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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES & FEES
Geochemistry
CAD
2021 ALS GEOCHEMISTRY APP
track samples &
receive alerts.
Table of Contents
Mine Site Laboratory Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Advances in Gold Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Digital Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Hyperspectral Imaging & Processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SAMPLE PREPARATION
Core Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ALS CoreViewer™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Sample Submission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Specific Gravity & Bulk Density. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Sample Preparation Packages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Individual Sample Preparation Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
pXRF on Prepared Pulps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
PRECIOUS METALS ANALYSIS
Gold by Fire Assay, Metallic Screening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Silver, Platinum Group Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Gold Cyanidation, Process Samples, Bulk Leach Extractable Gold. . . . 15
Super Trace Gold and Aqua Regia Multi-Element Methods. . . . . . . . . . 16
Precious Metals in Concentrates and Bullion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
GENERATIVE EXPLORATION
Four Acid Super Trace Analysis and Portable XRF for Lithogeochemistry. . . . 19
Aqua Regia Super Trace Analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Halogen Analysis and Ionic Leach™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Hydrogeochemistry, Super Trace Au and Pathfinders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Biogeochemistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
TARGETED EXPLORATION
Ultra Trace Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Trace and Intermediate Level Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Halogens and Loss on Ignition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Isotopic Analysis and Geochronology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
WHOLE ROCK, LITHOGEOCHEMISTRY, SULPHUR & CARBON. . . . . . . 30
SPECIFIC ORES AND COMMODITIES
Copper and Iron Ore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Bauxite, Laterites & Other Commodities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Lithium. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Uranium, Rare Earths, Uncommon Metals & Potash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Ore Grade Basemetals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
ARD AND CONCENTRATES
Acid-Base Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Concentrate Methods & Industrial Minerals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
ALS Mineralogy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Quality Accreditations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Terms & Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Global Geochemistry Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
ALS reserves the right to alter listed prices at any time.
ALS Geochemistry is the world’s most trusted testing service dedicated to high-value geologic data support
for the exploration and mining community. ALS is committed to supplying verifiable, traceable, and
defendable data using reliable testing methods and effective data-workflow solutions for our clients.
SAFETY
IS A PRIORITY
EXCEEDING DOING IT
CLIENT BETTER
EXPECTATIONS HONESTY
AND INTEGRITY
BELIEF
IN OUR ABILITY HARD WORK
AND
CONTINUOUS
IMPROVEMENT
PEOPLE CELEBRATING
DEVELOPMENT SUCCESS
Mine Site Laboratory
Services
No matter how remote, on-site laboratories are
digitally connected to the ALS lab network allowing
for unparalleled monitoring.
Supply of mine site labs: Key features that set ALS’s laboratory information
management system (LIMS) above competitors are:
› Containerised preparation facilities › Global interconnectivity to allow for offsite quality
› Customised analytical laboratories and management and oversight.
methods › Webtrieve™ access for real-time tracking and
monitoring.
Core services in-lab or on-site: › Client specific Application Program Interfaces (API)
to automate routine data transfer tasks.
› Core sawing & sampling
› Process Control Alerts™ to monitor routinely
› Core photography collected and analysed samples.
› Hyperspectral mapping & interpretation › Overlimit Alert™ for notifications when results
trigger a user defined overlimit assay.
› CoreViewer™
Partnering with ALS on a mine site laboratory project
provides peace of mind that design, commissioning
and daily laboratory operations will be completed to
the high standards characteristic of ALS.
Advances in Technology
Fire Assay for Gold
ALS brings new, advanced technology to an › Consistent and low detection levels, down to 1 ppb Au
ancient method. With the implementation of › Interference free and robust for variable sample matrices.
in-house developed technology, significant › Applicable to all scales of projects from exploration to mining.
precision and accuracy improvements have
› Flexible capacity, easily scalable as demands change.
been achieved.
› Useful assays on fully pulverized samples that allows for additional
analyses.
Sample Detection › Reliable outcomes regardless of climate extremes or remoteness.
ALS Method
size (g) limit (ppm)
Au-ICP21 30 0.001
Au-ICP22 50 0.001
Au-AA23 30 0.005
Au-AA24 50 0.005
Au-AA25 30 0.01
Au-AA26 50 0.01
Unrivalled Detection Limits
ALS continues to lead the way with innovations in ICP-MS methodology to provide leading edge detection limits for
gold and key pathfinder elements; allowing for superior discrimination of anomaly versus background.
Aqua Regia Au + Multi-element Methods with new, Lowest Detection Limits for Au from
improved Industry Leading Detection Limits Cyanide Leach / ICP-MS
Detection Detection
Methods Sample size (g) Analyte Methods Sample size (g) Analyte
limits (ppm) limits (ppm)
Au 0.0001 Au-CN43™ 25
Au 0.00002
As 0.01
Au-CN44™ 50
AuME-ST43™ 25 Bi 0.0005
AuME-ST44™ 50 Re 0.0002 ALS’s lowest Au detection limit is possible due to the
stability of Au-CN complexes coupled with ICP-MS
Se 0.002
instrumentation optimised for Au sensitivity.
Te 0.001
Tl 0.0005
Selected analytes listed. See page 16 for full multi-element listing.
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Digital Solutions
to Simplify Your Life
Build a bridge between Webtrieve™ and your data repository with
a customised API (Application Program Interface) for routine data transfer.
API
Response
Webtrieve ™
API
ALS
Webtrieve TM Client App
API
Requests
› Real time data loading with no need to check for › Standardised workflow
updated data. › Automated sample submittal directly to ALS.
› Reduced requirement for production staff to load › Extra security for sensitive data
new results.
An API is a software intermediary that makes it possible for application programs to interact with each other and
share data.
Contact your local client services representative to arrange for a meeting to discuss options.
Sample tracking at your fingertips
with the ALS Geochemistry App
Track samples and receive alerts with the ALS Geochemistry App that
includes:
› Process Control Alert™ where user-defined limits can be set up to
Secure access monitor grade control, mill processing and environmental samples.
An out of bound result prompts an alert so that the situation can be
addressed quickly.
Custom alerts
› Overlimit Alert™ delivered by SMS and/or email when a sample
triggers an overlimit assay. Results available graphically with overlimits
highlighted.
› Dashboard with workorder progress.
› Geochem results, workorder info and mine control data.
› Access to the Geochemistry Schedule of Services and Fees.
› Lab locator and contact info.
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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®.
CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE
Core cleaning, core box preparation, and labour may be
Various By Quotation
provided by ALS or TerraCore.
COREIM-10 VNIR-SWIR or SWIR hyperspectral imaging of core boxes $8.50 / foot
COREIM-11 and chip trays using TerraCore Core Imaging Systems. $27.65 / metre
COREIM-12 Pricing applies to in-lab services. $7.65 / chip sample
COREIM-10L LWIR and VNIR-SWIR hyperspectral imaging of core boxes $11.35 / foot
COREIM-11L and chip trays using TerraCore Core Imaging Systems. $37.35 / metre
COREIM-12L Pricing applies to in-lab services. $10.75 / chip sample
*Minimum charge of $8775.00
Skeletonised core boxes have custom pricing. Please enquire.
*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
300 samples
HYP-PKG The value of hyperspectral mineralogy in exploration and geometallurgy spreadsheet with mineral assemblages and spectral $8.65
minimum*
increases substantially with larger sample volumes. Discounts are parameters related to the project geology.
available for large submittals covering entire drilling campaigns.
Rapid and accurate interpretation of hyperspectral scans by the aiSIRIS™ Spreadsheet with mineral assemblages and spectral 300 samples
INTERP-11 $5.25
expert software. parameters related to the project geology. minimum*
Spectral scan using the TerraSpec® 4 HR spectrometer. Crushed reject or Raw spectral files in
TRSPEC-20 $6.25
RC chips are recommended as the optimal sample type. ASD or ASCII format.
*Discounts may apply for higher volumes of samples.
The original ASD files as well as the More information about aiSIRIS™,
aiSIRIS™ output are reported on every Contact client services to arrange for TerraSpec® and TerraCore can be obtained
sample for one-to-one comparison. access to the aiSIRIStm App.
from any ALS client services group.
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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.
Core Services CODE DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE PRICE / UNIT
Our Core Services encompass LOG-COREBX Log in core box for processing. $2.40 /box
core handling and warehouse
management, core sawing and SAW-01 Automated high speed core sawing.
$15.10 /m
sampling, and core photography, SAW-01FT Cut sheet/details provided by client.
$4.60 /ft
all within secure and comfortable
logging facilities. They may be SAWM-01 $19.30 /m
Manual sawing for friable core.
bundled in any combination at SAWM-01FT Cut sheet/details provided by client.
$5.90 /ft
ALS facilities or on-site at your
project as needed. These prices Sampling core based on client instructions.
SAM-COR01 $6.15 /sample
reflect in-lab services; for custom Includes bagging sample for further preparation.
on-site quotes, please contact
minesitelab@alsglobal.com. Surcharge for friable core. Sampling core based on client instructions. Includes
SAM-COR01F $8.45 /sample
bagging sample for further preparation.
Our highly-trained core sawing
technicians use state of the art Daily rental of secure core logging facilities
LOG-COR10 $94.50 /day
computerised saws for precision with full spectrum lights and other amenities.
cutting of most rock types. Friable
PHO-WET High resolution core photography. Delivery via secure file transfer or ALS
core may be sawn manually to
CoreViewer™ (see below). Core may be photographed wet or dry based on client $6.95 /box
preserve material in the interval. PHO-DRY
preference and requirements.
STO-COR10 Long-term storage of core boxes in ALS warehouses. $1.65 /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,
Continuous
core logging support tool, and data integration platform depth-registered
accessible over the web via computers and touch-screen downhole
core image
tablets. strips
Using core photos taken by ALS or provided Fast & secure
connection
by you over a secure connection, we create
continuous depth-registered downhole core image
strips. The box photos and core strips are available
to you through CoreViewerTM, where you can search
for specific intervals and graph any kind of downhole
geochemical, mineralogical, or geophysical data for
comparison against the images.
Your core photos can be accessed in perpetuity using your
secure WebtrieveTM login. For those companies using acQuire
GIM Suite, CoreViewerTM is available right inside the acQuire
Search
Neo application, correlated with drill holes and all associated Graph downhole
for specific
geochemical,
information in the database. intervals
mineralogical,
or geophysical
CoreViewerTM also integrates with major 3D modelling data
software, including Sequent Leapfrog Geo, Maptek Vulcan
and Micromine for deep investigation and verification of
exploration, resource and geometallurgical models.
CODE PRC-PHOCLW & PRC-PHOCLD | PRICE $6.60/box
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Sample CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Submission Workorder/administration fee applied Single charge for each batch of
BAT-01 $40.70 /processed batch
Confidence and security in the per processing batch. samples processed.
chain of custody for your samples
as they pass through our system Samples received with barcode labels
are paramount. Your samples are attached to sample bag.
LOG-21 $0.75
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 $1.45
on receipt. We encourage clients barcode labels attached.
to barcode samples prior to
Pulps received with barcode labels Weigh pulp and log into global
sending them to our laboratories. LOG-23 $0.75
attached to sample bag. tracking system. At least one out of
Our system will accommodate all every 50 samples is selected
major barcode formats. at random for routine QC tests (LOG-
Pulps received without barcode labels QC). The default specification is 85%
LOG-24 $1.45
attached. passing 75 microns.
Sample pick-up
Levy for disposal of all types of Required for relevant samples in
services LEV-01
laboratory waste. certain jurisdictions.
$1.05
May be arranged from any of
Required for relevant samples
our locations. Please contact Quarantine charge.
imported into Australia.
your nearest ALS office and QAR-01 AQIS-approved heat treatment $1.20
Additional charges apply for
and storage.
mention code PKP-21. 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 coarse
$0.85 > 45 days
are retained free of charge at our STO-BLK Monthly archive of pulps >250g. rejects and large pulps.
laboratories for a limited time,
Longer term storage of master
starting from the day we issue STO-PUL Monthly archive of pulps 90 days
pulps.
the final Certificate of Analysis.
Reasonable monthly charges will Monthly archive of screening reject Longer term storage of screening
STO-SCR $0.45 > 45 days
fractions. reject fractions.
apply to samples archived for
longer periods in our facilities. ALS Handling and retrieval of archived
RET-21 Stored samples. By Quotation
samples.
sample storage facilities provide a
secure and organised environment DIS-21 Disposal of pulps and coarse fractions. Pulps and coarse fractions. By Quotation
protected from the elements, and
all archive locations are included in RTN-21 Return of samples to client. Returned samples. By Quotation
the laboratory tracking system.
8 | GEOCHEMISTRY | SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICES | 2021 CADSpecific Gravity CODE DESCRIPTION RANGE PRICE PER SAMPLE
& Bulk Density OA-GRA08 Specific Gravity on solid objects. Reported as a ratio. $16.15
Specific Gravity on pulps using
Specific gravity and bulk density OA-GRA08b Reported as a ratio. $16.40
pycnometer.
of ores are important parameters OA-GRA09 Bulk Density by water displacement. 0.01 – 20g/cm 3 $15.25
that are often under-characterised Bulk Density after wax coating
OA-GRA09A 0.01 – 20g/cm 3 $24.25
in the determination of grade and (wax removal not included).
tonnage of deposits.
Drill Core, Rocks CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION PRICE PER SAMPLE
and Chips Used as a preliminary step before fine
$3.45
Preparation
crushing of larger sample sizes. No
Coarse crushing of rock chip and drill + $0.70 /kg
CRU-21 QC is performed for this method. If QC
samples.
Packages if required request CRU-21q for >70%
passing 6mm.
All packages include sample login Crush to 70% less than 2mm, riffle split off
$9.20
to the laboratory tracking system PREP-31* 250g, pulverise split to better than 85%
+ $0.95 /kg
and weighing. Excessively wet passing 75 microns.
samples may require additional Crusher/rotary splitter combo - Crush to
drying for a surcharge. It is very $9.20
70% less than 2mm, rotary split off 250g,
PREP-31Y* + $0.95 /kg
helpful to advise us of mineralised pulverise split to better than 85% passing
samples that may require special 75 microns.
Drill core, rock and chip samples.
equipment cleaning cycles. Crush to 70% less than 2mm, riffle split
$10.65
PREP-31B* off 1kg, pulverise split to better than 85%
+ $0.95 /kg
passing 75 microns.
Crusher/rotary splitter combo - Crush to
$10.65
70% less than 2mm, rotary split off 1kg,
PREP-31BY* + $0.95 /kg
pulverise split to better than 85% passing
75 microns.
Crush to 90% less than 2mm, riffle split
Drill core and rocks containing high- $16.70
PREP-31D* off 1kg, pulverise split to better than 85%
grade or coarse gold and/or silver. + $2.35 /kg
passing 75 microns.
Coarse crush sample, pulverise entire
Drill core, rock and chip samples up $12.15
PREP-22* sample to better than 85% passing
to 3kg. + $0.40 /kg
75 microns.
Crush to >70% less than 2mm, riffle split,
$13.75
PREP-32* pulverise 1.5kg to 85% passing Drill core, rock and chip samples.
+ $1.30 /kg
75 microns.
* Packages with common split size and particle fineness are listed. Please contact your local client services for alternatives.
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Sample CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Preparation DRY-21
Drying of excessively wet samples in Default drying procedure for most rock $3.10
Procedures drying ovens. chip and drill samples. + $0.70 /kg
Drying of excessively wet samples in
Most soil and sediment samples that are $3.25
The following procedures DRY-22 drying ovens that are controlled to a
analysed for volatile elements. + $0.75 /kg
can be used either maximum temperature of 60ºC.
separately or combined $3.25
DRY-23 Air-drying of samples. Selective Leach procedures and others.
in a package in order + $0.75 /kg
to meet specific needs
regarding sample size and Crushing
composition. Most of these
procedures are charged at a CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION PRICE PER SAMPLE
rate that is based on sample Used as a preliminary step before fine
weight. Coarse crushing of rock chip and drill
crushing of larger sample sizes. No
$3.45
CRU-21 QC is performed for this method. If QC
Multiple screen sizes and samples. + $0.70 /kg
if required request CRU-21q for >70%
screening methods are passing 6mm
available. Please contact Standard preparation procedure for
Fine crushing of rock chip and drill samples $3.45
your local client services CRU-31 samples where a representative split will
to 70% passing 2mm. + $0.65 /kg
group for options. be pulverised.
Fine crushing of rock chip and drill samples $3.85
CRU-36 Option for when a finer crush is desired.
to 85% passing 2mm. + $1.25 /kg
Fine crushing of rock chip and drill samples $4.55
CRU-32 Option for when a finer crush is desired.
to 90% passing 2mm. + $1.45 /kg
Note: Methods with common fineness requirements listed. Additional options available.
Splitting
CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION PRICE PER SAMPLE
$2.30
SPL-21* Split sample using a riffle splitter. Standard splitting procedure.
+ $0.50 /kg
$3.50
SPL-22* Split sample using a rotary splitter.
+ $1.15 /kg
Rotary splitting procedure.
Split sample using a Boyd crusher/rotary $2.30
SPL-22Y
splitter combination. + $0.50 /kg
Split a received pulp sample for
SPL-34 Pulp splitting procedure. $0.85
various analysis.
*Note: For sample splitting and return or archive without analysis add suffix X to the codes above. Additional costs are incurred.
Pulverising
CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Pulverise a split or total sample up to 250g Default procedure for samples that are
PUL-31* $5.30
A variety of different to 85% passing 75 microns. finely crushed and split to 250g or less.
pulverising bowls made Pulverise a 1,000g split to 85% passing 75
PUL-32* $7.75
of diverse media are microns. Large sample size to mitigate
available on request. All ALS Pulverise a 1,000g split to 90% passing nugget effect.
PUL-32a* $9.20
equipment is standardised 75 microns.
as low Cr-steel, however,
Pulverise entire sample to 85% passing
substitution of bowls may PUL-21* Appropriate for samples up to 3kg. $12.55
75 microns.
be required when specific
Pulverise up to 3kg to 85% passing 75
element contamination is microns. For samples >3kg additional costs
a concern. Bowls available PUL-23* $9.20
are incurred to split the sample prior to
include tungsten carbide, pulverising and retaining the remainder. Appropriate for RC drill chip
agate and zirconium. Pulverise up to 3kg to 85% passing 75 samples not requiring crushing.
microns. For samples >3kg an additional
PUL-24* $9.20
cost is incurred to split the sample prior to
pulverising. The remainder is discarded.
Pulverise up to 100g concentrate sample Cost includes careful cleaning of the
Other options are available PUL-51*
to 85% passing 75 microns. pulverizing bowl after grinding.
$29.15
for all stages of sample
PUL-34* Pulverise 200g to 85% passing 75 microns. Applicable for high grade material. $29.15
preparation. Please contact
ALS with your specific * Surcharges may apply to samples requiring excessively long pulverisation times required for some sample types.
requirements.
10 | GEOCHEMISTRY | SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICES | 2021 CADSoil & Sediment CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE Preparation Dry at
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 Assay CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
An optimal fire assay flux recipe Trace Level
and rigorous quality control Au-ICP21 Au by fire assay and ICP-AES. $20.50
program easily handle problem 0.001-10 30g sample
Au-ICP22 50g sample $24.20
materials including chromite, Au
Au-AA23 Au by fire assay and AAS. $19.75
base metal sulphides and oxides,
0.005-10 30g sample
selenides, and tellurides. Au-AA24 50g sample $23.50
Choice of crushing fineness, Ore Grade
splitting technique and pulp Au-AA25 Au by fire assay and AAS. $20.50
size can all affect the analytical 0.01-100 30g sample
Au-AA26 50g sample $24.20
outcome of fire assay gold Au
methods. Discuss with your Au-GRA21 Au by fire assay and gravimetric finish. $25.90
0.05-10,000 30g sample
local ALS laboratory for more Au-GRA22 $31.05
50g sample
information.
Metallic Screening CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
1kg pulp screened to 100 microns. Other
When samples contain coarse
screen sizes available. Duplicate 30g
gold, the metallic screening Au_SCR21 Au $68.25
assay on screen undersize. Assay of entire
procedure is recommended for oversize fraction.
accurate results. 1kg pulp screened to 100 microns. Other
screen sizes available. Duplicate 50g
Au_SCR24 Au $75.75
0.05-100,000 assay on screen undersize. Assay of entire
(0.01-1000 mg) oversize fraction.
1-2kg pulp screened to 100 microns.
Au_SCR24B Au Duplicate 50g assay on screen undersize. $103.10
Assay of entire oversize fraction.
2-3kg pulp screened to 100 microns.
Au_SCR24C Au Duplicate 50g assay on screen undersize. $130.30
Assay of entire oversize fraction.
* Options available for various sample weights, screen sizes and undersize assays.
CAD 2021 | SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICES | GEOCHEMISTRY | 13Silver CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Trace level and low-grade silver Trace Level
samples may be analysed by acid Ag-ICP41 Ag by aqua regia digestion and AAS.
0.2-100 $7.90
digestion for maximum sensitivity (Ag-AA45) 0.5g sample
Ag
and precision. Multi-element Ag-ICP61 Ag by HF-HNO3-HClO4 digestion,
0.5-100 $10.95
(Ag-AA61) HCl leach and AAS. 0.25g sample
packages including Ag are listed in
the Targeted Exploration section. Ore Grade
Ag-OG46 Ag by aqua regia digestion, ICP-AES
Because silver can suffer from 1-1,500 $13.80
(Ag-AA46) or AAS finish. 0.5g sample
nugget effect, occasional duplicate Ag by HF-HNO3-HClO4 digestion with
Ag-OG62
analysis may help detect sampling 1-1,500 HCl leach, ICP-AES or AAS finish. $16.95
(Ag-AA62) Ag
error at these low levels. At 0.4g sample
higher grades, fire assay with Ag-GRA21 Ag by fire assay and gravimetric finish. $27.30
larger nominal weights may be 5-10,000 30g sample
Ag-GRA22 50g sample $32.60
preferable.
Au and Ag by fire assay and
ME-GRA21 $33.55
Au 0.05-10,000 gravimetric finish.
Ag 5-10,000 30g sample
ME-GRA22 $38.80
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 and
Platinum, palladium, rhodium
PGM-MS23L Pd 0.0002-1 ICP-MS finish. $28.15
and gold may be determined by Au 0.001-1 30g nominal sample weight
standard lead oxide collection Pt 0.0005-1 Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay and ICP-MS finish.
PGM-MS23 $24.45
fire assay and ICP-MS or ICP-AES Pd 0.001-1 30g nominal sample weight
finish. For the full list of platinum PGM-MS24 Au 0.001-1 50g nominal sample weight $28.15
group elements, nickel sulphide Rh by fire assay, gold collection and ICP-MS.
Rh-MS25 Rh 0.001-1 $27.15
30g nominal sample weight
collection fire assay must be used
Pt, Pd 0.002-15
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. $189.95
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. $23.30
Pd 0.001-10 30g nominal sample weight
PGM-ICP24 Au 0.001-10 50g nominal sample weight $26.80
Ore Grade
Pt 0.01-100
Pt, Pd and Au by fire assay and ICP-AES finish.
PGM-ICP27 Pd 0.01-100 $25.15
30g nominal sample weight
Au 0.01-100
14 | GEOCHEMISTRY | SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICES | 2021 CADGold Cyanidation CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
In mining and exploration Au-AA13 Au 0.03-50 $13.30
Au, Ag, Cu by cyanide leach with AAS finish.
applications, cyanide leach tests Ag-AA13 Ag 0.03-350
30g sample + $6.75 /element
Cu-AA13 Cu 0.1-2,000
are used to establish the potential
cyanide extraction efficiency for Au by cyanide leach with AAS finish.
Au-AA14 Au 0.01-200 12hr Leach. $39.80
gold and silver. Up to 1kg sample
High concentrations of some Au by accelerated cyanide leach using LeachWELL
sulphides, particularly chalcopyrite, Au-AA15a Assay Tabs™ with AAS finish. 4hr Leach. $48.00 (500g)
can negatively impact gold Au-AA15b 500g sample request Au-AA15a $52.20 (1kg)
Au 0.001-125
Au-AA15c For 1kg request Au-AA15b $54.30 (2kg)
extraction. For samples that are
Au-AA15d For 2kg request Au-AA15c $56.40 (3kg)
expected to contain high copper For 3kg request Au-AA15d
sulphide concentration please
Au Preg Rob Leach with Gold Spike.
contact ALS for suggestions. Au-AA31
Au 0.03-500 Au Preg Rob Leach without Gold Spike. $14.55 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 liquors or 0.001-
Au-AA16 Au Au in cyanide liquor by extraction with AAS finish. $28.60
captured on activated carbon. 2,500mg/L
Au on carbon by ashing, aqua regia digestion and
Minimum sample weight Au-AA44 Au 1-10,000 $48.70
AAS. Duplicate analysis.
required varies, contact your
local lab.
Bulk Leach CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Extractable Gold Au-CN12*
BLEG – ICP-MS finish.
Au 0.0001-10 BLEG – extraction AA finish. $47.80
Au-AA12**
BLEG is used where cyanide Up to 1kg sample
leaching from a stream sediment BLEG – ICP-MS finish.
Au-CN11*
sample may detect gold Au 0.001-10 BLEG – extraction AA finish. $32.40
Au-AA11
anomalies that would otherwise Up to 500g sample
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.
CAD 2021 | SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICES | GEOCHEMISTRY | 15Super Trace CODE ANALYTE RANGE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Gold and Multi- Au-CN43™ Au by cyanide extraction with ICP-MS finish. $32.65
Au 0.02ppb-1ppm 25g sample
Element in Soils Au-CN44™ 50g sample $36.25
& Sediments Au-ST43™ Au by aqua regia extraction with ICP-MS finish. $21.35
Au 0.1ppb-0.1ppm 25g sample
ALS offers the lowest detection Au-ST44™ 50g sample $23.50
limits in the industry for gold
in soils and sediments by both
cyanide and aqua regia digestion,
using our innovative super trace
analytical methodology. CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Full multi-element geochemical Au 0.0001-1 Cu 0.01-10000 Nb 0.002-500 Ta 0.005-500
suites may be read from the Ag 0.001-100 Fe 0.001-50 % Ni 0.02-10000 Te 0.001-500
same digest solution as our Al 0.01-25 % Ga 0.004-10000 P 0.0005-1 % Th 0.0005-10000
aqua regia and ICP-MS super As 0.01-10000 Ge 0.005-500 Pb 0.005-10000 Ti 0.0001-10 %
trace gold method. This package B 2-10000 Hf 0.002-500 Pd 0.001-100 Tl 0.0005-10000
AuME-ST43™ Ba 0.05-10000 Hg 0.002-10000 Pt 0.001-100 U 0.0005-2500
mirrors our ME-MS41L™ method, $53.90
25g sample
with slight adjustments made to Be 0.005-1000 In 0.005-500 Rb 0.005-10000 V 0.05-10000
accommodate the larger nominal Bi 0.0005-10000 K 0.01-10 % Re 0.0002-50 W 0.001-10000
AuME-ST44™
Ca 0.01-25 % La 0.002-10000 S 0.002-10 % Y 0.001-5000 $57.05
sample weight necessary for 50g sample
representative gold analysis. Cd 0.001-2000 Li 0.1-10000 Sb 0.002-10000 Zn 0.1-10000
Ce 0.001-10000 Mg 0.01-25 % Sc 0.005-10000 Zr 0.01-500
Co 0.001-10000 Mn 0.1-50000 Se 0.002-1000
Cr 0.01-10000 Mo 0.002-10000 Sn 0.01-500
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. $18.25
Sediments Au-TL44
Au 0.001-1 25g sample
50g sample $20.50
Our trace level methods by
Intermediate Grade
aqua regia digestion and ICP-MS
finish are excellent for regolith, Au-OG43 Au by aqua regia extraction with ICP-MS finish. $17.80
Au 0.01-100 25g sample
where gold anomalies indicating
Au-OG44 50g sample $19.75
mineralisation below surface
are well-characterised. Aqua
regia dissolves native gold as CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
well as gold bound in sulphide Au 0.001-1 Co 0.1-10000 La 0.2-10000 Re 0.001-50 Tl 0.02-10000
minerals; however, depending on Ag 0.01-100 Cr 1-10000 Li 0.1-10000 S 0.01-10% U 0.05-10000
the composition of the soil, gold Al 0.01-25% Cs 0.05-500 Mg 0.01-25% Sb 0.05-10000 V 1-10000
determined by this method may As 0.1-10000 Cu 0.2-10000 Mn 5-50000 Sc 0.1-10000 W 0.05-10000
or may not match recovery from AuME-TL43™
25g sample B 10-10000 Fe 0.01-50% Mo 0.05-10000 Se 0.2-1000 Y 0.05-5000 $38.05
fire assay methods. Ba 10-10000 Ga 0.05-10000 Na 0.01-10% Sn 0.2-500 Zn 2-10000
As with our super trace methods, AuME-TL44™ Be 0.05-1000 Ge 0.05-500 Nb 0.05-500 Sr 0.2-10000 Zr 0.5-500 $41.20
50g sample
multi-element packages can be Bi 0.01-10000 Hf 0.02-500 Ni 0.2-10000 Ta 0.01-500
read from the same digestion Ca 0.01-25% Hg 0.01-10000 P 10-10000 Te 0.01-500
solution as trace level gold for a Cd 0.01-2000 In 0.005-500 Pb 0.2-10000 Th 0.2-10000
complete exploration tool. Ce 0.02-10000 K 0.01-10% Rb 0.1-10000 Ti 0.005-10%
16 | GEOCHEMISTRY | SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICES | 2021 CADPrecious 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. $114.00 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. $114.00 each
in concentrates and bullion are Rh-CON01
performed by the most senior fire Bullion
assay technicians and checked Au-GRA24 Au 0.01-1,000 fineness Routine bullion assays by fire assay with
$162.50 each
by certified assayers to ensure Ag-GRA24 Ag 0.01-1,000 fineness gravimetric finish.
accuracy. Au-UMP20 Au 0.07-1,000,000 Umpire assay for bullion samples by fire assay
$256.00 each
Ag-UMP20 Ag 0.7-1,000,000 with gravimetric finish.
Minimum sample weight Pt-UMP20
Umpire assay for bullion samples by fire assay
required varies, contact your Pd-UMP20 Pt, Pd, Rh 0.07-1,000,000 $256.00 each
with gravimetric finish.
local lab. Rh-UMP20
CAD 2021 | SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICES | GEOCHEMISTRY | 17Generative 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 suitable
As 0.02-10,000 Ga 0.05-10,000 Ni 0.08-10,000 Te 0.005-500
for regional drilling, trenching and
Ba 1-10,000 Ge 0.05-500 P 0.001%-1% Th 0.004-10,000
hand samples in unmineralised
Be 0.02-1,000 Hf 0.004-500 Pb 0.01-10,000 Ti 0.001%-10%
rocks, and can also be used ME-MS61L™
Bi 0.002-10,000 In 0.005-500 Rb 0.02-10,000 Tl 0.002-10,000
effectively in areas of thick regolith 0.25g $53.55
Ca 0.01%-50% K 0.01%-10% Re 0.0004-50 U 0.01-10,000
for bedrock mapping. ALS has sample
Cd 0.005-1,000 La 0.005-10,000 S 0.01%-10% V 0.1-10,000
lowered the detection limits on
Ce 0.01-500 Li 0.2-10,000 Sb 0.02-10,000 W 0.008-10,000
key pathfinder elements such
Co 0.005-10,000 Mg 0.01%-50% Sc 0.01-10,000 Y 0.01-500
as As, Sb, Se and Tl to near or
Cr 0.3-10,000 Mn 0.2-100,000 Se 0.006-1000 Zn 0.2-10,000
below average crustal abundance,
revealing anomalous patterns at Cs 0.01-500 Mo 0.02-10,000 Sn 0.02-500 Zr 0.1-500
levels previously unattainable due Dy 0.005-1000 Ho 0.002-1000 Sm 0.004-1000
to technical limitations. Er 0.004-1000 Lu 0.002-1000 Tb 0.002-1000
MS61L-REE™ $9.80 Add-on only
Eu 0.004-1000 Nd 0.005-1000 Tm 0.002-1000
The rare earth elements and
Gd 0.005-1000 Pr 0.004-1000 Yb 0.004-1000
lead isotopes are available
²⁰⁴Pb 0.01-10000 ²⁰⁶Pb 0.01-10000 ²⁰⁷Pb 0.01-10000
as add-ons to expand the MS61L-PbIS™ $14.70 Add-on only
²⁰⁸Pb 0.01-10000
utility of the method in
greenfields exploration.
Portable XRF for CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Lithogeochemistry Portable XRF scan of an unmineralised pulverised sample.
Ranges:
Add-on to
The crucial lithogeochemical Si 0.5%-47%
pXRF-34 $5.85 multi-element
elements - silicon, titanium, and Ti 0.1%-60%
analysis only
zirconium - may be added to any Zr 5ppm-5%
15g sample
ALS four acid method for a more
complete element suite.
CAD 2021 | SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICES | GEOCHEMISTRY | 19Aqua Regia CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Super Trace Ag 0.001-100 Co 0.001-10,000 La 0.002-10,000 Pt 0.002-25 Th 0.002-10,000
Analysis Al
As
0.01%-25%
0.01-10,000
Cr
Cs
0.01-10,000
0.005-500 Mg
Li 0.1-10,000
0.01%-25%
Rb
Re
0.005-10,000
0.0002-50
Ti
Tl
0.001%-10%
0.001-10,000
Aqua regia digestion Au 0.0002-25 Cu 0.01-10,000 Mn 0.1-50,000 S 0.01%-10% U 0.005-10,000
with super trace ICP-MS B 10-10,000 Fe 0.001%-50% Mo 0.01-10,000 Sb 0.005-10,000 V 0.1-10,000
ME-MS41L™*
analysis provides extremely Ba 0.5-10,000 Ga 0.004-10,000 Na 0.001%-10% Sc 0.005-10,000 W 0.001-10,000 $43.75
0.5g sample
low detection limits for Be 0.01-1000 Ge 0.005-500 Nb 0.002-500 Se 0.003-1000 Y 0.003-500
the analysis of soils and Bi 0.0005-10,000 Hf 0.002-500 Ni 0.04-10,000 Sn 0.01-500 Zn 0.1-10,000
sediments; useful for regional Ca 0.01%-25% Hg 0.004-10,000 P 0.001%-1% Sr 0.01-10,000 Zr 0.01-500
and deep cover 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 $9.80
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 $14.70
MS41L-PbIS™
labile component, while Pb 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 (1:1 ratio
used in fingerprinting and HCl:HNO3) digestion is also available, use code ME-MS41W TM.For Au with multi-element using a 25g or 50g charge please use
AuME-ST43™ or AuME-ST44™.
hydrothermal fluid history.
Selenium in Soils CODE ANALYTE & RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Se at this level holds Se-MS46 Se 0.003-100
Aqua regia digestion and ICP-MS analysis.
$21.35
information for exploration 25g sample
vectoring as well as
environmental baselines.
Conductivity, pH CODE ANALYTES & RANGES DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
and Neutralisation OA-GRA04 Acid Insoluble 0.01%-100%
Acid insoluble content.
$18.25
1g sample.
These methods provide crucial pH on 1:10 sample to water ratio.
OA-ELE03 pH 0.1-14 $12.15
information for mineral processing, 5g sample
environmental assessment and Specific conductivity on 1:10 sample
exploration. OA-ELE04 Conductivity 1-100,000μS/cm to water ratio. $15.25
5g sample
Soil pH on 1:1 sample to water ratio.
OA-ELE05 Soil pH 0.1-14 $15.25
20g sample
Soil pH and
Add on to Soil pH. $6.00 add-on to
OA-ELE05AP soil acid 0.1-14
Addition of HCl and pH re-measured. soil pH only
neutralization
Soil Soil conductivity on 1:1 sample to water ratio.
OA-ELE06 1-100,000μS/cm $10.65
Conductivity 20g sample
OA-ELE07 Paste pH 0.1-14 Paste pH on 10g sample saturated with water. $9.20
Paste pH
Add on to Paste pH. $6.00 add-on to
OA-ELE07AP and soil acid 0.1-14
Addition of HCl to paste and pH re-measured. Paste pH only
neutralisation
20 | GEOCHEMISTRY | SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICES | 2021 CADHalogen Analysis CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and Vegetation sample is ashed at 475°C for 24 hours. Pre- and post-ashing weights are
iodine hold significant promise in reported. Average ash yields are 2-4% for species commonly used in exploration
VEG-ASH01 $12.30
surveys.
exploration, since many metals Minimum sample weight required 100g.
are transported through the Sample pre-treatment for super trace halogens analysis. Required for soils.
crust as halide complexes in HAL-PREP01 Minimum sample weight required varies, contact your local lab to discuss your $15.25
hydrothermal fluids. project.
Soil, vegetation or water may be
analysed by this method. CODE ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
F 0.05 Cl 0.1 De-ionised water leach with ICP-MS &
ME-HAL01™ $40.65
Br 0.02 I 0.002 ion chromatograph analysis.
For halogen analysis on vegetation use code ME-HAL01a and for water use code ME-HAL01w .
TM TM
Ionic Leach™ CODE ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (ppb) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Ionic Leach is designed to
TM Ag 0.1 Eu 0.1 Nb 0.1 Tb 0.1
enhance the most subtle labile As 0.5 Fe 0.1ppm Nd 0.1 Te 0.5
geochemical anomalies for a Au 0.02 Ga 0.5 Ni 1 Th 0.02
wide range of commodities. Ba 10 Gd 0.1 Pb 0.1 Ti 5
Be 0.2 Ge 0.1 Pd 0.05 Tl 0.05
It is a static sodium cyanide
Bi 0.3 Hf 0.05 Pr 0.1 Tm 0.1
leach using the chelating agents
Br 0.05ppm Hg 0.1 Pt 0.1 U 0.05
ammonium chloride, citric acid
Ca 0.2ppm Ho 0.1 Rb 0.1 V 0.2
and EDTA with the leachant ME-MS23™ $50.10
Cd 0.2 I 0.01ppm Re 0.01 W 0.1
buffered at an alkaline pH of 8.5.
Ce 0.1 In 0.1 Sb 0.5 Y 0.1
Nominal sample weight is 50g Co 0.3 La 0.1 Sc 1 Yb 0.1
(wet weight, no screening). Cr 1 Li 0.2 Se 2 Zn 10
Cs 0.1 Lu 0.1 Sm 0.1 Zr 0.1
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 0.01 207
Pb 0.01 208
Pb 0.02 $14.70 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.
CAD 2021 | SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICES | GEOCHEMISTRY | 21Hydrogeochemistry CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Filter water samples toBiogeochemistry CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Plants selectively absorb trace Milling of dry plant tissue to 100% passing 1mm. Produces a homogenous and
elements from soil, bedrock and VEG-MILL01 $12.30
representative pulp that can be subsampled for analysis.
water at depth and incorporate
them into their tissue. Analyses Vegetation sample is ashed at 475°C for 24 hours. Pre- and post-ashing weights are
of plant tissues can therefore be VEG-ASH01 reported. Average ash yields are 2-4% for species commonly used in exploration $12.30
used as a large-scale geochemical surveys. Minimum recommended sample weight is 100g.
sampling device in areas where
the rocks of interest are covered CODE ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
by transported cover and non- Ag 0.001 Cu 0.01 Nb 0.002 Ta 0.001
prospective lithologies. Careful Al 0.01% Fe 1 Ni 0.04 Te 0.005
selection of plant species, As 0.01 Ga 0.004 P 0.001% Th 0.002
tissue type and growth age are Au 0.0002 Ge 0.005 Pb 0.01 Ti 0.001%
important factors to be considered ME-VEG41™ B 1 Hf 0.002 Pd 0.001 Tl 0.002
as the geochemical response will unashed
Ba 0.1 Hg 0.001 Pt 0.001 U 0.005
vary with these factors. ME-VEG41aTM
Be 0.01 In 0.005 Rb 0.01 V 0.05
ashed $37.40
ALS provides multiple digestion Bi 0.001 K 0.01% Re 0.001 W 0.01
1g sample
and preparation methods for Ca 0.01% La 0.002 S 0.01% Y 0.003
explorers using this sample Cd 0.001 Li 0.1 Sb 0.01 Zn 0.1
media. Preparation methods can Ce 0.003 Mg 0.001% Sc 0.01 Zr 0.02
include the separation of the Co 0.002 Mn 0.1 Se 0.005
tissue of interest from other plant Cr 0.01 Mo 0.01 Sn 0.01
parts, milling and ashing. Cs 0.005 Na 0.001% Sr 0.02
VEG41-REE TM Dy 0.002 Gd 0.002 Nd 0.001 Tb 0.001
Ashing results in the
unashed
concentration of many elements Er 0.002 Ho 0.001 Pr 0.002 Tm 0.001 $9.80 Add-on only
VEG41a-REE TM
of interest to explorers and when ashed Eu 0.002 Lu 0.001 Sm 0.003 Yb 0.003
calculated back to the original
Ag 0.00005 Cu 0.0005 Nb 0.0001 Ta 0.00005
pre-ashed weight has the effect
Al 0.0005% Fe 0.05 Ni 0.002 Te 0.0003
of dropping detection limits of VEG41a-FAC TM As 0.0005 Ga 0.0002 P 0.00005% Th 0.0001
many elements by an order of
Detection Au 0.00001 Ge 0.0003 Pb 0.0005 Ti 0.00005%
magnitude. Please contact your
limits when B 0.05 Hf 0.0001 Pd 0.00005 Tl 0.0001
local lab to discuss your specific back- Ba 0.005 Hg 0.00005 Pt 0.0001 U 0.0003
project goals. calculated
Be 0.0005 In 0.0003 Rb 0.0005 V 0.003
using the $37.40
original pre- Bi 0.00005 K 0.0005% Re 0.00005 W 0.0005
ash weight Ca 0.0005% La 0.0001 S 0.0005% Y 0.0002
of the Cd 0.00005 Li 0.005 Sb 0.0005 Zn 0.005
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-REE™ Er 0.0001 Ho 0.00005 Pr 0.0001 Tm 0.00005 $9.80 Add-on only
Eu 0.0001 Lu 0.00005 Sm 0.0002 Yb 0.0002
CAD 2021 | SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICES | GEOCHEMISTRY | 23Targeted 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 key to
As 0.1-10,000 Fe 0.01%-50% Nb 0.05-500 Te 0.01-500
achieving exploration success.
Au* 0.02-25 Ga 0.05-10,000 Ni 0.2-10,000 Th 0.2-10,000
Sample type, target commodity,
B 10-10,000 Ge 0.05-500 P 10-10,000 Ti 0.005%-10%
and pathfinder elements should
all be considered when selecting Ba 10-10,000 Hf 0.02-500 Pb 0.2-10,000 Tl 0.02-10,000
ME-MS41™
the most appropriate method for Be 0.05-1,000 Hg 0.01-10,000 Rb 0.1-10,000 U 0.05-10,000 $31.55
0.5g sample
your project. Bi 0.01-10,000 In 0.005-500 Re 0.001-50 V 1-10,000
Ca 0.01%-25% K 0.01%-10% S 0.01%-10% W 0.05-10,000
Aqua regia is an excellent
Cd 0.01-1,000 La 0.2-10,000 Sb 0.05-10,000 Y 0.05-500
exploration tool for various deposit
Ce 0.02-500 Li 0.1-10,000 Sc 0.1-10,000 Zn 2-10,000
types that involve gold, silver and
Co 0.1-10,000 Mg 0.01%-25% Se 0.2-1,000 Zr 0.5-500
base metals hosted in sulphide
Cr 1-10,000 Mn 5-50,000 Sn 0.2-500
and carbonate minerals.
* Gold determinations by this method are semi-quantitative due to the small sample weight used.
For Au with multi-element using a 25g or 50g charge please use AuME-TL43™ or AuME-TL44™.
Single Elements CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
by Aqua Regia ME-MS42™
Ag 0.01-25 Hg 0.005-25 Se 0.2-250 U 0.05-250 $16.35
As 0.1-250 Re 0.001-250 Te 0.01-250 + $1.50 /element
When analytical results for one 0.5g sample
Bi 0.01-250 Sb 0.05-250 Tl 0.02-250
or only a few elements with low
Request specific elements.
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
ICP-MS Finish Al
As
0.01%-50%
0.2-10,000 Ga
Fe 0.01%-50% Nb
0.05-10,000 Ni
0.1-500
0.2-10,000
Ta
Te
0.05-500
0.05-500
Four acid digestion quantitatively ME-MS61™ Ba 10-10,000 Ge 0.05-500 P 10-10,000 Th 0.01-10,000
0.25g
dissolves nearly all minerals Be 0.05-1,000 Hf 0.1-500 Pb 0.5-10,000 Ti 0.005%-10%
sample $37.90
in the majority of geological Bi 0.01-10,000 In 0.005-500 Rb 0.1-10,000 Tl 0.02-10,000
materials. However, barite, rare Ca 0.01%-50% K 0.01%-10% Re 0.002-50 U 0.1-10,000
earth oxides, columbite-tantalite, *ME-MS61m™ Cd 0.02-1,000 La 0.5-10,000 S 0.01%-10% V 1-10,000 $48.85
and titanium, tin and tungsten 0.75g
sample Ce 0.01-500 Li 0.2-10,000 Sb 0.05-10,000 W 0.1-10,000
minerals may not be fully Co 0.1-10,000 Mg 0.01%-50% Sc 0.1-10,000 Y 0.1-500
digested. Cr 1-10,000 Mn 5-100,000 Se 1-1,000 Zn 2-10,000
Despite the potentially incomplete Cs 0.05-500 Mo 0.05-10,000 Sn 0.2-500 Zr 0.5-500
digestion of REEs, the leachable Dy 0.05-1,000 Gd 0.05-1,000 Nd 0.1-1,000 Tb 0.01-1,000
$47.10
portion of these elements may ME-MS61r™ Er 0.03-1,000 Ho 0.01-1,000 Pr 0.03-1,000 Tm 0.01-1,000
Full suite
hold important exploration Eu 0.03-1,000 Lu 0.01-1,000 Sm 0.03-1,000 Yb 0.03-1,000
vectoring information and can be * Note: To include Hg by a separate method in the suite of elements above, please request ME-MS61m™ instead of ME-MS61™.
chosen as an add-on.
Single Elements CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
by Four Acid ME-MS62™
Ag 0.01-100 Ga 0.05-500 Se 1-500 Tl 0.02-500
As 0.2-500 Mo 0.05-500 Sn 0.2-500 U 0.1-500 $18.65
When analytical results for one 0.25g
Bi 0.01-500 Re 0.002-100 Te 0.05-500 W 0.1-500 + $1.50 / element
or only a few elements with low sample
Cd 0.02-500 Sb 0.05-500 Th 0.01-500
detection limits are required. More
Request specific elements.
elements are available on request.
CAD 2021 | SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICES | GEOCHEMISTRY | 25Aqua Regia With CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
ICP-AES Finish Ag 0.2-100 Co 1-10,000 Mn 5-50,000 Sr 1-10,000
Al 0.01%-25% Cr 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Th 20-10,000 $13.85 full package
These methods are economical
ME-ICP41 As 2-10,000 Cu 1-10,000 Na 0.01%-10% Ti 0.01%-10% or $7.05
tools for first pass exploration
0.5g B 10-10,000 Fe 0.01%-50% Ni 1-10,000 Tl 10-10,000 + $0.85 /element
geochemistry. Data reported from sample Ba 10-10,000 Ga 10-10,000 P 10-10,000 U 10-10,000
an aqua regia digestion should
*ME-ICP41m Be 0.5-1,000 Hg 1-10,000 Pb 2-10,000 V 1-10,000 $21.35
be considered as representing 1g sample Bi 2-10,000 K 0.01%-10% S 0.01%-10% W 10-10,000
only the leachable portion of the
Ca 0.01%-25% La 10-10,000 Sb 2-10,000 Zn 2-10,000
particular analyte.
Cd 0.5-1,000 Mg 0.01%-25% Sc 1-10,000
*To include Hg to a lower detection limit of 0.005ppm by a separate method, please request package ME-ICP41m.
Four Acid CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Digestion With Ag 0.5-100 Cr 1-10,000 Na 0.01%-10% Ti 0.01%-10%
ICP-AES Finish ME-ICP61
0.25g
Al
As
0.01%-50%
5-10,000
Cu
Fe
1-10,000
0.01%-50%
Ni
P
1-10,000
10-10,000
Tl
U
10-10,000
10-10,000
$18.65 full package
or $10.10
Four acid digestions are able sample Ba 10-10,000 Ga 10-10,000 Pb 2-10,000 V 1-10,000 + $0.85 /element
to dissolve most minerals, but Be 0.5-1,000 K 0.01%-10% S 0.01%-10% W 10-10,000
although the term “near-total” *ME-ICP61m Bi 2-10,000 La 10-10,000 Sb 5-10,000 Zn 2-10,000 $31.40
is used, not all elements are 0.75g Ca 0.01%-50% Mg 0.01%-50% Sc 1-10,000
quantitatively extracted in some sample
Cd 0.5-1,000 Mn 5-100,000 Sr 1-10,000
sample matrices. Co 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Th 20-10,000
* To include Hg in the suite of elements above, please request method ME-ICP61m
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 $12.75
dissolves Hg and uses a digestion 0.5g sample
temperature low enough to avoid High grade Hg by aqua regia and ICP-AES.
Hg-ICP42 Hg 1-100,000 $12.20
0.5g sample
fuming off this volatile element.
Hg in ores by acid digestion and ICP-AES.
Hg-CON01 Hg 1-10,000 $95.60
2g sample
Resistive Elements CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
By Fusion Ce 0.1-10,000 Rb 0.2-10,000 Ta 0.1-2,500 W 1-10,000 $20.85
ME-MS85™
The lithium borate fusion & ICP-MS 0.1g sample La 0.1-10,000 Sn 1-10,000 Th 0.05-1,000 Y 0.1-10,000 + $1.50 /element
finish allows analysis of the most Nb 0.1-2,500 Sr 0.1-10,000 U 0.05-1,000 Zr 2-10,000
resistive elements at trace levels. Note: For high-grade range request ME-MS85h
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 Si 0.5%-47%
pXRF-34 $5.85 multi-element
elements - silicon, titanium and Ti 0.1%-60%
analysis only.
zirconium - may be added to any Zr 5ppm-5%
15g sample
ALS four acid method for a more
complete element suite.
26 | GEOCHEMISTRY | SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICES | 2021 CADIntermediate 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 $22.85 full package
to analysing low grade ore ME-ICP41a
Be 5-500 Hg 5-50,000 Pb 10-50,000 V 5-50,000 or $13.80
or samples with known 0.4g sample
Bi 10-50,000 K 0.05%-50% S 0.05%-10% W 50-50,000 + $3.10 /element
mineralisation. Data reported from
Ca 0.05%-50% La 50-50,000 Sb 10-50,000 Zn 10-50,000
an aqua regia digestion should
Cd 5-2,500 Mg 0.05%-50% Sc 5-50,000
be considered as representing
only the leachable portion of the Co 5-50,000 Mn 25-50,000 Sr 5-50,000
particular analyte.
Intermediate CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Level Four Acid Ag 1-200 Cr 10-100,000 Na 0.05%-30% Ti 0.05%-30%
Digestion Al
As
0.05%-30%
50-100,000
Cu
Fe
10-100,000
0.05%-50%
Ni
P
10-100,000
50-100,000
Tl
U
50-50,000
50-50,000
These packages can be used Ba 50-50,000 Ga 50-50,000 Pb 20-100,000 V 10-100,000 $25.95 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 $16.80
0.4g sample
to analysing low grade ore Bi 20-50,000 La 50-50,000 Sb 50-50,000 Zn 20-100,000 + $3.10 /element
or samples with known Ca 0.05%-50% Mg 0.05%-50% Sc 10-50,000
mineralisation. Four acid Cd 10-10,000 Mn 10-100,000 Sr 10-100,000
digestions are able to dissolve Co 10-50,000 Mo 10-50,000 Th 50-50,000
most minerals, but not all
elements are quantitatively
extracted in some samples.
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