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Schedule ofServices & Fees

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Keep up with the latest technical developments and partnershipannouncements on our website

www.alsglobal.com/en/our-services/minerals/geochemistry/news

ALS Geochemistry continues to lead the industry indeveloping new geochemical techniques and breakingthrough stubborn analytical barriers to exploration success.

Our expert team of chemists have driven down detectionlimits until geological trends in challenging elements likearsenic, selenium, antimony, and thallium may appearin areas where they were previously undetectable.Gold can now be reliably detected at parts per trillion levels.Isotopic analysis is possible at commercial laboratorypricing. And new frontiers in halogen analysis are onthe horizon.

Pushing the envelope ingeochemical analysis.

RELIABLE SUPER TRACE DETECTION LIMITSFOR ROCKS AND DRILL CORE BY ME MS61L

Our unique ICP-MS methodology minimizes theusual problems preventing ultra-low detectionlimits in the analysis of geological materials.When combined with a near-total four aciddigestion in the ME-MS61L package, finely detailedchanges in pathfinders, alteration and lithology canbe tracked. Our four acid digestion is designed toretain the semi-volatile elements like As, Sb andTl, which are also some of the most improved indetection limit and precision using ALS techniques.

As an example, results for thallium are pictured

here. Clear definition of anomalous patterns inunmineralized drill core can be identified wherebefore there was only analytical noise aroundthe detection limit.

Ultra-clean laboratorytechniques

Low analyticalbackgrounds withstate of the artICP-MS

Collision celltechnologyto reduce oreliminate chemicalinterferences

Detection limitsbelow or approachingcrustal abundancefor all elements


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ALS Mine Site (Global Head Office)2103 Dollarton HighwayNorth Vancouver, BC, Canada V7H 0A7T: +1 604 984 0221F: +1 604 998 2037E: [email protected]

ALS Mine Site coordinates the services of theALS Minerals Division (Geochemistry, Metallurgyand Inspection) and other ALS Group offerings(Environmental, Industrial) to provide tailored solutionsdelivered at your exploration project or mine site.

From mobile sample preparation facilities to full-servicemine control labs, ALS Mine Site has a proven trackrecord of cost-effective, high quality on-site supportwithout compromise.

y Online data management through ALS Webtrieve™and CoreViewer™

y Sample logistics and archive management y Core photography and in-situ analysis y Mobile sample preparation y Mine site labs: design, build, update, expand y Training and stafng on a contract basis y Metallurgical testwork and advanced mineralogy y Auxiliary support services: oil condition monitoring,

environmental analysis

ALS on-site solutions allow geologists and miners tofocus on exploration and extraction, while we focus on

delivering high quality, on-time analysis.

RIGHT SOLUTIONS, RIGHT PARTNER

On-Site ServicesYour site… Our quality, service

and deliverables

Enquire at your local ALS laboratoryfor more information.

Expertise in sample processing,laboratory efciency, economies ofscale and a global network – presentat your mine or exploration site.


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This edition of our Schedule of Services and Fees describes a broad selection of ourglobal services, but it is by no means a comprehensive list. For specic questions, pleasecontact your client services team or the lab nearest to you and we will be glad to help.Prices listed here do not contain locally applicable taxes. ALS Geochemistry reserves theright to alter listed prices at any time.

Introducing the new ALS CoreViewer™ Inside Cover

Analytical Innovation at ALS Geochemistry 3

Sample Preparation 7

Core Services and ALS CoreViewerTM Spectral Mineralogy and Core Imaging Sample Submission and Storage Sample Preparation Packages Individual Sample Preparation Methods Specic Gravity, Bulk Density and Miscellaneous

Precious Metal Analysis 13Gold Silver and Platinum Group ElementsConcentrates, Bullions and Metallurgical Testing

Generative Exploration 17

Super Trace Analysis Ionic Leach and Other Selective Leaches Hydrogeochemistry and Biogeochemistry

Targeted Exploration 21

Ultra Trace Methods Trace Level Methods Low Grade Mineralized Materials Individual Elements and Miscellaneous Methods Isotopic Analysis and Geochronology

Whole Rock Analysis and Lithogeochemistry 27

Specific Ores and Commodities 29Ores, High Grade Materials and Massive Suldes Copper Methods Iron Ore Technical Center and Iron Ore Methods Uranium, Rare Earths and Other Metals Bauxites, Laterites, Phosphates and Other Commodities

Carbon, Sulfur, ABA and Concentrates 35

Carbon & Sulfur Methods Acid-Base Accounting Concentrates and Metallurgical Samples ALS Mineralogy

Quality Commitment and Locations 39

Quality Statement and Accreditation Terms & Conditions ALS Geochemistry Global Locations

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DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE CODE PRICE $Log in core box for processing. LOG-COREBX 2.00/boxSawing whole core based on client-provided instructions.

Automated high-speed sawManual sawing for friable core

SAW-01 2.70/foot, 8.85/meter3.45/foot, 11.30/meter

Sampling core based on client-provided instructions. Includes bagging sample for further preparation.Sampling regular coreSampling friable core

SAM-COR01 3.65/sample5.00/sample

Hourly rental of secure core logging facilities with full spectrum lights and other amenities. LOG-COR10 50.00/hourHigh resolution core photography. Delivery v ia disc, USB key, or ALS CoreViewer™ (see below.) Core may bephotographed in multiple states, wet or dry, based on cl ient preference and requirements.

PHO-WETPHO-DRY

4.00/box

Long-term storage of core boxes in ALS warehouses. STO-COR10 1.00/box

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE CODE PRICE $Process core box photos into downhole strip for visualization i n ALS CoreViewer™. One-time fee includes secure onlineaccess to the photo archive and downhole data linking tools in perpetuity. Multiple photo sets may be processed for

one drill hole (e.g., wet and dry core photos.)

PRC-PHOWETPRC-PHODRY 5.00/box

ALS Minerals offers a full spectrum of no-hassle Core Services that may be bundled inany combination and offered at any of our labs or on-site at your project as needed.

ALS Core Services encompass core handling and warehouse management, core sawingand sampling, secure and comfortable logging facilities, and core photography.Our highly-trained core sawing technicians use state of the art computerized saws forprecision cutting of most rock types. Friable core may be sawn manually to preserve

material in the interval.The following prices reect in-lab services. For custom on-site quotes, please [email protected].

Core Services

A secure core photo archive and data integration platform. CoreVeiwerTM is availableover the Internet and is integrated with the most powerful exploration, mine planning,and 3D modelling software packages. ALS CoreViewer™ allows you to call up corebox photos and a depth-registered downhole core strip at one click. When linked withdownhole data such as geochemistry, spectral mineralogy, and geophysics, geologistsand managers in different ofces and countries can simultaneously access, share anddiscuss all relevant core-related imagery and data.

Core images are transferred to ALS via secure le sharing, and the photos are processed

into downhole strips using depth information in the photos themselves. Linking ofdownhill data with drill hole depth can be done by the client or by ALS personnel ifrequested. Granularity in security levels allows access control and assures that ALSpersonnel cannot see data linked to photographs.

With prior discussion and setup, it is possible to process core photos and interpretedhyperspectral data into CoreViewer™ in the short timeframe between drilling andlogging. Geologists can access CoreViewer™ on tablets in the core shack, providingunparalleled insight into lithology and alteration.

ALS CoreViewer™

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DESCRIPTION DELIVERABLES CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $Rapid and accurate interpretation of hyperspectral scans bythe aiSIRIS™ expert software. Generic project geology (such as“porphyry” or “Carlin gold”) must be provided with the scans.

VNIR/SWIR spectral scan files produced by ALS or by the clientare accepted.

ALS certificate of analysis and database-readyspreadsheet with mineral assemblages andspectral parameters related to the project geology.

INTERP-11 3.00

Spectral scan in the VNIR and SWIR regions (350-2500nm) taken ona sample using the ASD-PANalytical TerraSpec® 4 HR spectrometer.Crushed reject or RC chips are recommended as the optimal s ample

type for spectral scanning.

Raw spectral files in ASD or ASCII format. TRSPEC-20 2.50

HyLogging™ of drill core and chip trays - automated feed under ahyperspectral spot analyzer at 10-25mm intervals. Interpretationby aiSIRIS™.

Core photos delivered via ALS CoreViewer™ andspreadsheet with mineral assemblages andspectral parameters related to the project geology.

CoreChip Trays

Spectral Interpretation

HYLOG-10HYLOG-20INTERP-11

43.00/meter3.60/sample

15.80/meter, 3.00/sample

DESCRIPTION DELIVERABLES CODE PRICE $

RGB and hyperspectral imaging of core boxes and chip trays withTerraCore’s Core Imaging Spectrometer™.Chip trays must be black plastic. A LS can transfer samples to blacktrays for a fee.Skeleton core boxes have custom pricing, please enquire.

High resolution RGB photograph and mineralassemblage map of each core box delivered viaALS CoreViewer™, archived securely in perpetuity.Spectral mineral abundances and spectral featuresdelivered in database-ready file format as well asvia CoreViewer™.

CORESC-115.50/foot

18.00/meter4.00/sample

High resolution core photos. Hyperspectral mineral map. Visualization in ALS CoreViewer™.

aiSIRIS™ ExpertHyperspectralInterpretation

Identifying alteration minerals, particularly clays, can be challenging during core logging.Spectral mineralogy, the identication of minerals in geological materials using visibleand infrared light, is a powerful tool available to geologists for improved core logs andbetter eld decision-making in exploration and mining settings.

The major hurdle in implementing a routine spectral analysis program is interpretinglarge volumes of raw spectral data and integrating it into the workow. To resolve thesechallenges, ALS Geochemistry has partnered with AusSpec International to provideour clients access to the aiSIRIS™ (Spectral InfraRed Interpretation System) engine.This program rapidly processes raw spectral les and outputs mineral assemblages andkey spectral parameters in a database-ready format, enabling quick assessment of therelationships between alteration and mineralization by project geologists. Turnaroundtime is typically two days, ensuring this crucial data set is in your hands for timely elddecision-making.

Hyperspectral MineralMapping on Core

TerraCore’s Geospectral Imaging™, a blend of hyperspectral core imaging hardware, advancedanalytic software and expert geological oversight provides unparalleled hyperspectralinvestigation of drill core for exploration, mining and geometallurgical purposes. TerraCore andALS Geochemistry have partnered to host Core Imaging Spectrometers™ in major explorationregions around the globe and provide a standard service package to ALS clients. These highlyadvanced detectors measure the visible and shortwave infrared spectrum (400-2500nm at5nm spectral resolution) on every square millimeter of core. Paired with TerraCore’s expertprocessing software and guidance by experienced geologists, accurate spectral interpretationof entire drilling campaigns is possible.

The standard service offered through ALS includes a high resolution RGB photograph ofthe core, a mineral assemblage map and legend, and spectral mineral abundances andfeature values averaged over 10cm intervals. The full power of Core Imaging technologylies in customization and deep investigation, with many more interpreted imageproducts available. Talk to your local client services for more information.

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DESCRIPTION APPLICATION CODE PRICE $Sample pick-up service. All sample types. PKP-21 By Quotation

DESCRIPTION APPLICATION CODE PRICE PER SAMPLESamples received with barcode labels attached to sample bag.

Weigh raw sample and log into globaltracking system.

LOG-21 0.60Samples received without barcode labels attached. LOG-22 1.20Pulps received without barcode labels attached.At least one out of every 50 samples is selected at random forroutine pulp QC tests (LOG-QC). The default specification is 85%passing 75 microns. Other specifi cations may be checked as perclient requirements.

LOG-24 1.20

Workorder/administration fee applied per submittal. Single charge for each batch of samples submitted. BAT-01 26.45Levy for disposal of all types of laboratory waste. Required forrelevant samples in certain jurisdictions. Waste disposal levy. LEV-01 0.60

Quarantine (heat treatment, storage.) Required for relevant samplesimported into Australia. AQIS approved heat treatment and storage. QAR-01 0.70 (up to 500g)*

DESCRIPTION APPLICATION CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE

Monthly archive of coarse rejects after the first 45 days.Monthly archive of pulps >250g after the first 90 days.

Longer term archiving of coarse rejects.Longer term archiving of large pulps.

STO-REJSTO-BLK

0.650.65

Monthly archive of master pulps after the first 90 days. Longer term storage of pulps. STO-PUL 0.30Monthly archive of screening rejec t f ractions after the f irs t 45 days. Longer term s torage of screening reject frac tions. STO-SCR 0.30Handling and retrieval of archived samples. Stored samples. RET-21 59.55/hourDisposal of pulps and coarse fractions. Pulps and coarse fractions. DIS-21 By QuotationReturn of samples to client. Returned samples. RTN-21 By Quotation

Sample Submission Condence and security in the chain of custody for your samples as they pass throughour system are paramount. To provide complete traceability, your samples are givena barcode and logged into our proprietary global laboratory information managementsystem on receipt. We encourage clients to barcode samples prior to sending them toour laboratories. Our system will accommodate all major barcode formats.

Please send your samples to any of the locations listed on the last two pages of this fee

schedule. Preaddressed adhesive labels and sample submission forms are available onour website and can be sent to you on request. We can also offer advice on shippingyour samples to any of our laboratories by surface carrier, air cargo and air express.Please enquire for detailed information on requirements and regulations for shippingfrom your jurisdiction.

*AQIS requires samples to be dried in portions not greater than 500g. Additional charges will apply for samples greaterthan 500g.

Sample pick-up services can be arranged from any of our locations. Please contact your nearestALS ofce for details.

Sample Storage Materials submitted for analysis are retained free of charge at our laboratories for alimited time, starting from the day we issue the nal Certicate of Analysis. Preparedmaster pulps are stored for 90 days and coarse and ne reject fractions are stored for45 days. Reasonable monthly charges will apply to samples archived for longer periodsin our facilities. ALS Geochemistry sample storage facilities provide a secure andorganized environment protected from the elements, and all sample archive locationsare included in the laboratory tracking system.

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DESCRIPTION APPLICATION CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $Preliminary coars e c rushing of l arge dril l core and rock s amp les. Large d ri ll core and rock s amples . CRU-21* 2.65 plus 0.43/kgCrush to 70% less than 2mm, riffle spli t off 250g, pulverize split tobetter than 85% passing 75 microns.

Drill core, rock and chip samples.PREP-31** 7.20 plus 0.70/kg

Crush to 70% less than 2mm, riffle spli t off 1kg, pulverize split to

better than 85% passing 75 microns.PREP-31B** 8.35 plus 0.70/kg

Crush to 90% less than 2mm, riffle split off 1kg, pulverize split tobetter than 95% passing 106 microns.

Drill core and rocks containing high-grade orcoarse gold and/or silver. PREP-33D 9.85 plus 1.20/kg

Crush to 70% less than 6mm, pulverize entire sample to better than85% passing 75 microns. Drill core, rock and chip samples up to 3kg. PREP-22 9.55

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Coarse crushing of rock chip and drill samples to 70% nominal -6mmor better.

Used when the entire sample is to be pulverizedbut the material is too coarse for introductioninto the pulverizing mill; or as a preliminary stepbefore fine crushing of larger sample sizes. No QCis performed for this method. If QC is required,request CRU-21q.

CRU-21 2.65 plus 0.43/kg

Fine crushing of rock c hip and drill s amples to 70% nominal -2mm.Standard preparation procedure for samples wherea representative split will be pulverized. CRU-31 2.65 plus 0.43/kg

Fine crush ing of rock c hip and drill s amples to 85% nominal -2mm. Option for when a finer gri nd is desired. CRU-36 3.00 plus 0.95/kgFine crush ing of rock ch ip and drill s amples to 90% nominal -2mm. O ption for when a fin er gri nd is desired. CRU-32 3.60 plus 1.15/kg


Drying of excessively wet samples in drying ovens. Default drying procedure for most rock chip anddrill samples. DRY-21 2.35 plus 0.48/kg

Drying of excessively wet samples in drying ovens that arecontrolled to a maximum temperature of 60ºC.

Most soil and sediment s amples that are analyzedfor volatile elements. DRY-22 2.35 plus 0.48/kg

Air-drying of samples. Selective Leach procedures and others. DRY-23 2.35 plus 0.48/kg

DESCRIPTION APPLICATION CODE PRICE PER SAMPLESplit sample using a riffle splitter. Standard splitting procedure. SPL-21 1.80 plus 0.33/kgSplit sample using a rotary split ter.

Premium splitting procedure.SPL-22 2.65 plus 0.85/kg

Split sample using a Boyd crusher/rotary splitter combination. SPL-22Y 1.80 plus 0.33/kgSplit a received pulp sample for various uses. Pulp splitting procedure. SPL-34 0.65

DESCRIPTION APPLICATION CODE PRICE PER SAMPLEPulverize a split or total sample up to 250g to 85%passing 75 microns.

Default procedure for samples that are finelycrushed and split to 250g or less. PUL-31 4.20

Pulverize a 1,000g split to 85% passing 75 microns.Large sample size to mitigate nugget effect.

PUL-32 5.95Pulverize a 1,000g split to 95% passing 106 microns. PUL-35a 7.20Pulverize entire sample to 85% passing 75 microns. Appropriate for samples up to 3kg. PUL-21 9.80Riffle split sample to maximum of 3kg and pulverize splitto 85% passing 75 microns. Retain and bag unpulverized reject. Appropriate for RC drill chip samples

not requiring crushing.

PUL-23 7.20 plus 0.90/kg

Riffle split sample to maximum of 3kg and pulverize splitto 85% passing 75 microns. Dispose of unpulverized reject. PUL-24 7.20 plus 0.65/kg

Pulverize concentrate sample to 85% passing 75 microns. Cost includes careful cleaning of the pulverizingbowl after grinding. PUL-51 17.85

Individual SamplePreparation Procedures

SplittingAfter crushing, some samples may require splitting into representative sub-samples. In manylocations automated rotary splitters can be attached to crushers to produce demonstrablysuperior precision in sub-sample analyses.

PulverizingWhile larger pulps offer better sub-sample representation and are required for metallic

screen assays, 250g pulps are routine for low-grade or non-mineralized rock. All pulverizingprocedures make use of “ying disk” or “ring and puck” style low-chrome steel grinding millsunless otherwise specied. Please enquire if you are interested in non-metallic pulverizationmedia such as agate, tungsten carbide or zirconia.

Crushing Jaw crushers may be used to reduce sample particle size prior to pulverization. Very necrushing may be desirable when nugget effect and sample homogeneity is a concern. Othernominal sizes and neness options are available on request.

The following procedures can be used either separately or combined in a package in orderto meet specic needs regarding sample size and composition. Most of these procedures arecharged at a rate that is based on sample weight.

DryingDrying charges are only applied to samples that are excessively wet. Local laboratorymanagers will determine the applicability of such charges in consultation with the clientwhen the samples are received.

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DESCRIPTION RANGE CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $Specific Gravity on solid objects - OA-GRA08 11.90Specific Gravity on pulps using pycnometer - OA-GRA08b 11.90Bulk Density by water displacement 0.01 – 20g/cm3 OA-GRA09 11.90Bulk Density after wax coating (wax removal not included) 0.01 – 20g/cm3 OA-GRA09a 19.05

DESCRIPTION APPLICATION CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $

Compositing of two or more samples. May be done by volume/corelength (CMP-21) or by weight (CMP-22). As requested.

CMP-21CMP-22

2.103.90

Clean crushers with “barren” material after every sample.As required. The standard procedure usescompressed air cleaning between samplesand barren material between each batch.

WSH-21 2.35

Clean pulverizers with “barren” material after every s ample.As required. The standard procedure usescompressed air cleaning or vacuuming betweensamples and barren material between each batch.

WSH-22 3.00

Transfer sample to drying tray or new sample bag.As required for samples received in containersunsuitable for laboratory storage, or requiringtray drying.

TRA-21 1.20

Bagging large pulps for storage. For large pulps/bulk masters. BAG-01 1.20Double bag coarse rejects. As requested. BAG-06 1.20Homogenize stored or composited samples by light pulverizing. As required. HOM-01 5.30Screening of samples to any number of standard size fractions, asspecified by the client. Weight of undersize frac tion reported foreach screen size.

Frac tion sizi ng o r cus tom screening as reques ted. SCR-5 1 5.95/screen si ze

Specic gravity and bulk density of ores are important parameters that are often under-characterized in the determination of grade and tonnage of deposits. Calculations for SG andBD are corrected for air temperature. Wax coating and solvents other than water are availablein some locations; please enquire for more information. Incorrect assumptions or inadequatecharacterization of these basic rock properties can lead to gross errors in deposit tonnage. SGis determined by weighing a sample in air and in water, and it is reported as a ratio betweenthe density of the sample and the density of water. BD is the density of a material in weightper unit volume, and it is determined by the weight of a sample and the volume of water thesample displaces. Calculations for SG and BD are corrected for air temperature and the density

of the wax coating, if a wax coating is used. Solvents other than water are available in somelocations; please enquire for more information.

These procedures may be used when specialized preparation or sample compositing isrequired. An hourly labor charge may apply to time-intensive projects.

Specific Gravity& Bulk Density

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ANALYTE RANGE DESCRIPTION CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $Au 0.02ppb-1ppm

Au by cyanide extraction with ICP-MS finish.25g nominal sample weight50g nominal sample weight

Au-CN43Au-CN44

20.0022.20

Au 0.1ppb-0.1ppmAu by aqua regia extraction with ICP-MS finish .25g nominal sample weight50g nominal sample weight

Au-ST43Au-ST44

16.6518.50

ANALYTES & RANGES ppm CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $Au 0.1ppb-1ppm Cu 0.01-250 Nb 0.002-250 Ta 0.005-250

AuME-ST43(25g Au &

multi element)AuME-ST44(50g Au &

multi element)

34.00

36.00

Ag 0.001-100 Fe 0.001%-50% Ni 0.04-250 Te 0.01-250Al 0.01%-25% Ga 0.004-250 P 0.001%-1% Th 0.002-250As 0.01-250 Ge 0.005-250 Pb 0.005-250 Ti 0.001%-10%B 10-10,000 Hf 0.002-250 Pd 0.001-100 Tl 0.002-250Ba 0.5-10,000 Hg 0.004-250 Pt 0.001-100 U 0.005-100

Be 0.01-250 In 0.005-250 Rb 0.005-250 V 0.1-250Bi 0.001-250 K 0.01%-10% Re 0.001-50 W 0.001-250Ca 0.01%-25% La 0.002-250 S 0.01%-10% Y 0.003-250Cd 0.001-250 Li 0.1-250 Sb 0.005-250 Zn 0.1-250Ce 0.003-250 Mg 0.01%-25% Sc 0.005-250 Zr 0.01-500Co 0.001-250 Mn 0.1-10,000 Se 0.1-250Cr 0.01-250 Mo 0.01-250 Sn 0.01-250Cs 0.005-250 Na 0.001%-10% Sr 0.01-10,000

ANALYTE RANGE ppm DESCRIPTION CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $

Au 0.001-1Au by aqua regia extraction with ICP-MS finish .25g nominal sample weight50g nominal sample weight

Au-TL43Au-TL44

14.5516.20


Au 0.01-100Au by aqua regia extraction with ICP-MS finish .25g nominal sample weight50g nominal sample weight

Au-OG43Au-OG44

13.9015.50

ANALYTES & RANGES ppm CODEPRICE PERSAMPLE $Au 0.001-1 Co 0.1-500 La 0.2-500 Re 0.001-50 Tl 0.02-500

AuME-TL43(25g Au &

multi element)

AuME-TL44(50g Au &

multi element)

24.00

26.00

Ag 0.01-100 Cr 1-10,000 Li 0.1-500 S 0.01%-10% U 0.05-500Al 0.01%-25% Cs 0.05-500 Mg 0.01%-25% Sb 0.05-500 V 1-500As 0.1-500 Cu 0.2-500 Mn 5-10,000 Sc 0.1-500 W 0.05-500B 10-10,000 Fe 0.01%-50% Mo 0.05-500 Se 0.2-500 Y 0.05-500Ba 10-10,000 Ga 0.05-500 Na 0.01%-10% Sn 0.2-500 Zn 2-500Be 0.05-500 Ge 0.05-500 Nb 0.05-500 Sr 0.2-500 Zr 0.5-500Bi 0.01-500 Hf 0.02-500 Ni 0.2-500 Ta 0.01-500Ca 0.01%-25% Hg 0.01-500 P 0.001%-1% Te 0.01-500Cd 0.01-500 In 0.005-500 Pb 0.2-500 Th 0.2-500Ce 0.02-500 K 0.01%-10% Rb 0.1-500 Ti 0.005%-10%


Au 0.0001-10 BLEG – ICP-MS finishBLEG – extraction AA finishAu-CN12*Au-AA12 35.70

Au 0.001-10 BLEG – ICP-MS finishBLEG – extraction AA finishAu-CN11*Au-AA11 23.85

Trace Level

Gold in Soils andStream Sediments

Aqua regia and cyanide digestions offer very low detection limits for geochemical orientationsurveys. While cyanide methods can achieve lower detection limits than aqua regia, they aremore susceptible to preg robbing behavior by organic matter and sulde minerals.

New this year, aqua regia multi-element methods for soils and sediments are offered from 25gor 50g nominal sample weight digestions for best correlation of trace element geochemistry andAu results. Methods using 0.5g sample are listed on page 18.

Super Trace Level

Cyanide Leach for Stream SedimentsBulk Leach Extractable Gold (BLEG) is used where cyanide extraction from a very large streamsediment sample can sometimes detect small gold anomalies that would otherwise gounnoticed. Prices for cyanide leaching of samples over 1kg by quotation.

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

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ANALYTE RANGE ppm DESCRIPTION CODE PRICE PER SAMP

Trace LevelAg 0.2-100 Ag by aqua regia digestion and AAS. Ag-AA45 5.90Ag 0.5-100 Ag by HF-HNO3-HClO4 digestion, HCl leach and AAS. Ag-AA61 8.30

Note: See also multi-element methods that include Ag in the Targeted Exploration section (pages 21-23).Ore GradeAg 1-1,500 Ag by aqua regia digestion, ICP-AES or AAS finish. Ag-OG46(Ag-AA46) 10.70

Ag 1-1,500 Ag by HF-HNO3-HClO4 digestion with HCl leach, ICP-AES or AAS finish .Ag-OG62

(Ag-AA62) 13.10

Ag 5-10,000Ag by fire assay and gravimetric finish.30g nominal sample weight50g nominal sample weight

Ag-GRA21Ag-GRA22

21.4025.55

AuAg

0.05-1,0005-10,000

Au and Ag by fire assay and gravimetric finish.30g nominal sample weight50g nominal sample weight

ME-GRA21ME-GRA22

26.2030.35

ANALYTE RANGE ppm DESCRIPTION CODE PRICE PER SAMP

Trace LevelPtPdAu

0.0001-10.0001-10.001-1

Super trace Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay and ICP-MS finish.30g nominal sample weight PGM-MS23L 22.30

PtPdAu

0.0005-10.001-10.001-1

Pt, Pd and Au by fi re assay and ICP-MS finish.30g nominal sample weight50g nominal sample weight

PGM-MS23PGM-MS24

19.3022.25

Rh 0.001-1 Rh by fire assay, gold collection and ICP-MS30g nominal sample weight Rh-MS25 22.10

Intermediate LevelPtPdAu

0.005-100.001-100.001-10

Pt, Pd and Au by fi re assay and ICP-AES finish.30g nominal sample weight50g nominal sample weight

PGM-ICP23PGM-ICP24

18.9022.05

PtPdIrOsRhRuAu

0.02-100.02-100.001-100.01-100.005-100.05-100.001-10

Pt, Pd, Ir, Os, Rh, Ru and Au by fire assay with nickel sulfide collection andneutron activation analysis.

30g nominal sample weight

Note: Au is not quantitative by this method.

PGM-NAA26 By Quotation

Ore GradePtPdAu

0.01-1000.01-1000.01-100

Pt, Pd and Au by fi re assay and ICP-AES finish.30g nominal sample weight PGM-ICP27 22.05

Silver Trace level and low-grade silver samples may be analyzed by acid digestion formaximum sensitivity and precision. Because silver, like gold, can suffer from the nuggeteffect, occasional duplicate analysis of silver acid digestion methods may help detectsampling error at these low levels.

Platinum, Palladium &Other Precious MetalsPlatinum, palladium, rhodium and gold may be determined by standard lead oxide collectionre assay and ICP-MS or ICP-AES nish. For the full list of platinum group elements, nickelsulde collection re assay and neutron activation must be used for a quantitative analysis.

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AuAgCu

0.03-500.03-3500.1-2000

Au, Ag, Cu by cyanide leach with AAS finish .30g nominal sample weight.

Au-AA13Ag-AA13Cu-AA13

9.55 plus 4.75/element

Au 0.01-200 Au by cyanide leach with AAS finish. (12hr Leach)Up to 1kg nominal sample weight. Au-AA14 29.75

Au 0.01-300Au by accelerated cyanide leach using LeachWELL Assay Tabs™with AAS fi nish. (4hr Leach)Up to 2kg nominal sample weight.

Au-AA15 35.70

Au 0.03-500 Au Preg Rob Leach with Gold SpikeAu Preg Rob Leach without Gold SpikeAu-AA31Au-AA31a 10.70 each

Note: Cyanide disposal fees apply in some countries.


Au 0.001 - 2500 mg/L Au in cyanide liquor by extraction with AAS finish. Au-AA16 21.40

Au 1-10,000 Au on carbon by ashing, aqua regia digestion and AAS. Duplicate analysis. Au-AA44 38.10

Note: A range of elements can be determined on the ashed carbon by ICP-AES/ICP-MS. Please enquire for full details.


ConcentratesAuAg

0.07-999,9850.7-995,000

Au and Ag by fire assay and gravimetric finish.30g sample weight required.

Au-CON01Ag-CON01 82.50 each

Pt, Pd, Rh 0.07-1,000,000 Pt, Pd and Rh by fire assay and AAS finish.30g sample weight required.Pt-CON01Pd-CON01Rh-CON01

86.40 each

BullionAuAg

0.01-1,000 fineness0.01-1,000 fineness Routine bullion assays by fire assay with gravimetric finish.

Au-GRA24Ag-GRA24 126.00 each

AuAg

0.07-1,000,0000.7-1,000,000 Umpire assay for bullion samples by fire assay with gravimetric finish.

Au-UMP20Ag-UMP20 198.00 each

Pt, Pd, Rh 0.07-1,000,000 Umpire assay for bullion samples by fire assay with gravimetric finish.Pt-UMP20Pd-UMP20Rh-UMP20

185.65 each

Gold Cyanidation In mining and exploration applications, cyanide leach tests are used to establish the potentialcyanide extraction efciency for gold and silver. Various temperature and cyanide concentrationcongurations are available; please contact client services for more information. Specic togold, the preg-rob leach test can identify the tendency of certain ores to re-adsorb gold fromthe cyanide solution, causing lower recoveries than anticipated. Graphite and certain suldeminerals such as chalcopyrite can cause preg-robbing behavior.

Gold in solution in cyanide liquor or captured on activated carbon may be determined formetallurgical purposes.

Precious Metals inConcentrates and Bullion

High precision analysis and umpire assay of precious metals in concentrates and bullion areperformed by the most senior re assay technicians and checked by certied assayers toensure accuracy.

Gold in MetallurgicalSamples

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ANALYTES & RANGES ppm CODE PRICE PER SAMPLEAg 0.002-100 Cu 0.02-10,000 Na 0.001%-10% Sr 0.02-10,000

ME-MS61L 33.50

Al 0.01%-25% Fe 0.002%-50% Nb 0.005-500 Ta 0.01-500As 0.05-10,000 Ga 0.05-10,000 Ni 0.08-10,000 Te 0.04-500Ba 1-10,000 Ge 0.05-500 P 0.001%-1% Th 0.004-10,000Be 0.02-1,000 Hf 0.004-500 Pb 0.01-10,000 Ti 0.001%-10%Bi 0.005-10,000 In 0.005-500 Rb 0.02-10,000 Tl 0.004-10,000Ca 0.01%-25% K 0.01%-10% Re 0.002-50 U 0.01-2,500Cd 0.005-1,000 La 0.005-10,000 S 0.01%-10% V 0.1-10,000Ce 0.01-500 Li 0.2-10,000 Sb 0.02-10,000 W 0.008-10,000Co 0.005-10,000 Mg 0.01%-25% Sc 0.01-10,000 Y 0.01-500Cr 0.3-10,000 Mn 0.2-50,000 Se 0.2-1000 Zn 0.2-10,000Cs 0.01-500 Mo 0.02-10,000 Sn 0.02-500 Zr 0.1-500

ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) CODE PRICE PER SAMPLEDy 0.005 Ho 0.002 Sm 0.004

MS61L-REE 5.75Er 0.004 Lu 0.002 Tb 0.002Eu 0.004 Nd 0.005 Tm 0.002Gd 0.005 Pr 0.004 Yb 0.004

ANALYTES & RANGES CODE PRICE PER SAMPLESi 0.05%-47%Ti 0.01%-60%Zr 1-10,000ppm

pXRF-34 3.40

ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE204Pb 0.01 206Pb 0.01

MS61L-PbIS 9.00207Pb 0.01 208Pb 0.01

Add-on Packages for ME-MS61LLead isotope concentrations analyzed on the same run as the multi-element package add a newdimension to super trace data by ngerprinting certain units or hydrothermal uids. In somecases these ngerprints can be used to distinguish generations of mineralization and alteration.For a more precise and robust Pb isotopic analysis, see the method PbIS-RAT61 on page 25.

New developments in sample introduction techniques andcollision/reaction cells for the ICP-MS have allowed ALS to achievedramatic reductions in detection limits on a wide range of methods.ALS Geochemistry’s expert technical team is always working to rene industry-standardmethods and develop completely new techniques to solve thorny geochemical problems.The availability of new quadrupole ICP-MS technology with gas collision cells has opened upnew frontiers in geochemical analysis, both in lower detection limits for better precision, andin increased accuracy for very difcult elements like the halogens. ALS Geochemistry has beenfocusing on method development for this new analytical platform over the last two years, inorder to bring you exciting new exploration tools found over the next four pages of this schedule.

Innovative Super TraceAnalysis

Four acid multi-element analysis has replaced aqua regia as the go-to method for analysis ofrocks and drill core. These methods offer a full pathnder element suite at very low detectionlimits and can be further used as a proxy for mineralogy and lithology, when lithogeochemicalanalysis is not possible across an entire drilling program. Four acid methods can also be usedeffectively in areas of thick regolith for bedrock lithomapping.

ALS Geochemistry has developed a super trace package suitable for greeneld exploration andregional drilling, with elements such as As, Sb, Se and Tl showing anomalous patterns at levelspreviously unrecognizable due to technical limitations.

Four Acid Digestion forNear-Total Super TraceAnalysis

The rare earth elements can correlate with mineralization in a variety of non-REE deposit types.

Four acid digestion will not fully dissolve resistive rare earth oxides, but the information in thissuite of elements can be very useful in exploration.

Silicon, titanium and zirconium may be added to four acid methods for a more complete elementsuite. While four acid digestion does not fully dissolve all rock-forming minerals, it is often theonly data set available across an entire project. The addition of these crucial lithogeochemicalelements by portable XRF analysis on the sample pulp greatly increases the utility of four acidpackages beyond the trace elements.

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ANALYTES & RANGES ppm CODEPRICE PERSAMPLE $Ag 0.001-100 Co 0.001-10,000 La 0.002-10,000 Pt 0.002-25 Th 0.002-10,000

ME-MS41LAqua Regia

ME-MS41WWeak Acid Leach

27.95

Al 0.01%-25% Cr 0.01-10,000 Li 0.1-10,000 Rb 0.005-10,000 Ti 0.001%-10%As 0.01-10,000 Cs 0.005-500 Mg 0.01%-25% Re 0.001-50 Tl 0.002-10,000Au 0.0002-25 Cu 0.01-10,000 Mn 0.1-50,000 S 0.01%-10% U 0.005-10,000B 10-10,000 Fe 0.001%-50% Mo 0.01-10,000 Sb 0.005-10,000 V 0.1-10,000Ba 0.5-10,000 Ga 0.004-10,000 Na 0.001%-10% Sc 0.005-10,000 W 0.001-10,000Be 0.01-1000 Ge 0.005-500 Nb 0.002-500 Se 0.1-1000 Y 0.003-500Bi 0.001-10,000 Hf 0.002-500 Ni 0.04-10,000 Sn 0.01-500 Zn 0.1-10,000Ca 0.01%-25% Hg 0.004-10,000 P 0.001%-1% Sr 0.01-10,000 Zr 0.01-500Cd 0.001-1000 In 0.005-500 Pb 0.005-10,000 Ta 0.005-500Ce 0.003-500 K 0.01%-10% Pd 0.001-25 Te 0.01-500

ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $Dy 0.002 Ho 0.001 Sm 0.002

MS41L-REEMS41W-REE 5.75

Er 0.002 Lu 0.001 Tb 0.001Eu 0.002 Nd 0.002 Tm 0.001Gd 0.002 Pr 0.002 Yb 0.002

ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $204Pb 0.005 206Pb 0.005 MS41L-PbIS

MS41W-PbIS 9.00207Pb 0.005 208Pb 0.005

ANALYTE RANGE ppm DESCRIPTION CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $Se 0.003-100 25g aqua regia digestion and ICP-MS analysis. Se-MS46 16.65

DESCRIPTION CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $Separation of the -10 micron fraction from soils. Requires 50-300g of sieved soil. SCR-CLAY 15.00

ANALYTE RANGE ppm DESCRIPTION CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $I 0.008-100 Water leach and ICP-MS analysis with collision cell tuned specifically for iodine. I-MS03 16.40

Aqua Regia and WeakAcid Digestion for Soilsand Sediments

The aqua regia digestion, in combination with sophisticated software and careful analysis byICP-MS and ICP-AES, provides extremely low detection limits useful for exploration in soils orsediments requiring ultra-trace analytical sensitivity. Alternatively, a weak acid digestion using1:1 nitric to hydrochloric acids at room temperature may be used for more selective digestionof oxyhydroxide minerals.

Add-on Packages for ME-MS41L and ME-MS41WLead isotope concentrations analyzed on the same run as the multi-element package add a newdimension to super trace data by ngerprinting certain units or hydrothermal uids. In somecases these ngerprints can be used to distinguish generations of mineralization and alteration.For a more precise and robust Pb isotopic analysis, see the method PbIS-RAT41 on page 26.

The rare earth elements can correlate with mineralization in a variety of non-REE deposittypes. Aqua regia will not dissolve the majority of resistive oxides hosting REEs, but in soils andsediments the elements may be useful exploration indicators.

Super Trace Selenium in SoilsWith ultra-clean disposable digestion vessels and the ICP-MS collision cell tuned specically forSe, we can achieve a super trace detection limit without external sensitivity tweaks. Seleniumat this level holds information for exploration geochemistry, environmental baselines, andlithomapping in areas of thick cover.

Clay SeparationALS Geochemistry now offers a rapid, high-quality clay size fraction separation on screened soils.The clay fraction in soils acts as a trap for labile elements migrating to the surface environmentfrom depth, and may be used to enhance subtle geochemical signals.

Halogen Analysis in Surficial MaterialsAnalysis of the halogens – uorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine – holds signicant promisein exploration, since many precious and base metals are transported through the crust ashalide complexes. Until now, the utility of halogen analysis was severely limited by instrument

technology, but with cutting-edge technology and technical innovation by ALS chemists it ispossible to measure these important elements. We have developed a robust method for iodineand continue to work on a complete halogen package by deionized water leach.

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ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (ppm) CODEPRICE PERSAMPLE $Ag 0.002 Dy 0.0005 Mg 0.5 Sr 0.005

Deionized WaterME-MS03

Ammonium AcetateME-MS04

Cold Hydroxylamine-HClME-MS05

Hot Hydroxylamine-HClME-MS06

Sodium PyrophosphateME-MS07*

41.70/leach

Al 1 Er 0.0005 Mn 0.05 Ta 0.001As 0.01 Eu 0.0005 Mo 0.001 Tb 0.0001Au 0.001 Fe 1 Na* 5 Te 0.005B 0.2 Ga 0.05 Nb 0.0005 Th 0.0005Ba 0.01 Gd 0.0005 Nd 0.0005 Ti 0.05Be 0.005 Ge 0.005 Ni 0.05 Tl 0.001Bi 0.003 Hf 0.0005 P* 1 Tm 0.0001Br 1 Hg 0.01 Pb 0.005 U 0.0005Ca 10 Ho 0.0001 Pr 0.0001 V 0.05Cd 0.001 I 0.05 Rb 0.005 W 0.001Ce 0.0005 In 0.001 Re 0.0002 Y 0.0005Co 0.001 K 5 Sb 0.0005 Yb 0.0005Cr 0.05 La 0.0005 Se 0.02 Zn 0.05Cs 0.0005 Li 0.01 Sm 0.0005 Zr 0.001Cu 0.05 Lu 0.0001 Sn 0.005

ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (ppb) CODE PRICE PER SAMPLAg 0.1 Eu 0.1 Nb 0.1 Tb 0.1

ME-MS23 3 7.65 compl ete package

As 2 Fe 0.1ppm Nd 0.1 Te 1Au 0.02 Ga 0.5 Ni 1 Th 0.02Ba 10 Gd 0.1 Pb 1 Ti 5Be 0.2 Ge 0.1 Pd 0.1 Tl 0.5Bi 3 Hf 0.5 Pr 0.1 Tm 0.1Br 0.05ppm Hg 0.1 Pt 0.1 U 0.1Ca 0.2ppm Ho 0.1 Rb 0.1 W 1Cd 1 I 0.01ppm Re 0.1 Y 0.1

ME-MS2221.35 plus 0.80/element,

2.30 pH after leach

Ce 0.1 In 0.1 Sb 0.5 Yb 0.1Co 0.3 La 0.1 Sc 1 Zn 10Cr 1 Li 0.2 Se 2 Zr 0.1Cs 0.1 Lu 0.1 Sm 0.1Cu 1 Mg 0.01ppm Sn 0.2 206Pb 1Dy 0.1 Mn 0.01ppm Sr 1 207Pb 1Er 0.1 Mo 0.5 Ta 1 208Pb 1

Ionic Leach™ Ionic Leach™ is a static sodium cyanide leach using the chelating agents ammoniumchloride, citric acid and EDTA with the leachant buffered at an alkaline pH of 8.5. Thisinnovative leach technique is designed for near surface soils; sample handling is limitedto minimize opportunity for super trace contamination. It is designed to enhance thepotential to detect and resolve geochemical anomalies for a range of commodityelements.

Minimum sample size is 50g (wet weight) of soil for Ionic Leach™. Specially preparedvegetation samples may be leached at a 5g sample size.

Other Selective LeachesIn addition to Ionic Leach™, ALS Geochemistry offers a variety of partial leaches targeting particularsoil fractions. They can be done individually or in sequence to best suit project needs. Minimumsample size is 1g for each leach or for any combination in sequence.

*Na and P are not reported in ME-MS07

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ANALYTES & RANGES ppm CODE PRICE PER SAMPLEAg 0.01-100 Cs 0.05-500 Mo 0.05-10,000 Sr 0.2-10,000

ME-MS41 22.35

Al 0.01-25% Cu 0.2-10,000 Na 0.01%-10% Ta 0.01-500

As 0.1-10,000 Fe 0.01%-50% Nb 0.05-500 Te 0.01-500Au* 0.2-25 Ga 0.05-10,000 Ni 0.2-10,000 Th 0.2-10,000B 10-10,000 Ge 0.05-500 P 10-10,000 Ti 0.005%-10%Ba 10-10,000 Hf 0.02-500 Pb 0.2-10,000 Tl 0.02-10,000Be 0.05-1,000 Hg 0.01-10,000 Rb 0.1-10,000 U 0.05-10,000Bi 0.01-10,000 In 0.005-500 Re 0.001-50 V 1-10,000Ca 0.01%-25% K 0.01%-10% S 0.01%-10% W 0.05-10,000Cd 0.01-1,000 La 0.2-10,000 Sb 0.05-10,000 Y 0.05-500Ce 0.02-500 Li 0.1-10,000 Sc 0.1-10,000 Zn 2-10,000Co 0.1-10,000 Mg 0.01%-25% Se 0.2-1,000 Zr 0.5-500Cr 1-10,000 Mn 5-50,000 Sn 0.2-500

ANALYTES & RANGES ppm CODE PRICE PER SAMPLEAg 0.01-25 Hg 0.005-25 Se 0.2-250 U 0.05-250

(+)-MS42 11.90 pl us 1. 20/elementAs 0.1-250 Re 0.001-250 Te 0.01-250Bi 0.01-250 Sb 0.05-250 Tl 0.02-250

Ultra Trace LevelMethods – Aqua RegiaDigestion for Drill Coreand Rocks

Method selection can be key to achieving exploration success. Sample type, target commodity,and pathnder elements should all be considered when selecting the most appropriatemethod for your project.

Aqua regia readily dissolves many sulde, oxide and carbonate minerals quantitatively whileleaving silicates and resistive oxides untouched. Many volatile pathnder elements, particularlymercury, are preserved during digestion. These considerations make aqua regia an excellentexploration tool for various deposit types that involve gold, silver and base metals hosted insulde and carbonate minerals.

Native metals such as gold and silver may not be representatively characterized by the smallsample sizes used in these methods (nugget effect), and some refractory minerals andelements such as molybdenum are not brought into solution in aqua regia. In these cases, reassay may be used in combination with ME-MS41, or a four acid digestion may be preferable.Please contact your nearest lab with any questions.

Minimum sample size is 1g.

51 Element Package by Aqua Regia and ICP-AES/ICP-MS

* Gold determinations by this method a re semi-quantitative due to the small sample weight used.

Single Elements by Aqua Regia and ICP-MSAn effective option when analytical results for one or only a few elements are required. Youcan create your own package of elements specic to your exploration program. Many moreelements are available on request.

+ Add element symbol as prex to method code.

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ANALYTES & RANGES ppm CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $Ag 0.01-100 Cu 0.2-10,000 Na 0.01%-10% Sr 0.2-10,000

ME-MS61

ME-MS61m

26.80

36.35

Al 0.01%-50% Fe 0.01%-50% Nb 0.1-500 Ta 0.05-100As 0.2-10,000 Ga 0.05-10,000 Ni 0.2-10,000 Te 0.05-500Ba 10-10,000 Ge 0.05-500 P 10-10,000 Th 0.2-10,000Be 0.05-1,000 Hf 0.1-500 Pb 0.5-10,000 Ti 0.005%-10%Bi 0.01-10,000 In 0.005-500 Rb 0.1-10,000 Tl 0.02-10,000

Ca 0.01%-50% K 0.01%-10% Re 0.002-50 U 0.1-10,000Cd 0.02-1,000 La 0.5-10,000 S 0.01%-10% V 1-10,000Ce 0.01-500 Li 0.2-10,000 Sb 0.05-10,000 W 0.1-10,000Co 0.1-10,000 Mg 0.01%-50% Sc 0.1-10,000 Y 0.1-500Cr 1-10,000 Mn 5-100,000 Se 1-1,000 Zn 2-10,000Cs 0.05-500 Mo 0.05-10,000 Sn 0.2-500 Zr 0.5-500Note: To include Hg by a separate procedure in the suite of elements above, pl ease request ME-MS61m instead of ME-MS61.

ANALYTES & RANGES ppm CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $Dy 0.05-1,000 Gd 0.05-1,000 Nd 0.1-10,000 Tb 0.01-1,000

ME-MS61r 6.70 (add-on price)Er 0.03-1,000 Ho 0.01-1,000 Pr 0.03-1,000 Tm 0.01-1,000Eu 0.03-1,000 Lu 0.01-1,000 Sm 0.03-1,000 Yb 0.03-1,000

ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $

Ag 0.02-100 Ga 0.05-500 Se 0.5-500 Tl 0.02-500

(+)-MS62 14.30 plus 1.20/elementAs 0.2-500 Mo 0.05-500 Sn 0.2-500 U 0.1-500Bi 0.01-500 Re 0.002-50 Te 0.05-500 W 0.1-500Cd 0.02-500 Sb 0.05-500 Th 0.2-500

ANALYTES & RANGES CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $Si 0.05%-47%Ti 0.01%-60%Zr 1ppm-10,000ppm

pXRF-34 3.40

Ultra Trace Level Methods– Four Acid Digestion forDrill Core and Rocks

Four acid digestion quantitatively dissolves nearly all minerals in the majority of geologicalmaterials. However, it may sometimes be necessary to use even stronger dissolutiontechniques such as fusions in order to achieve fully quantitative results for refractory minerals.These may include barite, rare earth oxides, columbite-tantalite, and tin and tungstenminerals.

Four acid digestion can also volatilize certain exploration pathnder elements, in particularmercury. Mercury may be added to the package at a special price detailed below, or a customsuite of elements can be added using the single-element aqua regia method on the oppositepage as well. Four acid digestions are not recommended for gold analysis; the re assaymethods described on page 13 may be paired with ME-MS61 for exploration purposes.


48 Element Package by Four Acid and ICP-AES/ICP-MS

A full suite of rare earth elements can be added to this package, keeping in mind that this datawill represent the acid leachable portion of the rare earth elements only.

To include rare earth elements in the suite of elements above, please request ME-MS61rinstead of ME-MS61.

Single Elements by Four Acid and ICP-MSAn effective option when analytical results for one or only a few elements are required. Youcan create your own package of elements specic to your exploration program. Many moreelements are available on request.


Add-on Packages to ME-MS61Silicon, titanium and zirconium may be added to four acid methods for a more completeelement suite. While four acid digestion does not fully dissolve all rock-forming minerals,it is often the only data set available across an entire project. The addition of these crucial

lithogeochemical elements by portable XRF analysis on the sample pulp greatly increasesthe utility of four acid packages beyond the trace elements.

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ANALYTES & RANGES ppm CODE PRICE PER SAMPLEAg 0.2-100 Co 1-10,000 Mn 5-50,000 Sr 1-10,000

ME-ICP41

ME-ICP41m

10.75 complete package or5.25 plus 0.65/element

16.65

Al 0.01%-25% Cr 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Th 20-10,000As 2-10,000 Cu 1-10,000 Na 0.01%-10% Ti 0.01%-10%B 10-10,000 Fe 0.01%-50% Ni 1-10,000 Tl 10-10,000Ba 10-10,000 Ga 10-10,000 P 10-10,000 U 10-10,000Be 0.5-1,000 Hg 1-10,000 Pb 2-10,000 V 1-10,000Bi 2-10,000 K 0.01%-10% S 0.01%-10% W 10-10,000Ca 0.01%-25% La 10-10,000 Sb 2-10,000 Zn 2-10,000Cd 0.5-1,000 Mg 0.01%-25% Sc 1-10,000Note: To include Hg to a lower detection limit of 0.005ppm in this suite of elements, please request method ME-ICP41m instead of ME-ICP41.

ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) CODE PRICE PER SAMPLEAg 0.2-100 Co 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Pb 1-10,000

(+)-AA45 3.55 plus 2.35/elementAs 5-10,000 Cu 1-10,000 Ni 1-10,000 Zn 1-10,000

ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) CODE PRICE PER SAMPLEAg 0.5-100 Co 5-10,000 Mo 2-10,000 Pb 5-10,000

(+)-AA61 5.95 plus 2.35/elementAs 10-10,000 Cu 2-10,000 Ni 5-10,000 Zn 5-10,000

ANALYTES & RANGES ppm CODE PRICE PER SAMPLEAg 0.5-100 Cr 1-10,000 Na 0.01%-10% Ti 0.01%-10%

ME-ICP61

ME-ICP61m

14.30 complete package or7.65 plus 0.65/element

23.85

Al 0.01%-50% Cu 1-10,000 Ni 1-10,000 Tl 10-10,000As 5-10,000 Fe 0.01%-50% P 10-10,000 U 10-10,000Ba 10-10,000 Ga 10-10,000 Pb 2-10,000 V 1-10,000Be 0.5-1,000 K 0.01%-10% S 0.01%-10% W 10-10,000Bi 2-10,000 La 10-10,000 Sb 5-10,000 Zn 2-10,000Ca 0.01%-50% Mg 0.01%-50% Sc 1-10,000Cd 0.5-1,000 Mn 5-100,000 Sr 1-10,000Co 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Th 20-10,000Note: To include Hg in the suite of elements above, please request method ME-ICP61m instead of ME-ICP61.


Trace Level Methods byAqua Regia

These methods are economical tools for rst pass exploration geochemistry. Data reportedfrom an aqua regia digestion should be considered as representing only the leachable portionof the particular analyte.


35 Element Package by Aqua Regia and ICP-AES

Single Elements by Aqua Regia and AAS

Four acid digestions are able to dissolve most minerals, but although the term “near-total” isused, not all elements are quantitatively extracted in some sample matrices.


33 Element Package by Four Acid and ICP-AES

Trace Level Methodsby Four Acid

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ANALYTES & RANGES ppm CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $Ag 1-200 Cr 5-50,000 Mo 5-50,000 Th 100-50,000

ME-ICP41a 17.85 complete package or10.70 plus 2.35/element

Al 0.05%-50% Cu 5-50,000 Na 0.05%-50% Ti 0.05%-50%As 10-100,000 Fe 0.05%-50% Ni 5-50,000 Tl 50-50,000Ba 50-50,000 Ga 50-50,000 P 50-50,000 U 50-50,000Be 5-500 Hg 5-50,000 Pb 10-50,000 V 5-50,000Bi 10-50,000 K 0.05%-50% S 0.05%-10% W 50-50,000Ca 0.05%-50% La 50-50,000 Sb 10-50,000 Zn 10-50,000Cd 5-2,500 Mg 0.05%-50% Sc 5-50,000Co 5-50,000 Mn 25-50,000 Sr 5-50,000

ANALYTES & RANGES ppm CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $Ag 1-200 Cr 10-100,000 Na 0.05%-30% Ti 0.05%-30%

ME-ICP61a 20.25 complete package or13.10 plus 2.35/element

Al 0.05%-30% Cu 10-100,000 Ni 10-100,000 Tl 50-50,000As 50-100,000 Fe 0.05%-50% P 50-100,000 U 50-50,000Ba 50-50,000 Ga 50-50,000 Pb 20-100,000 V 10-100,000Be 10-10,000 K 0.1%-30% S 0.05%-10% W 50-50,000Bi 20-50,000 La 50-50,000 Sb 50-50,000 Zn 20-100,000Ca 0.05%-50% Mg 0.05%-50% Sc 10-50,000Cd 10-10,000 Mn 10-100,000 Sr 10-100,000Co 10-50,000 Mo 10-50,000 Th 50-50,000

ANALYTES & RANGES ppm CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $Ba 10-10,000 Nb 2-4,000 Ta 10-5,000 Y 2-4,000

(+)-XRF05 9.55 plus 2.35/elementCe 10-4,000 Rb 2-4,000 Th 4-4,000 Zr 2-4,000Cr 5-4,000 Sn 5-5,000 U 4-5,000La 10-4,000 Sr 2-4,000 W 10-5,000

ANALYTES & RANGES ppm CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $Ce 0.5-1,000 Rb 0.2-1,000 Ta 0.1-1,000 W 1-1,000

(+)-MS85 14.30 pl us 1. 20/elementLa 0.5-1,000 Sn 1-1,000 Th 0.05-1,000 Y 0.5-1,000Nb 0.2-1,000 Sr 0.1-1,000 U 0.05-1,000 Zr 2-1,000

Low Grade MineralizedMaterials

These packages can be used as an economical alternative to analyzing low grade oreor samples with known mineralization. The method precision is intermediate betweenexploration geochemistry and an assay procedure.


34 Element Package by Aqua Regia and ICP-AESData reported from an aqua regia digestion should be considered as representing only theleachable portion of the particular analyte.

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

Low Level ResistiveElements

Single Elements by Fusion and ICP-MSA lithium metaborate fusion followed by acid dissolution of the fused bead quantitativelydigests most mineral species, including those that are highly refractory. ICP-MS techniquesallow elements in these difcult-to-analyze minerals to be determined at trace levels.Additional elements are available on request.


Single Elements by Pressed Pellet XRFPressed pellet XRF is a suitable method for determining certain elements that are not easilysolubilized by acid digestion techniques, but may be subject to interferences arising frommatrix effects including particle size and sample mineralogy.

A nely ground sample powder is mixed with a few drops of liquid binder, compressed in apellet press, and analyzed by XRF spectrometry. Minimum sample size is 10g.


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ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION CODE PRICE PER SAMPLECl 50-20,000 KOH fusion and ion chromatography. Cl-IC881 20.00

Cl 50-20,000 Specific to Cl in phosphates only.KOH fusion and ion selective electrode. Cl-ELE81a 17.85

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

F 0.01%-20% Na2O2 fusion, citric acid leach and ionselective electrode. F-ELE82 26.45

F 20-20,000 KOH fusion and ion chromatography. F-IC881 20.00ClF

50-20,00020-20,000 KOH fusion and ion chromatography. ME-IC881 27.50

BrClI

0.5-10,00090-10,0000.5-10,000

Halogen package by neutron activation.Br-NAA05Cl-NAA06I-NAA07

By Quotation

ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION CODE PRICE PER SAMPLEHg 0.005-100 Trace level Hg by aqua regia and ICP-MS. Hg-MS42 9.50Hg 1-100,000 High grade Hg by aqua regia and ICP-AES. Hg-ICP42 9.50Hg 1-10,000 Hg in ores by acid digestion and ICP-AES. Hg-CON01 71.45

ANALYTE RANGE DESCRIPTION CODE PRICE PER SAMPLEAcid Insoluble 0.01%-100% Acid insoluble content. Requires 1g sample. OA-GRA04 14.30

pH 0.1-14 pH on 1:10 sample to water ratio. Requires 5gsample minimum. OA-ELE03 9.55

Conductivity 1-100,000μS/cm Specific conductivity on 1:10 sample to waterratio. Requires 5g sample minimum. OA-ELE04 11.90

Soil pH 0.1-14 Soil pH on 1:1 sample to water ratio. Requires20g sample minimum. OA-ELE05 11.90

Soil Conductivity 1-100,000μS/cm Soil conductivity on 1:1 sample to water ratio.Requires 20g sample minimum. OA-ELE06 8.35

Paste pH 0.1-14 Paste pH on 10g sample saturated with water. OA-ELE07 7.20

ANALYTE RANGE (%) DESCRIPTION CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE

H2O (Moisture) 0.01-100Gravimetric procedure after drying at 105°C.Requires 5g sample. OA-GRA10 14.30

H2O + (Water of Crystallization) 0.01-100Combustion furnace and infrared spectrometry.Requires 1g sample. OA-IR06 14.30

LOI @ 550°C 0.01-100 Loss on ignition at 550°C. Requires 1g sample. OA-GRA05a 11.90LOI @ 1000°C 0.01-100 Loss on ignition at 1000°C. Requires 1g sample. OA-GRA05 8.40

Individual andMiscellaneous Methods

HalogensElemental analysis of the halide minerals containing chlorine and uorine require specicinstrumentation and special fusions or digestions that will completely dissolve and retainthe elements in solution. For bromine and iodine, solid sampling by neutron activationmust be used.


MercuryMercury poses special analytical challenges and may be partially or completelyvolatilized by high temperature digestions. Aqua regia is the digestion of choice for arange of concentrations.


Water Content and LOI

Other

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ANALYTE DESCRIPTION CODEPRICE PERSAMPLE $C and O in CarbonateMinerals

Newly developed method offered in partnership with the Mineral Deposit Research Unit (MDRU) at theUniversity of British Columbia. Carbon and oxygen isotopic composition is determined specifically oncarbonate minerals in whole-rock pulps using cavity enhanced absorption Spec trometry.Price does not include sample preparation. Turnaround time 16 days.

LS-ISTP01 35.00

O and H in SilicateMinerals

Specific to clays and silic ate minerals. Determination using a complex gas collection procedure and IRMS.Sample must be supplied as a single-mineral separate.Price does not include mineral separation. Turnaround time 30 days.

OH-ISTP01 110.00 each

SulfurSpecific to S minerals such as particular sulfides and sulfates. Determination using TC/EA and IRMS. Samplemust be supplied as a single-mineral separate.Price does not include mineral separation. Turnaround time 30 days.

S-ISTP01 55.00

Cu, Fe, Mo, Zn

Specific to minerals formed with one of these base metals. Determination using acid digestion and HR-ICP-MS. Sample must be supplied as a single-mineral separate. Use element symbol inplace of + when requesting this method.Price does not include mineral separation. Turnaround time 30 days.

(+)-ISTP01 260.00/element

ANALYTE DESCRIPTION CODEPRICE PERSAMPLE $

Pb/Pb

May be done on whole rock pulps or on specific Pb-bearing minerals. Measurement by acid digestionand HR-ICP-MS.

Price does not include mineral separation. Samples may require Hg separation at an additional cost.Turnaround time 30 days.

Pb-ISTP01 260.00

Sm/NdMay be done on whole rock pulps. Measurement by column separation and HR-ICP-MS.Price does not include s ample preparation. Turnaround time 30 days.

Nd-ISTP01 545.00

ANALYTE DESCRIPTION CODEPRICE PER

SAMPLE $Six isotope ratiosincluding204Pb,206Pb, 207Pb, and208Pb isotopes

Pb isotope ratios by acid digestion and ICP-MS analysis. Total Pb content of the sample is required in advance.May be run on whole rock pulps.Aqua Regia DigestionFour Acid Digestion

PbIS-RAT41PbIS-RAT61

35.0032.00

ANALYTE DESCRIPTION CODEPRICE PERSAMPLE $

Re/Os

Specific to molybdenite. Rock or drill core must be received whole as steel jaw crushing will contaminatethe sample with Re. Age can only be determined for rocks of >0.5 Ma, and the molybdenite separate mustcontain >100ppm Re.Price includes mineral separation and analysis by solvent extraction, column separation and TIMS. Turnaroundtime 70 days.

Re-ISTP01 1750.00

U/PbSpecific to U-bearing minerals such as zircon, monazite, and uraninite. Thin sec tions or mineral separates areanalyzed by laser ablation and HR-ICP-MS. Laser ablation averages 40 data points per day; minimum chargeis ½ day.Prices do not include mineral separation or thin section preparation. Turnaround time 45 days.

U-ISTP01 By Quotation

Ar/ArDone on whole rock samples. Rock and drill core should be submitted intact or crushed only, as sample prepis included in the price. Measurement by irradiation and step heating in a mass spectrometer.Price includes sample preparation. Turnaround time approximately 9 months.

Ar-ISTP01 655.00

Radiogenic IsotopesThese methods provide insight into provenance and character of uids and rocks, helping you tounravel geological history for a more sophisticated understanding of your ore body. In rare casesthese methods can also be used for age dating of minerals or lithological units.

Isotopic Analysis Lead Isotopes for Mineral ExplorationThis fast, robust, low-cost analysis of Pb isotope ratios in standard geochemical sampleswas developed in house by ALS Geochemistry’s senior technical team. Lead isotopengerprints can be used to discriminate between barren lithologies and multiplegenerations of alteration uid ow, providing a new vector to ore deposits. Accuracy of theALS method closely matches that of research-grade Pb isotopic analysis, with a precisionand TAT appropriate for routine exploration.

Stable IsotopesMany important parameters of mineralizing uids maybe be determined from stable isotoperatios. The isotopic alteration halo may extend beyond visible mineralogy changes, creating alarger deposit footprint for easier exploration vectoring.

GeochronologyThese methods may be used to date the ages of specic minerals, hydrothermal alteration events,and emplacement of volcanic-plutonic units. Age constraints on important events can help renethe deposit model and identify alteration that did not contribute to mineralization.

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ANALYTES AND RANGES % DESCRIPTION CODE PRICE PER SAMAl2O3 0.01-100 Fe2O3 0.01-100 Na2O 0.01-100 TiO2 0.01-100

Fused bead, acid digestion and ICP-AES ME-ICP06 29.75BaO 0.01-100 K2O 0.01-100 P2O5 0.01-100 LOI 0.01-100CaO 0.01-100 MgO 0.01-100 SiO2 0.01-100Cr2O3 0.01-100 MnO 0.01-100 SrO 0.01-100

ANALYTES AND RANGES % DESCRIPTION CODE PRICE PER SAMAl2O3 0.01-100 Fe2O3 0.01-100 Na2O 0.01-10 SrO 0.01-1.5

Fused disc XRF

Furnace or Thermogravimetric Analyzer(TGA)

ME-XRF26*†

OA-GRA05xME-GRA05

29.75BaO 0.01-66 K2O 0.01-15 P2O5 0.01-46 TiO2 0.01-30CaO 0.01-60 MgO 0.01-50 SO3 0.01-34 LOI 0.01-100Cr2O3 0.01-10 MnO 0.01-39 SiO2 0.01-100Loss on Ignition at 1000°C

ANALYTES AND RANGES (ppm) DESCRIPTION CODEPRICE PERSAMPLE $Ba 0.5-10,000 Hf 0.2-10,000 Sn 1-10,000 Y 0.5-10,000

Fused bead, acid digestion

and ICP-MSME-MS81 29.50

Ce 0.5-10,000 Ho 0.01-1,000 Sr 0.1-10,000 Yb 0.03-1,000Cr 10-10,000 La 0.5-10,000 Ta 0.1-2,500 Zr 2-10,000Cs 0.01-10,000 Lu 0.01-1,000 Tb 0.01-1,000Dy 0.05-1,000 Nb 0.2-2,500 Th 0.05-1,000Er 0.03-1,000 Nd 0.1-10,000 Tm 0.01-1,000Eu 0.03-1,000 Pr 0.03-1,000 U 0.05-1,000Ga 0.1-1,000 Rb 0.2-10,000 V 5-10,000Gd 0.05-1,000 Sm 0.03-1,000 W 1-10,000Combination of Rare Earth & Trace Elements from method ME-MS81 plus whole rock packageby method ME-ICP06. ME-MS81d 41.25

Ag 0.5-100 Co 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Sc 1-10,000Four acid digestion and ICP-AES ME-4ACD81Add-on only 7.15As 5-10,000 Cu 1-10,000 Ni 1-10,000 TI 10-10,000

Cd 0.5-1,000 Li 10-10,000 Pb 2-10,000 Zn 2-10,000

Whole Rock Analysis The nature of lithophile elements and the matrices in which they occur require fusion methodsforcomplete dissolution. Both X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and ICP-AES instrument nishes can be usedeffectively for the major rock-forming elements when following a fusion.

These methods are not suitable for samples with base or precious metals mineralization.

Specic commodities such as iron ore, bauxite, and base metal suldes should be analyzedwith packages designed for those sample types. Please see the Ores & Commodities sectionstarting on page 29 for more whole rock analysis options.

14 Element Package by Lithium Borate Fusion and XRFMinimum sample size is 2g.

13 Element Package by Lithium Borate Fusion and ICP-AESMinimum sample size is 2g.

A lithium borate fusion of the sample prior to acid dissolution and ICP-MS analysis providesthe most quantitative analysis approach for a broad suite of trace elements. This techniquesolubilizes most mineral species, including those that are highly refractory. Options for adding

the whole rock elements from an ICP-AES analysis from the same fusion or base metals froma separate four acid digestion are available.

30 Element Package by Lithium Borate Fusion and ICP-MSMinimum sample size is 1g, or 3g with add-on packages.

*Other elements are available on request. Please enquire.†For non-mineralized samples with moderate sulde content, please request ME-XRF06.

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

ME-ICP06

Sold only as acomplete package.*

CCP-PKG0170.45

CCP-PKG03Includes ME-XRF26 instead of

ME-ICP06.84.30

Al2O3 0.01-100% Na2O 0.01-100% MnO 0.01-100% LOI 0.01-100%

Fe2O3 0.01-100% K2O 0.01-100% P2O5 0.01-100%CaO 0.01-100% Cr2O3 0.01-100% SrO 0.01-100%Ba 0.5-10,000 Gd 0.05-1,000 Sm 0.03-1,000 W 1-10,000

ME-MS81

Ce 0.5-10,000 Hf 0.2-10,000 Sn 1-10,000 Y 0.5-10,000Cr 10-10,000 Ho 0.01-1,000 Sr 0.1-10,000 Yb 0.03-1,000Cs 0.01-10,000 La 0.5-10,000 Ta 0.1-2,500 Zr 2-10,000Dy 0.05-1,000 Lu 0.01-1,000 Tb 0.01-1,000Er 0.03-1,000 Nb 0.2-2,500 Th 0.05-1,000Eu 0.03-1,000 Nd 0.1-10.000 Tm 0.01-1,000Ga 0.1-1,000 Pr 0.03-1,000 U 0.05-1,000Ge 5-1,000 Rb 0.2-10,000 V 5-10,000Ag 0.5-100 Cu 1-10,000 Ni 1-10,000 Zn 2-10,000

ME-4ACD81Cd 0.5-1,000 Li 10-10,000 Pb 2-10,000

Co 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Sc 1-10,000As 0.1-250 In 0.005-250 Se 0.2-250

ME-MS42Bi 0.01-250 Re 0.001-250 Te 0.01-250Hg 0.005-25 Sb 0.05-250 TI 0.02-250C 0.01-50% S 0.01-50% ME-IR08

LithogeochemistryAnalyses related to lithogeochemistry, alteration minerals, and trace element mobility areimportant tools for understanding ore-forming geological environments. Managing andinterpreting large datasets generated by lithogeochemical techniques, while traditionallychallenging, has been greatly simplied thanks to powerful software tools now available togeologists and geochemists.

No single analytical method is able to encompass the full range of elements required foreffective lithogeochemical investigation. To this end, ALS Geochemistry offers two analyticalpackages that are designed to provide comprehensive information for these studies using themost appropriate techniques for every element; essentially, complete rock characterization.

Complete CharacterizationPackage

By combining a number of methods into one cost effective package, a complete sample

characterization is obtained. This package combines the whole rock package ME-ICP06plus carbon and sulfur by combustion furnace (ME-IR08) to quantify the major elementsin a sample. Trace elements including the full rare earth element suites are reportedfrom three digestions with either ICP-AES or ICP-MS nish: a lithium borate fusion for theresistive elements (ME-MS81), a four acid digestion for the base metals (ME-4ACD81) andan aqua regia digestion for the volatile gold related trace elements (ME-MS42). Gold isanalyzed separately – see page 13 for methods.

This package is suitable only for unmineralized samples. Minimum sample size is 10g.

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ANALYTES & RANGES % CODE PRICE PER SAMPLEBa 0.009-45 Ta 0.01-50 Zr 0.01-50

(+)-XRF10 14.30 plus 3.55/elementNb 0.01-10 Th 0.01-15Sb 0.01-50 U 0.01-15Sn 0.01-60 W 0.01-50

ANALYTES & RANGES % CODE PRICE PER SAMPLEAg 1-1,500ppm Co 0.0005-20 Mg 0.01-50 Pb 0.001-20

(+)-OG62 10.75 plus 2.35/elementAs 0.001-30 Cr 0.002-30 Mn 0.01-50 S 0.01-50Bi 0.001-30 Cu 0.001-40 Mo 0.001-10 Zn 0.001-30Cd 0.001-10 Fe 0.01-100 Ni 0.001-30Ag 1-1,500ppm Cu 0.001-50 Mo 0.001-10 Pb 0.001-30

(+)-AA62 8.35 plus 4.75/elementCo 0.001-30 Fe 0.01-100 Ni 0.001-50 Zn 0.001-30

ANALYTE RANGE % DESCRIPTION CODE PRICE PER SAMPCu 0.01-100 Cu by Titration. Cu-VOL61 41.70Zn 0.01-100 Zn by Titration. Zn-VOL50 23.85

Pb 0.01-100 Pb by Titration. Pb-VOL70 35.70Fe 0.01-100 Total Fe in Concentrates. Fe-VOL51 42.60FeO 0.01-100 FeO (Ferrous Iron). Fe-VOL05 21.10

ANALYTES & RANGES % CODE PRICE PER SAMPLEAg 1-1,500ppm Co 0.001-20 Mn 0.01-50 Pb 0.001-20

(+)-OG46 8.35 plus 2.35/elementAs 0.01-60 Cu 0.001-40 Mo 0.001-10 S 0.01-10Cd 0.001-10 Fe 0.01-100 Ni 0.001-10 Zn 0.001-30Ag 1-1,500ppm Bi 0.001-30 Fe 0.01-100 Pb 0.001-30

(+)-AA46 5.95 plus 4.75/elementAs 0.01-30 Cu 0.001-50 Mo 0.001-10 Zn 0.001-60

Procedures for the evaluation of ores and high grade materials are optimized for accuracy,precision and recovery of the target element. No single dissolution or analytical method issuitable for all cases, and ALS Geochemistry provides a wide variety of procedures so thepreferred method can be selected. Choices include acid digestions with either ICP-AES or AASnish; XRF determination for resistive elements and minerals that are difcult to decompose orretain in stable solutions at high concentrations; and classical volumetric methods for very highgrade commodities.

These methods may be triggered automatically as over-range analyses added to multi-element geochemistry packages on request. Many other procedures are available; pleasecontact ALS Geochemistry staff for information.

Aqua Regia Digestion with ICP-AES or AAS FinishAqua regia is a powerful solvent for suldes, which dissolves Ag and base metals but may notcompletely dissolve more resistive elements. Minimum sample weight 0.5g.

Ores & High GradeMaterials


Four Acid Digestion with ICP-AES or AAS FinishFour acid digestion breaks down most silicates and all but the most resistive minerals.Minimum sample weight 0.5g.


XRF for Resistive MineralsSome resistive minerals, particularly those containing Sn, W, Nb or Ta require a fusionfor complete recovery. This method is suitable for samples with 30%) base metal content over shortintervals. Specialized digestions and classical chemistry methods are required to analyzethese samples. Minimum sample weight 1g.

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ANALYTES & RANGES % CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $Al 0.01-50 Cr 0.01-30 Mg 0.01-30 S 0.01-60

(+)-ICP81 36.75 complete package or11.90 plus 2.35/elementAs 0.01-10 Cu 0.002-30 Mn 0.01-50 Si 0.1-50Ca 0.05-50 Fe 0.05-70 Ni 0.002-30 Ti 0.01-30Co 0.002-30 K 0.1-30 Pb 0.01-30 Zn 0.002-30

ANALYTES & RANGES % CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $Ag 1-1500ppm Co 0.001-20 Mn 0.005-50 S 0.05-50

ME-ICPORE 24.10 complete package,5 elements 21.75

As 0.005-30 Cu 0.005-40 Mo 0.001-10 Sb 0.005-5Bi 0.005-30 Fe 0.01-100 Ni 0.001-30 Tl 0.005-1Ca 0.01-50 Hg 0.0008-1 P 0.01-20 Zn 0.01-100Cd 0.001-10 Mg 0.01-50 Pb 0.01-30

ANALYTES & RANGES % CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $Al2O3 0.01-100 La2o3 0.01-50 Sn 0.005-20

ME-XRF15b* 31.50 plus 3.30/element

As 0.01-10 MgO 0.01-40 Sr 0.01-5BaO 0.01-66 Mn 0.01-30 Ta 0.002-16.4Bi 0.01-5 Mo 0.005-2 Th 0.002-5CaO 0.01-40 Nb 0.005-20 TiO2 0.01-30Ce02 0.01-50 Ni 0.005-20 U 0.001-5Co 0.01-7 P2O5 0.01-25 V 0.01-5.6Cr 0.01-10 Pb 0.005-20 W 0.001-15.9Cu 0.005-20 S 0.01-20 Zn 0.005-20Fe 0.01-75 Sb 0.005-20 Zr 0.01-20K2O 0.01-6.3 SiO2 0.01-100

Loss on Ignition Furnace orThermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) OA-GRA05xME-GRA05 5.25 plus 3.15/temperature

Base Metals in MassiveSulfides

Assay determinations in massive suldes present some specic challenges. ALS Geochemistryis able to offer a number of approaches including a strongly oxidizing acid digestion, a sodiumperoxide fusion and an XRF package.

Oxidizing Acid Digestion with ICP-AES FinishThis procedure is equivalent to the ICPORE method previously offered by OMAC Laboratories.The sample is subjected to a highly oxidizing attack with HNO3 , KClO4 and HBr and the nalsolution in dilute aqua regia is determined by ICP-AES.

Sodium Peroxide Fusion with ICP-AES FinishSodium peroxide fusions are effective for the decomposition of suldes, arsenides and manyrefractory minerals such as chromite, rutile, ilmenite and titanite. It is the method of choice fornickel sulde deposits.


Oxidizing Fusion with XRF FinishHigh sulde samples can be analyzed by XRF following a lithium borate fusion with the additionof a strong oxidizing agent. The following method is suitable for a wide range of elements insulde ores, and other elements are available to report on request – please enquire.

* A method for sulde concentrates, ME-XRF15c, is also available.

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ANALYTE RANGE % DESCRIPTION CODE PRICE PER SAMP

Trace Cu 1-10,000 ppm Aqua regia digestion and ICP or A AS finish. Cu-ICP41Cu-AA45 5.90 each

Trace Cu 2-10,000 ppm Four acid digestion and ICP or AAS finish. Cu-ICP61Cu-AA61 8.30 each

Cu Assay 0.001-400.001-50 Aqua regia digestion and ICP or AAS finish.Cu-OG46Cu-AA46 10.70 each

Cu Assay 0.001-400.001-50 Four acid digestion and ICP or AAS finish. Cu-OG62Cu-AA62 13.10 each

Native Cu 0.01-100Copper metallic screen assay by four acid digestion and AAS finish on 1kg pulpsample.Screen to 100 microns, duplicate assay on 0.25g of undersize f raction andassay of entire oversize fraction.

Cu-SCR21 116.00

Cu Concentrate 0.01-100 HNO3-HCl-HF-H2SO4 acid digestion foll owed by titration.Cu-CON02 done in duplicate.Cu-VOL61Cu-CON02

41.7071.45

ANALYTE RANGE % DESCRIPTION CODE PRICE PER SAMP

Copper Oxides & CarbonatesCu 0.01-10 Citric acid leach and AAS finish. 0.25g sample weight. Cu-AA04 11.90Cu 0.001-10 Sulfuric acid leach and AAS finish. 1g sample weight. Cu-AA05 11.90Cu 0.001-100 Sulfuric acid/Na sulfite leach and AAS finish. 1g sample weight. Cu-AA07n 11.90

Copper Oxides & Secondary SulfidesCu 0.001-100 Sulfuric acid/ferric sulfate leach and AAS finish. 1g sample weight. Cu-AA08q 12.70Cu 0.001-10 Cyanide leach and AAS finish. 2g sample weight. Cu-AA17 17.30

Sequential Leach PackagesCu Various Sequential leach using sulfuric acid, cyanide leach and four acid digestion onthe final residue. 0.5g sample weight.

Cu-PKG06LI 35.70

New and existing copper deposits are increasingly challenging to develop and mine dueto lower grades and complex mixed ore types. Early geometallurgical investigation ofthe potential ore body is crucial for informed decision-making on the economic viabilityof many copper projects.

Mineral Selective Methods and Sequential LeachesOxidized copper minerals such as malachite, azurite, chrysocolla and portions of cuprite andtenorite can be leached using sulfuric acid to identify the “acid soluble” content in copper ores.Cyanide leach will dissolve the oxides (with the exception of chrysocolla, which is only partiallydigested), secondary suldes like chalcocite and covellite, and bornite. The chalcopyritecontent in ores will remain largely undissolved by either sulfuric acid or cyanide leach. Thesemineral-selective leaches and others may be run in sequence on a single sample to semi-quantitatively identify the potential recovery by various copper ore processing methods. Theactual amount of each mineral dissolved in each leach may vary depending on the samplemineralogy, grain size, and other physical characteristics.

ALS Geochemistry provides custom methods using different leach conditions upon request,including some uncommon leach chemistries with specic applications not listed below.

Copper Methods

Total Copper MethodsAqua regia is an effective solvent for copper oxides and suldes, but copper occurring withother commodities like molybdenum can be analyzed by four acid digestion for consistencyacross data sets.

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ANALYTES & RANGES % DESCRIPTION CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $Al2O3 0.01-100 K2O 0.001-6.3 Sn 0.001-1.5

Fused disc XRF

ME-XRF21n(normalized)

ME-XRF21u

(un-normalized)

39.40LOI must be done as par t

of this procedure.

As 0.001-1.5 MgO 0.01-40 Sr 0.001-1.5

Ba 0.001-10 Mn 0.001-25 TiO2 0.01-30CaO 0.01-40 Na2O 0.005-8 V 0.001-5Cl 0.001-6 Ni 0.001-8 Zn 0.001-1.5Co 0.001-5 P 0.001-10 Zr 0.001-1Cr203 0.001-10 Pb 0.001-2 Total 0.01-110Cu 0.001-1.5 S 0.001-5Fe 0.01-75 SiO2 0.01-100

Loss on IgnitionFurnace orThermogravimetric Analyzer(TGA)

OA-GRA05xME-GRA05 5.25 plus 3.15/temperature

ANALYTE CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $Multi-stage sieving and pulverizing DTR-PREP

By QuotationWash time and mass recovery DTR-RECWeight of DTR fractions WT-DTRDTR iron recovery DTR-FeRec By QuotationXRF analysis on various DTR fractions

- Head- Concentrate

- Tails

ME-XRF21hME-XRF21cME-XRF21t

39.40 each

Ferrous iron by titration (FeO; 0.01%) Fe-VOL05 21.10Magnetic susceptibility MAG-SUS 11.85

Iron Ore Procedures XRF Analysis for Iron OreX-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) is the method of choice for the analysis of oxide iron ores.The lithium borate fusion technique, coupled with XRF, offers a robust and repeatablemethod consistent with industry requirements. The relatively low ux to sample ratio

offers good sensitivity for the majority of elements and creates a matrix which is notsubject to particle size effects. With very few spectral interferences and high instrumentstability, the XRF method delivers highly accurate and precise results across the fullrange of iron oxide ore types.

Loss on Ignition (LOI) is a critical component of iron ore analysis. LOI determinationallows a better understanding of mineral composition of the ore and how it will behaveduring processing. Single temperature or multi temperature LOI determinations areavailable, and temperatures can be customized as required.

Magnetite Analysis – Davis Tube Recovery (DTR)Preparation for analysis of magnetic separates requires a complex protocol involving a stagedwet sieving process and use of a Davis Tube to provide a beneciated sample representativeof large scale metallurgical processes. Procedures are very specic to individual ore typesencountered. Prior to commencement of any project, it is highly recommended that clientsdiscuss their requirements with ALS staff to determine the optimum protocol for theirparticular ore type. Grind curve conrmation tests including laser sizing, cyclo-sizing and wetscreening are also available.

Unique integration of analytical, metallurgical, mineralogical, and ancillarytesting services, specifically focused on the iron ore sector.Through the establishment of a large purpose-built facility, ALS has achieved a quantumexpansion of analytical and metallurgical testing capacity in the global iron ore sector.With industry leading expertise in elemental analysis, metallurgy and mineralogy, theALS Group can provide a wide range of iron ore testing, certication and inspectionservices to cover complete project life cycles.

ALS Iron Ore Technical Center26 Rigali Way, Wangara, Western AustraliaAustralia 6065

T: +61 8 9406 1300F: +61 8 6305 0367E: [email protected]

ALS Iron OreTechnical Center

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ANALYTE RANGE ppm DESCRIPTION CODE PRICE PER SAMPLBe 0.01%-100% Sodium peroxide fusion and ICP finish. Be-ICP81 11.90Li 0.005%-10% Four acid and ICP finish. Li-OG63 11.75Li 10-3000 Lithium brine analysis using ICP-OES. Other elements reported from this method. ME-ICP15 34.50B 5-10,000 NaOH fusion and ICP-MS finish for super trace B. B-MS82L 19.40B andLi

0.02%-100%0.002%-10% Na2O2 fusion and ICP finish. B and/or Li may be reported. ME-ICP82b

34.50Add 5.00 for Li

Ge 1-500 HNO3 and HF digestion with orthophosphoric acid leach and ICP-MS finish. Ge-MS66 29.75

ANALYTES & RANGES ppm CODE PRICE PER SAMPLECe* 3-50,000 Ho 0.05-5,000 Rb 1-50,000 Tm 0.05-5,000

ME-MS81h 47.25

Dy* 0.3-5,000 La* 3-50,000 Sm* 0.2-5,000 U 0.3-5,000Er 0.2-5,000 Lu 0.05-5,000 Sn 5-50,000 W 5-50,000Eu 0.2-5,000 Nb 1-5,000 Ta 0.5-5,000 Y 3-50,000Gd* 0.3-5000 Nd* 0.5-50,000 Tb* 0.05-5,000 Yb 0.2-5,000Hf 1-50,000 Pr* 0.2-5,000 Th 0.3-5,000 Zr 10-50,000

ANALYTES & RANGES % CODE PRICE PER SAMPLECeO2 0.01-50 Ho2O2 0.01-10 Sm2O3 0.01-10

ME-XRF30 31.50Dy2O3 0.01-10 La2O3 0.01-50 Tb4O7 0.01-10Er2O3 0.01-10 Lu2O3 0.01-10 Tm2O3 0.01-10Eu2O3 0.01-10 Nd2O3 0.01-10 Y 0.01-10Gd2O3 0.01-10 Pr6O11 0.01-10 Yb2O3 0.01-10

Loss on Ignition Furnace orThermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA)OA-GRA05xME-GRA05 5.25 plus 3.15/temperature

ANALYTE CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $An exploration package targeted at unconformity-hosted uranium deposits where the ore is in the basinsedimentary rocks.

Includes full 62 element suite from ME-MS41L. See page 18 for ranges. Includes REEs and Pb isotopeconcentrations.204Pb, 206Pb, 207Pb, 208Pb – 0.005-250ppm

Also includes ultra-trace boron by fusion from B-MS82L.B – 5-10,000ppm

UEXP-PKG01 50.75

Full 48 element suite from ME-MS61, optimized for U with specific CRMs for superior quality control.See page 22 for ranges. ME-MS61u 40.25

Ore grade U assay (0.01%-15%) U-XRF10 17.85

Rare Earth Elements Many rare earth elements (REEs) occur in oxide and silicate minerals particularly resistant toacid digestion, so fusion is usually the preferred method of decomposition. ALS Geochemistryoffers ICP-MS and XRF determinations of these special commodities. Please see page 27 for atrace-level method (ME-MS81) appropriate for REE exploration.

Mineralized REEs by ICP-MS

Uranium ALS Geochemistry is qualied and experienced in handling NORM samples in every jurisdictionwith active uranium exploration and mining. We’re known internationally for leading theindustry in lowest detection limits and innovative solutions, shown in our new UEXP-PKG01exploration package.

Mineralized REEs by XRF

These elements have many high-tech applications in electronics, engineering andpharmaceuticals. They require specialized digestions and instrument methods for precise andaccurate measurement.

Uncommon Metals

*These elements may be determined up to 30% by ME-OGREE.

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ANALYTES & RANGES % DESCRIPTION CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $Al2O3 0.01-100 MgO 0.01-40 SrO 0.01-1.5

Fused disc XRF

ME-XRF13n

(normalized)ME-XRF13u

(un-normalized)

39.40LOI determinationmust be done as

part of procedure.

BaO 0.01-10 MnO 0.01-31 TiO2 0.01-30

CaO 0.01-40 Na2O 0.01-5.3 V2O5 0.01-8Cr203 0.01-10 P2O5 0.01-23 Zn 0.01-1.6Fe2O3 0.01-100 SiO2 0.05-100 ZrO2 0.01-1.5K20 0.001-6.3 SO3 0.01-12.5 Total 0.01-110

Loss on Ignition Furnace orThermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA)OA-GRA05xME-GRA05 5.25 plus 3.15/temperature

Total Organic Carbon (Non Carbonate Carbon) TOC by Combustion Furnace. C-IR17 29.75Reactive SilicaAvailable Alumina

Microwave digestion, chemicalseparation/ICP-AES analysis.*

Si-LICP01Al-LICP01

17.8516.10

ANALYTES & RANGES % DESCRIPTION CODE PRICE PER SAMPLE $Al2O3 0.01-100 Fe2O3 0.01-100 Ni 0.005-7.8 Zn 0.001-1.6

Fused disc XRF.

ME-XRF12n(normalized)

ME-XRF12u(un-normalized)

39.40LOI determinationmust be done aspart of procedure.

CaO 0.01-40 K2O 0.01-6.3 P2O5 0.005-23 Total 0.01-110Co 0.001-7 MgO 0.01-50 Pb 0.005-1.8Cr2O3 0.005-10 MnO 0.005-30 SiO2 0

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