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Bureau Veritas Minerals
2015 Schedule of Services and Fees (CAD) V.4

visit BUREAUVERITAS.COM/UM or call +1.604.253.3158

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Contents

The table of contents below provides some cross-refering of packages and services between our new codes and past codes used by Acme and
Inpectorate.
NEW CODE(S)

ACME CODE

INSPECTORATE CODE

PAGE

Crush 70% 10 mesh and pulverize 250 g

PRP70-250

R200-250

SP-RX-2K

04

Pulverize to 85% passing 200 mesh

PUL85

P200

SP-PV-250, SP-PV-1000

04

Standard soil sieve 80 mesh

SS80

SS80

SP-SS-1K

05

Fire Assay Au, Pt, Pd – ICP

FA330

G606 / 3B02

PKG-PGM

07

Fire assay gold 30 g – AA Finish

FA430

G601

Au-1AT-AA

07

Fire assay Ag

FA530-Ag

G613

Ag-1AT-GV

07

Fire assay gold 30 g – Grav

FA530-Au

G601 + G612

Au-1AT-GV

06

Fire Assay Au and Ag – 30 g – Grav

FA530

G603 + G612

AuAg-1AT-GV

07

Screen Fire Assay – 50 g double minus fraction

FS652

G615

Au-Met-500 or Au-Met-1000

08

Aqua Regia Ore Grade AA

AR400

8AR

–AR-OR

11

Multi Acid Ore Grade AA

MA400

8TD

–4A-OR

11

Aqua Regia Ore Grade ICP

AQ370

7AR

–

11

Multi Acid Ore Grade ICP

MA370

7TD

–

11

Cu Titration

GC820

G820

Cu-CON

14

Zn Titration

GC816

G816

Zn-CON

14

Pb Titration

GC817

G817

Pb-CON

14

Fe Titration

GC818

G818

Fe-CON

14

Aqua regia – ICP

AQ300 /AR330

1D01

30-AR-TR or 30M-AR-TR

16

Aqua regia – ICP/MS

AQ200

1DX1

–

16

Aqua regia – Ultratrace

AQ250/AR250

1F04

50-AR-UT or 50M-AR-UT

17

Multi acid – ICP

MA300/MA330

1E

30-4A-TR

18

Multi acid – ICP + ICP-MS Hg

MA300+AQ200-Hg

1E + G807

–

18

Multi acid – ICP + CVAA Hg

MA330+CVAA

30M-4A-TR

18

Multi acid – ICP/MS

MA200

1EX

–

18

Multi acid – Ultratrace

MA250

1T

30-4A-UT

18

General Exploration Package

GENX10

–

GENX-10

19

Whole Rock Lithium Fusion ICP Finish

LF300

4A04

WR-FS-ICP

25

Lithium Fusion – Refractory and REEs

LF100

4B03

REE-LB-MS

25

Total Whole Rock Characterization

LF202

4A4B or 4AB1

WR-REE-LB

25

XRF – Fusion – Major Oxides

LF700

4X02

NA-XF103

25

XRF – Fusion – Laterites

LF720

4X20

NA-XF201

25

XRF – Fusion – Iron Ore

LF730

4X30

NA-XF100

25

Leco – total C and S

TC003

2A12

CS-LECO

25

BQ-NAA-01

5A

Sample Preparation

Precious Metals

Ore & High Grade Analysis

Exploration Geochemistry

Lithogeochemistry

Group Services
Remote Services
INAA

32
32

Environmental

33

Metallurgical

34

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Sample Preparation, Storage & Disposal
Sample preparation lays the groundwork for all the analysis which will be performed on your
sample. With demanding and strict process controls, the superior quality of preparation of
samples improves the measurable analytical values produced. A split is taken to represent
the original sample. The preparation process and this split are subject to QA/QC control
checks during the progression and prior to submission to the analytical portion. If there
is a non-conformance to the quality standard the process is reviewed and corrected. This
applies to the client standards and blank material, internal blanks and standards, duplicates
and replicates that are analyzed. This strict policy is for any material that is reported or used
in the analytical process.
To ensure the equipment is producing a quality product the reduction of the wear surfaces of
plates and bowls is constantly monitored and recorded. No equipment is allowed to be used
beyond its lifespan.
A sieve test is used to monitor the process on select and random samples at the primary
crushing stage and pulverization. These tests are recorded and reported for your review.
There is an all-encompassing training program that employees undergo that assures our
staff understand the importance of their work and adherence to a high quality standard.

Sample Preparation, Storage & Disposal

The packages listed here are the most common practice in our industry. If you require sample preparation techniques specific to your needs please contact your local rep
to discuss in more detail. You will find our team of professionals and technical group second to none in our ability to provide support with your project.

Rock and Core Preparation
CODE

DESCRIPTION

PRP70-250

Crush 1 kg to ≥70% passing 2mm ... Pulv 250 g ≥85% 75µm

$7.20

PRP70-500

Crush 1 kg to ≥70% passing 2mm ... Pulv 500 g ≥85% 75µm

$8.25

PRP70-1KG

Crush 1 kg to ≥70% passing 2mm ... Pulv 1 kg ≥85% 75µm

$9.30

CRU70

Crush to ≥70% passing 2mm per kg, includes first 1 kg

$3.50

Extra crushing over 1 kg per kg
CRUPR

Primary Crushing for large samples (eg. Whole Core) per kg

PUL85

Dry and pulverize to ≥85% passing 75 µm
Extra pulverizing over 250 g, per 250 g

CAD

+ $0.70
$0.90
$3.70
+ $0.90

PULCB

Pulverize by ceramic box, per 100 g

$9.70

DY105

Dry pulp at 105°C, per sample

$0.60

HOMOG

Homogenizing of pulps by light pulverizing

$2.50

SPTRF

Split by riffle splitter up to 5kg of –2 mm sample , per sample

$2.20

WGHT

Weigh sample

$0.65

CRUBW

Extra wash with barren material – crushing

$2.50

PULSW

Extra wash – silica – pulverizing

$3.00

SPTRS

Rotary split up to 5 kg

$4.45

SPTMR

Micro rotary split per 250 g

$2.50

Other size fractions / preparation requirements available upon request.

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Sample Preparation, Storage & Disposal
Soil Preparation
CODE

DESCRIPTION

SS80

Dry at 60°C, sieve up to 100 g to -180 µm (80 mesh) up to 1/2 kg sample

CAD

$2.35

Overweight sieving per 500 g

$1.05

SS230

Dry at 60°C, sieve 100 g to -63 µm (230 mesh), up to 1/2 kg sample

$3.15

Overweight sieving per 500 g

$1.60

DYXS

Surcharge for extra wet samples

$0.50

SSXXX

Sieving at other mesh sizes, per 1/2 kg

$1.60

PULSL

Pulverize soils in mild steel pulverizer, per 100 g

$3.15

PULCB

Pulverize soils in ceramic pulverizer, per 100 g

$9.70

SVRJT

Saving all or part of soil reject

$1.50

CLYSP

Clay separation per 500 g

SPTRF

Split by riffle splitter up to 5 kg

$2.20

DISP2

Heat Treatment of soils and sediments, per sample

$0.50

$15.00

Important Note Regarding Soils: Importation regulations may apply; contact lab prior to shipment for details and shipment requirements.
For soil shipments to Canada: No soil, till or sediment pulps or rejects (excluding those from BC Mainland, Yukon and NWT) can be returned and must be incinerated upon disposal.
A disposal fee (DISP2) is charged for these samples. Soil rejects are discarded immediately after preparation unless SVRJT is requested.

Miscellaneous Charges
CODE

DESCRIPTION

CAD

PULHP

Hand pulverize by mortar and pestle

$8.40

QCCHK

Additional QC Checks

$3.15

HANDX

Handling of special projects, per hour

WGHT

Weigh samples

$0.65

SHP01

Shipping charge (pulps), per sample

$2.00

SPTPL

Split pulp for client extra charge

$0.60

PULSW

Extra wash with silica-pulverizing

$3.00

DYAIR

Air Dry samples (<40°C) per 2 kg

$2.40

SLBHP

Sorting, Labeling, boxing and handling samples received as pulps

$0.60

BAT01

Batch charge for <20 samples

$60.00

$50.00

Warehouse Charges
CODE

DESCRIPTION

CAD

SPRTN

Cost of Shipping Returns

DRRJT

Dispose or return handling of reject

$0.35

DRPLP

Dispose or return handling of pulps

$0.10

WHRJT

Monthly storage of reject after 90 days, per sample

$0.60

WHPLP

Monthly storage of pulps after 90 days, per sample

$0.20

WHSRT

Monthly storage of soil rejects per sample

VAC01

Vacuum seal samples, nitrogen purge

at cost

$0.35
$10.00

Storage Information: All rock rejects are stored for 3 months at no charge. Clients may purchase additional storage time. A minimum charge of $10/quarter
($40/yr) will apply to all clients with rejects in storage after 90 days. When storage is requested on receipt the first 3 months of paid storage will be charged upfront.
BVML recognizes and applies the US and Canadian limits for the concentration of hazardous metals in waste materials. For samples exceeding these limits, BVML reserves the
right to require clients to accept the return of their reject and pulp material or the expense of disposing of any sample material that is defined as hazardous. Concentrates and
high NORM samples must be returned.
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Precious Metals & Cu Au Leaches
Methods in this section include industry standard fire assay options for gold, platinum
and palladium. From a basic 30 g charge to full metallic screen fire assay, reliable data
are achieved for all sample types including those with coarse gold. Bulk leaching of
gold bearing materials with cyanide is also available and provides an additional tool to
evaluate systems with unevenly distributed Au and to test for extractability. Selective
and sequential leaches are also included in this section to provide information on the
distribution of Cu within various phases in the sample.

Precious Metals

Aqua Regia Gold
Recommended for soils, sediments, vegetation or reconnaissance rock samples. Samples are digested in 1:1:1 aqua regia then analyzed by ICP-MS. Refractory, massive
sulphide and graphitic samples can limit Au solubility. Rock samples are ignited at 550°C before aqua regia leaching.
CODE

ELEMENT

DETECTION

UPPER LIMIT

DESCRIPTION

AQ115

Au

0.5 ppb

10 ppm

CAD

15 g Aqua regia ICP-MS

$10.50

AQ130

30 g Aqua regia ICP-MS

$14.45

AQ115-IGN

Ignited 15 g Aqua regia ICP-MS

$11.80

AQ130-IGN

Ignited 30 g Aqua regia ICP-MS

$15.75

Fire Assay
Lead collection fire assay fusion for total sample decomposition, digestion of the Ag dore bead and this analysis by AA, ICP-ES, or ICP-MS.
*Require at least 2 g per sample weight.

lCP
FA330-Au

Au

2 ppb

10 ppm

FA350-Au

30 g / fire assay / ICP-ES

$16.50

50 g / fire assay / ICP-ES

$19.50

FA330

Au

2 ppb

10 ppm

30 g / fire assay / ICP-ES

$17.65

FA350

Pt

3 ppb

10 ppm

50 g / fire assay / ICP-ES

$20.45

Pd

2 ppb

10 ppm

lCP-MS
FA130

Au

1 ppb

1 ppm

30 g / fire assay / ICP-MS

$21.00

FA150

Pt

0.1 ppb

1 ppm

50 g / fire assay / ICP-MS

$23.80

Pd

0.5 ppb

1 ppm

Au

0.005 ppm

10 ppm

30 g / fire Assay / AAS

$16.00

50 g / fire Assay / AAS

$18.80

Au

0.01 ppb

100 ppm

30 g / fire Assay / AAS (Reno Only)

$17.25

30 g / fire Assay / gravimetric

$19.60

50 g / fire Assay / gravimetric

$22.40

30 g / fire Assay / gravimetric

$19.60

50 g / fire Assay / gravimetric

$22.40

30 g / fire Assay / gravimetric

$19.60

50 g / fire Assay / gravimetric

$22.40

Fire assay Ag Grav Au AA finish 30 g

$23.00

AAS
FA430
FA450
FA431

Gravimetric

Au>10 ppm by FA330 & FA430 are automatically analyzed by gravimectric method.

FA530-Ag

Ag

50 ppm

FA550-Ag
FA530-Au

Au

0.9 ppm

FA550-Au
FA530

Au, Ag

as above

FA550

Combined Instrumentation Finishes
FA630

Au

0.005 ppm

10 ppm

Ag

50 ppm

10000 ppm

Sulphide rich samples may require requested weights to be reduced to 15 g or smaller for proper fusion.

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Precious Metals

Fire Assay (continued)
CODE

ELEMENT

DETECTION

UPPER LIMIT

DESCRIPTION

CAD

Metallic Screen Fire Assay
FS631

Au

0.1 ppm

Metallic Fire Assay – single fraction – 30 g - 500 g screen

$44.00

FS632

Au

0.1 ppm

Metallic Fire Assay – duplicate fraction – 30 g – 500 g screen

$52.00

FS651

Au

0.1 ppm

Metallic Fire assay – single minus – 50 g – 500 g screen

$50.00

FS652

Au

0.1 ppm

Metallic Fire assay – duplicate minus – 50 g – 500 g screen

$59.00

Metallic Screen Fire Assay prices include screening of sample to 106 µm. Additional preparation charges for crushing and pulverizing apply where applicable. Alternative screen
sizes/weight available upon request. Pricing is based on gravimetric analysis of the plus fraction and instrumentation on the minus fraction. Additional charges for gravimetric
analysis of minus fraction may apply. Please contact your local office for details.
CHPOT

Stipulate new crucible for fire assay fusion

$1.50

EN002

Environmental disposal charge-Fire assay lead waste

$0.25

Note: Fees for lead waste disposal may apply in some regions.

Wet Digestion Assay
Trace Level
AR400-Ag

Ag

0.1 ppm

200 ppm

Aqua Regia Digestion AA Finish

$6.00

MA402-Ag

Ag

0.5 ppm

500 ppm

4-Acid Digestion AA Finish

$8.50

AR410-Ag

Ag

1 ppm

1000 ppm

Aqua Regia Digestion AA Finish

$11.55

MA410-Ag

Ag

1 ppm

1000 ppm

4-Acid Digestion AA Finish

$12.85

Ore Grade

Carbons, Concentrates and High Grade
Concentrates
FA501-Au

Au

10 ppm

100000 ppm

2 g sample Fire Assay for Concentrates, duplicate analysis

$76.00

FA501-Ag

Ag

10 ppm

100000 ppm

2 g sample Fire Assay for Concentrates, duplicate analysis

$76.00

FA501

Au, Ag

as above

as above

2 g sample Fire Assay for Concentrates, duplicate analysis

$99.00

FA502-Au

Au

0.1

10000

2 g sample Fire Assay for Carbons, duplicate analysis

$41.50

FA502-Ag

Ag

1

10000

2 g sample Fire Assay for Carbons, duplicate analysis

$41.50

FA502

Au, Ag

as above

as above

2 g sample Fire Assay for Carbons, duplicate analysis

$63.00

Carbon

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Cu Au Leach
Platinum Group Elements
CODE

ELEMENT

DETECTION

UPPER LIMIT

DESCRIPTION

FN001

Pt
Pd
Au
Rh
Ru
Os
Ir

1 ppb
1 ppb
1 ppb
1 ppb
1 ppb
1 ppb
1 ppb

Nickel sulfide collection fire assay with ICP-MS finish

FA004

Au
Pt
Rh

1 ppb
1 ppb
1 ppb

Lead Collection, Palladium Inquart Fire Assay with ICP-MS
finish

Methods are available through our laboratory in Rustenburg, South Africa only. Please contact the laboratory regarding your specific analytical requirements.
See also page 31 for Nickel sulfide collection with neutron activation analysis through our Group Services.

Gold / Base Metal Leaches
CODE

BL001

CN400

PL415
PL430
GC4CN

ELEMENT

Au

DETECTION

0.1 ppb
0.01 ppm

UPPER LIMIT

DESCRIPTION

100ppm
200ppm

BLEG, Cyanide leach (500 g – 1 kg sample for 12–24 hour)
– Organic extraction/AAS Finish
– AAS Finish

Au, Ag, Cu

CAD

Cyanide Leach (various options)

$26.50

Contact for
Pricing

Au

0.03 ppm

50 ppm

Preg Rob Leach - Cyanide leach with Au spiked solution
– <15 g sample
– 30 g sample

$14.10
$15.00

Au, Ag

0.03 ppm

50 ppm

Direct Read of Cyanide solutions by AAS
– one element
– both elements

$8.15
$10.50

Sulfuric leach, Net Acid Consumption

$30.25

GC850

0.01 kg H2SO4/TON

EN003

Cyanide waste disposal charge * may apply in some regions

$0.65

Additional base metal elements (Fe, Zn, Pb) may be added to some leaches for an additional analytical charge. Please contact the laboratory regarding your
specific analysis requirements.

Copper Leaches
The methods below, allow determination of Cu leachability, mineralogy and mineral solubility. These methods utilize Inspectorate’s standard leach conditions,
however client specific conditions can be negotiated on request.
CODE

ELEMENT

DETECTION

UPPER LIMIT

DESCRIPTION

LH401

CuS

0.001%

10%

1M Citric Acid leach with AAS finish - Cu Oxides

$12.85

LH402

CuSH

0.001%

10%

Sulfuric acid leach with AAS finish - Nonsulfide Cu

$12.85

LH403

CuCN

0.01%

10%

Cyanide Leach with AAS finish

$12.85

LHSEQ

CuSH
CuCN
CuRes

Sample is sequentially leached in H2SO4 (LH402) , CN
(LH403) then Multi Acid, with Cu from each leach reported.
Total Copper can be reported as a sum of the leaches.

$34.90

LH425

CuSAP

Quick ferric sulfate leach for 1hr @ 167°F, Cu by AAS

$12.00

0.01%

100%

CAD

The methods above, allow determination of Cu leachability, mineralogy and mineral solubility. These methods utilize laboratory standard leach conditions,
however client specific conditions can be negotiated on request.

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Ore & High Grade Analysis
Methods in this section are designed to provide the extremely high precision and accuracy
required to quantify commodity elements for resource evaluation. Digestion schemes and
reagents are chosen to effectively deal with high analyte concentrations and are coupled with
the most stable and matrix tolerant analytical platforms available to produce data of the highest
quality. A variety of classical wet assay techniques are also available for samples that exceed the
maximum concentrations that can be determined instrumentally.

Ore & High Grade Analysis
AA Analysis
CODE

ELEMENT

AR400 – AR410
Aqua Regia

Ag

1

Cu

0.001

%

10

%

Mo

0.001

%

10

%

Fe

0.01

%

30

%

Zn

0.01

%

10

%

Pb

0.01

%

10

%

As

0.01

%

10

%

Ag

1

MA400-MA410
Multi acid

3A400
3 acid

DETECTION LIMIT

ppm

ppm

UPPER LIMIT

1000

1000

Cu

0.001

%

10

%

0.001

%

10

%

Fe

0.01

%

30

%

Zn

0.01

%

10

%

Pb

0.01

%

10

%

As

0.01

%

10

%

Ag

1

Cu

0.001

%

10

%

Mo

0.001

%

10

%

Fe

0.01

%

30

%

Zn

0.01

%

10

%

Pb

0.01

%

10

%

1000

$11.55
First Element
$3.95
Each Additional Element

ppm

Mo

ppm

CAD

ppm

$12.85
First Element
$3.95
Each Additional Element

ppm
$11.55
First Element
$3.95
Each Additional Element

* Note not all elements may be possible from the same digestion – different weight volumes may be required and will incur additional
charge. Please enquire with laboratory prior to sending samples.

ICP Analysis
The following multi-element assays provide optimum precision and accuracy for high grade rock and drill core
samples with a selection of digestion methods to best suit the ore type. AQ370, MA370, LF370 report %-level
concentrations as determined by ICP-ES. AQ270 and MA270 combine both ICP-ES and ICP-MS analysis to extend
the lower detection limits and provide a broader spectrum of elements.
CODE

CAD

AQ370-X

Aqua Regia – ICP-ES – Any Element

$11.15

AQ370

Aqua Regia – ICP-ES – Standard suite – 24 elements

$15.45

AQ270

Aqua Regia – ICP-ES/MS – Standard Suite – 34 elements

$21.00

MA370-X

Multi Acid – ICP-ES – Any element

$13.25

MA370

Multi Acid – ICP-ES – Standard suite – 23 elements

$17.65

MA270

Multi Acid – ICP-ES/MS – Standard Suite – 40 elements

$25.45

PF370-X

Peroxide Fusion – ICP-ES – Any element

$14.95

PF370

Peroxide Fusion – ICP-ES – Standard suite – 17 elements

$19.30

KP300-X

Phosphoric Acid – ICP-ES – Any element

$13.90

KP300

Phosphoric Acid – ICP-ES – Standard suite – 5 elements

$17.65

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Ore & High Grade Analysis
AQ370 - AQUA REGIA ICP-ES

CAD$ 15.45

Hot Aqua Regia digestion for base-metal sulphide and precious-metal
ores. ICP-ESanalysis.
ELEMENT

Ag

DETECTION LIMIT

2 GM/T

UPPER LIMIT

300 GM/T

AQ270 - AQUA REGIA ICP-ES/MS

Same digestion as AQ370 but includes ICP-ES and ICP-MS analysis.
ELEMENT

Ag
Al

DETECTION LIMIT

0.5 ppm

Al

0.01 %

As

0.01 %

As

5 ppm

Bi

0.01 %

Ba

5 ppm

Ca

0.01 %

Bi

Cd

0.001 %

Ca

Co

0.001 %

Cd

0.5 ppm

Cr

0.001 %

Co

0.5 ppm

Cu

0.001 %

Cr

0.5 ppm

Fe

0.01 %

Cu

Hg

0.001 %

Fe

K

0.01 %

Ga

5 ppm

Mg

0.01 %

Hg

0.05 ppm

K

0.01 %

10 %

10 %

0.5 ppm

Na

0.01 %

Mg

Ni

0.001 %

Mn

5 ppm

P

0.001 %

Mo

0.5 ppm

Pb

0.01 %

S

0.05 %

Ni

Sb

0.001 %

P

Sr

0.001 %

Pb

W

0.001 %

S

Zn

0.01 %

20 %

Aqua Regia digestion is considered a partial digestion. Solubility of some
elements will be limited by mineral species present.

*Requires at least 2 g per sample weight.

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200000 ppm

0.01 %
0.5 ppm
0.001 %
0.5 ppm

40000 ppm

0.05 %
0.5 ppm

Sc

0.5 ppm

Se

2 ppm

Sr

5 ppm

Ti

In our ongoing quest to push technical
boundaries, BVML is always looking
to collaborate on interesting projects
that require outside the box thinking.
Please speak with one of our technical
representatives if you have a unique
analytical challenge. Working together
to succeed together is the BVML way,
and we look forward to working
with you soon.

0.5 ppm
0.01 %

Sb

Th

100000 ppm

0.01 %

0.01 %

Na

100000 ppm

0.5 ppm

0.001 %

4 %

300 ppm

0.01 %

Mo

La

UPPER LIMIT

0.01 %

Mn

20 %

CAD$ 21.00

500 ppm

0.5 ppm
0.001 %

Tl

0.5 ppm

U

0.5 ppm

V

10 ppm

W

0.5 ppm

Zn

5 ppm

*Requires at least 2 g per sample weight.

200000 ppm

KP300 - PHOSPHORIC ACID

CAD$17.65

Phosphoric acid digestion for select elements.		
ELEMENT

DETECTION LIMIT

UPPER LIMIT

Mo

0.001 %

100 %

Nb

0.001 %

100 %

Ta

0.001 %

100 %

U

0.001 %

100 %

W

0.005 %

100 %

*Requires at least 2 g per sample weight.

Ore & High Grade Analysis
MA370 - MULTI ACID ICP-ES

CAD$17.65

Hot Multi-Acid digestion for sulphide and silicate ores. ICP-ES analysis.
ELEMENT

Ag

DETECTION LIMIT

2 GM/T

Al

0.01 %

As

0.02 %

Bi

0.01 %

Ca

0.01 %

Cd

0.001 %

Co

0.001 %

Cr

0.001 %

Cu

0.001 %

Fe

0.01 %

K

0.01 %

Mg

0.01 %

Mn

0.01 %

Mo

0.001 %

Na

0.01 %

Ni

0.001 %

P

0.01 %

Pb

0.02 %

S

0.05 %

Sb

0.01 %

Sr

0.01 %

W

0.01 %

Zn

0.01 %

UPPER LIMIT

300 GM/T

MA270 - MULTI ACID ICP-ES/MS

Same digestion as MA370 but includes ICP-ES and ICP-MS analysis.
ELEMENT

Ag
Al

5 ppm
5 ppm

Be

5 ppm

Bi

0.5 ppm
0.5 ppm

Ce

5 ppm

Co

1 ppm

Cr

1 ppm

Cu

0.5 ppm

K
La
Li
Mg

Sodium peroxide fusion for refractory mineral ores.		
ELEMENT

DETECTION LIMIT

UPPER LIMIT

0.5 ppm
0.5 ppm
0.01 %
5 ppm
0.5 ppm

Nb

CAD$19.30

0.5 ppm
0.01 %

Mo

Ni
P

0.01 %
0.5 ppm
0.5 ppm
0.01 %

Pb

0.5 ppm

Rb

0.5 ppm

S

PF370 - PEROXIDE FUSION ICP-ES

0.01 %

Mn
Na

Sb

0.5 ppm

Sc

1 ppm

Sn

0.5 ppm

Sr

5 ppm

0.01 %

50 %

Ta

0.5 ppm

As

0.007 %

10 %

Th

Ca

0.006 %

50 %

Ti

Co

0.001 %

100 %

U

Cr

0.006 %

100 %

V

10 ppm

Cu

0.008 %

100 %

W

0.5 ppm

Fe

0.02 %

100 %

Y

0.5 ppm

K

0.02 %

30 %

Zn

5 ppm

Li

0.001 %

100 %

Zr

0.5 ppm

0.01 %

30 %

Mn

0.001 %

100 %

Ni

0.002 %

100 %

Pb

0.03 %

30 %

S

0.01 %

60 %

Sn

0.005 %

100 %

Ti

0.002 %

30 %

Zn

0.002 %

100 %

100000 ppm

0.05 %

Al

Mg

300 ppm

0.01 %

Cd

Hf

*Requires at least 1 g per sample weight.

0.5 ppm

UPPER LIMIT

0.01 %

Ba

Fe

40 %

DETECTION LIMIT

As

Ca

10 %

CAD$25.45

0.5 ppm
0.001 %
0.5 ppm

400000 ppm

While multi-acid digestion is considered to be a near total digestion this
digestion is only partial for some Cr and Ba minerals and oxides of Al, Fe,
Hf, Mn, Sn, Ta and Zr. Additionally volatilizatin during fuming may result in
some loss of As, S and Sb.
*Requires at least 1 g per sample weight.

*Requires at least 2 g per sample weight.

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Ore & High Grade Analysis
Other Analysis
CODE

DESCRIPTION

DETECTION
LIMIT

UPPER
LIMIT

CAD

Mercury
AQ200-Hg

Hg – ICP-MS

0.01 ppm

50 ppm

$11.55

CV400

Trace Hg – CVAA

0.01 ppm

100 ppm

$8.50

CV410

Ore Grade Hg – CVAA

0.01 %

20 %

$9.00

Water and General Chemistry
GC901

Moisture (105°C)

TG001

LOI

GC902

Lattice water

GC002-pH

pH of solids

GC002-Cond

Conductivity of solids

GC002

pH and conductivity on solids

INSOL

Acid Insoluble

$6.80
0.1 %

100 %

$9.20
$27.30

0.1 units

$9.20

3 uS/cm

$9.20
$13.10

0.02 %

100 %

$20.00

Specific Gravity
SPG01

Specific Gravity on Pulp Sample

$13.25

SPG02

Specific Gravity on Core

$13.25

SPG03

Specific Gravity on Waxed Core

$16.00

SPG04

Specific Gravity on Pycnometry

$11.80

Other Trace and Ore Grade Analysis Requires
GC820

Cu Titration

0.01 %

100 %

$36.75

GC816

Zn titration

0.01 %

100 %

$29.95

GC817

Pb titration

0.01 %

100 %

$29.95

GC818

Fe titration

0.01 %

100 %

$29.95

BR425

Fe – high grade assay, AAS

0.01 %

100 %

$20.00

GC806

FeO

0.01 %

100 %

$22.80

GC410

NiS

0.001 %

100 %

$27.30

GC921

CuO

0.01 %

10 %

$17.30

GC922

MoO

0.001 %

100 %

$17.30

GC923

Pb and/or Zn Oxide + CAD$3.95 extra element

0.01 %

10 %

$25.00

GC519

SiO2 gravimetric

0.02 %

100 %

$26.25

GC320

Ba by Na2CO3 /K2CO3 fusion, ICP-ES

0.01 %

30 %

$27.55

GC520

Ba by Na2CO3 /K2CO3 fusion, grav.

0.1 %

100 %

$27.55

BR405

Sb – high grade assay, AAS

0.01 %

100 %

$12.85

PF100

B

GC840

F – Trace Level

GC841

F – Ore Grade
Surcharge samples > 15%

3 ppm

2000 ppm

$11.00

10 ppm

10000 ppm

$11.00

0.01 %

15 %

$18.10

10 %

40 %

$12.60

GC304-Ga

Ga by ICP-ES

0.01 %

100 %

$18.10

GC304-Ge

Ge by ICP-ES

0.01 %

100 %

$17.20

*Requires at least 5 g per sample weight.

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Exploration Geochemistry
Methods in this section are designed for non-mineralized to weakly mineralized material
and have been optimized to provide extremely low detection limits and maximum anomaly
to background contrast. Methods include modified Aqua Regia packages that target labile
elements in soil, to more aggressive multi acid digestions that give near total results in all
sample matrices. For projects with a gold focus, larger sample sizes are available to provide
the most representative sample possible.

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Exploration Geochemistry
AQ300 & AQ200-ICP/ICP-MS
ELEMENT

AQ300
DETECTION

AQ200
DETECTION

0.3 ppm

0.1 ppm

Ag
Al

0.01 %

As

2 ppm

Au

0.01 %

UPPER
LIMIT

100 ppm
10 %

0.5 ppm

10000 ppm

0.5 ppb

100000 ppb

Economically priced ICP-ES (AQ300) or ICP-ES/MS (AQ200) analysis
to complement your exploration project. Sample splits of 0.5 g are
leached in hot modified Aqua Regia. Select a larger split size for more
representative Au analysis. Refractory and graphitic samples can limit
Au solubility.
CODE

CAD

AQ300

33 elements - Aqua Regia - ICP-ES

$9.40
$9.90

B+

20 ppm

20 ppm

2000 ppm

AQ300+U

34 elements - Aqua Regia - ICP-ES

Ba

1 ppm

1 ppm

10000 ppm

AQ200+U

available upon request

Bi

3 ppm

0.1 ppm

2000 ppm

AQ200

36 element 0.5 g - ICP-ES/MS

$15.75

40 %

AQ201

36 element 15 g - ICP-ES/MS

$19.95

AQ202

36 element 30 g - ICP-ES/MS

$23.60

Ca

0.01 %

0.01 %

Cd

0.5 ppm

0.1 ppm

2000 ppm

Co

1 ppm

0.1 ppm

2000 ppm

Cr

1 ppm

1 ppm

10000 ppm

0.1 ppm

10000 ppm

Cu
Fe

Standard Package

Aqua Regia

1 ppm
0.01 %

0.01 %

40 %

Ga

5 ppm

1 ppm

1000 ppm

Hg

1 ppm

0.01 ppm

50 ppm

K

0.01 %

La
Mg

1 ppm
0.01 %

Mn

2 ppm

Mo
Na

1 ppm
0.01 %

Ni
P

1 ppm
0.001 %

Pb
S

3 ppm
0.05 %

0.01 %
1 ppm
0.01 %

10 %
10000 ppm
30 %

1 ppm

10000 ppm

0.1 ppm

2000 ppm

0.001 %
0.1 ppm
0.001 %
0.1 ppm
0.05 %

5 %
10000 ppm
5 %
10000 ppm
10 %

Sb

3 ppm

0.1 ppm

2000 ppm

Sc

5 ppm

0.1 ppm

100 ppm

Se
Sr

1 ppm

Te
Th
Ti

2 ppm
0.001 %

0.5 ppm

100 ppm

1 ppm

10000 ppm

0.2 ppm

1000 ppm

0.1 ppm

2000 ppm

0.001 %

5 %

Tl

5 ppm

0.1 ppm

1000 ppm

V

1 ppm

2 ppm

10000 ppm

W

2 ppm

0.1 ppm

100 ppm

Zn

1 ppm

1 ppm

10000 ppm

U

8 ppm

0.1 ppm

Available upon request

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2000 ppm

Aqua regia digestion is considered a partial digestion. Solubility of some elements will be
limited by mineral species present.

Exploration Geochemistry
AQ250 – Ultratrace by ICP Mass Spec.
ELEMENT

Ag
Al

2 ppb
0.01 %

UPPER
LIMIT

100000 ppb
10 %

ICP-MS analysis of a 0.5, 15 or 30 g sample after modified
Aqua Regia digestion for low to ultra-low determination on soils,
sediments and lean rocks. Larger splits (15 or 30 g) give a more
representative analysis of elements subject to nugget effect (e.g.
Au). Au solubility can be limited in refractory and graphitic samples.
Lead Isotope Add on adds Pb isotopes (204Pb, 206Pb, 207Pb, 208Pb)
suitable for geochemical exploration of U and other commodities
where gross differences in natural to radiogenic Pb ratios, is a
benefit.

As

0.1 ppm

10000 ppm

Au

0.2 ppb

100 ppm

B

20 ppm

2000 ppm

Ba

0.5 ppm

10000 ppm

AQ250

37 element 0.5 g - Standard Pkg

$19.40

Bi

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

AQ251

37 element 15 g - Standard Pkg

$23.60

Ca

0.01 %

40 %

AQ252

37 element 30 g - Standard Pkg

$27.30

Cd

0.01 ppm

2000 ppm

+PGM

Pt Pd add on for Standard Pkg

+ $2.10

53 element 0.5 g - Extended Pkg

$22.85

+

CODE

CAD

Co

0.1 ppm

2000 ppm

AQ250-EXT

Cr

0.5 ppm

10000 ppm

AQ251-EXT

53 element 15 g - Extended Pkg

$27.05

AQ252-EXT

53 element 30 g - Extended Pkg

$30.70

+REE

Rare Earth Element add on

+ISO

Lead Isotope add on

0.01 ppm

Fe

0.01 %

Hg
K
La
Mg

10000 ppm
40 %

0.1 ppm

1000 ppm

5 ppb

50000 ppb

0.01 %
0.5 ppm
0.01 %

10000 ppm
30 %

Mn

1 ppm

10000 ppm

Mo

0.01 ppm

2000 ppm

Na
Ni
P

0.001 %
0.1 ppm
0.001 %

Pb

0.01 ppm

S

0.02 %

Sb

0.02 ppm

ELEMENT

10 %

5 %
10000 ppm
5 %
10000 ppm
10 %
2000 ppm

Extended Package

Cu

Ga

Standard Package

AQ250
DETECTION

Aqua Regia

AQ250
DETECTION

+ $6.30
+ $12.60
UPPER
LIMIT

Be

0.1 ppm

1000 ppm

Ce

0.1 ppm

2000 ppm

Cs

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

Ge

0.1 ppm

100 ppm

Hf

0.02 ppm

1000 ppm

In

0.02 ppm

1000 ppm

Li

0.1 ppm

2000 ppm

Nb

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

Pd

10 ppb

100000 ppb

Pt

2 ppb

100000 ppb

Rb

0.1 ppm

2000 ppm

1 ppb

10000 ppb

Sc

0.1 ppm

100 ppm

Re

Se

0.1 ppm

100 ppm

Sn

0.1 ppm

100 ppm

0.05 ppm

2000 ppm

Sr

0.5 ppm

10000 ppm

Ta

Te

0.02 ppm

1000 ppm

Y

0.01 ppm

2000 ppm

Zr

0.1 ppm

2000 ppm

Dy

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

Er

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

Eu

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

Gd

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

Ho

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

Lu

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

Nd

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

Pr

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

Sm

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

Aqua regia digestion is considered a partial digestion. Solubility of

Tb

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

some elements will be limited by mineral species present

Tm

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

Yb

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

Ti

+

0.1 ppm
0.001 %

2000 ppm
5 %

Tl

0.02 ppm

1000 ppm

U

0.1 ppm

2000 ppm

V

2 ppm

10000 ppm

W

0.1 ppm

100 ppm

Zn

0.1 ppm

10000 ppm

Detection limit = 1 ppm for 15/30 g analysis

REE Add on

Th

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Exploration Geochemistry
MA300
DETECTION

Ag
Al
As
Ba
Be
Bi
Ca
Cd
Ce
Co
Cr
Cs
Cu
Dy
Er
Eu
Fe
Ga
Gd
Hf
Ho
In
K
La
Li
Lu
Mg
Mn
Mo
Na
Nb
Nd
Ni
P
Pb
Pr
Rb
Re
S
Sb
Sc
Se
Sm
Sn
Sr
Ta
Tb
Te
Th
Ti
Tl
Tm
U
V
W
Y
Yb
Zn
Zr

0.5
0.01
5
1
1
5
0.01
0.4

ppm
%
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
%
ppm

2 ppm
2 ppm
2 ppm

0.01 %

MA200
DETECTION

0.1
0.01
1
1
1
0.1
0.01
0.1
1
0.2
1

ppm
%
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
%
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm

0.1 ppm

0.01 %

0.1 ppm

0.01 %
2 ppm

0.01
5
2
0.01
2

%
ppm
ppm
%
ppm

2 ppm
0.002 %
5 ppm

0.1 %
5 ppm
1 ppm

2 ppm
2 ppm

2 ppm
0.01 %

20
2
4
2

ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm

2 ppm
2 ppm

UPPER
LIMIT

200
20
10000
10000
1000
4000
40
4000
2000
4000
10000

ppm
%
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
%
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm

10000 ppm

60 %

1000 ppm

0.05
0.01
0.1
0.1

ppm
%
ppm
ppm

1000
10
2000
2000

ppm
%
ppm
ppm

0.01
1
0.1
0.001
0.1

%
ppm
ppm
%
ppm

30
10000
4000
10
2000

%
ppm
ppm
%
ppm

0.1 ppm
0.001 %
0.1 ppm
0.1
0.005
0.1
0.1
1
1

ppm
ppm
%
ppm
ppm
ppm

0.1 ppm
1 ppm
0.1 ppm

10000 ppm
5 %
10000 ppm
2000
100
10
4000
200
1000

ppm
ppm
%
ppm
ppm
ppm

2000 ppm
10000 ppm
2000 ppm

0.5
0.1
0.001
0.5

ppm
ppm
%
ppm

1000
4000
10
10000

ppm
ppm
%
ppm

0.1
4
0.1
0.1

ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm

4000
10000
200
2000

ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm

1 ppm
0.1 ppm

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10000 ppm
2000 ppm

MA250
DETECTION

20
0.01
0.2
1
1
0.04
0.01
0.02
0.02
0.2
1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.01
0.02
0.1
0.02
0.1
0.01
0.01
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.01
1
0.05
0.001
0.04
0.1
0.1
0.001
0.02
0.1
0.1
0.002
0.04
0.02
0.1
0.3
0.1
0.1
1
0.1
0.1
0.05
0.1
0.001
0.05
0.1
0.1
1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.2

ppb
%
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
%
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
%
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
%
ppm
ppm
ppm
%
ppm
ppm
%
ppm
ppm
ppm
%
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
%
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
%
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm

UPPER
LIMIT

200000
20
10000
10000
1000
4000
40
4000
2000
4000
10000
2000
10000
2000
2000
2000
60
100
2000
1000
2000
1000
10
2000
2000
2000
30
10000
4000
10
2000
2000
10000
5
10000
2000
2000
100
10
4000
200
1000
2000
2000
10000
2000
2000
1000
4000
10
10000
2000
4000
10000
200
2000
2000
10000
2000

ppb
%
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
%
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
%
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
%
ppm
ppm
ppm
%
ppm
ppm
%
ppm
ppm
ppm
%
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
%
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
%
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm

Multi Acid
Multi-acid digestion packages combine a strong multiacid digestion that dissolves most minerals with a choice
of ICP-ES (MA300), ICP-ES/MS (MA200) or Ultra Trace
ICP-MS (MA250) analysis to give near total values for all
elements. A 0.25 g split is heated in HNO3-HClO4-HF to
fuming and taken to dryness. The residue is dissolved in
HCl.
*Requires at least 0.5g per sample weight.

CODE

CAD

MA300

35 element ICP-ES

$13.25

MA200

45 element - ICP-ES/MS

$18.75

AQ200-HG

Hg add on

MA250

Ultratrace ICP-MS

+ $11.55
$25.05

While multi-acid digestion is considered to be near total
digestion this digestion is only partial for some Cr and
Ba minerals and oxides of Al, Fe, Hf, Mn, Sn, Ta and Zr.
Additionally volatilization during fuming may result in
some loss of As, S and Sb.

Exploration Geochemistry

CODE

ELEMENT

GENX10

Au †
Ag

0.1 – 100

ppm

5 – 10,000

ppm

Bi

2 – 10,000

ppm

Cu

1 – 10,000

ppm

Pb

2 – 10,000

ppm

0.01 – 100

RATE

ppm

As

Hg

+

DESCRIPTION

0.005 – 3

ppm

Mo

1 – 10,000

ppm

Sb

2 – 10,000

ppm

Zn

2 – 10,000

ppm

Au determined by 1AT Fire Assay/AA,
Hg determined by Cold Vapour/AA or ICP MS
All other elements determined by Multi-Element ICP
with AR Digest

$24.35

Detection limit = 1 ppm for 15/30 g analysis

Aqua regia digestion is considered a partial digestion. Solubility of
some elements will be limited by mineral species present

Selective Leaches
Selective or sequential extractions can target elements held in specific soil phase or range of phases thus allowing better interpretation of
geochemical processes.
Used Sequentially, the leaches can determine elements occurring in surface soils as salts or adsorbed ions on clays, organic compounds and
amorphous Mn and Fe hydroxides. Used singularly, the stronger leaches are less selective. Analysis by ICP-MS. Contact our geochemists for
further information.
CODE

DESCRIPTION

CAD

LH101

Demineralized H2O leach water soluble components

LH102

1 M ammonium acetate - exchangeable cations adsorbed by clay and elements co-precipitated with carbonates

LH103

0.1 M sodium pyrophosphate - elements adsorbed by organic matter (humic and fulvic compounds)

LH104

0.1 M hydroxylamine - elements adsorbed by amorphous Mn hydroxide, often the most reactive soil phase for
scavanging mobile elements.

LH105

0.25 M hydroxylamine - elements adsorbed by amorphous Fe hydroxide and more crystaline Mn hydroxide
Prices
Separate leach, per leach

$40.00

Sequential leach, per leach

$45.00

Setup, per leach on submissions of <35 samples

$100.00

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Vegetation Analysis
Preparation
CODE

DESCRIPTION

VGMAS

Dry and macerate vegetation, per 100 g

$8.80

CAD

VA475

Ashing 50 g dry vegetation at 475°C

$8.80

VGWSH

Wash plant samples with Type-1 water, dry at 60°C, per 100 g

$2.95

SVRJT

Saving all or part of reject fraction

$1.50

WGHT

Weigh samples

$0.65

DRPLP

Dispose or Return Handling of Pulps

$0.10

Only dry plant material free of any soil. Importation permits may apply; contact the laboratory prior to shipment.

Dry Plant Material Analysis
ICP-MS analysis of vegetation samples using a 1 g split digested in HNO3 then Aqua Regia and analyzed by ICP-MS for ultralow
detection limits. Washing with de-mineralized water is recommended if samples are coated with inorganic material.
(See VGWSH under Sample Preparation.)
VG101

Standard Suite – 37 elements

$24.70

VG101-EXT

Extended Suite – 53 elements

$28.65

VG105

Standard Suite – 37 elements -5 g sample option

$28.00

VG105 - EXT

Extended Suite – 53 elements

$31.95

+PGM

Pt/Pd add on for Standard Suite

+$2.20

+REE

Rare Earth Element Add on

+ $6.30

+ISO

Lead isotope add on

+ $13.25

Ashed Plant Material Analysis
This group analyses 0.25 g of the vegetation ash of a 50 g dry plant sample that has undergone controlled ignition to minimize
volatilization (see VA475 under Sample Preparation). Weights of ashing will be reported and all results are reported as concentration in
ash.
VG104

Ultratrace ICP-MS analysis on 0.25 g ash – Standard Package

$19.40

VG104-EXT

Extended package

$22.85

+REE

Rare Earth Element Add on

+ $6.30

BVML also has an in house team dedicated to research and development.
Building on our external collaborations, this team leverages academic
discoveries into new packages and services that benefit the exploration
and mining sector. From novel sample preparation methods, to new
digestions and improved analytical techniques this group focuses on
delivering continuous improvement to our clients.

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Vegetation Analysis
VG101/VG105 – Dry Plant Material Analysis
ELEMENT

Ag
Al

2 ppb
0.01 %

UPPER
LIMIT

ELEMENT

VG101
DETECTION

UPPER
LIMIT

Be

0.1 ppm

1000 ppm

10 %

Ce

0.01 ppm

2000 ppm

0.005 ppm

2000 ppm

100000 ppb

0.1 ppm

10000 ppm

Cs

Au

0.2 ppb

100000 ppb

Ge

0.01 ppm

100 ppm

1 ppm

2000 ppm

Hf

0.001 ppm

1000 ppm

Ba

0.1 ppm

10000 ppm

In

0.02 ppm

1000 ppm

Bi

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

Li

0.01 ppm

2000 ppm

Ca

0.01 %

Nb

0.01 ppm

2000 ppm

Cd

0.01 ppm

2000 ppm

Pd

2 ppb

100000 ppb

Co

0.01 ppm

2000 ppm

Pt

1 ppb

100000 ppb

Cr

0.1 ppm

10000 ppm

Rb

0.1 ppm

2000 ppm

0.01 ppm

10000 ppm

Re

1 ppb

1000 ppb

40 %

Sn

0.02 ppm

100 ppm

Ta

0.001 ppm

2000 ppm

Y

0.001 ppm

2000 ppm

Zr

0.01 ppm

2000 ppm

Cu
Fe

0.001 %

40 %

Ga

0.1 ppm

1000 ppm

Hg

1 ppb

100000 ppb

K

0.01 %

La

0.01 ppm

Mg
Mn
Mo
Na
Ni
P

0.001 %

10 %
10000 ppm
30 %

1 ppm

10000 ppm

0.01 ppm

2000 ppm

0.001 %
0.1 ppm
0.001 %

Extended Package

As

B

Standard Package

VG101
DETECTION

VG101/VG105 – EXT

10 %
10000 ppm
5 %

Pb

0.01 ppm

S

0.01 %

10000 ppm

Sb

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

Sc

0.1 ppm

100 ppm

Se

0.1 ppm

100 ppm

Sr

0.5 ppm

10000 ppm

Te

0.02 ppm

1000 ppm

Th

0.01 ppm

2000 ppm

Ti

1 ppm

100000 ppm

Tl

0.02 ppm

1000 ppm

U

0.01 ppm

2000 ppm

V

2 ppm

10000 ppm

10 %

W

0.1 ppm

100 ppm

Zn

0.1 ppm

10000 ppm

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Vegetation Analysis
VG104 – Ashed Plant Analysis
ELEMENT

Ag
Al

VG104
DETECTION

2 ppb
0.01 %

CAD$19.40

VG104-EXT- Extended package

UPPER
LIMIT

ELEMENT

100000 ppb

UPPER
LIMIT

Be

0.1 ppm

1000 ppm

10 %

Ce

0.1 ppm

2000 ppm

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

0.1 ppm

10000 ppm

Cs

Au

0.2 ppb

100000 ppb

Ge

0.1 ppm

100 ppm

1 ppm

2000 ppm

Hf

0.02 ppm

1000 ppm

Ba

0.5 ppm

10000 ppm

In

0.02 ppm

1000 ppm

Bi

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

Li

0.1 ppm

2000 ppm

Ca

0.01 %

Nb

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

Cd

0.01 ppm

2000 ppm

Pd

10 ppb

100000 ppb

Co

0.1 ppm

2000 ppm

Pt

2 ppb

100000 ppb

Cr

0.5 ppm

10000 ppm

Rb

0.1 ppm

2000 ppm

Cu

0.01 ppm

10000 ppm

Re

1 ppb

1000 ppb

Fe

0.01 %

40 %

Sn

0.1 ppm

100 ppm

1000 ppm

Ta

0.05 ppm

2000 ppm

Y

0.01 ppm

2000 ppm

Ga

0.1 ppm

40 %

Extended Package

As

B

Hg

La
Mg
Mn
Mo
Na
Ni
P

0.01 %

10 %

Zr

0.1 ppm

2000 ppm

10000 ppm

Dy

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

30 %

Er

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

1 ppm

10000 ppm

Eu

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

0.01 ppm

2000 ppm

Gd

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

5 %

Ho

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

Lu

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

Nd

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

0.5 ppm
0.01 %

0.001 %
0.1 ppm
0.001 %

Pb

0.01 ppm

S

0.02 %

Sb

10000 ppm
5 %
10000 ppm

REE Add on

K

Standard Package

VG104
DETECTION

CAD$22.85

Pr

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

10 %

Sm

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

Tb

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

Sc

0.1 ppm

100 ppm

Tm

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

Se

0.1 ppm

100 ppm

Yb

0.02 ppm

2000 ppm

Sr

0.5 ppm

10000 ppm

Te

0.02 ppm

1000 ppm

Th

0.1 ppm

2000 ppm

Ti

0.001 %

5 %

Tl

0.02 ppm

1000 ppm

U

0.1 ppm

2000 ppm

V

2 ppm

10000 ppm

W

0.1 ppm

100 ppm

Zn

0.1 ppm

10000 ppm

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+REE- Rare Earth Element Add on - + CAD$6.30

Geochemical Water Analysis

ELEMENT

Ag

DETECTION
LIMIT

ELEMENT

DETECTION
LIMIT

SO200 – ICP-MS Analysis of Natural Waters
Surface and groundwater surveys are an effective means of exploration
for remote and blind ore deposits. ICP-MS provides the low detection
limits needed to define background and anomalous levels.

0.05 ppb

Na

0.05 ppm

Al

1 ppb

Nb

0.01 ppb

As

0.5 ppb

Nd

0.01 ppb

Au

0.05 ppb

Ni

0.2 ppb

P

10 ppb

CODE

DESCRIPTION

SO200

Full Suite (70 elements)

B

5 ppb

Ba

0.05 ppb

Pb

0.1 ppb

Be

0.05 ppb

Pd

0.2 ppb

Bi

0.05 ppb

Pr

0.01 ppb

Br

5 ppb

Pt

0.01 ppb

Ca

0.05 ppm

Rb

0.01 ppb

Cd

0.05 ppb

Re

0.01 ppb

Ce

0.01 ppb

Rh

0.01 ppb

1 ppm

Ru

0.05 ppb

Cl
Co

0.02 ppb

S

Cr

0.5 ppb

Sb

0.05 ppb

Cs

0.01 ppb

Sc

1 ppb

Cu

0.1 ppb

Se

0.5 ppb

Dy

0.01 ppb

Si

Er

0.01 ppb

Sm

0.02 ppb

Eu

0.01 ppb

Sn

0.05 ppb

Fe

10 ppb

Sr

0.01 ppb

Ga

0.05 ppb

Ta

0.02 ppb

Gd

0.01 ppb

Tb

0.01 ppb

Ge

0.05 ppb

Te

0.05 ppb

Hf

0.02 ppb

Th

0.05 ppb

Hg

0.1 ppb

Ti

10 ppb

Ho

0.01 ppb

Tl

0.01 ppb

In

0.01 ppb

Tm

0.01 ppb

K

0.05 ppm

U

0.02 ppb

La

0.01 ppb

V

0.2 ppb

Li

0.1 ppb

W

0.02 ppb

Lu

0.01 ppb

Y

0.01 ppb

Mg

0.05 ppm

Yb

0.01 ppb

Mn

0.05 ppb

Zn

0.5 ppb

Mo

0.1 ppb

Zr

0.02 ppb

For this analysis all water samples must have less than 0.1% total
dissolved solids. Minimum 50ml required. Solutions are analyzed as
received
CAD

$30.45

1 ppm

40 ppb

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Lithogeochemistry
Lithogeochemical methods employ fusion techniques to completely decompose even the
most refractory matrices to provide total element concentrations. These methods account
for structural water and provide quantitative results for silicon and are therefore the only
methods that provide data suitable for plotting whole rock classification diagrams and molar
element ratio studies. ICP-ES, ICP-MS and XRF options are available to suite all elements,
concentration ranges and professional preferences.

Lithogeochemistry
ICP / ICP MS

XRF

*Requires at least 5g per sample weight.

CODE

*Requires at least 12g per sample weight.

DESCRIPTION

CAD

Any 1 element, lithium borate fusion ICP-ES

$16.05

LF302

Standard suite Major Oxides ICP-ES
(21 parameters includes Leco C & S)

$30.00

LF302-EXT

Extended package

$33.60

LF300

Standard w/o Leco

$25.60

Whole Rock Trace Elements
LF100-X

Any 1 element, lithium borate fusion ICP-MS

$18.75

LF100-EXT

Standard suite Trace Elements ICP-MS
(45 elements) LF100 + AQ200 add on

$40.15

Refractory and Rare Earth Elements Only

$29.40

LF100

CAD

LF702

Major Oxides Standard Package

$34.65

LF700

Standard Package - No Leco C&S

$30.45

LF702-EXT

Extended Package

$37.80

Ni Laterite Package
LF320

lithium borate fusion ICP-ES 23 elements,
includes Ni, Cu and Co by MA300

$37.80

LF322

LF320 + Leco C & S add on

$43.05

LF720

Laterite standard suite by XRF

$42.50

LF722

LF720 + Leco C & S add on

$47.80

XRF Package

Total Whole Rock Characterization
LF202

DESCRIPTION

Whole Rock by XRF

Whole Rock Major And Minor Elements
LF300-X

CODE

Total Whole Rock Characterization with AQ200 add
on (LF302 + LF100-EXT)

$58.80

LF200

Total Whole Rock Characterization w/o AQ200 add
on (LF302 + LF100)

$48.05

LF600

LF702+LF100-EXT - Total Whole Rock Characterization

$60.15

LF710

Bauxite

$37.80

LF730

FeOre_ISO method

$48.80

LF732

Fe Ore

$45.65

LF740

Phosphate Rock

$37.80

LF700-X

Elements by Fusion XRF, First Element

$16.55

Each additional element

+ $5.00

C & S Analysis
*Requires at least 5g per sample weight.

CODE

DESCRIPTION

DETECTION LIMITS

UPPER LIMITS

CAD

TC001

Leco – Total C

0.02 %

100 %

$13.40

TC005

Graphite C – nitric leach

0.02 %

20 %

$18.10

TC007

Organic C (TC001-TC005-TC006)

0.02 %

100 %

$29.90

TC006

Inorganic Carbon, direct CO2 evolution
and Leco analysis

0.02 %

100 %

$13.40

TC003

Leco – Total C and S

0.02 %

100 %

$14.70

TC002

Leco – Total S

0.02 %

20 %

$13.40

Surcharge samples >20%

20 %

100 %

+ $6.30

TC008

Sulphate – Leco after ignition at 550°C

0.05 %

100 %

$18.10

TC009

Sulphide – by difference

0.05 %

100 %

$19.70

TC508

Sulphate – gravimetric

0.05 %

100 %

$25.00

TC901

Elemental S

0.01 %

14 %

$23.07

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Lithogeochemistry
(LF100- CAD$ 29.40, LF200-CAD$48.05, LF202 - CAD$58.80, LF300 - CAD$25.60)
UPPER LIMIT

SiO2

0.01 %

100 %

Al2O3
CaO
Cr2O3

0.01 %
0.01 %
0.002 %

100 %
100 %
100 %

Fe2O3

0.04 %

100 %

K2O

0.01 %

100 %

MgO

0.01 %

100 %

MnO

0.01 %

100 %

Na2O

0.01 %

100 %

P2O5

0.01 %

100 %

TiO2

0.01 %

100 %

5 ppm

Nb

5 ppm

10,000 ppm

Ni

20 ppm

10,000 ppm

Sc

1 ppm

10,000 ppm

Sr

2 ppm

50,000 ppm

3 ppm

50,000 ppm

5 ppm
0.1 %
0.01 %

50,000 ppm
100 %
100 %

Y

LF100

LF200

LF300EXT

Zr
LOI
Sum

UPPER LIMIT

8 ppm

10,000 ppm

W

0.5 ppm

10,000 ppm

Y

0.1 ppm

50,000 ppm

Yb

0.05 ppm

10,000 ppm

Zr

0.1 ppm

50,000 ppm

5 %

Ce

30 ppm

50 000 ppm

Co

20 ppm

10 000 ppm

Cu

5 ppm

10 000 ppm

Zn

5 ppm

10 000 ppm

Ba

1 ppm

50,000 ppm

Be

1 ppm

10,000 ppm

Ce

0.1 ppm

50,000 ppm

Co

0.2 ppm

10,000 ppm

Cs

0.1 ppm

10,000 ppm

Dy

0.05 ppm

10,000 ppm

Er

0.03 ppm

10,000 ppm

Eu

0.02 ppm

10,000 ppm

Ga

0.5 ppm

10,000 ppm

Gd

0.05 ppm

10,000 ppm

Hf

0.1 ppm

10,000 ppm

Ho

0.02 ppm

10,000 ppm

La

0.1 ppm

50,000 ppm

Lu

0.01 ppm

10,000 ppm

Nb

0.1 ppm

10,000 ppm

Nd

0.3 ppm

10,000 ppm

Pr

0.02 ppm

10,000 ppm

Rb

0.1 ppm

10,000 ppm

Sm

0.05 ppm

10,000 ppm

Sn

1 ppm

10,000 ppm

Sr

0.5 ppm

50,000 ppm

Ta

0.1 ppm

10,000 ppm

Tb

0.01 ppm

10,000 ppm

Th

0.2 ppm

10,000 ppm

Tm

0.01 ppm

10,000 ppm

0.1 ppm

10,000 ppm

U

DETECTION LIMIT

V

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Add on Elements from AQ200
ELEMENT

LF202

Ba

ELEMENT

LF100

DETECTION LIMIT

DETECTION LIMIT

UPPER LIMIT

Ag

0.1 ppm

100 ppm

As

0.5 ppm

10,000 ppm

Au

0.5 ppb

100,000 ppb

Bi

0.1 ppm

2,000 ppm

Cd

0.1 ppm

2,000 ppm

Cu

0.1 ppm

10,000 ppm

Hg

0.01 ppm

50 ppm

Mo

0.1 ppm

2,000 ppm

Ni

0.1 ppm

10,000 ppm

Pb

0.1 ppm

10,000 ppm

Sb

0.1 ppm

2,000 ppm

Se

0.5 ppm

100 ppm

Tl

0.1 ppm

1,000 ppm

1 ppm

10,000 ppm

Zn

Leco from TC000
ELEMENT
LF202

LF300

ELEMENT

LF200

ICP / ICP MS

DETECTION LIMIT

UPPER LIMIT

C

0.02 %

100 %

S

0.02 %

100 %

Lithogeochemistry
LF700 – Major Oxides – XRF

LF702-EXT

LF702

LF700

ELEMENT

CAD$30.45
(LF702 CAD$ 34.65, LF702-EXT CAD$37.80)
DETECTION LIMIT

UPPER LIMIT

LF740 – PHOSPHATE ROCK
ELEMENT

DETECTION LIMIT

CAD$37.80
UPPER LIMIT

SiO2

0.01 %

100 %

SiO2

0.01 %

100.0 %

Al2O3

0.01 %

100 %

Al2O3

0.01 %

80.0 %

Fe2O3

0.01 %

100 %

Fe2O3

0.01 %

100.0 %

CaO

0.01 %

100 %

CaO

0.01 %

80.0 %

MgO

0.01 %

100 %

MgO

0.01 %

80.0 %

Na2O

0.01 %

100 %

K2O

0.01 %

40.0 %

K2O

0.01 %

100 %

MnO

0.01 %

75.0 %

MnO

0.01 %

93 %

Na2O

0.01 %

60.0 %

TiO2

0.01 %

50 %

TiO2

0.01 %

40.0 %

P2O5

0.01 %

100 %

P2O5

0.01 %

40.0 %

Cr2O3

0.01 %

10 %

Cr2O3

0.001 %

10.0 %

Ba

0.01 %

58.8 %

Ba

0.01 %

35.8 %

LOI

0.1 %

Cu

0.001 %

6.4 %

C*
S*
Cu

0.02 %
0.02 %
0.001 %

100 %
100 %
6.4 %

Ni

0.001 %

7.9 %

Pb

0.01 %

9.3 %

Ni

0.001 %

7.9 %

S

0.01 %

24 %

Sr

0.001 %

33.8 %

Zn

0.002 %

8.0 %

Zr

0.002 %

29.6 %

0.10 %

10.0 %

Pb

0.001 %

9.3 %

SO3

0.002 %

20 %

Sr

0.002 %

33 %

V2O5

0.002 %

10.0 %

Zn

0.001 %

8 %

Zr

0.002 %

37 %

V2O5
LOI (1000)

0.1 %

*From Leco TC000

LF700-X
ELEMENT

CAD$16.55 Additional element +CAD$5.00
DETECTION LIMIT

UPPER LIMIT

LF710 – BAUXITE
ELEMENT

CAD$37.80

DETECTION LIMIT

UPPER LIMIT

BaO

0.01 %

65.0 %

SiO2

0.01 %

100.0 %

SrO

0.01 %

40.0 %

Al2O3

0.01 %

100.0 %

Zr

0.01 %

45.0 %

Fe2O3

0.01 %

100.0 %

HfO

0.01 %

10.0 %

CaO

0.01 %

100.0 %

Ce

0.01 %

8.0 %

MgO

0.01 %

100.0 %

La

0.01 %

4.5 %

Na2O

0.01 %

100.0 %

Nd

0.01 %

4.5 %

K2O

0.01 %

100.0 %

Sm

0.01 %

4.5 %

MnO

0.01 %

93.0 %

Y

0.01 %

4.0 %

TiO2

0.01 %

50.0 %

Rb

0.01 %

3.5 %

P2O5

0.01 %

100.0 %

U

0.01 %

3.5 %

Cr2O3

0.001 %

10.0 %

Th

0.01 %

3.0 %

Ba

0.01 %

44.8 %

Nb2O5

0.01 %

10.0 %

LOI (1000)

Cs

0.01 %

25.0 %

Zn

0.001 %

8 %

Sn

0.01 %

3.0 %

Zr

0.004 %

37 %

Ta2O5

0.01 %

4.0 %

Sr

0.002 %

33.8 %

V2O5

0.002 %

10 %

SO3

0.002 %

20 %

0.1 %

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Lithogeochemistry
Ni Laterite Analysis
Exploration and evaluation of nickel laterite requires total determination and mass
balance accounting of the major rock-forming elements and the commodity
elements Ni, Cu and Co. BVML delivers these requirements with that combines a
cost effective ICP-ES whole-rock determination and a total digestion, multi-element
assay or by analysis by XRF.

The redundancy of two separate Ni determinations (LF320 and MA370) provides an
additional check on accuracy.

Package L320 contains four separate analytical tests that report 23 parameters
(11 major oxides, 10 minor and trace elements, loss on ignition and SUM). SUM is
the sum total of these constituents that gives a mass balance close to 100% when
all the major constituents are accurately determined and accounted for.

The roasted sample is then fused in a platinum-gold crucible with a commercial
lithium tetraborate/metaborate flux and cast into a disc. Fused discs are analyzed
by XRF.

LF720 – XRF
ELEMENT

CAD$42.50
DETECTION LIMIT

Package LF720 A predetermined amount of sample is dried at 105°C to remove
the moisture, then roasted at 1000°C to determine the loss on ignition (LOI).

Samples must be dried (prep method D105) prior to analysis, to ensure that the
hygroscopic nature of these materials do not add analytical error due to highly
variable moisture contents.

LF320 - ICP-ES

CAD$37.80

UPPER LIMIT

ELEMENTS

SiO2

0.01 %

100.0 %

SiO2

DETECTION LIMIT

Al2O3

0.01 %

80.0 %

Al2O3

0.01 %

Fe2O3

0.01 %

100.0 %

Fe2O3

0.04 %

CaO

0.01 %

80.0 %

CaO

0.01 %

MgO

0.01 %

80.0 %

MgO

0.01 %

Na2O

0.01 %

60.0 %

Na2O

0.01 %

K2O

0.01 %

40.0 %

K2O

0.01 %

MnO

0.01 %

74.0 %

MnO

0.01 %

TiO2

0.01 %

40.0 %

TiO2

0.01 %

P2O5

0.01 %

40.0 %

P2O5

Cr2O3

0.01 %

10.0 %

Cr2O3

0.01 %

0.01 %
0.002 %

Ba

0.01 %

35 %

LOI

0.01 %

Ni

0.001 %

7.8 %

SUM

0.01 %

Co

0.001 %

2.3 %

Ba

Cu

0.001 %

6.4 %

Co

0.001 %
0.001 %

5 ppm

Pb

0.001 %

9 %

Cu

SO3

0.002 %

20 %

Nb

5 ppm

Sn

0.01 %

2.4 %

Ni

20 ppm

Sr

0.002 %

16.9 %

Ni

Zn

0.001 %

8 %

Sc

1 ppm

Zr

0.002 %

33 %

Sr

2 ppm

V2O5

0.002 %

10 %

Y

3 ppm

0.1 %

100 %

Zr

5 ppm

LOI

OPTIONAL
ELEMENTS

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0.001 %

DETECTION
LIMIT

C

0.02 %

S

0.02 %

Lithogeochemistry
Iron Ore Analysis
Using the ISO-9516 method, fused disc XRF analyses provide robust and precise
data for all iron ore matrices. Moisture and loss on ignition (LOI) are determined
separately at 105C and 1000C to provide critical mineralogical information about
Fe bearing phases in the sample. Dried ores are mixed with a lithium metaborate/
tetraborate and sodium nitrate flux in a humidity controlled environment to eliminate
variability caused by water absorption, followed by fusion and casting into glass
discs. Fused discs are entirely homogeneous and eliminate matrix and grain size
variability thus presenting an ideal sample to an extremely stable analytical platform.
The data produced is of the highest assay quality and is verified with a full spectrum
of iron ore specific certified reference material.

LF732 FE ORE PACKAGE
ELEMENT

DETECTION LIMIT

CAD$45.65

LF730 – Following the ISO-9516 guideline using lithium tetraborate, lithium
metaborate and sodium nitrate to fuse dried iron ore
samples. Moisture and LOI will be done separately at 105°C and 1000°C.
The fused sample is cast into a disc and analyzed by XRF (PANalytical Axios).
LF732 – Standard fusion protocol for iron ore allows the analysis of Na2O in addition
to elements analyzed using the ISO-9516 method.

LF730 – FE ORE PACKAGE – ISO-9516
DETECTION LIMIT

CAD$48.80

UPPER LIMIT

ELEMENT

SiO2

0.01 %

100.0 %

SiO2

0.01 %

UPPER LIMIT

Al2O3

0.01 %

80.0 %

Al2O3

0.01 %

80.0 %

Fe2O3

0.01 %

100.0 %

Fe2O3

0.01 %

100.0 %

CaO

0.01 %

40.0 %

CaO

0.01 %

40.0 %

MgO

0.01 %

50.0 %

MgO

0.01 %

80.0 %

K2O

0.01 %

40.0 %

K2O

0.01 %

40.0 %

MnO

0.01 %

60.0 %

MnO

0.01 %

80.0 %

Na2O

0.01 %

30.0 %

TiO2

0.01 %

40.0 %

80.0 %

TiO2

0.01 %

40.0 %

P2O5

0.01 %

40.0 %

P2O5

0.01 %

25.0 %

Cr2O3

0.004 %

10.0 %

Cr2O3

0.001 %

10.0 %

As

0.003 %

3.8 %

As

0.003 %

3.8 %

Ba

0.004 %

17.9 %

Ba

0.001 %

22.4 %

Co

0.001 %

3.9 %

Co

0.001 %

3.9 %

Cu

0.001 %

6.4 %

Cu

0.005 %

6.4 %

Ni

0.001 %

3.9 %

Ni

0.005 %

3.9 %

Pb

0.001 %

9.3 %

Pb

0.001 %

9.3 %

S

0.001 %

4.0 %

S

0.001 %

5.0 %

Sn

0.003 %

3.9 %

Sn

0.005 %

3.9 %

Sr

0.002 %

8.5 %

Sr

0.002 %

8.5 %

Zn

0.001 %

8.0 %

Zn

0.005 %

8.0 %

Zr

0.002 %

33.0 %

Zr

0.001 %

29.6 %

V2O5

0.002 %

10.0 %

V2O5

0.001 %

10.0 %

LOI

LOI (1000)

0.10 %

0.1 %

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Lithogeochemistry
Laser Ablation Packages
Fused Bead Laser Ablation ICP-MS

Fused Bead XRF Laser Ablation ICP-MS

Fused Bead Laser Ablation ICP-MS utilises high productivity robotic fusion
technology with state of the art laser ablation and ICP-MS instruments to provide a
fully extracted quantitative analysis for all elements. Detection limits are comparable
to traditional multi acid digestion methods. The technique offers safety and
environmental advantages as there are no acids used in digestion, and it is fast and
repeatable.

Fused Bead Laser Ablation ICP-MS couples high productivity robotic fusion
technology with wavelength dispersive XRF and laser ablation-ICP-MS instruments
to provide a fully extracted quantitative analysis. Where elements are available by
both XRF and ICP-MS, a matrix dependent determination will made for the most
appropriate reporting instrument.

LA001

LX001

CAD$42.50

50 ELEMENT PACKAGE

CAD$61.95

62 ELEMENT COMBO PACKAGE

Ag (0.1)

As (0.2)

Ba (0.5)

Be (0.2)

Bi (0.2)

Br (10)

Al2O3 (100)

Ag (0.1)

As (0.2)

BaO (10)

Be (0.2)

Cd (0.1)

Ce (0.02)

Co (0.1)

Cr (1)

Cs (0.01)

Cu (2)

Bi (0.2)

Br (10)

CaO (100)

Cd (0.1)

Ce (0.02)

Dy (0.01)

Er (0.01)

Eu (0.01)

Ga (0.1)

Gd (0.01)

Hf (0.01)

Cl (10)

Co (0.1)

Cr (10)

Cs (0.01)

Cu (10)

Ho (0.01)

In (0.05)

La (0.01)

Lu (0.01)

Mn (1)

Mo (0.2)

Dy (0.01)

Er (0.01)

Eu (0.01)

Fe2O3 (100)

Ga (0.1)

Nb (0.01)

Nd (0.01)

Ni (2)

Pb (1)

Pr (0.01)

Rb (0.05)

Gd (0.01)

Hf (0.01)

Ho (0.01)

In (0.05)

K2O (100)

Re (0.01)

Sb (0.1)

Sc (0.1)

Se (5*)

Sm (0.01)

Sn (0.2)

La (0.01)

Lu (0.01)

MgO (100)

MnO (10)

Mo (0.2)

Sr (0.1)

Ta (0.01)

Tb (0.01)

Te (0.2)

Th (0.01)

Ti (1)

Na2O** (100)

Nb (0.01)

Nd (0.01)

Ni (10)

P2O5 (10)

Tl (0.2)

Tm (0.01)

U (0.01)

V (0.1)

W (0.05)

Y (0.02)

Pb (10)

Pr (0.01)

Rb (0.05)

Re (0.01)

SO3 (10)

Yb (0.01)

Zn (5)

Zr (0.5)

Sb (0.1)

Sc (0.1)

Se (5*)

SiO2 (100)

Sm (0.01)

Detection limits in ppm

Sn (0.2)

Sr (0.1)

Ta (0.01)

Tb (0.01)

Te (0.2)

*partially volatilized

Th (0.01)

TiO2 (10)

Tl (0.2

Tm (0.01)

U (0.01)

Yb (0.01)

Zn (10)

LA002

CAD$32.65

V (0.1)

W (0.05)

Y (0.02)

Zr (0.5)

LOI (100)

Sum (100)

Detection limits in ppm

BASIC 35 ELEMENT PACKAGE

Ag (0.1)

As (0.2)

Ba (0.5)

Be (0.2)

Bi (0.2)

Br (10)

Cd (0.1)

Ce (0.02)

Co (0.1)

Cr (1)

Cs (0.01)

Cu (2)

Ga (0.1)

Hf (0.01)

In (0.05)

La (0.01)

Mn (1)

Mo (0.2)

Nb (0.01)

Ni (2)

Pb (1)

Sb (0.1)

Sc (0.1)

Sn (0.2)

Sr (0.1)

Ta (0.01)

Te (0.2)

Th (0.01)

Ti (1)

U (0.01)

V (0.1)

W (0.05)

Y (0.02)

Zn (5)

Zr (0.5)

Detection limits in ppm

*partially volatilized
**may not be available for some sample types

LX002

CAD$48.95

46 BASIC ELEMENT COMBO PACKAGE

Al2O3 (100)

Ag (0.1)

As (0.2)

Be (0.2)

Bi (0.2)

Br (10)

CaO (100)

Cd (0.1)

Ce (0.02)

Cl (10)

Co (0.1)

Cr (10)

Cs (0.01)

Cu (10)

Fe2O3 (100)

Ga (0.1)

Hf (0.01)

In (0.05)

K2O (100)

La (0.01)

MgO (100)

MnO (10)

Mo (0.2)

Na2O** (100)

Nb (0.01)

Ni (10)

P2O5 (10)

Pb (10)

SO3 (10)

Sb (0.1)

Sc (0.1)

SiO2 (100)

Sn (0.2)

Sr (0.1)

Ta (0.01)

Te (0.2)

Th (0.01)

TiO2 (10)

U (0.01)

V (0.1)

W (0.05)

Y (0.02)

Zn (10)

Zr (0.5)

LOI (100)

Sum (100)

Detection limits in ppm
*partially volatilized
**may not be available for some sample types

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BaO (10)

Metallurgy, Innovative and Group Services
Bureau Veritas Minerals (BVM) Metallurgical Division offers the Mining Industry a full range
of services from bench scale testing to continuous pilot plant operation. We offer a complete
metallurgical testing investigative package from the early exploration phase through scoping,
pre-feasibility and feasibility to process development for flow-sheet design and bankable
feasibility.
Core Logging: Through Henderson & Associates (H&A), a Maxxam Company based in Calgary,
Alberta, core can be processed and analysed using Visual Logger ™. H&A offers the “gold
standard” in core logging software and consulting services.
Environmental: Now with Maxxam, as part of the BV Group of companies, BVM offers
comprehensive environmental laboratory services including soil and waste analysis, toxicity
evaluation, ultra trace contaminant analysis (HRMS), water quality testing and other specialized
testing services.
Becquerel Laboratories, a Maxxam company, is a global leader in neutron activation analysis
(NAA) and radioactivity testing. NAA is a great alternative for matrices that don’t work with
other methods and also for a secondary verification of results generated by other techniques.
Becquerel provides custom elemental analysis for difficult matrices such as high purity quartz,
coal, diamonds and more.
BV Solutions offers you a vast array of choices for on-site laboratory services. These are
extremely customized solutions for your needs depending on geography, size of program,
environment, remoteness and power. You can now focus on your project while we take care
of the rest.

Innovations: MineDSI and FTIR Spectrometry

MineDSI
MineDSI is a new digital core logging solution from BV Minerals. The software is designed to
improve workflow efficiency by seamlessly integrating digitally captured logging data and high
resolution core photographs with all lab and field acquired analytical data. The system also reduces
time consuming manual data entry resulting in lower error rates and higher confidence in the data.
The versatile MineDSI on-site database is also fully scalable, operating as a standalone product or
with full integration with your existing database solution. Speak to a customer service representative
today to discuss in detail how MineDSI can benefit your program.

Through ongoing
collaboration with
universities and
researchers from around
the world, we strive to
stay at the cutting edge
of the analytical sciences
to provide the highest
quality analyses targeted
at the most up to date
exploration methods.
To this end we are proud
to be the exclusive
sponsor of the Acme
Industrial Research
Chair in Exploration
Geochemistry at the
University of British
Columbia. The next
five years will be a very
exciting time as Dr. Peter
Winterburn focuses a
world class team on
topics designed to
reduce exploration
costs and increase
the rate of discovery
for new ore deposits.

FOURIER TRANSFORM INFRA-RED (FTIR) SPECTROMETRY
The Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FTIR) technique measures light absorbed by a sample in the
Infra-Red (IR) region of the light spectrum. To use the FTIR technique for the analysis of mineral
samples, the spectrum of a number of samples that have been analysed by classical methods
is collected. By using chemometric regression analysis, a mathematical correlation for each analyte
is determined from the spectra, and then used to analyse unknown samples. Normal sample
preparation schemes are used with the sample to produce a dried pulp. The FTIR
spectra are collected without any additional preparation. There are no digests, fusions or
other processes required.
FTIR is a well-accepted analysis technique in the Bauxite industry; Bureau Veritas has
successfully completed Bauxite programs using FTIR. Other ore types can be tested;
however a consultative approach between the customer and laboratory will be needed
to design the calibration set and analytes. Please contact your laboratory representative
should you wish to design an analysis trial.

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Innovations: Laser Ablation ICP-MS Analysis

MINERALS

BUREAU VERITAS MINERALS

LASER ABLATION ICP-MS ANALYSIS
FOR LITHOGEOCHEMISTRY & MINERAL
SPECIFIC CHEMISTRY
LA-ICP-MS BENEFITS

Lithogeochemistry Mode

Total
trace
Totalanalysis
analysisatattrace
traceand
andultra
ultra
trace detection
limits equivalent to
detection
limits equivalent
mixed
acid
ICP-MS
packages
to
mixed
acid
ICP-MS
packages.

Bureau Veritas
VeritasLaser
LaserAblation
AblationICP-MS
ICP-MSanalysis
analysis is

is designed
meet
a broad
rangeofofanalytical
analytical
designed
to to
meet
a broad
range
requirements with
requirements
withaasingle
singlecost
costeffective
effectivemethod.
method. In
In Lithogeochemistry Mode LA-ICP-MS capitilises on

Simplifies
Simplifiesthe
theanalysis
analysisprocess
process to
a single,
cost
to
a single,
costeffective
effectivefusion.
fusion.

Lithogeochemistry Mode LA-ICP-MS capitilises on BV’s

BV’s high productivity robotic fusion technology with

high productivity robotic fusion technology with state of

state of the art laser ablation and ICP-MS instruments

XRF
ICP-MS
capabilities
can
XRF and
and
ICP-MS
capabilities
be
combined
to
extend
the
dynamic
can be combined to extend the
range
in one
analysis
dynamic
range
in one analysis
(eg.
U
from
10ppb
to %
% level.)
level)
(eg. U from 10ppb to

the art laser ablation and ICP-MS instruments to

to provide a fully extracted quantitative analysis for all

provide a fully extracted quantitative analysis for all

elements Detection limits are comparable to industry

elements.
Detection
limits
are comparable
to industry
leading mixed
acid trace
element
ICP-MS packages.
leading mixed acid trace element ICP-MS packages.

Minimises
Minimises hazards
hazardsand
andwaste
wastedue
due
to elimination
eliminationof
ofcorrosive
corrosiveacids.
acids.

Bureau
XRF-LA-ICP-MS
a single
lithium
borate
fusion
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fusion
BureauVeritas
VeritasMinerals’
Minerals’
XRF-LA-ICP-MScombo
combopackage
packagerequires
requiresonly
only
a single
lithium
which provides
providesmajor
majorelements
elements
from
XRF
trace
ultratrace
elements
from LA-ICP-MS.
which
from
XRF
andand
trace
andand
ultratrace
elements
from LA-ICP-MS.

Sample
Prep

Weighing

Fused
Bead

XRF
LA-ICPMS

Trace Elements /
Ultratrace Elements /
Major Oxides
(Total)

For more details and prices please see page 30.

Bureau Veritas Schedule of Services & Fees 2015   33

Group Services

REMOTE SERVICES
On site laboratory services are very difficult to manage and require a high amount of resources,
time and management. When it is more feasible to handle samples on site we are capable of
presenting a solution that will have the backing of a global laboratory that is ISO certified. With
62,000 employees working in all regions of the world we have the resources to be able to offer a
high degree of support, knowledge and skill no matter where your project is.
All site labs are customized according to your location, environment, volume and personnel needs.
We are able to provide various services depending on each individual need including

INAA Laboratories
(BQ-NAA-01)
Total determination of Au plus 34 elements
by gamma ray analysis after nuclear
irradiation. Requires 10–30 g pulp.
DETECTION LIMIT

Ag

5 ppm

As

0.5 ppm

Au

2 PPB

Ba

50 ppm

Br

0.5 ppm

Ca

1 %

Ce

3 ppm

Co

1 ppm

Cr

5 ppm

Cs

1 ppm

Eu

0.2 ppm
1 ppm

Hg

1 ppm
5 PPB

La

0.5 ppm

Lu

0.05 ppm

Mo
Na
Nd
Ni

1 ppm

Cl, SO4, Br, NO2, NO3, PO4

call for details

Analysis at Becquerel Laboratories
BQ-NAA-02 FULL

Becquerel – PGE – NiS – Full Package

BQ-NAA-01

Neutron Activation – Full Suite

call for details
$22.05

5 ppm
15 ppm
0.1 ppm

Sc

0.1 ppm

Se

3 ppm

Sr

CAD

Anion Analysis of water

100 ppm

Sb

Sn

DESCRIPTION

0.01 %

Rb

Sm

CODE

0.01 %

Hf
Ir

OTHER ANALYTICAL SERVICES

0.1 ppm

INAA Becquerel Laboratories (BQ-NAA-02)
A nickel-sulfide fire assay pre-concentration followed by irradiation and analysis on the
sulfide precipitate.

0.01 %
ELEMENT

0.05 %

Ta

0.5 ppm

Tb

0.5 ppm

Th

0.2 ppm

U

0.5 ppm

W

1 ppm

Yb

0.2 ppm

Zn

50 ppm

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FULL PACKAGE

Fe

Having BV Solutions managing your site lab will allow you to focus on your project and we can
take care of buying power for reagents and equipment, single monthly invoice, our expertise and
knowledge in dust control, assaying and productivity as well as QA/QC control, HS&E, a global
laboratory certified under ISO requirements, any lab personnel issues, trouble shooting, depth,
continued innovation and R&D. This is what we do.

PARTIAL
PACKAGE

ELEMENT

Sample preparation
Fire assay
XRF and handheld XRF
Core logging
Core cutting
Spectroscopy

LOWER

UPPER

DETECTION LIMIT

DETECTION LIMIT

Au

1 ppb

1 ppm

Pt

20 ppb

10 ppm

Pd

20 ppb

10 ppm

Rh

5 ppb

1 ppm

Ru

50 ppb

20 ppm

1 ppb

1 ppm

10 ppb

1 ppm

Ir
Os

Group Services

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES:
Maxxam provides independent analytical data to protect the value of assets, improve the safety
and quality of products, and improve the health and safety of people and our environment.
Maxxam’s analytical capabilities in environmental testing services, control and risk mitigation are
packaged to meet regulatory approvals and incorporate stringent quality components, regardless
of project scope. Customers include consulting engineers, hydrogeologists, oil and gas companies,
mining companies, and all levels of government.
The Environmental Services group offers comprehensive analyses for a wide range of inorganic,
organic, radiological and physical parameters in water, waste water, soil, sediment, vegetation,
tissue and air. Our analytical services include:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Soil Vapour & Industrial Hygiene
Hydrocarbon Forensics
Ultra Trace (dioxins and furans)
Radiological & Hazardous Materials
ARD static and kinetic testing
Soil Characterization (physical properties)
Ecotoxicology and Toxicity Analysis
Emergency Spill Response and Mobile Laboratory Services

CORE SERVICES
Maxxam’s Oil Sands Core Processing facility in Calgary is designed for safe and efficient core
movement from receiving to slabbing and frozen sample storage, and from photography, to viewing
and analysis.
In January 2013, Maxxam acquired Henderson and Associates, the leading provider of geological
services for analysis and interpretation of core drilling projects. H&A provides customized software
and time-saving geological services to assist clients with the review of their drilling programs. H&A’s
proprietary Visual Logger™ software facilitates and expedites drill core description and logging for
more efficient and accurate results. Visual Logger’s flexible, intuitive layout with side-by-side view
of your data enables quick, accurate comparisons and thorough analysis. Visual Logger can be
adapted to your projects needs with personalized support as requested.

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Our Metallurgical Division

Mineral Processing
Hydrometallurgy
Mineralogy – Petrographic
Environmental Studies
Sample Preparation & Storage

MINERAL PROCESSING
Our Mineral Processing Laboratories are fully equipped to perform all metallurgical investigations
required for ore evaluation and mill design. Testing services include:
Comminution
Crushing
Grinding
Bond Rod & Ball Mill Work Index
Abrasion Index
Size Classification & Screening
Starkey SAG Design Test

Flotation
Batch flotation tests
Locked cycle tests
Column flotation
Special gas media flotation
Reverse & flash flotation
Agglomeration flotation

Gravity Concentration
Jigs
Shaking tables
Elutriation
Spirals
Cone
Heavy media cones
Centrifugal heavy media separation
Centrifugal concentrators (Falcon and Knelson)
Mozley Separator

Magnetic Separation
(wet & dry, variable intensity)
Drum separator
Belt separator
High gradient separator
Solid-Liquid Separation
Standard thickening procedures
Differential settling
Vacuum & pressure filtration

PILOT PLANT
A complete ore treatment pilot plant, can be assembled for any circuit combination, from crushing
through to final product with throughput ranging from 1 to 5 tonnes per day, depending on ore
hardness.
HYDROMETALLURGY
We have extensive laboratory facilities to conduct a wide range of hydrometallurgical and biohydrometallurgical studies. These include the full scale up from individual batch tests through
continuous bench tests to commercial sized pilot plant reactors. The testing capabilities include:
Cyanidation studies (Merrill Crowe, CIP and CIL procedures)
Pressure leaching
Bottle roll and tank leaching
Counter current closed circuit tank leaching
Column leaching up to one meter diameter (4 tonnes)
Diagnostic / sequential leaching
Solvent extraction
Ion exchange
Electrowinning
Differential precipitation
Bio-oxidation of refractory gold ores and concentrates
Biological leaching of base metal ores and concentrates
Biological heap leach simulation
Cyanide and ammonia detoxification
Standard electrowinning technology
Galvanox copper recovery process

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Our Metallurgical Division

BANKABLE FEASIBILITIES
Inspectorate is well recognized in the mining industry for value-added input and quality work. The
Metallurgical Division is fully qualified to complete “bankability” testing and mill design. Over the
past 21 years, our firm has provided this level of service to most of the major engineering firms
working within the mining industry. Our independence, reliability and accountability has been
firmly established.
MINERALOGICAL – PETROGRAPHIC STUDIES
Mineralogical studies are critical to successful geological exploration and the processing of
ores. We offer a full range of packages including: bulk mineralogical analysis (BMA), particle
mineralogical analysis (PMA), modal analysis, trace mineral search (TMS), and sparse phase
liberation (SPL) using QEMSCAN, MLA Express and optical mineralogy for both thin and polished
sections.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Metallurgical Division
11620 Horseshoe Way, Richmond, BC Canada V7A 4V5
Tel: +1 (604) 272-8110 Fax: +1 (604) 272-0851
Email: bvmininfo@ca.bureauveritas.com

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Terms & Conditions

“The Company” is the legal entity with whom the Client is providing
instructions.
1.

2.

(a) Unless otherwise specifically agreed in writing, the Company
undertakes services in accordance with these general conditions
(hereinafter called “General Conditions”) and accordingly all offers
or tenders of service are made subject to these General Conditions.
All resulting contracts, agreements or other arrangements will in
all respects be governed by these General Conditions. (b) These
General Conditions shall be governed by the law of the Jurisdiction
in which the Company is registered. (c) The parties (being the
Company and the Client collectively), hereby agree that the courts
of the Jurisdiction of registration shall have exclusive Jurisdiction to
settle any dispute or claim that arises out of or in connection with
these General Conditions or the underlying contract or arrangement
except that the Company shall have the option to pursue money
claims against the Client in any jurisdiction where the client has
assets or funds or a place of business.

6.

6.1 laboratory analysis or other testing related to Exploration and
Mining;
6.2 Supply of technicians or other personnel related to Exploration
and Mining.
7.

Whereas the Company provides and/or sells goods or equipment
(as opposed to services) to the Client (whether combined with or
separately from any services), and such goods or equipment have
been acquired by the Company from a Third Party, the Company
gives no express or implied warranty as to the quality of such goods
or equipment for their fitness for purpose. However, upon written
request by the client, the Company will assign (as far as possible), its
rights against such third party.

8.

Subject to the Client’s instructions as accepted by the Company, the
Company will issue reports which reflect statements of opinion made
with due care within the limitation of instructions received but the
Company is under no obligation to refer to or report upon any facts or
circumstances which are outside the specific instructions received.

The Company is an enterprise principally engaged in mineral
preparation and laboratory testing services for mining, minerals
exploration and research, as such it:

8.1 Reports issued following testing or analysis of such samples
as are submitted to the Company for analysis (but not drawn
from the bulk by the Company) contain the Company’s specific
opinion on those samples only but do not express or imply any
opinion upon the bulk from which the samples were drawn.

2.1. carries out such “standard services” as are referred to in
General Condition 6;
2.2. issue reports as may be relevant to the standard services.
3.

The Company acts for the persons or bodies from whom the
instructions to act have originated (herein called “the Client “). No
other party is entitled to give instructions, particularly on the delivery
of report, unless so pre-authorized by the Client and agreed to by the
Company.
3.1 The Company will however be deemed irrevocably authorized
to deliver at its discretion the report to a third party if following
instructions by the Client a promise in this sense has been
given to this third party.

4.

The Company will provide services in accordance with the Client’s
specific instructions as accepted and confirmed by the Company so
far as such testing methods as the Company shall deem appropriate
in its detection limit and confidence interval.

5.
5.1 All enquiries and orders for the supply of services must be
accompanied by sufficient information, specifications and
instructions to enable the Company to evaluate and/or perform
the services required.
5.2 The client to inform the Company in advance of any known
hazards or dangers, actual or potential, associated with any
order or samples or testing including, for example, presence
or risk of radiation, toxic or noxious or explosive elements or
materials, environmental pollution or poisons. The client will be
liable for cost of disposal of samples considered hazardous or
dangerous.

The Company’s standard service may include all or any of the
following:-

8.2 The Company will not be liable the Client or any third party for
any samples so altered, lost, damaged or destroyed.
9.

For sample pickup a nd/or services provided at the Client’s site by
the Company’s employees, subcontractors and or agents, the Client
will ensure the following:
9.1 instructions and sufficient information are given in due time to
enable the required services to be performed effectively;
9.2 all necessary measures are taken for safety and security
of working conditions, sites and installations during the
performance of service and will not rely, in this respect, on
the Company’s advice whether requested or not; But the
Client accepts that the Company and its employees may
exercise a “stop work authority” in any circumstances where
working conditions are considered by its employee (or other
representative of the Company) to be unsafe and contrary to
safe working conditions;
Such “Stop Work Notice” may be issued verbally by the
Company without notice (subject to being confirmed in
writing within 48 working hours). Once issued the Company
is discharged from any obligation to continue to provide its
contracted services until such working conditions have been
fully rectified by the Client to the satisfaction of the Company.
During the period of suspension of its services, the Company
shall be free of any liability for any additional costs or liabilities
incurred or potentially incurred by the Client.
9.3 take all necessary steps to eliminate or remedy any obstruction
to or interruptions in the performance of the required services
and carry adequate business liability insurance in place during
the term of the services provided by the Company.

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Terms & Conditions (continued)

10. The Company with consent from the Client to delegate the
performance of the whole or any part of the services contracted for
with the Client to any agent or subcontractor. The Company will pass
on the result of the analysis but without responsibility for its accuracy.

15. In the event that any unforeseen problems or expenditure arise in the
course of carrying out any of the contracted services the Company
shall be entitled to make additional charges to cover additional time
and cost necessarily incurred to complete the service.

11. All technicians and other personnel supplied by the Company in the
performance of any services shall at all times remain employees,
agents or sub-contractors (as the case may be) of the Company. As
such, all such persons shall be answerable to and subject to the
instructions of the Company at all times. Unless otherwise agreed
by the Company, such persons shall not be obliged to follow any
instructions of the Client.

16. The Client will punctually pay not later than 30 (thirty) days after the
relevant invoice date (or within such other period as may have been
agreed in writing by the Company) all proper charges rendered by
the Company failing which, and without prejudice to any other rights
or remedies available to the Company, interest will become due at
the rate of 15 (fifteen) per cent per annum from the date of invoice
until payment.

12. The Company undertakes to exercise due care and skill in the
performance of its services and accepts responsibility only where
such skill and care is not exercised and negligence against the
Company is proven.
12.1 The liability of the Company in respect of any claims for loss,
damage or expense of whatsoever nature and howsoever
arising in respect of any breach of contract and/or any failure
to exercise due skill and care by the Company shall in no
circumstances exceed a total aggregate sum equal to the
amount of the fee in respect of the specific service required
under the particular contract with the Company which gives
rise to such claims.
12.2 The limit of liability of the Company under the terms of
Condition 12.1 may (at the sole discretion of the Company) be
increased upon request received by the Company in advance
of the performance of the service to such figure as may be
agreed upon.
12.3 All warranties, conditions and other terms implied by statute
or common law are, to the fullest extent permitted by law,
excluded from these General Conditions.
12.4 This Condition 12 sets out the entire financial liability of the
Company (including any liability for the acts or omissions of
its employees, agents and sub-contractors) to the Client in
respect of any breach of these General Conditions, any use
made by the Client of the services and any representation,
statement or tortious act or omission (including negligence)
arising in connection with these General Conditions.
13. The Client shall guarantee, hold harmless and indemnify the
Company and its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors
against all claims made by any third party for loss, damage or
expense of whatsoever nature and howsoever arising relating to the
performance, purported performance or non-performance of any
services to the extent that the aggregate of any such claims relating
to any one service exceed the limit mentioned in Condition 12.

16.1 All prices quoted and charges due under these General
Conditions shall, unless the Company confirms otherwise
in writing, be exclusive of any value added or sales tax which
shall be charged in addition at the prevailing rate.
16.2 The Client shall not be entitled to retain or defer payment of
any sums due to the Company on account of any dispute,
cross claim or set off which it may allege against the Company.
16.3 In the event of any suspension of payment, arrangement with
creditors, bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or cessation
of business by the Client the Company shall be entitled to
suspend all further performance of its services forthwith and
without liability and all sums payable to the Company shall
become immediately due and payable.
17. In the event of the Company being prevented by reason of any
cause whatsoever outside the Company’s control from performing
or completing any service for which an order has been given or an
agreement made, the Company shall be relieved of all responsibility
whatsoever for the partial or total non-performance of the required
service.
17.1 The Company may seek compensation for any lost suffered
due to the Client not fulfilling its obligations from the Contract.
18. The Company is neither an insurer nor a guarantor and disclaims all
liability in such capacity. Clients seeking a guarantee against loss or
damage should obtain appropriate insurance.
19. No alteration, amendment or waiver of any of these General
Conditions shall have any effect unless agreed to in writing and
signed by an officer of the Company.
20. Notwithstanding 19, the Client agrees that the Company has the
right to modify these Terms and Conditions. The Client further
agrees that such modification will be effective immediately upon
notice being given by posting notice of such changes on the
Company’s website (or by communicating such notice to the Client
by e-mail)

14. Every officer, employee, agent or subcontractor of the Company shall
have the benefit of the limitation of compensation and the indemnity
contained in these General Conditions and so far as relates to such
limitations any contract entered into by the Company is entered into
not only on its own behalf but also as agent and trustee for every
such person as aforesaid.

Bureau Veritas Schedule of Services & Fees 2015   39

Conversions

CONVERSION FOR WEIGHTS

OXIDES CONVERSION FACTORS

TROY OZ.

AVOIRDUPOIS OZ.

GRAMS

ELEMENT

CONVERSION FACTOR

OXIDE

1 Troy oz.

1

1.0971

31.104

Al

1.889

Al2O3

1 Avoirdupois oz.

0.91146

1

28.35

Ba

1.669

BaSO4

1 Gram

0.03215

0.03527

1

1.116

BaO

Be

2.775

BeO

C

3.666

CO2

Ca

1.399

CaO

2.497

CaCO3

Cr

1.461

Cr2O3

LONG TON

F

2.055

CaF2

Fe

1.286

FeO

1.430

Fe2O3

1 Metric Tonne (MT) = 1000 kilograms = 2204.6 pounds
1 Short Ton (ST) = 907.2 kilograms = 2000 pounds
1 Long Ton (LT) = 1016 kilograms = 2240 pounds

ASSAY VALUATIONS
VALUE

PARTS PER MILLION (ppm)

METRIC TONNE

SHORT TON

1 Gram / MT

1

0.03215

0.02917

0.03266

1 Troy oz / MT

31.104

1

0.9072

1.106

1 Troy oz / ST

34.286

1.1023

1

1.120

K

1.205

K2O

1 Troy oz / LT

30.612

0.9842

0.8929

1

Mg

1.658

MgO

3.468

MgCO3

Mn

1.291

MnO

Na

1.348

Na2O

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Nb

1.431

Nb2O5

Ni

1.273

NiO

P

2.291

P2O5

Rb

1.094

Rb2O

Si

2.139

SiO2

Sn

1.270

SnO2

Sr

1.185

SrO

Ta

1.221

Ta2O5

Th

1.138

ThO2

Ti

1.668

TiO2

U

1.179

U3O8

V

1.785

V2O5

W

1.261

WO3

Y

1.270

Y2O3

Zr

1.351

ZrO2

Computer Services

WEB ACCESS
Web Access is a secure web interface for our customers to obtain direct access to the Bureau
Veritas Upstream Minerals laboratory database.
Web Access is a fully compliant .NET application designed for Microsoft Internet Explorer. Using
this system, our customers may gain access to their data any time of the day or night. In addition
customers are provided access to:
• All PDF documents pertaining to each sample submission such as the original sample
submission form, certificates, invoices, and facturas (for Latin America);
• PDF documents that apply to the project such as the pricing quote and template submission
forms;
• PDF documents that describe the analytical methods;
• Quality Control documents reviewing standard and replicate performance.
SAMPLE TRACKING SYSTEM
Upstream Minerals uses the LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) to track the
flow of every sample through each stage of sample handling and analysis. When received,
each sample is bar coded and labeled. This unique barcode is used to build an audit trail that
documents the complete history of work performed on each sample. This includes recording
each and every person that has touched each sample and the work that they performed. This
provides the laboratories with a very high level of control but also provides our clients with an
unprecedented level of traceability and sample tracking.
BOX TRACKING SYSTEM
Each bar coded sample is allocated into a bar coded sample box, typically 36 samples per box,
but this could be up to several hundred per box. This allows BVML to track each box as it moves
from one laboratory to another and allows our clients to monitor the progress of their samples
from a remote sample preparation facility to the main laboratory. More importantly, this system
speeds the flow of the samples through the laboratory by utilizing bar coding to eliminate time
consuming manual steps.

Bureau Veritas Schedule of Services & Fees 2015   41

Locations

NORTH AMERICA
CANADA
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CANADA
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77 Collins Lane, Lot #53
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0A8
CANADA
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MEXICO
Calle Cedros No. 9-B
Col. Libertad
Hermosillo, Sonora CP 83137
MEXICO
Tel/Fax: +52 662 2603057
República de Panamá 428-8
Col. Unión de Ladrilleros
Hermosillo, Sonora CP 83179
MEXICO
Tel/Fax: +52 662 118 01 49
Blvd. El Sahuaro No. 1,
Parque Industrial de Caborca
Caborca, Sonora CP 83690
MEXICO
Tel/Fax: +52 637 372 65 21
Av. de Las Industrias 6500-28, Col.
Nombre de Dios
Chihuahua, Chihuahua CP 31020
MEXICO
Tel/Fax: +52 614 417 53 82
Antiguo Camino a Contreras 117
Fracc. Industrial Scorpio
Durango, DGO CP 34020
MEXICO
Tel/Fax: +52 618 810 3974
Lopez de Legazpi No 711
Col. Echeverria
Guadalajara, Jalisco CP 44970
MEXICO
Tel/Fax: +52 33 3367 0920

CENTRAL AMERICA
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Val-d’Or, QC J9P 0A5
CANADA
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Fax: +1 819 874 1178

USA
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Sparks, NV 89434
USA
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Elko, NV 89801
USA
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13395 Glacier Highway
Juneau, AK 99801
USA
Tel: +1 907 750 1734

GUATEMALA
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Col. La Colina,
Guatemala City, GUATEMALA
Tel: +502 24774-795
Fax: +502 24794-362

NICARAGUA
Montoya 2 Cuadras Abajo,
Calle Marginal cost. Este del
Restaurante Los Ranchos
Managua City,
NICARAGUA
Tel: +505 22 66 33 66

SOUTH AMERICA

EUROPE

CHILE

TURKEY

Av. Claudio Arrau 7152
Pudahuel Santiago, CHILE
Tel: +56 22 616 4600

Bahcelievier Mahallesi (Samsun
Karayolu)
Ucyol Sokak No: 27, Hasanoglan
Elmadag, ANKARA 6850
TURKEY
Tel: +90 312 866 3466/3539
Fax: +90 312 866 1008
bvmineurasia@tr.bureauveritas.com

bvminsouthamerica@cl.bureauveritas.com

Camino Internacional Diego de
Almagro Paipote 1111, Copiapó,
CHILE
Tel: +56 52 253 5347/48

bvminsouthamerica@cl.bureauveritas.com

ARGENTINA
Maza Norte 3880
Gutierrez Maipú
Mendoza, Mendoza
ARGENTINA
Tel: +54 261 5240456

BRAZIL
MG 010 KM 26 – Lihna Verde
Vespasiano - MG
CEP: 33200-000
BRASIL
Tel: +55 31 3526 6400
Fax:+55 31 3526 6401

COLOMBIA
Calle 20 No. 30-38
Cienaga, Magdalena
COLOMBIA
Tel: +57 5410 13 19

GUYANA
Lot 13 Coldingen Industrial Estate
East Coast, Demerara
GUYANA
Tel: +592 270 4349
Fax: +592 270 4393

POLAND
3 Magazynowa Street
Krakow 30-858
POLAND
Tel: +48 601 306 201

AFRICA
SOUTH AFRICA
Rustenburg
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Tlhabane, Rustenburg 0300
SOUTH AFRICA
Tel: +27 1456 53913

bvminsouthernafrica@za.bureauveritas.com

NAMIBIA
Corner Einstien & Newton Streets
Swakopmund,
NAMIBIA
Tel: +264 6441 9442

MALI
SOTERKO (Société Terminale de
Korofina) Korofina Sud, Route de
Sotuba
Bamako
BP: E 1489
MALI
Mobile: 00223 76 42 99 14

PERU

IVORY COAST

Jr. Pacto Andino No. 260-266
Urb. La Villa – Chorrillos
Lima 09, PERU
Tel: +51 1 467 2045
Fax: +51 1 467 5132

Zone Industrielle de Yopougon
Face a la MACA 01 BP 1453,
Abidjan 01
IVORY COAST
Tel: +225 2353 5323

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Carretera Maimon Cotui N°42
Buenos Aires, Maimón Monseñor
Nouel, Bonao, Republica Dominicana
Tel: +809 551 2011
info.sa@acmelab.com

SENEGAL
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Kedougou,
SENEGAL
Tel: +225 2353 5323

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