SS80 Fee Schedule 2015

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Bureau Veritas Minerals
2015 Schedule of Services and Fees (CAD) V.4
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provider for exploration, metallurgical and mining analytical testing through
over 60 laboratories worldwide.
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Contents
NEW CODE(S) ACME CODE INSPECTORATE CODE PAGE
Sample Preparation
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
Precious Metals
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
Ore & High Grade Analysis
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
Exploration Geochemistry
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
Lithogeochemistry
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
Group Services
Remote Services 32
INAA BQ-NAA-01 5A 32
Environmental 33
Metallurgical 34
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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.
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.
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Rock and Core Preparation
CODE DESCRIPTION CAD
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 + $0.70
CRUPR Primary Crushing for large samples (eg. Whole Core) per kg $0.90
PUL85 Dry and pulverize to ≥85% passing 75 µm $3.70
Extra pulverizing over 250 g, per 250 g + $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.
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.
Soil Preparation
CODE DESCRIPTION CAD
SS80 Dry at 60°C, sieve up to 100 g to -180 µm (80 mesh) up to 1/2 kg sample $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 $15.00
SPTRF Split by riffle splitter up to 5 kg $2.20
DISP2 Heat Treatment of soils and sediments, per sample $0.50
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 aer 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 $60.00
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 $50.00
Warehouse Charges
CODE DESCRIPTION CAD
SPRTN Cost of Shipping Returns at cost
DRRJT Dispose or return handling of reject $0.35
DRPLP Dispose or return handling of pulps $0.10
WHRJT Monthly storage of reject aer 90 days, per sample $0.60
WHPLP Monthly storage of pulps aer 90 days, per sample $0.20
WHSRT Monthly storage of soil rejects per sample $0.35
VAC01 Vacuum seal samples, nitrogen purge $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 aer 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.
Sample Preparation, Storage & Disposal
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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 CAD
AQ115 Au 0.5 ppb 10 ppm 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.
lCP
FA330-Au Au 2 ppb 10 ppm 30 g / fire assay / ICP-ES $16.50
FA350-Au 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
AAS
FA430 Au 0.005 ppm 10 ppm 30 g / fire Assay / AAS $16.00
FA450 50 g / fire Assay / AAS $18.80
FA431 Au 0.01 ppb 100 ppm 30 g / fire Assay / AAS (Reno Only) $17.25
Gravimetric
FA530-Ag Ag 50 ppm 30 g / fire Assay / gravimetric $19.60
FA550-Ag 50 g / fire Assay / gravimetric $22.40
FA530-Au Au 0.9 ppm 30 g / fire Assay / gravimetric $19.60
FA550-Au 50 g / fire Assay / gravimetric $22.40
FA530 Au, Ag as above 30 g / fire Assay / gravimetric $19.60
FA550 50 g / fire Assay / gravimetric $22.40
Combined Instrumentation Finishes
FA630 Au 0.005 ppm 10 ppm Fire assay Ag Grav Au AA finish 30 g $23.00
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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*Require at least 2 g per sample weight.
Au>10 ppm by FA330 & FA430 are automatically analyzed by gravimectric method.
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
Ore Grade
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
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
Carbon
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
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Cu Au Leach
Gold / Base Metal Leaches
CODE ELEMENT DETECTION UPPER LIMIT DESCRIPTION CAD
BL001
Au 0.1 ppb
0.01 ppm
100ppm
200ppm
BLEG, Cyanide leach (500 g – 1 kg sample for 12–24 hour)
– Organic extraction/AAS Finish
– AAS Finish
$26.50
CN400 Au, Ag, Cu Cyanide Leach (various options) Contact for
Pricing
PL415
PL430
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
GC4CN Au, Ag 0.03 ppm 50 ppm Direct Read of Cyanide solutions by AAS
– one element
– both elements
$8.15
$10.50
GC850 0.01 kg HSO/TON Sulfuric leach, Net Acid Consumption $30.25
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 CAD
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 0.01% 100% Quick ferric sulfate leach for 1hr @ 167°F, Cu by AAS $12.00
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.
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.
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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 DETECTION LIMIT UPPER LIMIT CAD
AR400 – AR410
Aqua Regia
Ag 1 ppm 1000 ppm
$11.55
First Element
$3.95
Each Additional Element
Cu 0.001 % 10 %
Mo 0.001 % 10 %
Fe 0.01 % 30 %
Zn 0.01 % 10 %
Pb 0.01 % 10 %
As 0.01 % 10 %
MA400-MA410
Multi acid
Ag 1 ppm 1000 ppm
$12.85
First Element
$3.95
Each Additional Element
Cu 0.001 % 10 %
Mo 0.001 % 10 %
Fe 0.01 % 30 %
Zn 0.01 % 10 %
Pb 0.01 % 10 %
As 0.01 % 10 %
3A400
3 acid
Ag 1 ppm 1000 ppm
$11.55
First Element
$3.95
Each Additional Element
Cu 0.001 % 10 %
Mo 0.001 % 10 %
Fe 0.01 % 30 %
Zn 0.01 % 10 %
Pb 0.01 % 10 %
* 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
KP300 - PHOSPHORIC ACID CAD$17.65
Phosphoric acid digestion for select elements.
ELEMENT DETECTION LIMIT UPPER LIMIT
Mo 0.001 % 100 %
Nb 0.001 % 100 %
Ta 0.001 % 100 %
U 0.001 % 100 %
W 0.005 % 100 %
AQ370 - AQUA REGIA ICP-ES CAD$ 15.45
Hot Aqua Regia digestion for base-metal sulphide and precious-metal
ores. ICP-ESanalysis.
ELEMENT DETECTION LIMIT UPPER LIMIT
Ag 2 GM/T 300 GM/T
Al 0.01 %
As 0.01 % 10 %
Bi 0.01 %
Ca 0.01 %
Cd 0.001 %
Co 0.001 %
Cr 0.001 %
Cu 0.001 % 10 %
Fe 0.01 %
Hg 0.001 %
K 0.01 %
Mg 0.01 %
Mn 0.01 %
Mo 0.001 % 20 %
Na 0.01 %
Ni 0.001 %
P 0.001 %
Pb 0.01 % 4 %
S 0.05 %
Sb 0.001 %
Sr 0.001 %
W 0.001 %
Zn 0.01 % 20 %
Aqua Regia digestion is considered a partial digestion. Solubility of some
elements will be limited by mineral species present.
AQ270 - AQUA REGIA ICP-ES/MS CAD$ 21.00
Same digestion as AQ370 but includes ICP-ES and ICP-MS analysis.
ELEMENT DETECTION LIMIT UPPER LIMIT
Ag 0.5 ppm 300 ppm
Al 0.01 %
As 5 ppm 100000 ppm
Ba 5 ppm
Bi 0.5 ppm
Ca 0.01 %
Cd 0.5 ppm
Co 0.5 ppm
Cr 0.5 ppm
Cu 0.5 ppm 100000 ppm
Fe 0.01 %
Ga 5 ppm
Hg 0.05 ppm
K 0.01 %
La 0.5 ppm
Mg 0.01 %
Mn 5 ppm
Mo 0.5 ppm 200000 ppm
Na 0.01 %
Ni 0.5 ppm
P 0.001 %
Pb 0.5 ppm 40000 ppm
S 0.05 %
Sb 0.5 ppm
Sc 0.5 ppm
Se 2 ppm 500 ppm
Sr 5 ppm
Th 0.5 ppm
Ti 0.001 %
Tl 0.5 ppm
U 0.5 ppm
V 10 ppm
W 0.5 ppm
Zn 5 ppm 200000 ppm
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.
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*Requires at least 2 g per sample weight.
*Requires at least 2 g per sample weight.
*Requires at least 2 g per sample weight.
MA370 - MULTI ACID ICP-ES CAD$17.65
Hot Multi-Acid digestion for sulphide and silicate ores. ICP-ES analysis.
ELEMENT DETECTION LIMIT UPPER LIMIT
Ag 2 GM/T 300 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 % 10 %
S 0.05 %
Sb 0.01 %
Sr 0.01 %
W 0.01 %
Zn 0.01 % 40 %
PF370 - PEROXIDE FUSION ICP-ES CAD$19.30
Sodium peroxide fusion for refractory mineral ores.
ELEMENT DETECTION LIMIT UPPER LIMIT
Al 0.01 % 50 %
As 0.007 % 10 %
Ca 0.006 % 50 %
Co 0.001 % 100 %
Cr 0.006 % 100 %
Cu 0.008 % 100 %
Fe 0.02 % 100 %
K 0.02 % 30 %
Li 0.001 % 100 %
Mg 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 %
MA270 - MULTI ACID ICP-ES/MS CAD$25.45
Same digestion as MA370 but includes ICP-ES and ICP-MS analysis.
ELEMENT DETECTION LIMIT UPPER LIMIT
Ag 0.5 ppm 300 ppm
Al 0.01 %
As 5 ppm
Ba 5 ppm
Be 5 ppm
Bi 0.5 ppm
Ca 0.01 %
Cd 0.5 ppm
Ce 5 ppm
Co 1 ppm
Cr 1 ppm
Cu 0.5 ppm
Fe 0.01 %
Hf 0.5 ppm
K 0.01 %
La 0.5 ppm
Li 0.5 ppm
Mg 0.01 %
Mn 5 ppm
Mo 0.5 ppm
Na 0.01 %
Nb 0.5 ppm
Ni 0.5 ppm
P 0.01 %
Pb 0.5 ppm 100000 ppm
Rb 0.5 ppm
S 0.05 %
Sb 0.5 ppm
Sc 1 ppm
Sn 0.5 ppm
Sr 5 ppm
Ta 0.5 ppm
Th 0.5 ppm
Ti 0.001 %
U 0.5 ppm
V 10 ppm
W 0.5 ppm
Y 0.5 ppm
Zn 5 ppm 400000 ppm
Zr 0.5 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.
Ore & High Grade Analysis
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*Requires at least 2 g per sample weight.
*Requires at least 1 g per sample weight.
*Requires at least 1 g per sample weight.
Ore & High Grade Analysis
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*Requires at least 5 g per sample weight.
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) $6.80
TG001 LOI 0.1 % 100 % $9.20
GC902 Lattice water $27.30
GC002-pH pH of solids 0.1 units $9.20
GC002-Cond Conductivity of solids 3 uS/cm $9.20
GC002 pH and conductivity on solids $13.10
INSOL Acid Insoluble 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 3 ppm 2000 ppm $11.00
GC840 F – Trace Level 10 ppm 10000 ppm $11.00
GC841 F – Ore Grade 0.01 % 15 % $18.10
Surcharge samples > 15% 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
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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.
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) $6.80
TG001 LOI 0.1 % 100 % $9.20
GC902 Lattice water $27.30
GC002-pH pH of solids 0.1 units $9.20
GC002-Cond Conductivity of solids 3 uS/cm $9.20
GC002 pH and conductivity on solids $13.10
INSOL Acid Insoluble 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 3 ppm 2000 ppm $11.00
GC840 F – Trace Level 10 ppm 10000 ppm $11.00
GC841 F – Ore Grade 0.01 % 15 % $18.10
Surcharge samples > 15% 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
AQ300 & AQ200-ICP/ICP-MS
ELEMENT
AQ300
DETECTION
AQ200
DETECTION
UPPER
LIMIT
Standard Package
Ag 0.3 ppm 0.1 ppm 100 ppm
Al 0.01 % 0.01 % 10 %
As 2 ppm 0.5 ppm 10000 ppm
Au 0.5 ppb 100000 ppb
B+20 ppm 20 ppm 2000 ppm
Ba 1 ppm 1 ppm 10000 ppm
Bi 3 ppm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Ca 0.01 % 0.01 % 40 %
Cd 0.5 ppm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Co 1 ppm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Cr 1 ppm 1 ppm 10000 ppm
Cu 1 ppm 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
Fe 0.01 % 0.01 % 40 %
Ga 5 ppm 1 ppm 1000 ppm
Hg 1 ppm 0.01 ppm 50 ppm
K 0.01 % 0.01 % 10 %
La 1 ppm 1 ppm 10000 ppm
Mg 0.01 % 0.01 % 30 %
Mn 2 ppm 1 ppm 10000 ppm
Mo 1 ppm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Na 0.01 % 0.001 % 5 %
Ni 1 ppm 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
P 0.001 % 0.001 % 5 %
Pb 3 ppm 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
S 0.05 % 0.05 % 10 %
Sb 3 ppm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Sc 5 ppm 0.1 ppm 100 ppm
Se 0.5 ppm 100 ppm
Sr 1 ppm 1 ppm 10000 ppm
Te 0.2 ppm 1000 ppm
Th 2 ppm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Ti 0.001 % 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 2000 ppm
Exploration Geochemistry
Aqua Regia
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
AQ300+U 34 elements - Aqua Regia - ICP-ES $9.90
AQ200+U available upon request
AQ200 36 element 0.5 g - ICP-ES/MS $15.75
AQ201 36 element 15 g - ICP-ES/MS $19.95
AQ202 36 element 30 g - ICP-ES/MS $23.60
Aqua regia digestion is considered a partial digestion. Solubility of some elements will be
limited by mineral species present.
Available upon request
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AQ250 – Ultratrace by ICP Mass Spec.
ELEMENT
AQ250
DETECTION
UPPER
LIMIT
Standard Package
Ag 2 ppb 100000 ppb
Al 0.01 % 10 %
As 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
Au 0.2 ppb 100 ppm
B+20 ppm 2000 ppm
Ba 0.5 ppm 10000 ppm
Bi 0.02 ppm 2000 ppm
Ca 0.01 % 40 %
Cd 0.01 ppm 2000 ppm
Co 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Cr 0.5 ppm 10000 ppm
Cu 0.01 ppm 10000 ppm
Fe 0.01 % 40 %
Ga 0.1 ppm 1000 ppm
Hg 5 ppb 50000 ppb
K 0.01 % 10 %
La 0.5 ppm 10000 ppm
Mg 0.01 % 30 %
Mn 1 ppm 10000 ppm
Mo 0.01 ppm 2000 ppm
Na 0.001 % 5 %
Ni 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
P 0.001 % 5 %
Pb 0.01 ppm 10000 ppm
S 0.02 % 10 %
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 0.1 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
Exploration Geochemistry
+ 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
Aqua Regia
ICP-MS analysis of a 0.5, 15 or 30 g sample aer 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.
CODE CAD
AQ250 37 element 0.5 g - Standard Pkg $19.40
AQ251 37 element 15 g - Standard Pkg $23.60
AQ252 37 element 30 g - Standard Pkg $27.30
+PGM Pt Pd add on for Standard Pkg + $2.10
AQ250-EXT 53 element 0.5 g - Extended Pkg $22.85
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 + $6.30
+ISO Lead Isotope add on + $12.60
ELEMENT
AQ250
DETECTION
UPPER
LIMIT
Extended Package
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
Re 1 ppb 10000 ppb
Sn 0.1 ppm 100 ppm
Ta 0.05 ppm 2000 ppm
Y 0.01 ppm 2000 ppm
Zr 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
REE Add on
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
Tb 0.02 ppm 2000 ppm
Tm 0.02 ppm 2000 ppm
Yb 0.02 ppm 2000 ppm
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Exploration Geochemistry
MA300
DETECTION
MA200
DETECTION
UPPER
LIMIT
MA250
DETECTION
UPPER
LIMIT
Ag 0.5 ppm 0.1 ppm 200 ppm 20 ppb 200000 ppb
Al 0.01 % 0.01 % 20 % 0.01 % 20 %
As 5 ppm 1 ppm 10000 ppm 0.2 ppm 10000 ppm
Ba 1 ppm 1 ppm 10000 ppm 1 ppm 10000 ppm
Be 1 ppm 1 ppm 1000 ppm 1 ppm 1000 ppm
Bi 5 ppm 0.1 ppm 4000 ppm 0.04 ppm 4000 ppm
Ca 0.01 % 0.01 % 40 % 0.01 % 40 %
Cd 0.4 ppm 0.1 ppm 4000 ppm 0.02 ppm 4000 ppm
Ce 1 ppm 2000 ppm 0.02 ppm 2000 ppm
Co 2 ppm 0.2 ppm 4000 ppm 0.2 ppm 4000 ppm
Cr 2 ppm 1 ppm 10000 ppm 1 ppm 10000 ppm
Cs 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Cu 2 ppm 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
Dy 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Er 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Eu 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Fe 0.01 % 0.01 % 60 % 0.01 % 60 %
Ga 0.02 ppm 100 ppm
Gd 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Hf 0.1 ppm 1000 ppm 0.02 ppm 1000 ppm
Ho 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
In 0.05 ppm 1000 ppm 0.01 ppm 1000 ppm
K 0.01 % 0.01 % 10 % 0.01 % 10 %
La 2 ppm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Li 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Lu 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Mg 0.01 % 0.01 % 30 % 0.01 % 30 %
Mn 5 ppm 1 ppm 10000 ppm 1 ppm 10000 ppm
Mo 2 ppm 0.1 ppm 4000 ppm 0.05 ppm 4000 ppm
Na 0.01 % 0.001 % 10 % 0.001 % 10 %
Nb 2 ppm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm 0.04 ppm 2000 ppm
Nd 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Ni 2 ppm 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
P 0.002 % 0.001 % 5 % 0.001 % 5 %
Pb 5 ppm 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm 0.02 ppm 10000 ppm
Pr 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Rb 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Re 0.005 ppm 100 ppm 0.002 ppm 100 ppm
S 0.1 % 0.1 % 10 % 0.04 % 10 %
Sb 5 ppm 0.1 ppm 4000 ppm 0.02 ppm 4000 ppm
Sc 1 ppm 1 ppm 200 ppm 0.1 ppm 200 ppm
Se 1 ppm 1000 ppm 0.3 ppm 1000 ppm
Sm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Sn 2 ppm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Sr 2 ppm 1 ppm 10000 ppm 1 ppm 10000 ppm
Ta 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Tb 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Te 0.5 ppm 1000 ppm 0.05 ppm 1000 ppm
Th 2 ppm 0.1 ppm 4000 ppm 0.1 ppm 4000 ppm
Ti 0.01 % 0.001 % 10 % 0.001 % 10 %
Tl 0.5 ppm 10000 ppm 0.05 ppm 10000 ppm
Tm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
U 20 ppm 0.1 ppm 4000 ppm 0.1 ppm 4000 ppm
V 2 ppm 4 ppm 10000 ppm 1 ppm 10000 ppm
W 4 ppm 0.1 ppm 200 ppm 0.1 ppm 200 ppm
Y 2 ppm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Yb 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Zn 2 ppm 1 ppm 10000 ppm 0.2 ppm 10000 ppm
Zr 2 ppm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm 0.2 ppm 2000 ppm
Multi Acid
Multi-acid digestion packages combine a strong multi-
acid 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.
CODE CAD
MA300 35 element ICP-ES $13.25
MA200 45 element - ICP-ES/MS $18.75
AQ200-HG Hg add on + $11.55
MA250 Ultratrace ICP-MS $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.
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*Requires at least 0.5g per sample weight.
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, oen 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
Exploration Geochemistry
CODE ELEMENT DESCRIPTION RATE
GENX10 Au † 0.005 – 3 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
Ag 0.1 – 100 ppm
As 5 – 10,000 ppm
Bi 2 – 10,000 ppm
Cu 1 – 10,000 ppm
Pb 2 – 10,000 ppm
Hg 0.01 – 100 ppm
Mo 1 – 10,000 ppm
Sb 2 – 10,000 ppm
Zn 2 – 10,000 ppm
+ 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
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*Requires at least 0.5g per sample weight.
Preparation
CODE DESCRIPTION CAD
VGMAS Dry and macerate vegetation, per 100 g $8.80
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
Vegetation Analysis
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
VG101
DETECTION
UPPER
LIMIT
Standard Package
Ag 2 ppb 100000 ppb
Al 0.01 % 10 %
As 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
Au 0.2 ppb 100000 ppb
B 1 ppm 2000 ppm
Ba 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
Bi 0.02 ppm 2000 ppm
Ca 0.01 % 40 %
Cd 0.01 ppm 2000 ppm
Co 0.01 ppm 2000 ppm
Cr 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
Cu 0.01 ppm 10000 ppm
Fe 0.001 % 40 %
Ga 0.1 ppm 1000 ppm
Hg 1 ppb 100000 ppb
K 0.01 % 10 %
La 0.01 ppm 10000 ppm
Mg 0.001 % 30 %
Mn 1 ppm 10000 ppm
Mo 0.01 ppm 2000 ppm
Na 0.001 % 10 %
Ni 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
P 0.001 % 5 %
Pb 0.01 ppm 10000 ppm
S 0.01 % 10 %
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
W 0.1 ppm 100 ppm
Zn 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
ELEMENT
VG101
DETECTION
UPPER
LIMIT
Extended Package
Be 0.1 ppm 1000 ppm
Ce 0.01 ppm 2000 ppm
Cs 0.005 ppm 2000 ppm
Ge 0.01 ppm 100 ppm
Hf 0.001 ppm 1000 ppm
In 0.02 ppm 1000 ppm
Li 0.01 ppm 2000 ppm
Nb 0.01 ppm 2000 ppm
Pd 2 ppb 100000 ppb
Pt 1 ppb 100000 ppb
Rb 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Re 1 ppb 1000 ppb
Sn 0.02 ppm 100 ppm
Ta 0.001 ppm 2000 ppm
Y 0.001 ppm 2000 ppm
Zr 0.01 ppm 2000 ppm
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VG101/VG105 – EXT
VG104 – Ashed Plant Analysis CAD$19.40
ELEMENT
VG104
DETECTION
UPPER
LIMIT
Standard Package
Ag 2 ppb 100000 ppb
Al 0.01 % 10 %
As 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
Au 0.2 ppb 100000 ppb
B 1 ppm 2000 ppm
Ba 0.5 ppm 10000 ppm
Bi 0.02 ppm 2000 ppm
Ca 0.01 % 40 %
Cd 0.01 ppm 2000 ppm
Co 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Cr 0.5 ppm 10000 ppm
Cu 0.01 ppm 10000 ppm
Fe 0.01 % 40 %
Ga 0.1 ppm 1000 ppm
Hg
K 0.01 % 10 %
La 0.5 ppm 10000 ppm
Mg 0.01 % 30 %
Mn 1 ppm 10000 ppm
Mo 0.01 ppm 2000 ppm
Na 0.001 % 5 %
Ni 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
P 0.001 % 5 %
Pb 0.01 ppm 10000 ppm
S 0.02 % 10 %
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 0.1 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
ELEMENT
VG104
DETECTION
UPPER
LIMIT
Extended Package
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
Re 1 ppb 1000 ppb
Sn 0.1 ppm 100 ppm
Ta 0.05 ppm 2000 ppm
Y 0.01 ppm 2000 ppm
Zr 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
REE Add on
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
Tb 0.02 ppm 2000 ppm
Tm 0.02 ppm 2000 ppm
Yb 0.02 ppm 2000 ppm
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VG104-EXT- Extended package CAD$22.85
+REE- Rare Earth Element Add on - + CAD$6.30
Vegetation Analysis
Geochemical Water Analysis
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.
For this analysis all water samples must have less than 0.1% total
dissolved solids. Minimum 50ml required. Solutions are analyzed as
received
CODE DESCRIPTION CAD
SO200 Full Suite (70 elements) $30.45
ELEMENT
DETECTION
LIMIT
Ag 0.05 ppb
Al 1 ppb
As 0.5 ppb
Au 0.05 ppb
B 5 ppb
Ba 0.05 ppb
Be 0.05 ppb
Bi 0.05 ppb
Br 5 ppb
Ca 0.05 ppm
Cd 0.05 ppb
Ce 0.01 ppb
Cl 1 ppm
Co 0.02 ppb
Cr 0.5 ppb
Cs 0.01 ppb
Cu 0.1 ppb
Dy 0.01 ppb
Er 0.01 ppb
Eu 0.01 ppb
Fe 10 ppb
Ga 0.05 ppb
Gd 0.01 ppb
Ge 0.05 ppb
Hf 0.02 ppb
Hg 0.1 ppb
Ho 0.01 ppb
In 0.01 ppb
K 0.05 ppm
La 0.01 ppb
Li 0.1 ppb
Lu 0.01 ppb
Mg 0.05 ppm
Mn 0.05 ppb
Mo 0.1 ppb
ELEMENT
DETECTION
LIMIT
Na 0.05 ppm
Nb 0.01 ppb
Nd 0.01 ppb
Ni 0.2 ppb
P 10 ppb
Pb 0.1 ppb
Pd 0.2 ppb
Pr 0.01 ppb
Pt 0.01 ppb
Rb 0.01 ppb
Re 0.01 ppb
Rh 0.01 ppb
Ru 0.05 ppb
S 1 ppm
Sb 0.05 ppb
Sc 1 ppb
Se 0.5 ppb
Si 40 ppb
Sm 0.02 ppb
Sn 0.05 ppb
Sr 0.01 ppb
Ta 0.02 ppb
Tb 0.01 ppb
Te 0.05 ppb
Th 0.05 ppb
Ti 10 ppb
Tl 0.01 ppb
Tm 0.01 ppb
U 0.02 ppb
V 0.2 ppb
W 0.02 ppb
Y 0.01 ppb
Yb 0.01 ppb
Zn 0.5 ppb
Zr 0.02 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.
ICP / ICP MS
CODE DESCRIPTION CAD
Whole Rock Major And Minor Elements
LF300-X 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
LF100 Refractory and Rare Earth Elements Only $29.40
Total Whole Rock Characterization
LF202 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
XRF
CODE DESCRIPTION CAD
Whole Rock by XRF
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
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
Lithogeochemistry
C & S Analysis
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 aer 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 % $23.07
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*Requires at least 5g per sample weight.
*Requires at least 5g per sample weight. *Requires at least 12g per sample weight.
Lithogeochemistry
ICP / ICP MS
ELEMENT DETECTION LIMIT UPPER LIMIT
LF200
LF300
SiO20.01 % 100 %
Al2O30.01 % 100 %
CaO 0.01 % 100 %
Cr2O30.002 % 100 %
Fe2O30.04 % 100 %
K2O0.01 % 100 %
MgO 0.01 % 100 %
MnO 0.01 % 100 %
Na2O 0.01 % 100 %
P2O50.01 % 100 %
TiO20.01 % 100 %
Ba 5 ppm 5 %
Nb 5 ppm 10,000 ppm
Ni 20 ppm 10,000 ppm
Sc 1 ppm 10,000 ppm
Sr 2 ppm 50,000 ppm
Y 3 ppm 50,000 ppm
Zr 5 ppm 50,000 ppm
LOI 0.1 % 100 %
Sum 0.01 % 100 %
LF300EXT
Ce 30 ppm 50 000 ppm
Co 20 ppm 10 000 ppm
Cu 5 ppm 10 000 ppm
Zn 5 ppm 10 000 ppm
LF100
Ba 1 ppm 50,000 ppm
Be 1 ppm 10,000 ppm
Ce 0.1 ppm 50,000 ppm
Co 0.2 ppm 10,000 ppm
Cs 0.1 ppm 10,000 ppm
Dy 0.05 ppm 10,000 ppm
Er 0.03 ppm 10,000 ppm
Eu 0.02 ppm 10,000 ppm
Ga 0.5 ppm 10,000 ppm
Gd 0.05 ppm 10,000 ppm
Hf 0.1 ppm 10,000 ppm
Ho 0.02 ppm 10,000 ppm
La 0.1 ppm 50,000 ppm
Lu 0.01 ppm 10,000 ppm
Nb 0.1 ppm 10,000 ppm
Nd 0.3 ppm 10,000 ppm
Pr 0.02 ppm 10,000 ppm
Rb 0.1 ppm 10,000 ppm
Sm 0.05 ppm 10,000 ppm
Sn 1 ppm 10,000 ppm
Sr 0.5 ppm 50,000 ppm
Ta 0.1 ppm 10,000 ppm
Tb 0.01 ppm 10,000 ppm
Th 0.2 ppm 10,000 ppm
Tm 0.01 ppm 10,000 ppm
U 0.1 ppm 10,000 ppm
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ELEMENT DETECTION LIMIT UPPER LIMIT
LF200
LF100
V 8 ppm 10,000 ppm
W 0.5 ppm 10,000 ppm
Y 0.1 ppm 50,000 ppm
Yb 0.05 ppm 10,000 ppm
Zr 0.1 ppm 50,000 ppm
ELEMENT DETECTION LIMIT UPPER LIMIT
LF202
Ag 0.1 ppm 100 ppm
As 0.5 ppm 10,000 ppm
Au 0.5 ppb 100,000 ppb
Bi 0.1 ppm 2,000 ppm
Cd 0.1 ppm 2,000 ppm
Cu 0.1 ppm 10,000 ppm
Hg 0.01 ppm 50 ppm
Mo 0.1 ppm 2,000 ppm
Ni 0.1 ppm 10,000 ppm
Pb 0.1 ppm 10,000 ppm
Sb 0.1 ppm 2,000 ppm
Se 0.5 ppm 100 ppm
Tl 0.1 ppm 1,000 ppm
Zn 1 ppm 10,000 ppm
Add on Elements from AQ200
(LF100- CAD$ 29.40, LF200-CAD$48.05, LF202 - CAD$58.80, LF300 - CAD$25.60)
ELEMENT DETECTION LIMIT UPPER LIMIT
LF202
C 0.02 % 100 %
S 0.02 % 100 %
Leco from TC000
Lithogeochemistry
LF700 – Major Oxides – XRF CAD$30.45
ELEMENT DETECTION LIMIT UPPER LIMIT
LF700
LF702
LF702EXT
SiO20.01 % 100 %
Al2O30.01 % 100 %
Fe2O30.01 % 100 %
CaO 0.01 % 100 %
MgO 0.01 % 100 %
Na2O 0.01 % 100 %
K2O 0.01 % 100 %
MnO 0.01 % 93 %
TiO20.01 % 50 %
P2O50.01 % 100 %
Cr2O30.01 % 10 %
Ba 0.01 % 58.8 %
LOI 0.1 %
C* 0.02 % 100 %
S* 0.02 % 100 %
Cu 0.001 % 6.4 %
Ni 0.001 % 7.9 %
Pb 0.001 % 9.3 %
SO30.002 % 20 %
Sr 0.002 % 33 %
V2O50.002 % 10.0 %
Zn 0.001 % 8 %
Zr 0.002 % 37 %
LF700-X CAD$16.55 Additional element +CAD$5.00
ELEMENT DETECTION LIMIT UPPER LIMIT
BaO 0.01 % 65.0 %
SrO 0.01 % 40.0 %
Zr 0.01 % 45.0 %
HfO 0.01 % 10.0 %
Ce 0.01 % 8.0 %
La 0.01 % 4.5 %
Nd 0.01 % 4.5 %
Sm 0.01 % 4.5 %
Y 0.01 % 4.0 %
Rb 0.01 % 3.5 %
U 0.01 % 3.5 %
Th 0.01 % 3.0 %
Nb2O50.01 % 10.0 %
Cs 0.01 % 25.0 %
Sn 0.01 % 3.0 %
Ta 2O50.01 % 4.0 %
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(LF702 CAD$ 34.65, LF702-EXT CAD$37.80)
*From Leco TC000
LF740  PHOSPHATE ROCK CAD$37.80
ELEMENT DETECTION LIMIT UPPER LIMIT
SiO20.01 % 100.0 %
Al2O30.01 % 80.0 %
Fe2O30.01 % 100.0 %
CaO 0.01 % 80.0 %
MgO 0.01 % 80.0 %
K2O 0.01 % 40.0 %
MnO 0.01 % 75.0 %
Na2O 0.01 % 60.0 %
TiO20.01 % 40.0 %
P2O50.01 % 40.0 %
Cr2O30.001 % 10.0 %
Ba 0.01 % 35.8 %
Cu 0.001 % 6.4 %
Ni 0.001 % 7.9 %
Pb 0.01 % 9.3 %
S 0.01 % 24 %
Sr 0.001 % 33.8 %
Zn 0.002 % 8.0 %
Zr 0.002 % 29.6 %
V2O50.10 % 10.0 %
LOI (1000) 0.1 %
LF710  BAUXITE CAD$37.80
ELEMENT DETECTION LIMIT UPPER LIMIT
SiO20.01 % 100.0 %
Al2O30.01 % 100.0 %
Fe2O30.01 % 100.0 %
CaO 0.01 % 100.0 %
MgO 0.01 % 100.0 %
Na2O 0.01 % 100.0 %
K2O 0.01 % 100.0 %
MnO 0.01 % 93.0 %
TiO20.01 % 50.0 %
P2O50.01 % 100.0 %
Cr2O30.001 % 10.0 %
Ba 0.01 % 44.8 %
LOI (1000) 0.1 %
Zn 0.001 % 8 %
Zr 0.004 % 37 %
Sr 0.002 % 33.8 %
V2O50.002 % 10 %
SO30.002 % 20 %
Lithogeochemistry
LF320  ICPES CAD$37.80
ELEMENTS DETECTION LIMIT
SiO20.01 %
Al2O30.01 %
Fe2O30.04 %
CaO 0.01 %
MgO 0.01 %
Na2O 0.01 %
K2O 0.01 %
MnO 0.01 %
TiO20.01 %
P2O50.01 %
Cr2O30.002 %
LOI 0.01 %
SUM 0.01 %
Ba 5 ppm
Co 0.001 %
Cu 0.001 %
Nb 5 ppm
Ni 20 ppm
Ni 0.001 %
Sc 1 ppm
Sr 2 ppm
Y 3 ppm
Zr 5 ppm
OPTIONAL
ELEMENTS
DETECTION
LIMIT
C0.02 %
S0.02 %
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.
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 redundancy of two separate Ni determinations (LF320 and MA370) provides an
additional check on accuracy.
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).
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.
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.
LF720  XRF CAD$42.50
ELEMENT DETECTION LIMIT UPPER LIMIT
SiO20.01 % 100.0 %
Al2O30.01 % 80.0 %
Fe2O30.01 % 100.0 %
CaO 0.01 % 80.0 %
MgO 0.01 % 80.0 %
Na2O 0.01 % 60.0 %
K2O 0.01 % 40.0 %
MnO 0.01 % 74.0 %
TiO20.01 % 40.0 %
P2O50.01 % 40.0 %
Cr2O30.01 % 10.0 %
Ba 0.01 % 35 %
Ni 0.001 % 7.8 %
Co 0.001 % 2.3 %
Cu 0.001 % 6.4 %
Pb 0.001 % 9 %
SO30.002 % 20 %
Sn 0.01 % 2.4 %
Sr 0.002 % 16.9 %
Zn 0.001 % 8 %
Zr 0.002 % 33 %
V2O50.002 % 10 %
LOI 0.1 % 100 %
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Lithogeochemistry
LF732 FE ORE PACKAGE CAD$45.65
ELEMENT DETECTION LIMIT UPPER LIMIT
SiO20.01 % 100.0 %
Al2O30.01 % 80.0 %
Fe2O30.01 % 100.0 %
CaO 0.01 % 40.0 %
MgO 0.01 % 50.0 %
K2O 0.01 % 40.0 %
MnO 0.01 % 60.0 %
Na2O 0.01 % 30.0 %
TiO20.01 % 40.0 %
P2O50.01 % 25.0 %
Cr2O30.001 % 10.0 %
As 0.003 % 3.8 %
Ba 0.001 % 22.4 %
Co 0.001 % 3.9 %
Cu 0.005 % 6.4 %
Ni 0.005 % 3.9 %
Pb 0.001 % 9.3 %
S 0.001 % 5.0 %
Sn 0.005 % 3.9 %
Sr 0.002 % 8.5 %
Zn 0.005 % 8.0 %
Zr 0.001 % 29.6 %
V2O50.001 % 10.0 %
LOI 0.1 %
LF730  FE ORE PACKAGE  ISO9516 CAD$48.80
ELEMENT DETECTION LIMIT UPPER LIMIT
SiO20.01 % 80.0 %
Al2O30.01 % 80.0 %
Fe2O30.01 % 100.0 %
CaO 0.01 % 40.0 %
MgO 0.01 % 80.0 %
K2O0.01 % 40.0 %
MnO 0.01 % 80.0 %
TiO20.01 % 40.0 %
P2O50.01 % 40.0 %
Cr2O30.004 % 10.0 %
As 0.003 % 3.8 %
Ba 0.004 % 17.9 %
Co 0.001 % 3.9 %
Cu 0.001 % 6.4 %
Ni 0.001 % 3.9 %
Pb 0.001 % 9.3 %
S0.001 % 4.0 %
Sn 0.003 % 3.9 %
Sr 0.002 % 8.5 %
Zn 0.001 % 8.0 %
Zr 0.002 % 33.0 %
V2O50.002 % 10.0 %
LOI (1000) 0.10 %
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.
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.
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Lithogeochemistry
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Laser Ablation Packages
Fused Bead 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.
LA001 CAD$42.50
50 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)
Dy (0.01) Er (0.01) Eu (0.01) Ga (0.1) Gd (0.01) Hf (0.01)
Ho (0.01) In (0.05) La (0.01) Lu (0.01) Mn (1) Mo (0.2)
Nb (0.01) Nd (0.01) Ni (2) Pb (1) Pr (0.01) Rb (0.05)
Re (0.01) Sb (0.1) Sc (0.1) Se (5*) Sm (0.01) Sn (0.2)
Sr (0.1) Ta (0.01) Tb (0.01) Te (0.2) Th (0.01) Ti (1)
Tl (0.2) Tm (0.01) U (0.01) V (0.1) W (0.05) Y (0.02)
Yb (0.01) Zn (5) Zr (0.5)
Detection limits in ppm
*partially volatilized
Fused Bead XRF Laser Ablation ICPMS
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.
LA002 CAD$32.65
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
LX001 CAD$61.95
62 ELEMENT COMBO PACKAGE
Al2O3 (100) Ag (0.1) As (0.2) BaO (10) 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)
Dy (0.01) Er (0.01) Eu (0.01) Fe2O3 (100) Ga (0.1)
Gd (0.01) Hf (0.01) Ho (0.01) In (0.05) K2O (100)
La (0.01) Lu (0.01) MgO (100) MnO (10) Mo (0.2)
Na2O** (100) Nb (0.01) Nd (0.01) Ni (10) P2O5 (10)
Pb (10) Pr (0.01) Rb (0.05) Re (0.01) SO3 (10)
Sb (0.1) Sc (0.1) Se (5*) SiO2 (100) Sm (0.01)
Sn (0.2) Sr (0.1) Ta (0.01) Tb (0.01) Te (0.2)
Th (0.01) TiO2 (10) Tl (0.2 Tm (0.01) U (0.01)
V (0.1) W (0.05) Y (0.02) Yb (0.01) Zn (10)
Zr (0.5) LOI (100) Sum (100)
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) BaO (10) 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
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 soware 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 soware 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.
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.
BUREAU VERITAS MINERALS
LASER ABLATION ICP-MS ANALYSIS
Simplifies the analysis process to
a single, cost effective fusion.
XRF and ICP-MS capabilities
can be combined to extend the
dynamic range in one analysis
(eg. U from 10ppb to % level)
Minimises hazards and waste due
to elimination of corrosive acids.
LA-ICP-MS BENEFITS
FOR LITHOGEOCHEMISTRY & MINERAL
SPECIFIC CHEMISTRY
Lithogeochemistry Mode
Bureau Veritas Laser Ablation ICP-MS analysis is
designed to meet a broad range of analytical
requirements with a single cost effective method. In
Lithogeochemistry Mode LA-ICP-MS capitilises on BV’s
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 industry
leading mixed acid trace element ICP-MS packages.
Total analysis at trace and ultra
trace detection limits equivalent to
mixed acid ICP-MS packages
Bureau Veritas Minerals’ XRF-LA-ICP-MS combo package requires only a single lithium
which provides major elements from XRF and trace and ultratrace elements from LA-ICP-MS.
Sample
Prep
Fused
Bead
XRF
LA-ICP-
MS
Trace Elements /
Ultratrace Elements /
Major Oxides
(Total)
Weighing
borate fusion
MINERALS
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.
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Innovations: Laser Ablation ICP-MS Analysis
BUREAU VERITAS MINERALS
LASER ABLATION ICP-MS ANALYSIS
Simplifies the analysis process to
a single, cost effective fusion.
XRF and ICP-MS capabilities
can be combined to extend the
dynamic range in one analysis
(eg. U from 10ppb to % level)
Minimises hazards and waste due
to elimination of corrosive acids.
LA-ICP-MS BENEFITS
FOR LITHOGEOCHEMISTRY & MINERAL
SPECIFIC CHEMISTRY
Lithogeochemistry Mode
Bureau Veritas Laser Ablation ICP-MS analysis is
designed to meet a broad range of analytical
requirements with a single cost effective method. In
Lithogeochemistry Mode LA-ICP-MS capitilises on BV’s
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 industry
leading mixed acid trace element ICP-MS packages.
Total analysis at trace and ultra
trace detection limits equivalent to
mixed acid ICP-MS packages
Bureau Veritas Minerals’ XRF-LA-ICP-MS combo package requires only a single lithium
which provides major elements from XRF and trace and ultratrace elements from LA-ICP-MS.
Sample
Prep
Fused
Bead
XRF
LA-ICP-
MS
Trace Elements /
Ultratrace Elements /
Major Oxides
(Total)
Weighing
borate fusion
MINERALS
Bureau Veritas Laser Ablation ICP-MS analysis
is designed to meet a broad range of analytical
requirements with a single cost effective method.
In Lithogeochemistry Mode LA-ICP-MS capitilises on
BV’s 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 industry
leading mixed acid trace element ICP-MS packages.
Bureau Veritas Minerals’ XRF-LA-ICP-MS combo package requires only a single lithium borate fusion
which provides major elements from XRF and trace and ultratrace elements from LA-ICP-MS.
For more details and prices please see page 30.
Total analysis at trace and ultra trace
detection limits equivalent
to mixed acid ICP-MS packages.
Simplifies the analysis process
to a single, cost effective fusion.
XRF and ICP-MS capabilities can
be combined to extend the dynamic
range in one analysis
(eg. U from 10ppb to % level.)
Minimises hazards and waste due
to elimination of corrosive acids.
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Group Services
INAA Laboratories
(BQ-NAA-01)
Total determination of Au plus 34 elements
by gamma ray analysis aer nuclear
irradiation. Requires 10–30 g pulp.
ELEMENT 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
Fe 0.01 %
Hf 1 ppm
Hg 1 ppm
Ir 5 PPB
La 0.5 ppm
Lu 0.05 ppm
Mo 1 ppm
Na 0.01 %
Nd 5 ppm
Ni 100 ppm
Rb 15 ppm
Sb 0.1 ppm
Sc 0.1 ppm
Se 3 ppm
Sm 0.1 ppm
Sn 0.01 %
Sr 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
INAA Becquerel Laboratories (BQ-NAA-02)
A nickel-sulfide fire assay pre-concentration followed by irradiation and analysis on the
sulfide precipitate.
LOWER UPPER
ELEMENT DETECTION LIMIT DETECTION LIMIT
FULL PACKAGE
Au 1 ppb 1 ppm
Pt 20 ppb 10 ppm
Pd 20 ppb 10 ppm
PARTIAL
PACKAGE
Rh 5 ppb 1 ppm
Ru 50 ppb 20 ppm
Ir 1 ppb 1 ppm
Os 10 ppb 1 ppm
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
Sample preparation
Fire assay
XRF and handheld XRF
Core logging
Core cutting
Spectroscopy
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.
OTHER ANALYTICAL SERVICES
CODE DESCRIPTION CAD
Anion Analysis of water
Cl, SO4, Br, NO2, NO3, PO4call for details
Analysis at Becquerel Laboratories
BQ-NAA-02 FULL Becquerel – PGE – NiS – Full Package call for details
BQ-NAA-01 Neutron Activation – Full Suite $22.05
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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. Soil Vapour & Industrial Hygiene
2. Hydrocarbon Forensics
3. Ultra Trace (dioxins and furans)
4. Radiological & Hazardous Materials
5. ARD static and kinetic testing
6. Soil Characterization (physical properties)
7. Ecotoxicology and Toxicity Analysis
8. 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 soware
and time-saving geological services to assist clients with the review of their drilling programs. H&A’s
proprietary Visual Logger™ soware 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.
Bureau Veritas Schedule of Services & Fees 2015 35
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 Flotation
Crushing Batch flotation tests
Grinding Locked cycle tests
Bond Rod & Ball Mill Work Index Column flotation
Abrasion Index Special gas media flotation
Size Classification & Screening Reverse & flash flotation
Starkey SAG Design Test Agglomeration flotation
Gravity Concentration Magnetic Separation
Jigs (wet & dry, variable intensity)
Shaking tables Drum separator
Elutriation Belt separator
Spirals High gradient separator
Cone
Heavy media cones Solid-Liquid Separation
Centrifugal heavy media separation Standard thickening procedures
Centrifugal concentrators (Falcon and Knelson) Differential settling
Mozley Separator 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 bio-
hydrometallurgical 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
Mineral Processing
Hydrometallurgy
Mineralogy – Petrographic
Environmental Studies
Sample Preparation & Storage
Our Metallurgical Division
36 Bureau Veritas Schedule of Services & Fees 2015
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
Bureau Veritas Schedule of Services & Fees 2015 37
“The Company” is the legal entity with whom the Client is providing
instructions.
1. (a) Unless otherwise specifically agreed in writing, the Company
undertakes services in accordance with these general conditions
(hereinaer 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.
2. The Company is an enterprise principally engaged in mineral
preparation and laboratory testing services for mining, minerals
exploration and research, as such it:
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.
6. The Company’s standard service may include all or any of the
following:-
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.
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.
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.
Terms & Conditions
38 Bureau Veritas Schedule of Services & Fees 2015
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
16. The Client will punctually pay not later than 30 (thirty) days aer 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 (fieen) per cent per annum from the date of invoice
until payment.
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)
Bureau Veritas Schedule of Services & Fees 2015 39
CONVERSION FOR WEIGHTS
TROY OZ. AVOIRDUPOIS OZ. GRAMS
1 Troy oz. 1 1.0971 31.104
1 Avoirdupois oz. 0.91146 1 28.35
1 Gram 0.03215 0.03527 1
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 LONG 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
1 Troy oz / LT 30.612 0.9842 0.8929 1
OXIDES CONVERSION FACTORS
ELEMENT CONVERSION FACTOR OXIDE
Al 1.889 Al2O3
Ba 1.669 BaSO4
1.116 BaO
Be 2.775 BeO
C 3.666 CO2
Ca 1.399 CaO
2.497 CaCO3
Cr 1.461 Cr2O3
F 2.055 CaF2
Fe 1.286 FeO
1.430 Fe2O3
K 1.205 K2O
Mg 1.658 MgO
3.468 MgCO3
Mn 1.291 MnO
Na 1.348 Na2O
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 Ta 2O5
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
40 Bureau Veritas Schedule of Services & Fees 2015
Conversions
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 Microso 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
Computer Services
Locations
NORTH AMERICA
CANADA
9050 Shaughnessy St
Vancouver, BC V6P 6E5
CANADA
Tel: +1 604 253 3158
Fax: +1 604 253 1716
bvmininfo@ca.bureauveritas.com
11620 Horseshoe Way
Richmond, BC V7A 4V5
CANADA
Tel: +1 604 272 8110
Fax: +1 604 272 0851
3470B Highway 16
PO Box 5031
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
CANADA
Tel: +1 250 847 4548
Fax: +1 250 847 4549
669 Moneta Avenue
PO Box 1821
Timmins, ON P4N 2H9
CANADA
Tel: +1 705 360 5232
Fax: +1 705 360 5503
77 Collins Lane, Lot #53
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0A8
CANADA
Tel: +1 867 393 4725
Fax: +1 867 393 4775
8 Rue Turgeon
Val-d’Or, QC J9P 0A5
CANADA
Tel: +1 819 874 1177
Fax: +1 819 874 1178
USA
605 Boxington Way
Suite 101
Sparks, NV 89434
USA
Tel: +1 775 359 6311
2175 Wildwood Way Suite B
Elko, NV 89801
USA
Tel: +1 775 777 1438
13395 Glacier Highway
Juneau, AK 99801
USA
Tel: +1 907 750 1734
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
GUATEMALA
17 Avenida 51-10 Zona 12
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
CHILE
Av. Claudio Arrau 7152
Pudahuel Santiago, CHILE
Tel: +56 22 616 4600
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
PERU
Jr. Pacto Andino No. 260-266
Urb. La Villa – Chorrillos
Lima 09, PERU
Tel: +51 1 467 2045
Fax: +51 1 467 5132
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Carretera Maimon Cotui N°42
Buenos Aires, Maimón Monseñor
Nouel, Bonao, Republica Dominicana
Tel: +809 551 2011
info.sa@acmelab.com
EUROPE
TURKEY
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
POLAND
3 Magazynowa Street
Krakow 30-858
POLAND
Tel: +48 601 306 201
AFRICA
SOUTH AFRICA
Rustenburg
Unit 5, Moumo Str
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
IVORY COAST
Zone Industrielle de Yopougon
Face a la MACA 01 BP 1453,
Abidjan 01
IVORY COAST
Tel: +225 2353 5323
SENEGAL
Lot 623, Quartier Dinguessou
Kedougou,
SENEGAL
Tel: +225 2353 5323
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