICP-AES analysis.
Fourier
*Si-NIR07 Kaolinitic Silica, 0.4%-100%. 2g sample Transform $5.70
infrared (FT-NIR).
*Si-NIR07 requires calibration to be set up with multiple samples from the same deposit that have been analysed by
an alternative technique for Kaolinitic Silica to set up a chemometric algorithm.
Nickel Laterite CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
The elements listed are Al2O3 0.01-100 Fe2O3 0.01-100 Ni 0.005-7.8 Zn 0.001-1.6
reported by default, but ME_XRF12u* 0.005-

CaO 0.01-40 K 2O 0.01-6.3 P2O5 Total 0.01-110
others are available if they are
(unnormalised) 23
significant in your deposit. Loss Co 0.001-7 MgO 0.01-50 Pb 0.005-1.8 Fused disc XRF.
ME_XRF12n* $55.60
on Ignition (LOI) is an important (normalised)
Cr2O3 0.005-10 MnO
0.005-
SiO2 0.05-100
LOI included
0.7g sample 30 as part of this
component of the total analysis.
Cu 0.001-1.6 Na2O 0.01-5.3 TiO2 0.01-30 procedure
Furnace or
Thermogravimetric
ME-GRA05 1g sample
Analyser (TGA)
*Scandium may be added for an additional cost.
Phosphates CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
The elements listed are Al2O3 0.01-100 K 2O 0.01-10 Na2O 0.01-11 TiO2 0.01-30
reported by default, but ME_XRF24*
CaO 0.01-60 MgO 0.01-50 P2O5 0.01-50 Total 0.01-110 Fused disc XRF. $55.60
0.7g sample
others are available if they are LOI included
Fe2O3 0.01-100 MnO2 0.01-48 SiO2 0.01-100
significant in your deposit. Loss as part of this
on Ignition (LOI) is an important Furnace or procedure
Thermogravimetric
component of the total analysis. ME-GRA05 1g sample
Analyser (TGA).
*Fluorine may be added for an additional cost.
Chromite and CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Manganese Ores Al2O3 0.01-100 Fe2O3 0.01-100 Na2O 0.01-10 TiO2 0.01-30
ME_XRF26s BaO 0.01-66 K 2O 0.01-15 P2O5 0.01-46 Total 0.01-110

The elements listed are Fused disc XRF.
0.7g sample CaO 0.01-60 MgO 0.01-50 SO3 0.01-34
reported by default, but $55.60
Cr2O3 0.01-60 MnO 0.01-80 SiO2 0.05-100 LOI included as part
others are available if they are
of this procedure
significant in your deposit. Loss Furnace or
on Ignition (LOI) is an important Thermogravimetric
ME-GRA05 1g sample
component of the total analysis. Analyser (TGA).

Trace Level CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Lithium Ag 5-12,500 Eu 0.03-25,000 Nb 0.8-25,000 Te 0.5-25,000

As 4-25,000 Fe 0.05%-25% Nd 0.07-25,000 Th 0.1-25,000
Exploration B* 8-25,000 Ga 0.5-25,000 Ni 10-25,000 Ti 0.005%-25%
Lithium hosted in pegmatites Ba 2-25,000 Gd 0.03-25,000 Pb 0.5-25,000 Tl 0.02-25,000
and jadarite can occur with $47.05
ME-MS89L™ Be 0.4-25,000 Ge 0.5-25,000 Pr 0.03-25,000 Tm 0.01-25,000
economic grades of rare
0.2g sample Bi 0.1-25,000 Ho 0.01-25,000 Rb 0.5-25,000 U 0.2-25,000 *$6.20
earths and other trace metals
Ca 0.1%-25% In 0.3-25,000 Re 0.01-25,000 V 1-25,000 Add-on only
such as boron and cesium. *B-MS89L
A sodium peroxide fusion Cd 0.8-25,000 K 0.05%-25% Sb 0.3-25,000 W 0.3-25,000
is required for complete Ce 0.2-25,000 La 0.08-25,000 Se 3-25,000 Y 0.2-25,000

recovery in these deposits. Co 0.5-25,000 Li 2-25,000 Sm 0.04-25,000 Yb 0.02-25,000
Silica is not reportable by Cs 0.1-25,000 Lu 0.05-25,000 Sn 3-25,000 Zn 10-25,000
ME-MS89L™ due to the use Cu 20-25,000 Mg 0.01%-30% Sr 20-25,000

of HF during digestion and Dy 0.03-25,000 Mn 10-25,000 Ta 0.04-25,000
interaction with glassware. Si Er 0.02-25,000 Mo 2-25,000 Tb 0.01-25,000
and elements from ME-ICP81 *B-MS89L - Glassless digestion and analysis to eliminate boron from labware
may be added to ME-
MS89L™ for an additional fee.
Intermediate CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
and Ore Grade Al2O3 0.02%-100% Cu 0.01%-50% MnO 0.01%-50% TiO2 0.02%-83%
As 0.01%-10% Fe2O3 0.01%-100% Ni 0.005%-30% Zn 0.01%-60%
Lithium ME-ICP89
CaO 0.07%-70% K 2O 0.06%-60% Pb 0.01%-30% $46.00
0.2g sample
More elements may be Co 0.005%-30% Li 0.001%-10% S 0.01%-60%
added to these methods, Cr2O3 0.01%-88% MgO 0.01%-50% SiO2 0.2%-100%
and they may be packaged
This package combines ME-ICP89 with ICP-MS determination of Nb, Ta, Sn, W,
with ICP-MS finishes for MS91-PKG $62.15
U and Th for an extended pegmatite exploration suite. 0.2g sample
associated pegmatite-
Assay grade lithium and/or boron by Na2O2 fusion and $22.40 one element
hosted commodities at Li 0.001%-10% ICP-AES. Our highest precision method for Li and B
trace levels. ME-ICP82b
B 0.02%-50% resource determination in known deposits. both
$26.10
0.2g sample elements
Lithium In CODE ANALYTES & RANGES DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Sedimentary Li-ICP41 Li 10ppm-1%

Aqua regia and ICP-AES finish. Multi-element
package also available. 0.5g sample
$7.85
Deposits Li-ICP61 Li 10ppm-1%

Four acid and ICP-AES finish. Multi-element
$10.75
package also available. 0.25g sample
In many cases, aqua regia
provides better recovery of Ore grade Li by specialised four-acid digestion
Li-OG63 Li 0.005%-10% and ICP-AES finish. Best suited to Li-bearing $15.10
Li than four acid digestions
silicate sediments. 0.4g sample
due to complex chemical
Roasting samples prior to analysis may increase
reactions. Roasting RST-21 Dry roasting pre-treatment Li recovery due to excess water content $9.30
samples prior to four acid promoting insoluble salt formation.
digestions, particularly
hectorite, may mitigate
this effect.
Lithium Brines CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (mg/L) PRICE PER SAMPLE
ALS analyses brine Includes a suite of 46 elements relevant to brine

ME-MS14™ Li 0.01-10 exploration in addition to Li. $61.40
samples after settling
Requires 50mL brine.
of suspended particles.
Ag 0.5-100 Cd 0.2-100 Mg 5-10,000 S 5-50,000
If the samples require
Al 5-10,000 Co 1-1,000 Mn 0.5-1,000 Sb 5-1,000
acidification or filtration ME-ICP15
in the lab, please indicate As 5-1,000 Cr 1-1,000 Mo 0.5-1,000 Sc 0.05-2,000
this prominently on the Requires B 5-10,000 Cu 0.5-1,000 Na 100-150,000 Sr 2-5,000 $44.50

sample submittal form. 100mL
Ba 0.5-1,000 Fe 50-50,000 Ni 2-1,000 Ti 0.5-1,000
brine
Be 0.05-100 K 100-150,000 P 5-1,000 V 0.5-1,000
Ca 10-150,000 Li 0.5-20,000 Pb 5-1,000 Zn 0.5-1,000
pH, Conductivity, Physical parameters and alkalinity of lithium brines.
Li-BrPKG $33.70
TDS, Alkalinity Requires 100mL brine.

Uranium CODE ANALYTE PRICE PER SAMPLE
ALS is qualified and An exploration package targeted at unconformity-hosted uranium deposits

experienced in handling where the ore is in the basin sedimentary rocks. 1g sample
NORM samples in every area Includes full 62 element suite from ME-MS41L™. Includes REEs and Pb isotope
UEXP-PKG01 $64.70
concentrations. 204Pb, 206Pb, 207Pb, 208Pb – 0.005-250ppm
with active uranium exploration
Also includes ultra-trace boron by fusion from B-MS82L.
and mining, with added
B – 5-10,000ppm
lab certification in certain
jurisdictions. Full 48 element suite from ME-MS61™, optimised for U with specific CRMs for
ME-MS61u™ superior quality control. $51.90
0.25g sample
Ore grade U assay (0.01%-15%).

U-XRF10* $23.00
2g sample
Ore grade U assay (0.01%- 51%). Fusion with oxidising flux.

U-XRF15b $40.55
0.5g sample
*For samples with >4% sulphide choose method U-XRF15b.
Ore Grade Rare CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Earth Elements Ce* 3-50,000 Ho 0.05-5,000 Rb 1-50,000 Tm 0.05-5,000

Dy* 0.3-5,000 La* 3-50,000 Sm* 0.2-5,000 U 0.3-5,000
Many REEs occur in minerals
resistant to acid digestion, ME-MS81h™ Er 0.2-5,000 Lu 0.05-5,000 Sn 5-50,000 W 5-50,000
$60.90
0.1g sample Eu 0.2-5,000 Nb 1-5,000 Ta 0.5-5,000 Y 3-50,000
so fusion is the preferred
method of decomposition. Gd* 0.3-5000 Nd* 0.5-50,000 Tb* 0.05-5,000 Yb 0.2-5,000
ALS offers ICP-MS/ICP-AES Hf 1-50,000 Pr* 0.2-5,000 Th 0.3-5,000 Zr 10-50,000
and XRF determinations. *These elements may be determined up to 30% by ME-OGREE.
These methods are most
appropriate for known ores; CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
see the Whole Rock Analysis & CeO2 0.01-50 Ho2O3 0.01-10 Sm2O3 0.01-10
Lithogeochemistry section for Dy2O3 0.01-10 La2O3 0.01-50 Tb 4O7 0.01-10
trace level methods. ME_XRF30
0.7g sample
Er2O3 0.01-10 Lu2O3 0.01-10 Tm2O3 0.01-10 $47.35
Eu2O3 0.01-10 Nd2O3 0.01-10 Y 0.01-10 LOI included as part
of this procedure.
Gd2O3 0.01-10 Pr6O11 0.01-10 Yb2O3 0.01-10
OA-GRA05x Furnace or Thermogravimetric Analyser (TGA)
Loss on Ignition
ME-GRA05 1g sample
Uncommon CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Metals Be-ICP81 Be 0.01%-100%

Sodium peroxide fusion and ICP-AES finish.
0.2g sample
$22.35
These elements have many NaOH fusion and ICP-MS finish for super trace
high-tech applications in B-MS82L B 5-10,000 B. $25.05
electronics, engineering and 0.5g sample
pharmaceuticals. They require B 0.02%-50% Na2O2 fusion and ICP-AES finish. B and/or Li may $22.40 one element
ME-ICP82b
specialised digestions and Li 0.001%-10% be reported. 0.2g sample $26.10 both elements
instrument methods for precise HNO3 -HF digestion with orthophosphoric acid
Ge-MS66 Ge 1-500 $38.35
and accurate measurement. leach and ICP-MS finish. 0.5g sample
Potash CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE

This package is designed for Al2O3 0.01-100 Fe2O3 0.01-100 P2O5 0.01-46
potash exploration to report total BaO 0.01-66 K 2O 0.01-65 SO3 0.01-71
chemical composition of samples ME-XRF26k CaO 0.01-60 MgO 0.01-50 SiO2 0.05-100
as well as the proportion of Cl 0.01-65 MnO 0.01-39 SrO 0.01-1.5 $74.85
analytes that can be leached with ME-POTPKG
Cr2O3 0.01-10 Na2O 0.01-55 TiO2 0.01-30
water. ME-XRF26k is a fusion- Sold only as a
OA-GRA05x LOI 0.01-100 Fe2O3 0.01-100 P2O5 0.01-46 complete package
XRF method that reports total
content where ME-ICP03k is a Ca 0.01 - 25 K 0.01 - 55 Na 0.01 - 42
ME-ICP03k
water-leach method that reports Fe 0.01 - 50 Mg 0.01 - 25 S 0.01 - 30
soluble elements. OA-GRA04k OA-GRA04k Water Insoluble 0.5-100
provides the percentage of
residue insoluble in water using
a gravimetric method.

Aqua Regia CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Overlimit (+)-OG46
Ag 1-1,500ppm Co 0.0005-30 Mn 0.01-60 Pb 0.001-20 $10.80
Methods 0.4g sample

As
Cd
0.001-60 Cu
0.001-10 Fe
0.001-50 Mo
0.01-100 Ni
0.001-10
0.001-30 Zn
S 0.01-10
0.001-30
+$2.95 /element
Aqua regia is a powerful

solvent for sulphides, silver and
base metals. This method may
be triggered as an overrange
method automatically on
multi-element geochemistry
packages.
Four Acid CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Overlimit Ag 1-1,500ppm Co 0.0005-30 Mg 0.01-50 Pb 0.001-20

As 0.001-30 Cr 0.002-30 Mn 0.01-60 S 0.01-50 $14.00
Methods (+)-OG62
0.4g sample Bi 0.001-30 Cu 0.001-50 Mo 0.001-10 Zn 0.001-30 +$2.95 /element
Four acid digestion breaks Cd 0.001-10 Fe 0.01-100 Ni 0.001-30
down most silicates and all but
the most resistive minerals.
This method may be triggered
as an overrange method
automatically on multi-element
geochemistry packages.
Titration CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Methods Cu-VOL61 Cu 0.01-100 Cu by Titration. 0.5g sample $53.75
Zn-VOL50 Zn 0.01-100 Zn by Titration. 1g sample $30.80

Certain ore deposits naturally
have extremely high (>30%) Pb-VOL70 Pb 0.01-100 Pb by Titration. 1g sample $46.05
base metal content over short Fe-VOL51 Fe 0.01-100 Total Fe in Concentrates by titration. 1g sample $54.85
intervals. Specialised digestions Fe-VOL05 FeO 0.01-100 Ferrous Iron (FeO) by titration. 1g sample $27.30
and classical chemistry
methods are required to
analyse these samples.
Intermediate CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Level Oxidising Ag 1-1500ppm Co 0.001-20 Mn 0.005-50 S 0.05-50
Digestion ME-ICPORE
As
Bi
0.005-30
0.005-30
Cu
Fe
0.001-40 Mo
0.01-100 Ni
0.001-10
0.001-30
Sb
Tl
0.005-100
0.005-1 $31.05
A strong oxidising digestion Ca 0.01-50 Hg 8-10000ppm P 0.01-20 Zn 0.002-100
utilising HNO3, KClO3 and
Cd 0.001-10 Mg 0.01-50 Pb 0.005-30
HBr with aqua regia is
applicable to basemetal
ores and particularly suitable
for massive sulphides.

Sodium Peroxide CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Fusion & ICP-AES Al 0.01-50 Cr 0.01-30 Mg 0.01-30 S 0.01-60 $47.40 full package
ME-ICP81 As 0.01-10 Cu 0.002-30 Mn 0.01-50 Si 0.1-50 or $15.35
Na2O2 fusions are used
0.2g sample Ca 0.05-50 Fe 0.05-70 Ni 0.002-30 Ti 0.01-30 + $2.95 /element
for sulphides, arsenides,
chromite, rutile, ilmenite Co 0.002-30 K 0.1-30 Pb 0.01-30 Zn 0.002-30
and titanite. This selection
is designed for nickel
sulphides, but elements are
also available individually.
Oxidising Fusion CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
& XRF Finish Al₂O₃ 0.01-100 Fe 0.01-75 P₂O₅ 0.01-25 Th 0.002-5

As 0.01-10 HfO₂ 0.01-10 Pb 0.005-20 TiO₂ 0.01-30
Samples are analysed by
BaO 0.01-66 K₂O 0.01-6.3 Rb 0.005-5 U 0.001-5
XRF following a lithium
Bi 0.01-5 La₂O₃ 0.01-50 S 0.01-20 V 0.01-5.6
borate fusion with the
ME-XRF15b*
addition of strong oxidising CaO 0.01-40 MgO 0.01-40 Sb 0.005-20 W 0.001-15.9 $40.55
0.5g sample
agents to decompose CeO₂ 0.01-50 Mn 0.01-30 SiO₂ 0.01-100 Zn 0.005-20 + $4.15 /element
sulphide-rich ores. Co 0.01-7 Mo 0.005-2 Sn 0.005-20 Zr 0.01-20
Other elements are Cr 0.01-10 Nb 0.005-20 Sr 0.01-5

available to report on Cu 0.005-20 Ni 0.005-20 Ta 0.002-16.4
request. LOI may be OA-GRA05x Furnace or Thermogravimetric Analyser (TGA). $6.80
Loss on Ignition**
optionally added to this ME-GRA05 1g sample + $4.05 /temperature
method, but it is not used *Na is not reportable due to the oxidising flux used in sample preparation. **LOI is required as part of the ME-
to normalise results. XRF15b method.
Base Metal CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Concentrates Al2O3 0.01-100 MgO 0.01-40 Sn 0.01-79

As 0.01-10 Mn 0.01-30 Ta 0.01-41
By XRF Ba 0.01-50 Mo 0.01-60 TiO2 0.01-50
Samples are analysed by Bi 0.01-5 Nb 0.01-35 V 0.01-5.6
XRF following a lithium $52.25
ME-XRF15c* CaO 0.01-40 Ni 0.01-50 WO3 0.01-100
borate fusion with the 0.25g sample Co 0.01-7 P 0.01-10 Zn 0.01-50 + $4.25 /element
addition of strong oxidising
Cr 0.01-10 Pb 0.01-32 Zr 0.01-20
agents to decompose
sulphide concentrates. Cu 0.01-50 S 0.01-40 Total 0.01-110
Fe 0.01-75 Sb 0.01-80
Other elements are
K 2O 0.01-6.3 SiO2 0.01-100
available to report on
request. LOI may be OA-GRA05x Furnace or Thermogravimetric Analyser (TGA). $6.80
Loss on Ignition**
optionally added to this ME-GRA05 1g sample + $4.05 /temperature
method, but it is not used *Na is not reportable due to the oxidising flux used in sample preparation. **LOI is required as part of the ME-
to normalise results. XRF15c method.
XRF For Resistive CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Minerals (+)-XRF10
Ba 0.009-45 Sn 0.01-60 W 0.01-50
Nb 0.01-10 Ta 0.01-50 Zr 0.01-50 $18.45
Some resistive minerals, 2g sample
Sb 0.01-50 Th 0.01-15 + $4.55 /element
particularly those
+ Add element symbol as prefix to method code. NOTE: This method is suitable for elements reporting over-range
containing Sn, W, Nb or by ME-MS81™
Ta, require a fusion for
complete recovery. This
method is only suitable
for samples with <4%
sulphides.

ARD &
Concentrates
A mine in development or production needs a
specialised set of analyses for mine products, and to
characterise mine waste behaviour. These include
geochemical methods designed for concentrates and
high-grade samples; and those used to monitor process
metallurgy and umpire assay of bulk concentrates. In
the following section methods developed to determine
a material’s acid mine drainage potential are also
outlined. These methods cover a range of requirements
which will vary between regions and mineralisation
types.
Please submit at least four times the

nominal sample weight for efficient
service.

Acid-Base PARAMETERS
ABA- ABA- ABA- ABA-
PKG01(M/S) PKG04(M/S) PKG05(M/S/B) PKG06E*
Accounting
Net Neutralisation Potential (NNP) √ √ √
Acid-base accounting (ABA),
Maximum Potential Acidity (MPA) √ √ √
also called static testing,
calculates a net neutralisation Neutralisation Potential (NP) & Fizz √ √ √
potential (NNP) representing Ratio (NP : MPA) √ √ √
the ability of a body of rock to
Neutralisation Potential (EN 15875 NP) √
produce acid rock drainage or
to neutralise free acid. Acid Potential (EN 15875 AP) √
The choice of package will Maximum Acid Potential (EN 15875 AP Max) √**
depend on the method of Neutralisation Potential Ratio (EN 15875
√
determining the neutralising NPR)
potential that is required by law Net Neutralisation Potential (EN 15875 NNP) √
in your region, this information
Paste pH √ √ √
can be obtained from your
local regulatory agency. Sulphate by ICP √
Minimum sample size for all HCl-leachable Sulphate √ √

ABA packages is 100g. Total Sulphate (Carbonate Leach) √
Sulphide is determined by Sulphide (calculated) √ √ √
calculation in these packages.
Sulphide (analysed) √** √** √**
If you would prefer sulphide
determined by analysis, Total Sulphur √ √ √ √
add A to the package code. Inorganic Carbon (CO2) √ √

(additional cost.)
Inorganic Carbon (calculated) √
Organic Carbon √
Total Carbon √
Sobek Method √ √ √
Modified Sobek (M) Option √ √ √
Siderite Correction (S) Option √ √ √
MEND Method (B) Option √
EN 15875 Method Option √
* meets EU regulations. ** optional parameter. See client services for pricing.
Net Acid CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Generation OA-VOL11
Net Acid Generation. Hydrogen peroxide is used to rapidly oxidise sulphides.
NAG is reported in kg H2SO 4 /tonne at pH 4.5 and pH 7.0. 2.5g sample
$153.40
NAG provides a quantitative

estimation of the acid that can
be generated by mine waste.

Humidity Cells & CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Metal Leaching OA-HCTSET Humidity cell set-up and maintenance fees.
Tests to quantify metal leaching Periodic analysis of humidity cell leachate. By Quotation
from mine waste under meteoric OA-HCT01 Many instrument finishes, particle sizes and sample weights are available;
conditions can range from simple please enquire.
shake flask analysis to long term
column leaches. Many analytical
options are possible on the
leaches; prices will vary based on
analytical package requested.
Various Elements CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
in Concentrates Zn Mo
Appropriate digestion and titration
(+)-CON02 Cu Co 0.01%-100% or gravimetric finish. $92.10 /each
All control assays are overseen
4g sample
by experienced certified Pb Ni
assayers and analysed in Four acid digestion and AAS finish.
As-CON01 As 0.01%-15% $92.10
duplicate at a minimum to 1g sample
assure quality. Umpire assays are
HCl digestion and ICP-AES finish.
also available – please enquire. Hg-CON01 Hg 1-10,000ppm $92.10
1g sample
Precious metals in concentrates
KOH fusion and ion selective
and bullion are found in the
F-CON01 F 20-20,000ppm electrode. $111.25
Precious Metals section. 0.2g sample
+ Add element symbol as prefix to method code. More elements are available. Please enquire.
High-Grade CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE

Multi-Element Ag 0.1-1,000 Fe 0.02%-100% Ni 2-100,000 Th 2-5,000
Analysis Al 0.02%-100% Ga 0.5-5,000 P 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
This is a four acid multi-
Ba 50-100,000 Hf 1-5,000 Rb 1-5,000 U 1-10,000
element procedure specifically
Be 0.5-10,000 In 0.05-2,500 Re 0.02-500 V 5-100,000
designed for major, minor and
Bi 0.1-100,000 K 0.02%-100% S 0.05%-10% W 1-100,000
trace elements in high-grade
ME-MS61c™
samples and concentrates. Ca 0.05%-100% La 5-5,000 Sb 0.5-10,000 Y 1-5,000 $306.95
0.4g sample
Extra care is taken with senior Cd 0.2-5,000 Li 2-5,000 Sc 1-10,000 Zn 20-100,000
staff reviewing the results in Ce 0.1-5,000 Mg 0.02%-100% Se 10-10,000 Zr 5-5,000
detail. Co 1-100,000 Mn 10-100,000 Sn 2-5,000
Aqua regia/ICP-MS and Cr 10-100,000 Mo 0.5-100,000 Sr 2-100,000

oxidising fusion/XRF options Cs 0.5-5,000 Na 0.02%-100% Ta 0.5-1,000
are also available. Cu 2-100,000 Nb 1-5,000 Te 0.5-5,000
Industrial CODE ORE/PRODUCT ANALYTES DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Minerals ME_XRF26
Cementitious Al2O3, CaO, Fe2O3, K 2O, LOI, MgO, Fusion, XRF
$38.35
Materials MnO, Na2O, SiO2, SO3, TiO2 and LOI 0.7g sample
Industrial minerals commonly
Al2O3, BaO, CaO, Cr2o3 Fe2O3, K 2O,
have highly refractory Chromite and Fusion, XRF
ME_XRF26s MgO, MnO, Na2O, P2O5, SO3, SiO2, $55.60
Manganese Ore 0.33g sample
components requiring aggressive TiO2 and LOI
digestions. These methods are Limestone,
Fusion, ICP-
designed to completely dissolve Dolomite,
ME-ICP86 CaO, MgO, Al2O3, Fe2O3, SiO2, LOI AES $54.15
the analytical sub-sample, leaving Magnesite,
0.1g sample
Magnesia
no inhomogenous residual
material behind.

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Reactive nonmetal Alkaline earth metal Lanthanide Metalloid Noble gas
PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS Alkali metal Transition metal Actinide Post-transition metal Unknown chemical properties
1.008 4.0026
[1.0078, 1.0082]
More than two digestion
PREFERRED METHODS OF DECOMPOSITION methods are available
HYDROGEN FOR GEOLOGICAL MATERIALS for most elements. HELIUM
6.94 9.0122 10.81 12.011 14.007 15.999 18.998 20.180

[6.938, 6.997] [10.806, 10.821] [12.009, 12.012] [14.006, 14.008] [15.999, 16.000]
Atomic number Lithium borate fusion
Atomic weight Sodium peroxide fusion
LITHIUM BERYLLIUM Element symbol Fire assay (lead or nickel sulfide collection methods) BORON CARBON NITROGEN OXYGEN FLUORINE NEON
Isotopic analysis available Aqua regia

22.990 24.305 26.982 28.085 30.974 32.06 35.45 39.95
[24.304, 24.307] [28.084, 28.086] [32.059, 32.076] [35.446, 35.457] [39.792, 39.963]
Primary analysis method Four acid

Secondary analysis method Other (combustion, specialty)
SODIUM MAGNESIUM ALUMINIUM SILICON PHOSPHORUS SULFUR CHLORINE ARGON
39.098 40.078(4) 44.956 47.867 50.942 51.996 54.938 55.845(2) 58.933 58.693 63.546(3) 65.38(2) 69.723 72.630(8) 74.922 78.971(8) 79.904 83.798(2)
[79.901, 79.907]
POTASSIUM CALCIUM SCANDIUM TITANIUM VANADIUM CHROMIUM MANGANESE IRON COBALT NICKEL COPPER ZINC GALLIUM GERMANIUM ARSENIC SELENIUM BROMINE KRYPTON
85.468 87.62 88.906 91.224(2) 92.906 95.95 101.07(2) 102.91 106.42 107.87 112.41 114.82 118.71 121.76 127.60(3) 126.90 131.29
RUBIDIUM STRONTIUM YTTRIUM ZIRCONIUM NIOBIUM MOLYBDENUM TECHNETIUM RUTHENIUM RHODIUM PALLADIUM SILVER CADMIUM INDIUM TIN ANTIMONY TELLURIUM IODINE XENON
132.91 137.33 178.49(2) 180.95 183.84 186.21 190.23(3) 192.22 195.08 196.97 200.59 204.38 207.20 208.98
[204.38, 204.39]
57-71
lanthanoids
CAESIUM BARIUM HAFNIUM TANTALUM TUNGSTEN RHENIUM OSMIUM IRIDIUM PLATINUM GOLD MERCURY THALLIUM LEAD BISMUTH POLONIUM ASTATINE RADON
138.91 140.12 140.91 144.24 150.36(2) 151.96 157.25(3) 158.93 162.50 164.93 167.26 168.93 173.05 174.97
89-103
actinoids
FRANCIUM RADIUM
LANTHANUM CERIUM PRASEODYMIUM NEODYMIUM PROMETHIUM SAMARIUM EUROPIUM GADOLINIUM TERBIUM DYSPROSIUM HOLMIUM ERBIUM THULIUM YTTERBIUM LUTETIUM
ACTINIUM THORIUM PROTACTINIUM URANIUM NEPTUNIUM PLUTONIUM AMERICIUM CURIUM BERKELIUM CALIFORNIUM EINSTEINIUM FERMIUM MENDELEVIUM NOBELIUM LAWRENCIUM
ppb 1 100 10,000 — —

CONVERSION ppm = g/ton = µg/g 0.001 0.1 10 10,000 34.2857 carat 1 ton (avdp.) 1 oz (troy) 1
oz/ton 0.00003 0.00292 0.29167 — 1 mg/g 41.666 kg 907.18474 g 31.1035
FACTORS: % — — — 1 —

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