ALS Laboratory Group's Mineral Division: ALS Chemex, is a leading provider of assaying and analytical testing services for mining and mineral exploration companies. Specializing in the analysis of a variety of sample types (soil, sediment, rock cuttings, core), ALS Chemex offers a comprehensive range of packages designed to suit the needs of the industry. Its laboratories span the world's most active mining regions and with over forty locations on six continents, ALS Chemex's services are accessible by even the most remote projects.

ALS Chemex prides itself on providing its clients the highest level of service and quality and achieves this through its dedicated client services staff, quality control department, and commitment to having ISO 9001:2000 certification at all locations.

As well, ALS Chemex's service includes the use of WebtrieveTM, the interface to laboratory data, through which clients can access results, certificates of analysis, and QC information; and can view their samples progress through the laboratory, from anywhere in the world, via an online, encrypted account.

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ALS Chemex uses a wide range of analytical techniques including, but not limited to, Fire Assay, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy and Mass Spectroscopy (ICP-AES & ICP-MS), and X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), to provide analysis of geological materials for:

Gold & Other Precious Metals
Base Metals
Uranium
Pathfinder Elements
Concentrates & Industrial Minerals
Acid Generation Potential

Many packages are available and selection depends on the sample type, the element(s) being sought, and the concentration of the target. Contact your laboratory location of choice for guidance in choosing the package that is most appropriate for your needs.

Our European Schedules of Service and Fees are provided in PDF format on our Global downloads page.

Pricing for services will vary by country. Price variations are designed to reflect different operating costs and currencies in each country or region.