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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES & FEES
Geochemistry
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2021 ALS GEOCHEMISTRY APP

track samples &
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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 $8.65
minimum*
increases substantially with larger sample volumes. Discounts are spectral 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.

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

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.
QAR-01 AQIS-approved heat treatment $1.20
your nearest ALS office and 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 <250g. $0.45 > 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 RTN-21 Return of samples to client. Returned samples. By Quotation
in the laboratory tracking system.
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Specific 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/cm3 $15.25
that are often under-characterised Bulk Density after wax coating
OA-GRA09A 0.01 – 20g/cm3 $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

PREP-31BY* 70% less than 2mm, rotary split off 1kg, + $0.95 /kg
pulverise split to better than 85% passing
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.

Individual Drying
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.

CRU-36 Option for when a finer crush is desired.
CRU-32 Option for when a finer crush is desired.
Note: Methods with common fineness requirements listed. Additional options available.
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 Default procedure for samples that are
PUL-31* $5.30
A variety of different 250g to 85% passing 75 microns. finely crushed and split to 250g or less.
pulverising bowls made Pulverise a 1,000g split to 85% passing
PUL-32* $7.75
of diverse media are 75 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
Pulverise 200g to 85% passing 75
preparation. Please contact PUL-34* Applicable for high grade material. $29.15
microns.
ALS with your specific
* Surcharges may apply to samples requiring excessively long pulverisation times required for some sample types.
requirements.

Soil & Sediment CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Preparation Dry at <60°C/140°F, sieve sample to -180 micron (80 mesh). Retain both fractions. $2.05 /sample
PREP-41
Package Application: Soil or sediment samples. +$3.20 /kg
Drying temperature is kept low to

avoid the loss of mercury.
Clay Separation CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

The clay fraction in soils acts as a SCR-CLAY
Separation of the -10 micron fraction from soils.
$29.50
trap for elements migrating to the Minimum 300g of sieved soil required.
surface from depth, and may be Note: Clay samples may require drying and screening (-180 micron or -106 micron) prior to clay separation on the minus fraction.
Please discuss suitable options for your program with local client services staff.
used to enhance subtle anomalies.
Miscellaneous CODE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION PRICE / UNIT
Procedures CMP-21 Compositing of two or more samples. $3.05 /sample

May be done by volume/core length As requested.
These procedures may be used
CMP-22 (CMP-21) or by weight (CMP-22). $5.80 /sample
when specialised preparation or
sample compositing is required. Clean crushers with “barren”
WSH-21 As required. Barren material inserted $3.55 /sample
material after each, or designated samples.
An hourly labour charge may between samples as an additional cleaning
Clean pulverisers with “barren” material
apply to time-intensive projects. WSH-22 step between mineralised samples. $4.55 /sample
after each, or designated samples..
As required for samples received in
Transfer sample to drying tray or new
TRA-21 containers unsuitable for laboratory $1.50 /sample
sample bag.
storage, or requiring tray drying.
BAG-01 Bagging large pulps for storage. For large pulps/bulk masters. $1.50 /sample
Homogenise stored or composited samples

HOM-01 As required. $6.85 /sample
by light pulverizing.
Screening of samples to any number of
standard size fractions, as specified by the Fraction sizing or custom screening as $8.35 /screen size
SCR-51
client. Weight of undersize fraction reported requested.
for each screen size.
Portable XRF on CODE ANALYTES & LOWER LIMITS (PPM) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Prepared Pulps pXRF-30
As 50 Ca
0.5% Cr
100 Cu
50 Fe
0.5% Mn
100
$7.75
Ni 50 Pb
50 S
0.1% Zn
50
ALS offers portable XRF analysis
on pulps immediately after sample Portable XRF scan of an unmineralised pulverised sample. Ranges:
pXRF-34 $5.85
preparation at the prep lab closest Si 0.5%-47% Ti
0.1%-60% Zr
5ppm-5%
to your project. 15g sample *pXRF methods available as an add-on to multi-element analysis only.
required for pXRF analysis.
Portable XRF for Indicative Analysis

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

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

sample weight for efficient service.
Gold by Fire 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.

Silver 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

Gold 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.

Super 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%

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

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

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

nominal sample weight for efficient service.
Four Acid Super CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Trace Analysis Ag 0.002-100 Cu 0.02-10,000 Na 0.001%-10% Sr 0.02-10,000
Al 0.01%-50% Fe 0.002%-50% Nb 0.005-500 Ta 0.01-500
This super trace package is 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.

Aqua 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 pH on 1:10 sample to water ratio.
OA-ELE03 pH 0.1-14 $12.15
crucial information for mineral 5g sample
processing, environmental Specific conductivity on 1:10 sample
assessment and 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

Halogen Analysis CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and Vegetation sample is ashed at 475°C for 24 hours. Pre- and post-ashing weights 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.

Hydrogeochemistry CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Filter water samples to <0.45um and acidify with nitric acid before analysis.
Water that has interacted with rock WAT-PREP02
Required when field filtering and acidification has not been performed.
$7.50
will take on trace elements which Filter water samples to <0.45um before analysis.
WAT-PREP03 $5.00
are then transported with the Required when water has not been filtered before submittal.
water, producing a larger footprint Acidify water samples with nitric acid before analysis.
WAT-PREP04 $2.55
Required when samples have not been acidified before submittal.
diagnostic of that rock. Where
collection of traditional media such WAT-PREP05 Chemical treatment of water samples to desorb Au from containers before analysis. $3.90
as soils is difficult or impossible
such as in swamps, in areas with CODE ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (µg/L) PRICE PER SAMPLE
significant transported cover, and Au 0.002 Cu 0.1 Ni 0.2 Ta 0.01
areas where invasive sampling is Ag 0.005 Fe 0.003mg/L P 0.005mg/L Te 0.01
not possible, hydrogeochemistry Al 3 Ga 0.05 Pb 0.05 Th 0.005
provides a direct detection tool on As 0.05 Hf 0.005 Pd 0.005 Ti 0.2
the same scale as stream sediment B 3 Hg 0.05 Pt 0.005 Tl 0.002
sampling. Ba 0.05 In 0.01 Rb 0.01 U 0.002
ALS offers multiple reliable and cost- Be 0.005 K 0.01mg/L Re 0.002 V 0.05
ME-MS14L™ $83.65
effective water analysis packages to Bi 0.01 La 0.005 S 0.2mg/L W 0.01
suit your exploration program. Ca 0.02mg/L Li 0.1 Sb 0.01 Y 0.005
Cd 0.005 Mg 0.005mg/L Sc 0.01 Zn 0.5
Trace elements and metals analyses
Ce 0.005 Mn 0.05 Se 0.05 Zr 0.02
require at least 50mL of water.
Co 0.005 Mo 0.05 Si 0.03mg/L
Au requires a minimum of 100mL
Cr 0.5 Na 0.01mg/L Sn 0.05
of water. Anions and physical
Cs 0.005 Nb 0.005 Sr 0.05
parameters require a minimum of
Dy 0.005 Gd 0.005 Nd 0.005 Tb 0.005
150mL of water.
MS14L-REE™ Er 0.005 Ho 0.005 Pr 0.005 Tm 0.005 $24.90 Add-on only
Please contact ALS for information Eu 0.005 Lu 0.005 Sm 0.005 Yb 0.005
on sampling methodology and Br 0.05mg/L NO3 0.005mg/L pH 0.1 units Conductivity 2µS/cm
preservation if needed. Sampling MS14L-ANPH™ Cl 0.5mg/L SO4 0.5mg/L TDS 3mg/L Total Alkalinity 1mg/L $73.70 Add-on only*
kits may be purchased at some F 0.02mg/L
locations, please enquire.
* Speciated alkalinity (bicarbonate, hydroxide and carbonate ion) and density can also be determined at additional
cost.
For brines and high TDS water please use ME-MS14 or ME-ICP15.
Super Trace Au CODE ANALYTES & DETECTION LIMITS (µg/L) PRICE PER SAMPLE
and Pathfinders Au-PATH14L™

Au
Ag
0.0002-10
0.005-100
Co
Pd
0.005-1000
0.005-100
Pt
Sb
0.01-100
0.02-1000
Tl
W
0.005-1000
0.02-1000 $61.65
Our new super trace gold and As 0.2-1000
pathfinder package offers industry
leading detection limits for
exploration of many gold bearing
ore systems. Suitable for surface
and ground waters.

Biogeochemistry CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Plants selectively absorb 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

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

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

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

the nominal sample weight for
efficient service.
Aqua Regia With CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
ICP-MS Finish Ag 0.01-100 Cs 0.05-500 Mo 0.05-10,000 Sr 0.2-10,000
Al 0.01-25% Cu 0.2-10,000 Na 0.01%-10% Ta 0.01-500
Method selection can be 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 Cs 0.05-500 Mo 0.05-10,000 Sn 0.2-500 Zr 0.5-500
incomplete digestion of REEs, Dy 0.05-1,000 Gd 0.05-1,000 Nd 0.1-1,000 Tb 0.01-1,000
$47.10
the leachable portion of these ME-MS61r™ Er 0.03-1,000 Ho 0.01-1,000 Pr 0.03-1,000 Tm 0.01-1,000
Full suite
elements may hold important Eu 0.03-1,000 Lu 0.01-1,000 Sm 0.03-1,000 Yb 0.03-1,000
exploration vectoring information * Note: To include Hg by a separate method in the suite of elements above, please request ME-MS61m™ instead of ME-MS61™.
and can be 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.

Aqua Regia With CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
ICP-AES Finish Ag 0.2-100 Co 1-10,000 Mn 5-50,000 Sr 1-10,000
Al 0.01%-25% Cr 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Th 20-10,000 $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.

Intermediate CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Level Aqua Regia Ag 1-200 Cr 5-50,000 Mo 5-50,000 Th 100-50,000
Al 0.05%-50% Cu 5-50,000 Na 0.05%-50% Ti 0.05%-50%
These packages can be used
As 10-100,000 Fe 0.05%-50% Ni 5-50,000 Tl 50-50,000
as an economical alternative
Ba 50-50,000 Ga 50-50,000 P 50-50,000 U 50-50,000 $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.

Halogens CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Elemental analysis of the halide Cl-IC881 Cl 50-20,000 KOH fusion and ion chromatography. 0.2g sample $26.50
minerals containing chlorine and Cl-ELE81a Cl 50-20,000
Specific to Cl in phosphates only.
$23.50
fluorine generally require fusions KOH fusion and ion selective electrode. 1g sample
that will retain the elements Cl-XRF20 Cl 0.001%-6% Lithium borate fusion and XRF. 0.7g sample $25.85
in solution, as well as specific Cl-VOL66 Cl 0.01-65% Nitric acid digestion and titration. 1g sample $48.75
instrumentation for analysis. F-IC881 F 20-20,000 KOH fusion and ion chromatography. 0.2g sample $26.50
KOH fusion and ion selective
F-ELE81a F 20-20,000 $23.50
electrode. 0.2g sample
Na2O2 fusion, citric acid leach and
F-ELE82 F 0.01-100% $34.30
ion selective electrode. 0.1g sample
Cl 50-20,000 KOH fusion and ion chromatography.
ME-IC881 $37.10
F 20-20,000 0.2g sample
Loss On Ignition CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
LOI measures the content of OA-GRA10 Gravimetric procedure after drying at 105°C. $18.25
a sample lost as gases when 2 hours (normal samples).
H2O (Moisture) 0.01-100 $19.55
subjected to high temperatures, 24 hours (hygroscopic samples).
OA-GRA11 QAQC samples inserted for
often including water and CO2. 5g sample
monitoring
Many more temperatures and H 2O +
Combustion furnace and infrared spectrometry.
ignition times are available, OA-IR06 (Water of 0.01-100 $18.25
1g sample
please enquire. Crystallization)
Loss on Ignition at 500ºC after sample is pre-dried at 105ºC.
OA-GRA05xf LOI @ 500°C 0.01-100 $15.25
1g sample.
Loss on Ignition at 1000ºC on an as received basis.
OA-GRA05 LOI @ 1000°C 0.01-100 $10.35
1g sample.
Stable Isotopes CODE ANALYTE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Many important parameters Offered in partnership with the Mineral Deposit Research Unit
C and O in (MDRU) at the University of British Columbia. Carbon and oxygen
of mineralising fluids may be Carbonate Minerals
LS-ISTP01 isotopic composition is determined specifically on carbonate $39.75
determined from stable isotope minerals in whole-rock pulps using laser spectroscopy. 0.5g
ratios. The isotopic alteration sample
halo may extend beyond visible O-ISTP01 Specific to clays and silicate minerals. Determination using a
O and H in Silicate
mineralogy changes, creating a complex gas collection procedure and IRMS. Sample must be $180.00 each
H-ISTP01 Minerals
larger deposit footprint for easier supplied as a single-mineral separate. TAT is 30 days.
exploration vectoring. Specific to sulphide and sulphate minerals. Determination
S-ISTP01 Sulphur using TC/EA and IRMS. Sample must be supplied as a $91.00
single-mineral separate. TAT is 30 days.
Specific to minerals containing carbon and/or oxygen.
CO-ISTP01 Carbon and Oxygen Determination using acid digestion and IRMS. Sample must be $66.00
supplied as a single-mineral separate. TAT is 30 days.

Pb Isotope Ratios CODE ANALYTE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
For Exploration PbIS-RAT41 Six isotope ratios
Pb isotope ratios by acid digestion and ICP-MS analysis. Total
$43.00
Pb content of the sample is required in advance. May be run on
This fast, low-cost analysis including 204Pb, whole rock pulps. 0.5g sample
Pb, 207Pb, and 208Pb
206
of Pb isotope ratios in pulps PbIS-RAT61 isotopes For Aqua Regia Digestion request PbIS-RAT41 $46.65
allows fingerprinting of different For Four Acid Digestion request PbIS-RAT61
lithologies and hydrothermal fluid NOTE: Samples must contain >2ppm Pb for analysis to be viable
flow pathways, providing a new
vector to ore deposits.
Radiogenic CODE ANALYTE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Isotopes May be done on whole rock pulps or on specific Pb-bearing
minerals. Measurement by acid digestion
Pb-ISTP01 Pb/Pb $430.00
These methods provide insight and HR-ICP-MS. Samples may require Hg separation at an
into provenance and character additional cost. TAT is 30 days.
of hydrothermal fluids and Performed on whole rock pulps. Measurement by column
rock genesis, helping unravel Nd-ISTP01 Sm/Nd separation and HR-ICP-MS. Total Sm and Nd content is required $851.70
in advance. TAT is 30 days.
geological history for a more
sophisticated understanding of
your ore body.
Geochronology CODE ANALYTE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

These methods may be used to Done on targeted minerals. Rock and drill core should be
date the ages of specific minerals, submitted intact or crushed only, as sample prep is included
Ar-ISTP01 Ar/Ar in the price. Measurement by irradiation and step heating $2,538.90
hydrothermal alteration events, in a mass spectrometer. Price includes sample preparation.
and emplacement of volcanic- Turnaround time approximately 12 months.
plutonic units. Age constraints on Specific to molybdenite. Rock or drill core must be received
important events can help refine whole as steel jaw crushing will contaminate the sample with
the deposit model and identify Re. Age can only be determined for rocks of >0.5 Ma, and the
Re-ISTP01 Re/Os $2,855.15
molybdenite separate must contain >100ppm Re. Price includes
alteration that did not contribute
mineral separation, solvent extraction, column separation and
to mineralisation. TIMS analysis. TAT is 70 days.
Sample sizes required for most U-Pb dating by LA-ICP-MS of igneous rocks using zircon and
monazite. Age of the sample is reported. Analysis includes
isotopic analysis methods vary $1,274.00 /20 grains*
a standard set of 30 elements, including REE. Price includes
depending on mineralogy and preparation of up to 1kg of sample.
U-ISTP02
purpose; please contact client U/Pb
U-ISTP03 U-Pb dating of detrital grains by LA-ICP-MS. Age probability
services for more information. distribution in the sample is reported. Analysis includes a
$2,115.00 /60 grains*
standard set of 30 elements, including REE. Preparation of 2kg
of sample included in price.
* larger numbers of grains can be analyed at an increased cost.
Mineral Chemistry CODE ANALYTE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

ALS has partnered with CODES Quantitative analyses of in situ minerals. Advantage of small
Analytical Laboratories, at the LA-MIN Laser ablation mineral spot size (15-80 micron). Trace and major element compositions $52.00 /analysis
University of Tasmania, to provide analyses are reported.
state of the art mineral analyses
for exploration, mining and Preparation of 25 mm round mounts for in-situ mineral analyses
MIN-MOUNT Mineral mounts in rock samples (no crushing, mineral separation and grain $70.20 /mount
metallurgical applications.
mounting).
CL imaging of grains for isotopic dating using SEM. Cost

SEM-IMG Grain imaging dependent on number of grains or amount of time taken for $188.50 /30 grains
mineral relationship imaging.
$140.40 per section/
PREP-THINP Thin section Preparation of thin sections for both reflected light microscopy Reflected light, SEM
PREP-THINS preparation and SEM analysis, and for transmitted light microscopy only. $70.20 per section/
transmitted light

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

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

Whole Rock CODE ANALYTES AND RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Analysis Al2O3 0.01-100 Fe2O3 0.01-100 Na2O 0.01-10 SrO 0.01-1.5
Both X-Ray fluorescence (XRF) and ME_XRF26* BaO 0.01-66 K 2O 0.01-15 P2O5 0.01-46 TiO2 0.01-30 Fused disc XRF,
LOI by furnace $37.90
ICP-AES instrument finishes can 2g sample CaO 0.01-60 MgO 0.01-50 SO3 0.01-34 LOI 0.01-100 or TGA
be used effectively for the major Cr2O3 0.01-10 MnO 0.01-39 SiO2 0.01-100
rock-forming elements following * For unmineralised samples with moderate sulphide content, please request ME_XRF06.
a fusion. These methods are not For mineralised and/or high sulphide content >4%, please request ME-XRF15c. Performed on dried sample therefore expected to
suitable for samples with base or report slightly higher than ME_XRF06.
precious metals mineralisation.
CODE ANALYTES AND RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Specific commodities such as
Al2O3 0.01-100 Fe2O3 0.01-100 Na2O 0.01-100 TiO2 0.01-100
iron ore, bauxite, and base metal Fused bead, acid
sulphides should be analysed ME_ICP06* BaO 0.01-100 K 2O 0.01-100 P2O5 0.01-100 LOI 0.01-100 digestion and
$37.90
with packages designed for those 2g sample CaO 0.01-100 MgO 0.01-100 SiO2 0.01-100 ICP-AES. LOI by
sample types. Please see the Ores furnace or TGA
Cr2O3 0.002-100 MnO 0.01-100 SrO 0.01-100
& Commodities section for more
*For mineralised and/or high sulphide content >4%, please request ME-XRF15c.
whole rock analysis options.
Both the ME_XRF26 and ME_ICP06 packages include LOI by furnace or TGA.
Trace Elements by CODE ANALYTES AND RANGES (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Li Borate Fusion Ba 0.5-10,000 Hf 0.1-10,000 Sn 1-10,000 Y 0.1-10,000
Ce 0.1-10,000 Ho 0.01-1,000 Sr 0.1-10,000 Yb 0.03-1,000
A lithium borate fusion prior to acid
Cr 10-10,000 La 0.1-10,000 Ta 0.1-2,500 Zr 2-10,000
dissolution and ICP-MS analysis
Cs 0.01-10,000 Lu 0.01-1,000 Tb 0.01-1,000 Fused bead, acid
provides the most quantitative ME-MS81™
Dy 0.05-1,000 Nb 0.1-2,500 Th 0.05-1,000 digestion $37.85
analytical approach for a broad suite 2g sample
Er 0.03-1,000 Nd 0.1-10,000 Tm 0.01-1,000 and ICP-MS
of trace elements. Options for adding
Eu 0.02-1,000 Pr 0.02-1,000 U 0.05-1,000
the whole rock elements from an
Ga 0.1-1,000 Rb 0.2-10,000 V 5-10,000
ICP-AES analysis on the same fusion,
Gd 0.05-1,000 Sm 0.03-1,000 W 1-10,000
or base metals from a separate four
Combination of Rare Earth & Trace Elements from method ME-MS81™ plus whole rock
acid digestion, are available. ME-MS81d™ $54.25
package by method ME-ICP06.
Ag 0.5-100 Co 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Sc 1-10,000 Four acid $10.70
ME-4ACD81
As 5-10,000 Cu 1-10,000 Ni 1-10,000 TI 10-10,000 digestion and Add on to borate
0.25g sample
Cd 0.5-1,000 Li 10-10,000 Pb 2-10,000 Zn 2-10,000 ICP-AES fusion methods only

Complete CODE ANALYTES AND RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Characterisation SiO2 0.01-100% MgO 0.01-100% TiO2 0.01-100% BaO 0.01-100%
Packages ME-ICP06
Al2O3 0.01-100% Na2O 0.01-100% MnO 0.01-100% LOI 0.01-100%
Fe2O3 0.01-100% K 2O 0.01-100% P2O5 0.01-100%
By combining a number of
methods into one cost effective CaO 0.01-100% Cr2O3 0.002-100% SrO 0.01-100%
package, a complete sample ME-IR08 C 0.01-50% S 0.01-50%

characterisation is obtained. Ba 0.5-10,000 Gd 0.05-1,000 Sm 0.03-1,000 W 1-10,000
These packages combine Ce 0.1-10,000 Hf 0.1-10,000 Sn 1-10,000 Y 0.1-10,000
whole rock analysis, trace
Cr 10-10,000 Ho 0.01-1,000 Sr 0.1-10,000 Yb 0.03-1,000 Sold only as complete
elements by fusion, aqua regia
Cs 0.01-10,000 La 0.1-10,000 Ta 0.1-2,500 Zr 2-10,000 packages.
digestion for the volatile trace
elements, carbon and sulphur by ME-MS81™ Dy 0.05-1,000 Lu 0.01-1,000 Tb 0.01-1,000 CCP-PKG01 $92.55
combustion analysis, and several Er 0.03-1,000 Nb 0.1-2,500 Th 0.05-1,000
detection limit options for the CCP-PKG03 $106.75
Eu 0.02-1,000 Nd 0.1-10,000 Tm 0.01-1,000 Includes ME-XRF26
base metals.
Ga 0.1-1,000 Pr 0.02-1,000 U 0.05-1,000 instead of ME-ICP06
Other method combinations
Ge 5-1,000 Rb 0.2-10,000 V 5-10,000
are available for complete
As 0.1-250 In 0.005-250 Se 0.2-250
characterisation. Please enquire
with your local client services ME-MS42™* Bi 0.01-250 Re 0.001-250 Te 0.01-250
team for more information. Hg 0.005-25 Sb 0.05-250 Tl 0.02-250
These packages are suitable only Ag 0.5-100 Cu 1-10,000 Ni 1-10,000 Zn 2-10,000

for unmineralised samples. To ME-4ACD81 Cd 0.5-1,000 Li 10-10,000 Pb 2-10,000
add gold analysis, please see the Co 1-10,000 Mo 1-10,000 Sc 1-10,000
Precious Metals section.
Ag 0.01-100 Cu 0.2-10,000 Ni 0.2-10,000 Zn 2-10,000
CCP-PKG05 $106.85
Minimum sample size is 10g. ME-MS61™ Cd 0.02-1,000 Li 0.2-10,000 Pb 0.5-10,000 Includes ME-MS61™
instead of ME-4ACD81
Co 0.1-10,000 Mo 0.05-10,000 Sc 0.1-10,000
Ag 0.002-100 Cu 0.02-10,000 Ni 0.08-10,000 Zn 0.2-10,000 CCP-PKG06 $132.85
Includes ME-MS61L™
ME-MS61L™ Cd 0.005-1,000 Li 0.2-10,000 Pb 0.01-10,000
with super trace
Co 0.005-10,000 Mo 0.02-10,000 Sc 0.01-10,000 detection limits.
*Other customisable options such as super trace detection limits ME-MS42L™ available for substitution of ME-MS42™

Sulphur Methods CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Accurate sulphur speciation can S-IR08 S (Total) 0.01%-50%
Total sulphur by induction furnace/IR
$18.25
be crucial to early identification 0.1g sample
of recovery and environmental Solvent leach with remaining elemental sulphur

S-GRA07 S (Elemental) 0.01%-100% analysed by gravimetric finish. $41.05
issues on many projects. 3g sample
Variations on the most common HCl (15%) leach of soluble sulphates,
speciation methods can be precipitation as barium sulphate and gravimetric
implemented to suit your project’s S-GRA06a S (Sulphate) 0.01%-50% finish. $33.55
specific mineralogy; please Note: little to no dissolution of barite/celestite.
1g sample
contact client services in your
HCl (25%) leach to remove sulphates; induction
region for more information.
furnace/IR. Note: little to no dissolution of barite/
S-IR06a S (Sulphide) 0.01%-50% $25.45
celestite.
0.1g sample
NaCO3 leach of sulphates, precipitation as barium
S-GRA06 S (Sulphate) 0.01%-40% sulphate and gravimetric finish. $37.95
1g sample
NaCO3 leach of sulphates, induction furnace/IR.
S-IR07 S (Sulphide) 0.01%-50% $39.10
0.1g sample
Carbon Methods CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Carbon has important C-IR07 C (Total) 0.01%-50%
Total carbon by induction furnace/IR.
$18.25
metallurgical and environmental 0.1g sample
implications for many types of HCl (25%) leach at high temperature for 1 hour to evolve
C
C-IR06a 0.01%-50% carbonates with analysis by induction furnace/IR. $26.65
mineral deposits. Carbonates may (Non-Carbonate)
0.1g sample
consume acid, impacting leach HClO4 digestion and CO2 coulometer.
process design and mine waste C-GAS05 CO2 (Carbonate) 0.2%-50% $26.60
0.1g sample
remediation, while preg robbing HCl (50%) leach of carbonates, roasting to
by organic carbon can interfere C-IR18 C (Graphite) 0.02%-50% remove organic carbon, induction furnace/IR. $40.80
with the cyanidation of gold and 0.1g sample
silver ores. Slow and repeated addition of HCl (50%) to volatilise
C (Non-
C-IR17 0.02%-100% inorganic carbon phases; induction furnace/IR. $39.05
Carbonate)
0.1g sample
Carbonate carbon calculated by difference.
C-CAL15 C (Carbonate) 0.02%-100% $0.00
Requires C-IR07, C-IR17.
Sulphur and CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Carbon Packages ME-IR08
C (Total) and
S (Total)
0.01%-50% Total carbon and sulphur by induction furnace/
0.01%-50% IR. 0.1g sample
$24.80
These elements are often Non-Carbonate carbon and sulphide sulphur
C (Organic) and 0.01%-50%
determined together, so ALS ME-IR06a by HCI (25%) leach to remove carbonates and $36.45
S (Sulphide)* 0.01%-50%
provides several economic sulphates, induction furnace/IR. 0.1g sample
packages for convenience. *Sulphide sulphur may be overstated if BaSO4 or SrSO4 are present as they are insoluble with the HCl leach.

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

the nominal sample weight for
efficient service.
Copper Mineral CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Selective Leaches Cu-AA04 Cu 0.01-10
Citric acid leach and AAS finish.
$16.45
0.25g sample
These methods may Sulphuric acid leach and AAS finish.
Cu-AA05 Cu 0.001-10 $16.45
be performed alone or 1g sample
in sequence to semi- Sulphuric acid/Na sulfite leach and AAS finish.
Cu-AA07n Cu 0.001-100 $16.45
quantitatively identify 1g sample
potential recovery by various 0.001-100 Sulphuric acid/ferric sulphate leach and AAS finish.
Cu-AA08q Cu $18.60
ore processing methods. 1g sample
Cyanide leach and AAS finish.
ALS can also provide Cu-AA17 Cu 0.001-10 $21.85
2g sample
custom methods based on
Sequential leach for oxide, sulphide and residual
metallurgical requirements. Cu-PKG06LI Cu Various Cu. Various options available. $55.70
1g sample
Total Copper CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Aqua regia is an effective Aqua regia digestion and ICP finish.
Cu-ICP41 Trace Cu 1-10,000 ppm $7.90
solvent for copper oxides 0.5g sample
and sulphides, but Cu-ICP61 Trace Cu 1-10,000 ppm
Four acid digestion and ICP finish.
$10.95
copper occurring with 0.25g sample
other commodities like Cu-OG46 Cu Assay 0.001-50

Aqua regia digestion and ICP finish.
$13.80
molybdenum can be 0.4g sample
analysed by four acid Four acid digestion and ICP finish.

Cu-OG62 Cu Assay 0.001-50 $16.95
0.4g sample
digestion for consistency
across data sets. Screen 1kg sample to 100 microns, duplicate
assay on 0.25g of undersize fraction and assay of
Cu_SCR21 Native Cu 0.01-100 $178.50
entire oversize fraction by four acid digestion and
AAS finish.
Cu-VOL61 HNO3-HCl-HF-H2SO4 acid digestion followed by $58.50
Cu
0.01-100 titration. Cu-CON02 performed in duplicate.
Cu-CON02 Concentrate $95.60
2g sample
Iron Ore Analysis CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Lithium borate fusion and XRF Al2O3 0.01-100 K 2O 0.001-6.3 Sn 0.001-1.5
finish is the industry method As 0.001-1.5 MgO 0.01-40 Sr 0.001-1.5
of choice for the analysis ME_XRF21u Ba 0.001-10 Mn 0.001-25 TiO2 0.01-30
(unnormalised)
of oxide iron ores. Single CaO 0.01-40 Na2O 0.005-8 V 0.001-5
or multi-temperature LOI is ME_XRF21n Cl 0.001-6 Ni 0.001-8 Zn 0.001-1.5 Fused disc XRF.
(normalised) $52.60
available, customisable as Co 0.001-5 P 0.001-10 Zr 0.001-1
LOI included as
required. 0.7g sample Cr203 0.001-10 Pb 0.001-2 Total 0.01-110 part of this procedure
Cu 0.001-1.5 S 0.001-5
Fe 0.01-75 SiO2 0.01-100
Furnace or
OA-GRA05x Loss on Ignition
Thermogravimetric
ME-GRA05 1g sample
Analyser (TGA)
Davis Tube CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Recovery DTR_PREP Multi-stage sieving and pulverising. $78.90
DTR_REC Wash time and mass recovery. By Quotation
ALS recommends discussion
WT_DTR Weight of DTR fractions. By Quotation
to determine optimum
DTR_FeRec DTR iron recovery. By Quotation
protocol for your particular
XRF analysis on various DTR fractions (head, concentrate, tailing).
ore type. Grind curve ME_XRF21h/c/t
0.7g sample each $52.60 each
confirmation tests, laser OA-GRA05xh/xc/xt Loss on Ignition reported as part of this method.
sizing, cyclosizing and wet Ferrous iron by titration (FeO; 0.01-100%).
screening are also available. Fe-VOL05 $29.85
1g sample
MAG-DTR Recovery of magnetic fraction by DTR $56.70
MAG-SUS Magnetic susceptibility. $18.40
*Note: These methods are not suitable for samples with base or precious metals mineralisation.

Bauxite Analysis CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
XRF is the industry-standard Al2O3 0.01-100 MgO 0.01-40 SrO 0.01-1.5
analytical method for bauxite ME_XRF13u BaO 0.01-10 MnO 0.01-31 TiO2 0.01-30
(unnormalised)
analysis. Results are reported CaO 0.01-40 Na2O 0.01-5.3 V 2O5 0.01-8 Fused disc XRF.
on a dry weight (110°C) basis by Cr203 0.01-10 P2O5 0.01-23 Zn 0.01-1.6 0.7g sample.
ME_XRF13n $52.60
default. Additional characterisation (normalised) Fe2O3 0.01-100 SiO2 0.05-100 ZrO2 0.01-1.5 LOI included as part
methods such as organic carbon, K 20 0.001-6.3 SO3 0.01-12.5 Total 0.01-110 of this procedure
reactive silica and available Furnace or
alumina comply fully with CETEM OA-GRA05x Loss on Ignition. Thermo-
ME-GRA05 1g sample gravimetric
performance criteria. Multi-screen
Analyser (TGA).
sizing to determine the optimum
Total Organic Carbon (Non-Carbonate Carbon), 0.02%-100%. TOC by
screen size for recovery and C-IR17
0.1g sample Combustion.
$39.05
subsequent wet beneficiation are Microwave
also available. Reactive Silica and Available Alumina, 0.1-100%. Standard digestion
digestion,
temperature 145°C. Alternative temperatures, caustic strength and
ME-LICP01 chemical $43.15
sample/caustic weight ratio may be requested by the client.
separation and
1g sample
ICP-AES analysis.
Microwave
Reactive Silica and Available Alumina, 0.1-100%. Standard digestion
digestion,
temperature 235°C. Alternative temperatures, caustic strength and
ME-LICP02 chemical $47.45
sample/caustic weight ratio may be requested by the client.
separation and
1g sample
ICP-AES analysis.
Fourier Transform
*Si-NIR07 Kaolinitic Silica, 0.4%-100%. 2g sample $7.15
infrared (FT-NIR).
*Si-NIR07 requires calibration to be set up with multiple samples from the same deposit that have been analysed by an
alternative technique for Kaolinitic Silica to set up a chemometric algorithm.
Nickel Laterite CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
The elements listed are reported ME_XRF12u* Al2O3 0.01-100 Fe2O3 0.01-100 Ni 0.005-7.8 Zn 0.001-1.6
(unnormalised)
by default, but others are CaO 0.01-40 K 2O 0.01-6.3 P2O5 0.005-23 Total 0.01-110
available if they are significant ME_XRF12n*
Co 0.001-7 MgO 0.01-50 Pb 0.005-1.8 Fused disc XRF.
$52.60
in your deposit. Loss on Ignition (normalised) Cr2O3 0.005-10 MnO 0.005-30 SiO2 0.05-100 LOI included as part
(LOI) is an important component 0.7g sample Cu 0.001-1.6 Na2O 0.01-5.3 TiO2 0.01-30 of this procedure
of the total analysis. Furnace or
OA-GRA05x Loss on Ignition
Thermogravimetric
ME-GRA05 1g sample
Analyser (TGA)
*Scandium may be added for an additional cost.
Phosphates CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
The elements listed are reported Al2O3 0.01-100 K 2O 0.01-10 Na2O 0.01-11 TiO2 0.01-30
ME_XRF24*
by default, but others are 0.7g CaO 0.01-60 MgO 0.01-50 P2O5 0.01-50 Total 0.01-110 Fused disc XRF.
available if they are significant $52.60
sample
Fe2O3 0.01-100 MnO2 0.01-48 SiO2 0.01-100 LOI included as part
in your deposit. Loss on Ignition
Furnace or of this procedure
(LOI) is an important component OA-GRA05x Loss on Ignition
Thermogravimetric
of the total analysis. ME-GRA05 1g sample
Analyser (TGA).
*Fluorine may be added for an additional cost.
Chromite and CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Manganese Ores ME_XRF26s
Al2O3 0.01-100 Fe2O3 0.01-100 Na2O 0.01-10 TiO2 0.01-30
BaO 0.01-66 K 2O 0.01-15 P2O5 0.01-46 Total 0.01-110
The elements listed are reported 0.7g Fused disc XRF.
CaO 0.01-60 MgO 0.01-50 SO3 0.01-34 $59.10
by default, but others are sample
Cr2O3 0.01-60 MnO 0.01-80 SiO2 0.05-100 LOI included as part
available if they are significant of this procedure
Furnace or
in your deposit. Loss on Ignition OA-GRA05x Loss on Ignition
Thermogravimetric
(LOI) is an important component ME-GRA05 1g sample
Analyser (TGA).
of the total analysis.

Trace Level CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Lithium Ag 5-12,500 Eu 0.03-25,000 Nb 0.8-25,000 Te 0.5-25,000
Exploration As
B*
4-25,000
8-25,000
Fe
Ga
0.05%-25% Nd
0.5-25,000 Ni
0.07-25,000
10-25,000
Th
Ti
0.1-25,000
0.005%-25%
Lithium hosted in pegmatites and Ba 2-25,000 Gd 0.03-25,000 Pb 0.5-25,000 Tl 0.02-25,000
jadarite can occur with economic ME-MS89L™ Be 0.4-25,000 Ge 0.5-25,000 Pr 0.03-25,000 Tm 0.01-25,000 $58.05
grades of rare earths and other 0.2g sample Bi 0.1-25,000 Ho 0.01-25,000 Rb 0.5-25,000 U 0.2-25,000 *$7.90
trace metals such as boron and Ca 0.1%-25% In 0.3-25,000 Re 0.01-25,000 V 1-25,000 Add-on only
*B-MS89L
cesium. A sodium peroxide fusion Cd 0.8-25,000 K 0.05%-25% Sb 0.3-25,000 W 0.3-25,000
is required for complete recovery Ce 0.2-25,000 La 0.08-25,000 Se 3-25,000 Y 0.2-25,000
in these deposits. Co 0.5-25,000 Li 2-25,000 Sm 0.04-25,000 Yb 0.02-25,000
Silica is not reportable by Cs 0.1-25,000 Lu 0.05-25,000 Sn 3-25,000 Zn 10-25,000
ME-MS89L due to the use Cu 20-25,000 Mg 0.01%-30% Sr 20-25,000
of HF during digestion and Dy 0.03-25,000 Mn 10-25,000 Ta 0.04-25,000
interaction with glassware. Er 0.02-25,000 Mo 2-25,000 Tb 0.01-25,000
Si and elements from ME- *B-MS89L - Glassless digestion and analysis to eliminate boron from labware
ICP81 may be added to ME-
MS89L for an additional fee.
Intermediate and CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Ore Grade Lithium Al2O3 0.02%-100% Cu 0.01%-50% MnO 0.01%-50% TiO2 0.02%-83%
As 0.01%-10% Fe2O3 0.01%-100% Ni 0.005%-30% Zn 0.01%-60%
More elements may be ME-ICP89
CaO 0.07%-70% K 2O 0.06%-60% Pb 0.01%-30% $50.25
added to these methods, 0.2g sample
Co 0.005%-30% Li 0.001%-10% S 0.01%-60%
and they may be packaged
Cr2O3 0.01%-88% MgO 0.01%-50% SiO2 0.2%-100%
with ICP-MS finishes for
This package combines ME-ICP89 with ICP-MS determination of Nb, Ta, Sn, W, U and Th
associated pegmatite-hosted MS91-PKG $78.25
for an extended pegmatite exploration suite. 0.2g sample
commodities at trace levels.
Assay grade lithium and/or boron by Na2O2 fusion and
$28.30 one element
Li 0.001%-10% ICP-AES. Our highest precision method for Li and B resource
ME-ICP82b
B 0.02%-50% determination in known deposits.
$32.95 both elements
0.2g sample
Lithium In CODE ANALYTES & RANGES DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Sedimentary Li-ICP41 Li 10ppm-1%
Aqua regia and ICP-AES finish. Multi-element
$7.90
package also available. 0.5g sample
Deposits Li-ICP61 Li 10ppm-1%
Four acid and ICP-AES finish. Multi-element package
$10.95
also available. 0.25g sample
In many cases, aqua regia
Ore grade Li by specialised four-acid digestion and
provides better recovery of
Li-OG63 Li 0.005%-10% ICP-AES finish. Best suited to Li-bearing silicate $14.95
Li than four acid digestions sediments. 0.4g sample
due to complex chemical Roasting samples prior to analysis may increase Li
reactions. Roasting samples RST-21 Dry roasting pre-treatment recovery due to excess water content promoting $9.10
prior to four acid digestions, insoluble salt formation.
particularly hectorite, may
mitigate this effect.
Lithium Brines CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (mg/L) PRICE PER SAMPLE
ALS analyses brine samples Includes a suite of 46 elements relevant to brine exploration in
after settling of suspended ME-MS14™ Li 0.01-10 addition to Li. $60.85
Requires 50mL brine.
particles. If the samples
Ag 0.5-100 Cd 0.2-100 Mg 5-10,000 S 5-50,000
require acidification or
Al 5-10,000 Co 1-1,000 Mn 0.5-1,000 Sb 5-1,000
filtration in the lab, please ME-ICP15 As 5-1,000 Cr 1-1,000 Mo 0.5-1,000 Sc 0.05-2,000
indicate this prominently on
B 5-10,000 Cu 0.5-1,000 Na 100-150,000 Sr 2-5,000 $43.30
the sample submittal form. Requires
100mL brine Ba 0.5-1,000 Fe 50-50,000 Ni 2-1,000 Ti 0.5-1,000
Be 0.05-100 K 100-150,000 P 5-1,000 V 0.5-1,000
Ca 10-150,000 Li 0.5-20,000 Pb 5-1,000 Zn 0.5-1,000
pH, Conductivity, Physical parameters and alkalinity of lithium brines.
Li-BrPKG $41.15
TDS, Alkalinity Requires 100mL brine.

Uranium CODE ANALYTE PRICE PER SAMPLE
ALS is qualified and experienced An exploration package targeted at unconformity-hosted uranium deposits where the
in handling NORM samples in ore is in the basin sedimentary rocks. 1g sample
every area with active uranium
Includes full 62 element suite from ME-MS41L™. Includes REEs and Pb isotope
exploration and mining, with UEXP-PKG01 concentrations. $87.05
added lab certification in certain 204
Pb, 206Pb, 207Pb, 208Pb – 0.005-250ppm
jurisdictions.
Also includes ultra-trace boron by fusion from B-MS82L.
B – 5-10,000ppm
Full 48 element suite from ME-MS61™, optimised for U with specific CRMs for superior
ME-MS61u™ quality control. $59.90
0.25g sample
Ore grade U assay (0.01%-15%).

U-XRF10* $22.85
2g sample
Ore grade U assay (0.01%- 51%). Fusion with oxidising flux.

U-XRF15b $38.65
0.5g sample
*For samples with >4% sulphide choose method U-XRF15b.
Ore Grade Rare CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Earth Elements Ce* 3-50,000 Ho 0.05-5,000 Rb 1-50,000 Tm 0.05-5,000
Dy* 0.3-5,000 La* 3-50,000 Sm* 0.2-5,000 U 0.3-5,000
Many REEs occur in minerals
ME-MS81h™ Er 0.2-5,000 Lu 0.05-5,000 Sn 5-50,000 W 5-50,000
resistant to acid digestion, so $58.05
0.1g sample Eu 0.2-5,000 Nb 1-5,000 Ta 0.5-5,000 Y 3-50,000
fusion is the preferred method of
Gd* 0.3-5000 Nd* 0.5-50,000 Tb* 0.05-5,000 Yb 0.2-5,000
decomposition. ALS offers ICP-MS/
Hf 1-50,000 Pr* 0.2-5,000 Th 0.3-5,000 Zr 10-50,000
ICP-AES and XRF determinations.
*These elements may be determined up to 30% by ME-OGREE.
These methods are most
appropriate for known ores;
CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
see the Whole Rock Analysis &
CeO2 0.01-50 Ho2O2 0.01-10 Sm2O3 0.01-10
Lithogeochemistry section for
Dy2O3 0.01-10 La2O3 0.01-50 Tb4O7 0.01-10
trace level methods. ME_XRF30
Er2O3 0.01-10 Lu2O3 0.01-10 Tm2O3 0.01-10 $45.10
0.7g sample
Eu2O3 0.01-10 Nd2O3 0.01-10 Y 0.01-10 LOI included as part
of this procedure.
Gd2O3 0.01-10 Pr6O11 0.01-10 Yb2O3 0.01-10
OA-GRA05x Furnace or Thermogravimetric Analyser (TGA)
Loss on Ignition
ME-GRA05 1g sample
Uncommon Metals CODE ANALYTE RANGE (ppm) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
These elements have many high- Be-ICP81 Be 0.01%-100%
Sodium peroxide fusion and ICP-AES finish.
$28.30
tech applications in electronics, 0.2g sample
engineering and pharmaceuticals. NaOH fusion and ICP-MS finish for super trace B.
B-MS82L B 5-10,000 $26.10
0.5g sample
They require specialised
B 0.02%-50% Na2O2 fusion and ICP-AES finish. B and/or Li may $28.30 one element
digestions and instrument ME-ICP82b
Li 0.001%-10% be reported. 0.2g sample $32.95 both elements
methods for precise and accurate
HNO3-HF digestion with orthophosphoric acid leach
measurement. Ge-MS66 Ge 1-500
and ICP-MS finish. 0.5g sample
$41.70
Potash CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE

This package is designed for Al2O3 0.01-100 Fe2O3 0.01-100 P2O5 0.01-46
potash exploration to report total BaO 0.01-66 K 2O 0.01-65 SO3 0.01-71
chemical composition of samples ME-XRF26k CaO 0.01-60 MgO 0.01-50 SiO2 0.05-100
as well as the proportion of Cl 0.01-65 MnO 0.01-39 SrO 0.01-1.5 $81.55
ME-POTPKG
analytes that can be leached with Cr2O3 0.01-10 Na2O 0.01-55 TiO2 0.01-30
Sold only as a complete
water. ME-XRF26k is a fusion-XRF OA-GRA05x LOI 0.01-100 Fe2O3 0.01-100 P2O5 0.01-46 package
method that reports total content Ca 0.01 - 25 K 0.01 - 55 Na 0.01 - 42
ME-ICP03k
where ME-ICP03k is a water-leach Fe 0.01 - 50 Mg 0.01 - 25 S 0.01 - 30
method that reports soluble OA-GRA04k Water Insoluble 0.5-100
elements. OA-GRA04k provides
the percentage of residue
insoluble in water using
a gravimetric method.

Aqua Regia CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Overlimit Methods Ag 1-1,500ppm Co 0.0005-30 Mn 0.01-60 Pb 0.001-20 $10.70
(+)-OG46
As 0.001-60 Cu 0.001-50 Mo 0.001-10 S 0.01-10 +$3.10 /element
Aqua regia is a powerful 0.4g sample
solvent for sulphides, silver and Cd 0.001-10 Fe 0.01-100 Ni 0.001-30 Zn 0.001-30
base metals. This method may
be triggered as an overrange
method automatically on
multi-element geochemistry
packages.
Four Acid Overlimit CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Methods Ag 1-1,500ppm Co 0.0005-30 Mg 0.01-50 Pb 0.001-20
(+)-OG62 As 0.001-30 Cr 0.002-30 Mn 0.01-60 S 0.01-50 $13.85
Four acid digestion breaks
0.4g sample Bi 0.001-30 Cu 0.001-50 Mo 0.001-10 Zn 0.001-30 +$3.10 /element
down most silicates and
Cd 0.001-10 Fe 0.01-100 Ni 0.001-30
all but the most resistive
minerals. This method may
be triggered as an overrange
method automatically on
multi-element geochemistry
packages.
Titration Methods CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Certain ore deposits naturally Cu-VOL61 Cu 0.01-100 Cu by Titration. 0.5g sample $58.50
have extremely high (>30%) Zn-VOL50 Zn 0.01-100 Zn by Titration. 1g sample $33.55
base metal content over
Pb-VOL70 Pb 0.01-100 Pb by Titration. 1g sample $50.20
short intervals. Specialised
Fe-VOL51 Fe 0.01-100 Total Fe in Concentrates by titration. 1g sample $54.45
digestions and classical
chemistry methods are Fe-VOL05 FeO 0.01-100 Ferrous Iron (FeO) by titration. 1g sample $29.85
required to analyse these
samples.
Intermediate CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE

Level Oxidising Ag 1-1500ppm Co 0.001-20 Mn 0.005-50 S 0.05-50
Digestion ME-ICPORE
As
Bi
0.005-30
0.005-30
Cu
Fe
0.001-40
0.01-100
Mo
Ni
0.001-10
0.001-30
Sb
Tl
0.005-100
0.005-1 $37.75
A strong oxidising digestion Ca 0.01-50 Hg 8-10000ppm P 0.01-20 Zn 0.002-100
utilising HNO3, KClO3 and Cd 0.001-10 Mg 0.01-50 Pb 0.005-30
HBr with aqua regia is
applicable to basemetal ores
and particularly suitable for
massive sulphides.

Sodium Peroxide CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Fusion & ICP-AES Al 0.01-50 Cr 0.01-30 Mg 0.01-30 S 0.01-60 $45.15 full package
Na2O2 fusions are used ME-ICP81 As 0.01-10 Cu 0.002-30 Mn 0.01-50 Si 0.1-50 or $15.25
0.2g sample Ca 0.05-50 Fe 0.05-70 Ni 0.002-30 Ti 0.01-30 + $3.10 /element
for sulphides, arsenides,
chromite, rutile, ilmenite Co 0.002-30 K 0.1-30 Pb 0.01-30 Zn 0.002-30
and titanite. This selection is
designed for nickel sulphides,
but elements are also
available individually.
Oxidising Fusion & CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
XRF Finish Al₂O₃ 0.01-100 Fe 0.01-75 P₂O₅ 0.01-25 Th 0.002-5
As 0.01-10 HfO₂ 0.01-10 Pb 0.005-20 TiO₂ 0.01-30
Samples are analysed by XRF
BaO 0.01-66 K₂O 0.01-6.3 Rb 0.005-5 U 0.001-5
following a lithium borate
Bi 0.01-5 La₂O₃ 0.01-50 S 0.01-20 V 0.01-5.6
fusion with the addition of ME-XRF15b*
CaO 0.01-40 MgO 0.01-40 Sb 0.005-20 W 0.001-15.9 $38.65
strong oxidising agents to 0.5g sample
CeO₂ 0.01-50 Mn 0.01-30 SiO₂ 0.01-100 Zn 0.005-20 + $4.05 /element
decompose sulphide-rich
ores. Co 0.01-7 Mo 0.005-2 Sn 0.005-20 Zr 0.01-20
Cr 0.01-10 Nb 0.005-20 Sr 0.01-5
Other elements are available Cu 0.005-20 Ni 0.005-20 Ta 0.002-16.4
to report on request. LOI may
OA-GRA05x Furnace or Thermogravimetric Analyser (TGA). $6.45
be optionally added to this Loss on Ignition**
ME-GRA05 1g sample + $3.85 /temperature
method, but it is not used to
normalise results. *Na is not reportable due to the oxidising flux used in sample preparation. **LOI is required as part of the ME-XRF15b method.
Base Metal CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Concentrates By Al2O3 0.01-100 MgO 0.01-40 Sn 0.01-79
XRF As
Ba
0.01-10
0.01-50
Mn
Mo
0.01-30
0.01-60
Ta
TiO2
0.01-41
0.01-50
Samples are analysed by XRF Bi 0.01-5 Nb 0.01-35 V 0.01-5.6
following a lithium borate ME-XRF15c* CaO 0.01-40 Ni 0.01-50 WO3 0.01-100 $49.90
fusion with the addition 0.25g sample Co 0.01-7 P 0.01-10 Zn 0.01-50 + $4.05 /element
of strong oxidising agents Cr 0.01-10 Pb 0.01-32 Zr 0.01-20
to decompose sulphide Cu 0.01-50 S 0.01-40 Total 0.01-110
concentrates. Fe 0.01-75 Sb 0.01-80
Other elements are available K 2O 0.01-6.3 SiO2 0.01-100
to report on request. LOI may OA-GRA05x Furnace or Thermogravimetric Analyser (TGA). $6.45
Loss on Ignition**
be optionally added to this ME-GRA05 1g sample + $3.85 /temperature
method, but it is not used to *Na is not reportable due to the oxidising flux used in sample preparation. **LOI is required as part of the ME-XRF15c method.
normalise results.
XRF For Resistive CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Minerals (+)-XRF10
Ba 0.009-45 Sn 0.01-60 W 0.01-50
Nb 0.01-10 Ta 0.01-50 Zr 0.01-50 $18.25
Some resistive minerals, 2g sample
Sb 0.01-50 Th 0.01-15 + $4.55 /element
particularly those containing
+ Add element symbol as prefix to method code. NOTE: This method is suitable for elements reporting over-range by ME-MS81
Sn, W, Nb or Ta, require a
fusion for complete recovery.
This method is only suitable
for samples with <4%
sulphides.

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

Acid-Base PARAMETERS ABA-PKG01(M/S) ABA-PKG04(M/S) ABA-PKG05(M/S/B) ABA-PKG06E*
Accounting
Net Neutralization Potential (NNP) √ √ √
Acid-base accounting (ABA), also
Maximum Potential Acidity (MPA) √ √ √
called static testing, calculates
Neutralization Potential (NP) & Fizz √ √ √
a net neutralization potential
(NNP) representing the ability of a Ratio (NP : MPA) √ √ √
body of rock to produce acid rock Neutralization Potential (EN 15875 NP) √
drainage or to neutralize free acid. Acid Potential (EN 15875 AP) √
The choice of package will depend Maximum Acid Potential (EN 15875 AP Max) √**
on the method of determining Neutralization Potential Ratio (EN 15875 NPR) √
the neutralizing potential that is
Net Neutralization Potential (EN 15875 NNP) √
required by law in your region, this
information can be obtained from Paste pH √ √ √
your local regulatory agency. Sulphate by ICP √
Minimum sample size for all HCl-leachable Sulphate √ √
ABA packages is 100g. Total Sulphate (Carbonate Leach) √
Sulphide is determined by Sulphide (calculated) √ √ √
calculation in these packages. Sulphide (analysed) √** √** √**

If you would prefer sulphide Total Sulphur √ √ √ √
determined by analysis, add A
Inorganic Carbon (CO2) √ √
to the package code. (additional
Inorganic Carbon (calculated) √
cost.)
Organic Carbon √
Total Carbon √
Sobek Method √ √ √
Modified Sobek (M) Option √ √ √
Siderite Correction (S) Option √ √ √
MEND Method (B) Option √
EN 15875 Method Option √
* meets EU regulations. ** optional parameter. See client services for pricing.
Net Acid CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Generation OA-VOL11
Net Acid Generation. Hydrogen peroxide is used to rapidly oxidise sulphides.
$151.95
NAG is reported in kg H2SO4 /tonne at pH 4.5 and pH 7.0. 2.5g sample
NAG provides a quantitative
estimation of the acid that can be
generated by mine waste.

Humidity Cells & CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
Metal Leaching OA-HCTSET Humidity cell set-up and maintenance fees.
Tests to quantify metal leaching By Quotation
Periodic analysis of humidity cell leachate.
from mine waste under meteoric OA-HCT01 Many instrument finishes, particle sizes and sample weights are available;
conditions can range from simple please enquire.
shake flask analysis to long term
column leaches. Many analytical
options are possible on the
leaches; prices will vary based on
analytical package requested.
Various Elements CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (%) DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE
in Concentrates Zn Mo
Appropriate digestion and titration or
All control assays are overseen (+)-CON02 Cu Co 0.01%-100% gravimetric finish. $95.60 /each
4g sample
by experienced certified assayers Pb Ni
and analysed in duplicate at Four acid digestion and AAS finish.
As-CON01 As 0.01%-15% $95.60
a minimum to assure quality. 1g sample
Umpire assays are also available – HCl digestion and ICP-AES finish.
Hg-CON01 Hg 1-10,000ppm $95.60
please enquire. 1g sample
Precious metals in concentrates KOH fusion and ion selective electrode.

F-CON01 F 20-20,000ppm $114.00
and bullion are found in the 0.2g sample
Precious Metals section.
+ Add element symbol as prefix to method code. More elements are available. Please enquire.
High-Grade Multi- CODE ANALYTES & RANGES (ppm) PRICE PER SAMPLE
Element Analysis Ag 0.1-1,000 Fe 0.02%-100% Ni 2-100,000 Th 2-5,000
Al 0.02%-100% Ga 0.5-5,000 P 100-100,000 Ti 0.01%-100%
This is a four acid multi-element
As 2-100,000 Ge 0.5-5,000 Pb 5-100,000 Tl 0.2-5,000
procedure specifically designed for
Ba 50-100,000 Hf 1-5,000 Rb 1-5,000 U 1-10,000
major, minor and trace elements
Be 0.5-10,000 In 0.05-2,500 Re 0.02-500 V 5-100,000
in high-grade samples and
Bi 0.1-100,000 K 0.02%-100% S 0.05%-10% W 1-100,000
concentrates. Extra care is taken ME-MS61c™
Ca 0.05%-100% La 5-5,000 Sb 0.5-10,000 Y 1-5,000 $304.10
with senior staff reviewing the 0.4g sample
Cd 0.2-5,000 Li 2-5,000 Sc 1-10,000 Zn 20-100,000
results in detail.
Ce 0.1-5,000 Mg 0.02%-100% Se 10-10,000 Zr 5-5,000
Aqua regia/ICP-MS and oxidizing Co 1-100,000 Mn 10-100,000 Sn 2-5,000
fusion/XRF options are also Cr 10-100,000 Mo 0.5-100,000 Sr 2-100,000
available. Cs 0.5-5,000 Na 0.02%-100% Ta 0.5-1,000
Cu 2-100,000 Nb 1-5,000 Te 0.5-5,000
Industrial Minerals CODE ORE/PRODUCT ANALYTES DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SAMPLE

Industrial minerals commonly ME_XRF26 Cementitious Materials
Al2O3, CaO, Fe2O3, K 2O, LOI, MgO, MnO, Fusion, XRF
$37.90
have highly refractory components Na2O, SiO2, SO3, TiO2 and LOI 0.7g sample
requiring aggressive digestions. These Chromite and Al2O3, BaO, CaO, Cr2o3 Fe2O3, K 2O, MgO, Fusion, XRF
ME_XRF26s $59.10
Manganese Ore MnO, Na2O, P2O5, SO3, SiO2, TiO2 and LOI 0.33g sample
methods are designed to completely
Limestone, Dolomite, Fusion, ICP-AES
dissolve the analytical sub-sample, ME-ICP86
Magnesite, Magnesia
CaO, MgO, Al2O3, Fe2O3, SiO2, LOI
0.1g sample
$51.55
leaving no inhomogenous residual
material behind.

ALS Mineralogy CODE ANALYSIS RANGE OF SERVICE
ALS Mineralogy has a market BMA
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Analysis with Liberation reconciliation.
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MLA Core Plug Analysis plus
and calculated assay; plus high-resolution images of entire surface (both greyscale
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Reactive nonmetal Alkaline earth metal Lanthanide Metalloid Noble gas
PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS Alkali metal Transition metal Actinide Post-transition metal Unknown chemical properties
1.008 4.0026
[1.0078, 1.0082]
More than two digestion
PREFERRED METHODS OF DECOMPOSITION methods are available
HYDROGEN FOR GEOLOGICAL MATERIALS for most elements. HELIUM
6.94 9.0122 10.81 12.011 14.007 15.999 18.998 20.180

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

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

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

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

Gold by Fire Assay, Metallic Screening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Ultra Trace Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

WHOLE ROCK, LITHOGEOCHEMISTRY, SULPHUR & CARBON. . . . . . . 30

SPECIFIC ORES AND COMMODITIES

Copper and Iron Ore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

ARD AND CONCENTRATES

Terms & Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Global Geochemistry Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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Samples may be submitted to any of the locations

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Crush to >70% less than 2mm, riffle split,

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Procedures drying ovens. chip and drill samples. + $0.70 /kg

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Pulverise up to 100g concentrate sample Cost includes careful cleaning of the

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Drying temperature is kept low to

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Please submit at least three times nominal

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