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The document provides an overview of Acme Analytical Laboratories, including its history, locations, services, and leadership.

Acme's company slogan is 'Care, Commitment, Performance' and it conveys how they approach their work, company, and customers.

Acme acquired Global Discovery Labs and completed a new laboratory for sample preparation and fire assay in Vancouver.

C A R E C O M M I T M E N T P E R F O R M A N C E

2010
SENIOR STAFF
NORTH AMERICA
Dean Toye, B.Sc.
Co-Chairman Board of
Directors
John Gravel, M.Sc., P.Geo.
Co-Chairman and CEO
George Cartwright, B.Sc.
President, COO
Michael Toy, CGA
Chief Financial Ofcer
Clarence Leong
BC Certied Assayer,
General Manager
Rick McCaffrey, Dip. Chem.
Business Development
Terri-Lynn Ferguson, B.Sc.
Quality System Manager
Leonardo Arciaga
BC Certied Assayer,
Central-South American
Projects
Angelo Karitsiotis
Global Sample Preparation
Manager
Susie Woo
Client Services Manager
Lisa Melton, David Kwok,
Jean de Chavez
Client Services Team
Steve Samotowka
Acme Smithers and
Acme Yellowknife
Braulio Mendoza
Acme Mexico
SOUTH AMERICA
Geoff Woodeld
VP Operations, South
America
Heriberto Muoz
Global Marketing and Sales
Manager
Luis Aucay
Acme Ecuador
Rory Forde
Acme Guyana
Rodrigo Perez
Acme Brazil
Gustavo Canizales
Acme Peru
Oscar Olivares
Acme Argentina
Oscar Torres
Acme Dominican Republic
Eric Montiel
Acme Chile
Gustavo Canizales
Acme Colombia
INTERNATIONAL
George Siasios
Acme Turkey
Acme Analytical Laboratories (Vancouver) Ltd.
1020 Cordova St. East, Vancouver, BC
Canada V6A 4A3

Tel: (604) 253-3158 Fax: (604) 253-1716
Toll Free in North America: 1-800-990-2263
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.acmelab.com
Please see back cover for addresses
of Branch Labs.
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ince inception in 1971, Acme labs has been recognized as one of the leading
geochemical and assaying laboratories to geologists and stock exchanges
world wide.
Acme started as a family operated private business. For many years Acme
remained a small but very successful business. Acme has always been known for
innovation and quickly embracing new technology. This, along with a strong com-
mitment to providing analytical methods tailored to exploration geochemistry
assured Acmes success.
Today Acme has grown into an employee owned business operating 19 ofces
in 11 countries. Our employee ownership reects a very high level of personal
commitment from our staff to our customers and our product. It is this care and
commitment that makes Acme unique and strong. We have now incorporated this
into our company slogan Care, Commitment, Performance, to convey how we
approach our work, our company, and our customers. You will begin to see this
slogan on all Acme Certicates, Invoices and emails.
Over the past year Acme has completed some important milestones.
In August, 2009 Acme acquired Global Discovery Labs (GDL). This laboratory has
been providing excellent analytical services to Teck Resources as well as many
other exploration and mining companies for over 30 years. This acquisition allows
Acme to provide new services including XRay Fluorescence and XRay Diffraction
(for Mineralogy) to our customers. More importantly however, this acquisition
brings us a group of very experienced mineral analysis personnel.
In Vancouver, we completed a new laboratory for sample preparation and fre
assay. This laboratory is state of the art, and provides excellent work spaces for
our staff, greatly improved efciencies and triples our capacity for preparation
and analysis;
Our ICP/ICPMS laboratory has also been expanded so that it is one of the larg-
est in the world, with additional capacity for test tube, large beaker, and fusion
digestions;
In Chile, we have completed a large renovation and expansion to add analytical
capacity and improved efciency;
Acme has added offces in Guyana, Colombia and Dominican Republic and
expanded or improved many of our existing sample preparation ofces;
Acme has completed the installation of our new Laboratory Information Man-
agement System (LIMS). This is a powerful sample tracking and analytical report-
ing system that forms the core of all laboratory operations. This provides a high
level of traceability for us and our customers;
We have completed our new Acme Access web services for our customers to ac-
cess their data at any time via the internet. This powerful tool gives our custom-
ers unprecedented access to information.
All of these investments are made so we can serve you better.
Care, Commitment, Performance. We will continue to exceed your expectations.
Soil, Till & Sediment Index
Rock & Drill Core Index
Water Index
Vegetation Index
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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.
Soils will be discarded following analysis unless specic instructions
are indicated on sample submittal forms. Soil rejects are discarded
immediately after preparation.
Note: Importation regulations may apply; contact lab prior to
shipment.
Note: Batch charge for sample submissions of less than 20 samples:
$50.00
Sample
Preparation
Special
Handling
Sample Storage
& Disposal Fees
Code Description Cdn
SS80 Dry at 60C, sieve (up to) 100g to 80 mesh, up to kg $2.25
Sieve large samples: 80 mesh per kg +$1.00
S230 Dry at 60C, sieve (up to) 100g to 230 mesh, up to kg $3.00
Sieve large samples: 230 mesh, per kg +$1.50
SSXX Further sieving to other mesh sizes, per kg $1.50
SP100 Pulverize soils to 100 mesh ASTM in mild-steel pulverizer, per 100g $3.00
SCP100 Pulverize soils to 100 mesh ASTM in ceramic pulverizer, per 100g $7.85
RJSV Saving all or part of reject fraction $2.00
CLSP Clay separation per 500g $10.00
ADRY Air Dry sample (<40C), per 2 kg $2.30
HAND Handling special projects, rejects and pulp retrieval, per hour $50.00
MIN01 Heavy Mineral Separation, S.G. 2.96, per 200 g (setup charge $100) $50.00
MIN02 Heavy Mineral Separation, S.G. 3.32, per 200 g (setup charge $100) $50.00
RIFL Split by rife splitter material up to 5 kg $2.10
WGHT Weigh sample $0.60
XWSH Extra wash with glass between each sample in pulverizer $1.25
SPLP Sorting, labelling and boxing samples received as pulps $0.30
RTRN Return of all reject portions and/or pulps (British Columbia only) at cost
DISP2 Heat treatment of soils and sediments, per sample $0.45
STOR-PLP Monthly storage of pulps after 90 days, per sample $0.16
STOR3 Monthly storage of soil rejects, per sample $0.35
Sample Preparation,
Storage & Disposal
Soil, Till & Sediment
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Soil, till and sediment have long been the interest of geochemists and geologists as
a means of tracing mineralization to their sources. This could be sediment overlying
bedrock which must be analysed and interpreted as to the underlying deposit or
the means of tracing glacially dispersed elements or drainage systems back to their
sources of mineralization. This interest has created an industry demand for new
technology in laboratories, ever lower detection levels and a very stringent quality
system to provide condence in the results produced.
The most important factors for assessing methods for geochem samples are
precision and sensitivity. This is the ability of the method to detect subtle anomalies
above baseline or background levels. At Acme Labs, we are at the forefront of this
technology and innovation and we take pride in being the rst choice for this type
of survey by industry, academia and governments from all over the world.

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Sample Preparation, Storage & Disposal
Groups 1D & 1DX Geochemical: Aqua Regia Digestion
Group 1F-MS Geochemical: Ultratrace Aqua Regia Digestion
Groups 1E & 1EX Geochemical: 4-Acid Digestion
Group 1T-MS Geochemical: Ultratrace 4-Acid Digestion
Group 1SL Geochemical: Sequential Leaches
Group 2A Geochemical: Single Element
Groups 2X & 5A Geochemical: Single Element
Groups 3A, 3B & 3B-MS Geochemical: Precious Metals
Groups 4A, 4B & 4X Lithogeochemical: Whole Rock Major &
Trace Element Analysis
Group 4 NILAT Lithogeochemical: Whole Rock Major &
Trace Element Analysis
Lithogeochemical: Optical & Mineralogical Studies
Group 6 Assay: Precious Metals
Group 8X Assay: Single Element
Group 7 Assay: Multi Element
Groups 8AR & 8TD & 9 Analysis in Santiago, Chile
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Special
Handling
Preparation
Code Description Cdn
R200250 Crush 1 kg to 80% passing 10 mesh, split 250g and pulverize to 85% passing 200 mesh $6.85
R200500 Crush 1 kg to 80% passing 10 mesh, split 500g and pulverize to 85% passing 200 mesh $7.85
R2001000 Crush 1 kg to 80% passing 10 mesh, split 1000g and pulverize to 85% passing 200 mesh $8.85
Extra crushing and saving rejects over 1 kg, per kg +$1.55
P200 Dry (60C) and pulverize only to 85% passing 200 mesh, per 250g $3.50
Extra pulverizing over 250g, per 250g +$1.85
PSCB Pulverizing by Ceramic Box, per 100g $9.25
M150 Crush, pulverize, sieve 500g, save +150 and 150 mesh fractions for metallics analysis $9.75
M200 Same as M150 but sieving to 200 mesh $13.90
MXXX Extra M150 or M200 pulverizing and screening, per 250g +$3.50
HPUL Hand pulverizing by mortar & pestle $8.00
D105 Dry pulp samples at 105C, per sample $0.55
HAND Handling special projects, rejects and pulp retrieval, per hour $50.00
MIXP Mixing of received pulps $0.60
MPCP Compositing pulp, per 250g $3.00
MPMP Mixing & pulverizing composite, per 250g $2.70
SPLT Split large samples (>5 kg), per kg $0.50
RIFL Split by rife splitter material up to 5 kg $2.00
WGHT Weigh sample $0.60
XWSH Extra wash with glass between each sample in pulverizer $1.25
RPLP Sorting, labelling and boxing samples received as pulp $0.30
RS01 Rotary split up to 5 kg $4.25
Rock & Drill Core
Sample Preparation,
Storage & Disposal
All rock rejects are stored for 3
months at no charge. Clients may
purchase additional storage time.
Note: a minimum charge of $10/
quarter ($40/ yr) will apply to all
clients with rejects in storage after
90 days.
Sample Storage
& Disposal Fees
Note: Concentrates and high NORM samples must be returned.
Note: Batch charge for sample submissions of less than 20 samples: $50.00
Code Description Cdn
RTRN Return of all reject portions and/or pulps at cost
DIS-RJT Warehouse disposition of rejects $0.25
DIS-PLP Warehouse disposition of pulps $0.10
STOR-RJT Monthly storage of rejects after 90 days, per sample $0.35
STOR-PLP Monthly storage of pulps after 90 days, per sample $0.16
Rock and core samples are the nal truth in any exploration program. Care and
attention begin prior to any sample collection. Rock and core samples are dried
then prepared by particle size reduction to produce a homogeneous sub-sample
which is representative of the original sample. For most analytical methods, this
sub-sample will undergo some form of dissolution and decomposition. Each
sample decomposition procedure has its own advantages and limitations. The nal
technique used for the determination of elements is dependant on the required
detection levels of the elements of interest.
Acme Labs welcomes and encourages discussion with the geoscientist to determine
the most appropriate analytical scheme of preparation, digestion and analysis to
match the needs of their program. To this end, Acme Labs have developed mineral-
deposit specic analytical packages for consideration.
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Sample Preparation, Storage & Disposal
Groups 1D & 1DX Geochemical: Aqua Regia Digestion
Group 1F-MS Geochemical: Ultratrace Aqua Regia Digestion
Groups 1E & 1EX Geochemical: 4-Acid Digestion
Group 1T-MS Geochemical: Ultratrace 4-Acid Digestion
Group 2A Geochemical: Single Element
Groups 2X & 5A Geochemical: Single Element
Groups 3A, 3B & 3B-MS Geochemical: Precious Metals
Groups 4A, 4B & 4X Lithogeochemical: Whole Rock Major &
Trace Element Analysis
Group 4 NILAT Lithogeochemical: Whole Rock Major &
Trace Element Analysis
Lithogeochemical: Optical & Mineralogical Studies
Group 6 Assay: Precious Metals
Group 8X Assay: Single Element
Group 7 Assay: Multi Element
Groups 8AR, 8TD & 9 Analysis in Santiago, Chile
Special Exploration Packages
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Rock & Drill Core Soil, Till & Sediment
Geochemical
Aqua Regia Digestion
Group 1D
Detection
Group 1DX
Detection
Upper
Limit
Ag* 0.3 ppm 0.1 ppm 100 ppm
Al* 0.01 % 0.01 % 10 %
As 2 ppm 0.5 ppm 10000 ppm
Au* 2 ppm 0.5 ppb 100 ppm
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
Groups 1D, 1DX
ICP-ES & ICP-MS
You can choose economically priced ICP-ES
(Group 1D) or ICP-MS (Group 1DX) analysis to
complement your exploration program.
Sample splits of 0.5g are leached in hot
(95C) Aqua Regia. Select a larger split size
for more representative Au analysis. Refrac-
tory and graphitic samples can limit Au
solubility.
Sample minimum 1g pulp.
Group 1D01 Cdn
33 elements $8.50
Group 1D02 Cdn
Include Hg and Tl +$1.00
Group 1D03 Cdn
Include Uranium +$0.50
Code Group 1DX Cdn
1DX1 36 elements 0.5g $14.25
1DX2 36 elements 15g $18.25
1DX3 36 elements 30g $21.75
Include U by request

*Solubility of some elements will be limited by mineral species present.
Detection limit = 1 ppm for 15g / 30g analysis.
Rock & Drill Core Soil, Till & Sediment
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Geochemical
Ultratrace Aqua Regia Digestion
Group 1F
Detection
Upper
Limit
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Au* 0.2 ppb 100 ppm
Ag* 2 ppb 100 ppm
Al* 0.01 % 10 %
As 0.1 ppm 10000 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 50 ppm
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 % 5 %
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* 0.05 ppm 2000 ppm
V* 2 ppm 10000 ppm
W* 0.05 ppm 100 ppm
Zn 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
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
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
Pt* 2 ppb 100 ppm
Pd* 10 ppb 100 ppm
Group 1F-MS
Ultratrace by ICP Mass Spec
ICP Mass Spec analysis of a 0.5, 15 or 30g
sample after Aqua Regia digestion for low to
ultra-low determinations on soils, sediments
and lean rocks.
Larger splits (15 or 30g) give a more rep-
resentative analysis of elements subject to
nugget effect (e.g. Au). Au solubility can be
limited in refractory and graphitic samples.
Sample minimum 1g pulp.
Acme Labs now offers analysis of Pb isotopes
(Pb
204
, Pb
206
, Pb
207
, Pb
208
,) suitable for geo-
chemical exploration of U and other com-
modities where gross differences in natural
to radiogenic Pb ratios, is a benet. Isotope
values can be reported in both concentra-
tions and intensities.
*Some elements will report
partial concentrations due
to refractory minerals.
Detection limit = 1 ppm
for 15g / 30g analysis.
Code Group 1F-MS Cdn
1F01 Basic Suite (37 elements) 0.5g $17.55
1F02 Basic Suite (37 elements) 15g $21.55
1F03 Basic Suite (37 elements) 30g $25.05
+1F08 Pd and Pt (add on) $2.00
+1F09 REEs (add on) $6.00
1F04 Full Suite (53 elements) 0.5g $20.70
1F05 Full Suite (53 elements) 15g $24.70
1F06 Full Suite (53 elements) 30g $28.20
+1F07 Lead isotope (add on) $12.00
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Rock & Drill Core
*The digestion is only
partial for some Cr and Ba
minerals and some oxides
of Al, Hf, Mn, Sn, Ta, Zr.
Volatilization during
fuming may result in some
loss of As, Sb and Au.
Geochemical
4-Acid Digestion
Group 1E
Detection
Group 1EX
Detection
Upper
Limit
Ag 0.5 ppm 0.1 ppm 200 ppm
Al* 0.01 % 0.01 % 20 %
As

5 ppm 1 ppm 10000 ppm


Au

4 ppm 0.1 ppm 200 ppm


Ba* 1 ppm 1 ppm 10000 ppm
Be* 1 ppm 1 ppm 1000 ppm
Bi 5 ppm 0.1 ppm 4000 ppm
Ca 0.01 % 0.01 % 40 %
Cd 0.4 ppm 0.1 ppm 4000 ppm
Ce 1 ppm 2000 ppm
Co 2 ppm 0.2 ppm 4000 ppm
Cr

2 ppm 1 ppm 10000 ppm


Cu 2 ppm 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
Fe* 0.01 % 0.01 % 60 %
Hf* 0.1 ppm 1000 ppm
K 0.01 % 0.01 % 10 %
La 2 ppm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Li 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Mg* 0.01 % 0.01 % 30 %
Mn* 5 ppm 1 ppm 10000 ppm
Mo 2 ppm 0.1 ppm 4000 ppm
Na 0.01 % 0.001 % 10 %
Nb 2 ppm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Ni 2 ppm 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
P 0.002 % 0.001 % 5 %
Pb 5 ppm 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
Rb 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
S* 0.1 % 0.1 % 10 %
Sb

5 ppm 0.1 ppm 4000 ppm


Sc 1 ppm 1 ppm 200 ppm
Sn* 2 ppm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Sr 2 ppm 1 ppm 10000 ppm
Ta* 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Th 2 ppm 0.1 ppm 4000 ppm
Ti 0.01 % 0.001 % 10 %
U 20 ppm 0.1 ppm 4000 ppm
V 2 ppm 4 ppm 10000 ppm
W* 4 ppm 0.1 ppm 200 ppm
Y 2 ppm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Zn 2 ppm 1 ppm 10000 ppm
Zr* 2 ppm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Groups 1E & 1EX
ICP-ES & ICP-MS
Combines a strong 4-acid digestion that dis-
solves most minerals with a choice of either
ICP-ES or ICP-MS analysis and you get highly
cost-effective near-total determinations with
low to very low detection limits.
A 0.25g split is heated in HNO
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-HClO
4
-HF to
fuming and taken to dryness. The residue is
dissolved in HCl. Solutions are analysed by
your choice of ICP-ES (Group 1E) or ICP-MS
(Group 1EX).
Requires minimum 1g sample pulp.
Code Group 1E Cdn
36 elements $12.00
+G807 Hg (add on) +$10.50
Code Group 1EX Cdn
41 elements $17.00
+G807 Hg (add on) +$10.50
Soil, Till & Sediment
Rock & Drill Core Soil, Till & Sediment
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*The digestion is only partial for some Cr and Ba minerals and some oxides of
Al, Fe, Hf, Mn, Sn, Ta, Zr.
Volatilization during fuming may result in some loss of As, Sb and Au.
Geochemical
Ultratrace 4-Acid Digestion
Detection
Limit
Upper
Limit
Detection
Limit
Upper
Limit
Au

0.1 ppm 200 ppm V 1 ppm 10000 ppm


Ag 20 ppb 200 ppm W* 0.1 ppm 200 ppm
Al* 0.02 % 20 % Zn 0.2 ppm 10000 ppm
As

0.2 ppm 10000 ppm Be* 1 ppm 1000 ppm


Ba* 1 ppm 10000 ppm Cs 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Bi 0.04 ppm 4000 ppm Hf* 0.02 ppm 1000 ppm
Ca 0.02 % 40 % Li 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Cd 0.02 ppm 4000 ppm Nb 0.04 ppm 2000 ppm
Co 0.2 ppm 4000 ppm Rb 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Cr 1 ppm 10000 ppm Sn* 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Cu 0.02 ppm 10000 ppm Ta* 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Fe* 0.02 % 60 % Y 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Ga 0.02 ppm 100 ppm Zr* 0.2 ppm 2000 ppm
K 0.02 % 10 % La 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Mg* 0.02 % 30 % Ce 0.02 ppm 2000 ppm
Mn* 2 ppm 10000 ppm Pr 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Mo 0.05 ppm 4000 ppm Nd 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Na 0.002 % 10 % Sm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Ni 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm Eu 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
P 0.001 % 5 % Gd 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Pb 0.02 ppm 10000 ppm Tb 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
S 0.04 % 10 % Dy 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Sb

0.02 ppm 4000 ppm Ho 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm


Sc 0.1 ppm 200 ppm Er 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Sr 1 ppm 10000 ppm Tm 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Th 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm Yb 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Ti 0.001 % 10 % Lu 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
U 0.1 ppm 4000 ppm
Group 1T-MS
Ultratrace by ICP-MS
ICP Mass Spec analysis of a 4-acid digestion
on a 0.25g split giving total to near total
values for all elements.
Requires minimum 1g sample pulp.
Detection limits may change without notice
due to the nature of some samples. Massive
sulphide samples will cause elevated detec-
tion limits.
Code Group 1TMS Cdn
Full Suite (43 + REEs) $22.70
+G807 Hg (add on) +$10.50
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Soil, Till & Sediment
Group 1SL
Sequential Leaches
Selective or sequential extractions can tar-
get elements held by a specic soil phase
or range of phases thus allowing better
interpretation of geochemical processes.
Used sequentially, the leaches can deter-
mine 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. Contact our
geochemist for further information.
Sample minimum 2.5g pulp per leach.
Group 1SLW A demineralized water
leach for extracting the water-soluble
component.
Group 1SLE 1 M ammonium acetate leach
for exchangeable cations adsorbed by
clay and elements co-precipitated with
carbonates.
Group 1SLO 0.1 M sodium pyrophosphate
leach for elements adsorbed by organic
matter (humic and fulvic compounds).
Group 1SLM 0.1 M hydroxylamine leach
for elements adsorbed by amorphous Mn
hydroxide, often the most reactive soil
phase for scavenging mobile elements.

Group 1SLF 0.25 M hydroxylamine leach
for elements adsorbed by amorphous
Fe hydroxide and more crystalline Mn
hydroxide.

Group 1SL Cdn
Separate, per leach $24.50
Sequential, per leach $31.20
Set up charge, rst leach $330.00
Set up charge, additional $220.00

Note: All detection limits in ppb
Group
1SLW
Group
1SLE
Group
1SLO
Group
1SLM
Group
1SLF
La 2 5 5 5 5
Li 0.1 20 20 20 20
Lu 0.05 5 5 5 5
Mo 1 10 10 10 10
Nb 0.5 10 10 10 10
Nd 1 5 5 5 5
Ni 5 50 50 50 50
Pb 3 20 20 20 20
Pr 0.5 5 5 5 5
Rb 2 5 5 5 5
Re 0.05 2 2 2 2
S 10000
Sb 1 5 5 5 5
Sc 20 100 100 100 100
Se 5 200 200 200 200
Sm 0.5 5 5 5 5
Sn 1 20 20 20 20
Sr 10 20 20 20 20
Ta 0.5 20 20 20 20
Tb 0.05 5 5 5 5
Te 1 20 20 20 20
Th 2 20 20 20 20
Tl 0.2 5 5 5 5
Tm 0.05 5 5 5 5
U 0.1 5 5 5 5
V 50 50 50 50 50
W 2 10 10 10 10
Y 1 5 5 5 5
Yb 0.5 5 5 5 5
Zn 10 100 100 100 100
Zr 1 20 20 20 20
Group
1SLW
Group
1SLE
Group
1SLO
Group
1SLM
Group
1SLF
Al 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
Ca 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000
Fe 100 5000 5000 5000 5000
K 2000 5000 5000 5000 5000
Mn 50 50 50 50 50
Mg 100 1000 1000 1000 1000
Na 3000
P 100 5000 5000 5000
Ti 50 1000 1000 1000 1000
Au 1 1 1 1 1
Ag 0.5 3 3 3 3
As 5 100 100 100 100
Ba 10 50 50 50 50
Be 1 20 20 20 20
Bi 0.5 5 5 5 5
Br 10
Cd 0.5 20 20 20 20
Ce 1 5 5 5 5
Cl 2000
Co 1 20 20 20 20
Cs 0.5 5 5 5 5
Cu 5 20 20 20 20
Dy 0.1 5 5 5 5
Er 0.1 5 5 5 5
Eu 0.1 5 5 5 5
Ga 0.5 20 50 20 20
Gd 0.1 5 5 5 5
Ge 0.1 50 50 50 50
Hf 0.1 20 20 20 20
Hg 1 5 5 5 5
Ho 0.05 20 20 20 20
In 0.05 10 10 10 10
Geochemical
Sequential Leaches
Rock & Drill Core Soil, Till & Sediment
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Group 2A
Special Extraction
Sample minimum 2g pulp
Group 2A
Leco Analysis
Sample minimum 2g pulp
Code Element Method Detection Cdn
2A01 B Na
2
O
2
Fusion / ICP 3 ppm $10.00
2A04 F Fusion, analysis by specic ion electrode 10 ppm $10.00
2A05 LOI Loss on Ignition @ 1000C (or 500C) 0.1 % $8.35
2A06 pH pH Electrode 0.1 unit $8.35
2A07 Conductivity Conductivity Electrode 3 S/cm $8.35
2A67 pH and Conductivity $12.00
Code Element Method Detection Cdn
2A08 Total C Leco (total as C or CO
2
) 0.02 % $12.10
2A09 Graphite C Ignite 600C, HCl leach, residue by Leco 0.02 % $16.40
2A10 Organic C Total C minus graphite C and carbonate 0.02 % $27.30
2A11 Inorganic C Direct CO
2
evolution and Leco analysis 0.02 % $12.10
2A12 C & S Both by Leco 0.02 % $13.40
2A13 Total S Total S by Leco 0.02 % $12.10
Surcharge on S > 20%, add $5.75
2A14 Sulphate Leco after ignition at 800C 0.05 % $16.40
2A15 Sulphide Total S minus Sulphate S 0.05 % $17.85
2A16 HCl/S HCl extractable Sulphur 0.02 % $16.40
2A17 HNO
3
/S HNO
3
extractable Sulphur 0.02 % $16.40
Geochemical
Single Elements
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Rock & Drill Core Soil, Till & Sediment
Geochemical
Single Elements
Element Det. Limit Element Det. Limit
Au 2 ppb Na 0.01 %
Ag 5 ppm Nd 5 ppm
As 0.5 ppm Ni 100 ppm
Ba 50 ppm Rb 15 ppm
Br 0.5 ppm Sb 0.1 ppm
Ca 1 % Sc 0.1 ppm
Ce 3 ppm Se 3 ppm
Co 1 ppm Sm 0.1 ppm
Cr 5 ppm Sn 0.01 %
Cs 1 ppm Sr 0.05 %
Eu 0.2 ppm Ta 0.5 ppm
Fe 0.01 % Th 0.2 ppm
Hf 1 ppm Tb 0.5 ppm
Hg 1 ppm U 0.5 ppm
Ir 5 ppb W 1 ppm
La 0.5 ppm Yb 0.2 ppm
Lu 0.05 ppm Zn 50 ppm
Mo 1 ppm
Group 5A
Neutron Activation
Analysis by afliate laboratory.
Total determination of Au plus 34
elements by gamma ray analysis after
nuclear irradiation. Requires 5 30g pulp.
Group 5A Cdn
Full Suite $20.00
Group 2X
XRF
Minor Element Analyses
Pressed pellet
Group 2X Cdn
First Element $8.00
Each Additional Element $2.00
Element Det. Limit Element Det. Limit
As 3 ppm Ni 3 ppm
Ba 2 ppm Pb 3 ppm
Bi 3 ppm Rb 2 ppm
Ce 3 ppm Sb 3 ppm
Co 3 ppm Se 2 ppm
Cr 10 ppm Sm 2 ppm
Cu 3 ppm Sn 2 ppm
Cs 3 ppm Sr 2 ppm
Fe 3 ppm Ta 2 ppm
Gd 3 ppm Th 2 ppm
Ge 3 ppm U 2 ppm
Hf 3 ppm V 2 ppm
K
2
O 3 ppm W 3 ppm
La 2 ppm Y 2 ppm
Nb 2 ppm Yb 2 ppm
Nd 2 ppm Zn 2 ppm
Mn 0.01 % Zr 2 ppm
Mo 2 ppm
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Rock & Drill Core Soil, Till & Sediment
Geochemical
Precious Metals
Group 3A
Au by Wet Digestion
Recommended for soils, sediments, vegeta-
tion or reconnaissance rock samples. Samples
are digested in Aqua Regia then analysed by
ICP-Mass Spec.
Group 3B & 3B-MS
Au & PGMs by Fire Geochem
A lead-collection re-assay fusion for total
sample decomposition, digestion of the Ag
dore bead and ICP-ES (Group 3B) or ICP-MS
(Group 3B-MS) analysis. Group 6 precious
metals assay recommended for Au or PGMs
over 1000 ppb.

Note: Sulphide-rich samples require a 15g or smaller sample for proper fusion.

*Refractory, massive sulphide and graphitic samples can limit Au solubility. Rock samples are
ignited at 550C before Aqua Regia leaching.
Code Package Element Detection Limits Upper Limits Method Cdn
3B01
3B02
Group 3B Au 2 ppb 10 ppm 30g / Ag inquart re assay fusion / ICPES $13.75
Au
Pt
Pd
2 ppb
3 ppb
2 ppb
10 ppm
10 ppm
10 ppm
30g / Ag inquart re assay fusion /
ICPES or ICPMS
$16.00
3B03 Group 3B-MS Au
Pt
Pd
1 ppb
0.1 ppb
0.5 ppb
10 ppm
10 ppm
10 ppm
30g / Ag inquart re assay fusion / ICPMS $19.00
+3B04 50g sample (add on) +$2.85
Code Element
Detection
Limits
Upper
Limits
Method Cdn
3A01 Au 0.5 ppb 10 ppm
15g / Aqua Regia
digestion / ICPMS
$9.50
+3A02 30g sample (add on) +$3.50
Ignition for rocks* +$1.15
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Rock & Drill Core Soil, Till & Sediment
Group 4A
Whole Rock by ICP
A cost-effective rock characterization pack-
age comprising four separate analytical tests.
Total abundances of the major oxides and
several minor elements are reported on a
0.2g sample analysed by ICP-emission spec-
trometry following a Lithium metaborate/
tetraborate fusion and dilute nitric digestion.
Loss on ignition (LOI) is by weight difference
after ignition at 1000C.
Unique to our lab is the addition of total
carbon and sulphur analysis by Leco.
Code Group 4A Cdn
4A01 Any 1 element $14.60
4A02 Full Suite (21 parameters) $27.25
4A03 Extended Package*
(Full Suite + Ce Co Cu Zn)
$30.40
4A04 Major Oxides & LOI
(no C or S)
$23.25
Group 4X
Whole Rock by XRF
LiBO
2
fusion followed by XRF analysis for
major oxides and LOI. X-ray uorescence is
a physical method that does not suffer from
difculties such as small sample size, incom-
plete dissolution, matrix effects and sample
inhomogeneity found in wet methods.
Requires a 12g sample pulp.
Code Group 4X Cdn
4X01 Full Suite $31.50
4X02 Major oxides + LOI
(no C or S)
$27.50
Group 4B
Total Trace Elements by ICP-MS
This is the perfect addition to Group 4A.
This package comprises two separate analy-
ses. Rare earth and refractory elements are
determined by ICP mass spectrometry fol-
lowing a Lithium metaborate / tetraborate
fusion and nitric acid digestion of a 0.2g
sample (same decomposition as Group 4A).
In addition a separate 0.5g split is digested
in Aqua Regia and analysed by ICP Mass
Spectrometry to report the precious and
base metals (in highlight). This is the same
method as Group 1DX.
Prices are for routine geological samples.
Acme may refuse to analyse or charge extra
for non-geological materials.
Group 4A and 4B each require 5g for
analysis, 10g for combined package (Group
4A-4B).
Code Group 4B Cdn
4B01 Any 1 element $17.00
4B02 Full Suite (45 elements) $36.40
4B03 Refractory and REEs only $26.70
4A4B (4A02 + 4B02) $53.30
4X4B (4X01 + 4B02) $54.60
Lithogeochemical
Whole Rock Major & Trace Element Analysis
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Group 4A
Det. Limit
Group 4X
Det. Limit
Upper
Limit
SiO
2
0.01 % 0.1 % 100 %
Al
2
O
3
0.01 % 0.01 % 100 %
Fe
2
O
3
0.04 % 0.01 % 100 %
CaO 0.01 % 0.01 % 100 %
MgO 0.01 % 0.01 % 100 %
Na
2
O 0.01 % 0.01 % 100 %
K
2
O 0.01 % 0.01 % 100 %
MnO 0.01 % 0.01 % 100 %
TiO
2
0.01 % 0.01 % 100 %
P
2
O
5
0.01 % 0.01 % 100 %
Cr
2
O
3
0.002 % 100 %
Ba 5 ppm 0.01 % 100 %
LOI 0.1 % 0.1 % 100 %
C 0.01 % 0.01 % 100 %
S 0.02 % 0.02 % 100 %
Group 4A
Det. Limit
Group 4B
Det. Limit
Upper
Limit
Au 0.5 ppb 100 ppm
Ag 0.1 ppm 100 ppm
As 1 ppm 10000 ppm
Ba 5 ppm 1 ppm 50000 ppm
Be 1 ppm 10000 ppm
Bi 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Cd 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Co 20 ppm* 0.2 ppm 10000 ppm
Cs 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
Cu 5 ppm* 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
Ga 0.5 ppm 10000 ppm
Hf 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
Hg 0.1 ppm 100 ppm
Mo 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Nb 5 ppm 0.1 ppm 50000 ppm
Ni 20 ppm 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
Pb 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
Rb 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
Sb 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Sc 1 ppm 10000 ppm
Se 0.5 ppm 100 ppm
Sn 1 ppm 10000 ppm
Sr 2 ppm 0.5 ppm 50000 ppm
Ta 0.1 ppm 50000 ppm
Th 0.2 ppm 10000 ppm
Tl 0.1 ppm 1000 ppm
U 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
V 8 ppm 10000 ppm
W 0.5 ppm 10000 ppm
Y 3 ppm 0.1 ppm 50000 ppm
Zn 5 ppm* 1 ppm 10000 ppm
Zr 5 ppm 0.1 ppm 50000 ppm
La 0.1 ppm 50000 ppm
Ce 30 ppm* 0.1 ppm 50000 ppm
Pr 0.02 ppm 10000 ppm
Nd 0.3 ppm 10000 ppm
Sm 0.05 ppm 10000 ppm
Eu 0.02 ppm 10000 ppm
Gd 0.05 ppm 10000 ppm
Tb 0.01 ppm 10000 ppm
Dy 0.05 ppm 10000 ppm
Ho 0.02 ppm 10000 ppm
Er 0.03 ppm 10000 ppm
Tm 0.01 ppm 10000 ppm
Yb 0.05 ppm 10000 ppm
Lu 0.01 ppm 10000 ppm

Note: Highlighted elements by Aqua Regia/
ICP-MS analysis in 4B package.
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Rock & Drill Core Soil, Till & Sediment
Lithogeochemical
Whole Rock Major & Trace Element Analysis
Group 4 NILAT Cdn
Full Suite 23 elements $30.00
C+S option +$6.00
Group 4 NILAT
For Nickel-Laterite
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. Acme delivers these requirements with Group 4A-7TD that
combines a cost effective whole-rock determination and a total-
digestion, multi-element assay.
The package 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 con-
stituents 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 (Group 4A
and Group 7TD) provides an additional check on accuracy.
Samples must be dried (prep method D105) prior to analysis.
Full Suite Elements Detection Limit
SiO
2
0.01 %
Al
2
O
3
0.01 %
Fe
2
O
3
0.04 %
CaO 0.01 %
MgO 0.01 %
Na
2
O 0.01 %
K
2
O 0.01 %
MnO 0.01 %
TiO
2
0.01 %
P
2
O
5
0.01 %
Cr
2
O
3
0.002 %
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
C 0.02 %
S 0.02 %
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Rock & Drill Core Soil, Till & Sediment
Lithogeochemical
Optical & Mineralogical Studies
Cdn
Thin sections: standard 27 x 46mm with/ without coverslip
Other sizes upon request
$20.00
Impregnation (where required), sample dependent $5.00
Casting (mill concentrates, drill chips, etc.) $10.00
Polished sections $40.00
Polished thin sections $55.00
K-feldspar staining (thin sections or off-cuts) $3.50
Slabbing, lapping, display polishing hourly charge
Sample Preparation for
Optical Studies
Specialized Mineralogical
Studies
Results are provided in report form,
illustrated with photographs where
appropriate.
Estimates available upon request.
Cdn
Mineral identication by XRD diffraction pattern/interpretation $80.00
Reected and transmitted light microscopy
Photomicrography
Scanning electron microscopy / energy dispersive x-ray analysis hourly charge
Alteration mineral studies
Examination of alluvial concentrates
Studies of metallurgical test products
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Rock & Drill Core Soil, Till & Sediment
Assay
Precious Metals
Group 6
Fire Assay
Code Element Detection Upper Limit Method Cdn
G601 Au 0.005 g/t 10 ppm
Fire Assay 30g Instrumentation Finish
(Automatic Grav Overlimits)
$15.25
G602 0.17 g/t Metallics Fire Assay** $26.00
G603 Au, Ag* (Ag) 2 g/t
(Au) 10 ppm
(Ag) 300 ppm
Au by Fire Assay 30g Instrumentation
Ag by 7AR
$19.00
G604 Metallics Fire Assay** $30.90
G605 Include all Group 7AR elements +$7.75
G606 Au, Pt, Pd 0.01 g/t 10 ppm Fire Assay on 30g sample $18.50
G607 Metallics Fire Assay** $30.30
G608
G609
Au, Ag,* Pt, Pd 0.01 g/t 10 ppm Fire Assay on 30g sample* $23.00
Metallics Fire Assay** $34.65
G613 Ag Fire Assay on 30g sample Gravimetric $18.50
G614 Ag Fire Assay on 50g sample Gravimetric $21.00
Add On Options
+G610 50g sample +$2.50
+G611 Include all Group 7AR elements +$7.75
+G612 Gravimetric Finish (add on) +$3.25

*Ag by Group 7AR detection limit 2g/t to 300g/t
**All metallic re assay requires preparation by M150 or M200
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Rock & Drill Core Soil, Till & Sediment
Assay
Single Element
Group 8
Single Element Assays
The following methods require a minimum
of 1g of sample pulp except for precious-
metal assays that require a minimum of 30g.
Code Element Cdn
G801 Copper Non-Sulphide CuO $15.75
G802 Molyoxide Leach MoO $15.75
G803 Fluorine F $16.40
G804 Gallium Ga $16.40
G805 Germanium Ge $13.00
G806 Iron Ferrous FeO $20.65
G807 Mercury Hg $10.50
G808 Moisture (110C) H
2
O

$6.25
G809 Lattice Water (1500C)* H
2
O
+
$24.90
G810 Nickel sulphide Ni $24.90
G812 Specic Gravity Pulp SG $12.00
G813 Specic Gravity Core SG $12.00
G814 Ba by Na
2
CO
3
/ K
2
CO
3
fusion $25.00

*includes correction for FeO
Group 8X
XRF
Specic elements on a fusion.
Group 8X Cdn
First Element $15.00
Each Additional Element $4.50
Element LLD Detection Limit
Ba 0.01 %
Ce 0.01 %
Co 0.01 %
Cs 0.01 %
Cu 0.01 %
Hf 0.01 %
Mo 0.01 %
Nb 0.01 %
Nd 0.01 %
Ni 0.01 %
Pb 0.01 %
Rb 0.01 %
Sm 0.01 %
Sn 0.01 %
Sr 0.01 %
Ta 0.01 %
Th 0.01 %
Ti 0.01 %
U 0.01 %
W 0.01 %
Y 0.01 %
Zn 0.01 %
Zr 0.01 %

Note: Surcharges may apply for high Sulphur
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Rock & Drill Core Soil, Till & Sediment
Group 7
ICP & ICP-MS
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.
Groups 7AR, 7TD and 7PF report %-level
concentrations as determined by ICP emis-
sion spectrometry.
Two new packages (Groups 7AX and 7TX)
combine both ICP emission spectrometry and
ICP mass spectrometry analysis to extend the
lower detection limits and provide a broader
spectrum of elements.
Group 7KP will provide total values for select
elements.
Sample minimum 1g pulp.
Assay
Multi-Element
Code Group 7AR Cdn
7AR1 Any element $10.10
7AR2 Full Suite $14.00
7AX1 Group 7AX $19.10
Code Group 7TD Cdn
7TD1 Any element $12.00
7TD2 Full Suite $16.00
7TX1 Group 7TX $23.10
Code Group 7PF Cdn
7PF1 Any element $13.50
7PF2 Full Suite $17.50
Code Group 7KP Cdn
7KP1 Any element $12.50
7KP2 Full suite $16.00
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Group 7AR
Hot Aqua Regia digestion for base-metal
sulphide and precious-metal ores. ICP-ES
analysis.
Group 7AX
Same digestion as 7AR above but includes
ICP-ES and ICP-MS analysis.
Group 7TD
Hot 4-Acid digestion for sulphide and
silicate ores. ICP-ES analysis.
Group 7TX
Same digestion as 7TD above but includes
ICP-ES and ICP-MS analysis.
Group 7PF
Sodium peroxide fusion for refractory-
mineral ores.

Group 7KP
Phosphoric acid digestion for select
elements.
G7AR
Det. Lim.
G7AX
Det. Lim.
G7TD
Det. Lim.
G7TX
Det. Lim.
G7PF
Det. Lim.
G7KP
Det. Lim.
Ag 2 g/t 0.5 ppm 2 g/t 0.5 ppm
Al 0.01 % 0.01 % 0.01 % 0.01 %
As 0.01 % 5 ppm 0.02 % 5 ppm
B 0.01 %
Ba 5 ppm 5 ppm
Be 5 ppm
Bi 0.01 % 0.5 ppm 0.01 % 0.5 ppm
Ca 0.01 % 0.01 % 0.01 % 0.01 %
Cd 0.001 % 0.5 ppm 0.001 % 0.5 ppm
Ce 5 ppm
Co 0.001 % 0.5 ppm 0.001 % 1 ppm
Cr 0.001 % 0.5 ppm 0.001 % 1 ppm 0.01 %
Cu 0.001 % 0.5 ppm 0.001 % 0.5 ppm 0.01 %
Fe 0.01 % 0.01 % 0.01 % 0.01 % 0.01 %
Ga 5 ppm
Hf 0.5 ppm
Hg 0.001 % 0.05 ppm
K 0.01 % 0.01 % 0.01 % 0.01 %
La 0.5 ppm 0.5 ppm
Li 0.5 ppm
Mg 0.01 % 0.01 % 0.01 % 0.01 %
Mn 0.01 % 5 ppm 0.01 % 5 ppm
Mo 0.001 % 0.5 ppm 0.001 % 0.5 ppm 0.001 %
Na 0.01 % 0.01 % 0.01 % 0.01 %
Nb 0.5 ppm 0.01 % 0.001 %
Ni 0.001 % 0.5 ppm 0.001 % 0.5 ppm 0.01 %
P 0.001 % 0.001 % 0.01 % 0.01 %
Pb 0.01 % 0.5 ppm 0.02 % 0.5 ppm
Rb 0.5 ppm
S 0.05 % 0.05 % 0.05 % 0.05 %
Sb 0.001 % 0.5 ppm 0.01 % 0.5 ppm
Sc 0.5 ppm 1 ppm
Se 2 ppm
Sn 0.5 ppm 0.01 %
Sr 0.001 % 5 ppm 0.01 % 5 ppm
Ta 0.5 ppm 0.01 % 0.001 %
Th 0.5 ppm 0.5 ppm
Ti 0.001 % 0.001 %
Tl 0.5 ppm
U 0.5 ppm 0.5 ppm 0.001 %
V 10 ppm 10 ppm
W 0.001 % 0.5 ppm 0.01 % 0.5 ppm 0.01 % 0.005 %
Y 0.5 ppm
Zn 0.01 % 5 ppm 0.01 % 5 ppm 0.01 %
Zr 0.5 ppm

Note: Highlights in table indicate partial digestion if refractory minerals are present.
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Rock & Drill Core Soil, Till & Sediment
Analysis at Acme Labs
Santiago, Chile
Method Element Detection
Cdn$
First
Element
Cdn$
Additional
Element
Aqua regia digestion ore grade / AAS
Ag 1-1000 ppm
$10.50 $3.50
Cu 0.001-30 %
Mo 0.001-10 %
Fe 0.001-30 %
Zn 0.01-30 %
Pb 0.01-10 %
As 0.01-10 %
4 Acid digestion ore grade / AAS
Ag 1-1000 ppm
$11.75 $3.50
Cu 0.001-30 %
Mo 0.001-10 %
Fe 0.001-30 %
Zn 0.01-30 %
Pb 0.01-10 %
As 0.01-10 %
Group 8AR
Group 8TD
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Code Method Element Detection
Cdn$
First
Element
Cdn$
Additional
Element
G901 CuS Citric Acid 1M / AAS CuS 0.001-10 % $11.75 -
G902 CuS Sulfuric Acid 5% / AAS CuSH 0.001-10 % $11.75 -
G903 CuS NaCN / AAS CuCN 0.01-10 % $11.75 -
G904
Sequential Copper
(CuSH, CuCN, CuR)
CuSeq $31.75 -
G905
BLEG, Cyanide leach for 12 hours
Organic extraction / AAS
Au 0.1 ppb
$23.50 $2.35
Ag 0.1 ppb
Cu 0.01 ppm
Zn 0.01 ppm
G906
Bottle Roll Test, Cyanide leach
on 500g pulp / AAS
Au 0.01 ppm $41.15 -
G907
Bottle Roll Test, Cyanide leach
on 20g pulp / AAS
Au 0.01 ppm
$17.65 $5.85
Cu 0.01 ppm
Group 9
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Special Exploration
Packages
Code Description Cdn
Geo1 Group 1D + Group 3A (with ignition for rock samples) $17.25
Geo2 Group 1DX (Aqua Regia/ICP-MS 0.5g) + Group 3B (re geochem Au) $24.75
Geo3 Group 4A (Whole Rock Majors) + Group 4B (Trace Elements) $53.30
Geo4 Group 1D (30 element AR/ICP) + Group 3B (re geochem Au, Pt, Pd) $23.00
Geo5 Group 1T + 7 (Au, As, Hg, Sb, Se, Te and Tl by 0.5g Aqua Regia/ICP-MS) $33.90
Geo6 Group 1EX (41 element 4-acid/ICP) + Group 3A (Au wet geochem) $23.85
Assay2 Group 7AR (multi-element assay by ICP) + Group 6 (Au & Ag Fire Assay) $26.75
Assay3 Group 1DX (Aqua Regia /ICP-MS 0.5g) + Group 6 (Au Fire Assay on 30g) $26.10
Rock & Drill Core
The mobility of water makes it an excellent exploration tool. As water contacts an
ore deposit, major changes occur in its chemical composition. This can occur as rain
causing weathering on rocks or owing underground water. These water soluble
weathering products and suspended matter can then be compared to background
levels of chemical elements in the water to aid in determining the dispersion
pattern.
The sensitivity of the ICP-Mass Spectrometers at Acme Labs provides the ultra low
detection limits required to determine background and anomalous levels.
Note: Batch charge for sample submissions of less than 20 samples: CDN$50.00.

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Index
Sample Preparation & Preservation
Group 2B Geochemical: Water Analysis
Group 2B Geochemical: Anion Analysis
Groups 2C & 2D Geochemical: Water Analysis
Acme Labs Schedule of Services & Fees 2010 | 25
W
a
t
e
r
26 | Acme Labs Schedule of Services & Fees 2010
Sample Preparation
& Preservation
Water
Samples received by Acme Labs are run as received. In order to ensure the most
accurate readings of samples submitted it is recommended that the following handling
procedures be considered when planning your sampling and choosing a method of
delivery for samples.
SAMPLING
In order to ensure a representative sample, samples should be collected in pre-cleaned,
HDPE plastic bottles that have been rinsed with sample three times prior to use. Keep
in mind that if dissolved metals are required the sample should be ltered through a
0.45 lter prior to acidication
PRESERVATION
If anions, pH alkalinity or conductivity are required samples should be kept
refrigerated.
For metals analysis due to the problems of absorption or precipitation the sample
should be acidied to pH <2 as soon as possible after collection with environmental
grade (ultra pure) nitric acid. Pre-acidifying sample bottles before a sampling program
is not recommended as this can result in leaching of metals from the bottle. Unacidi-
ed ltered samples can be acidied at the laboratory but must sit for seven days to
dissolve any absorbed or precipitated metals.
Important: Acidied water samples can not be analysed for anions and a second
unacidied sample should be sent if required.
The following table summarizes the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protections
recommendations for sample preservation and holding times which should be consid-
ered when planning your sampling and choosing a method of delivery for samples.
Analyte Recommended Preservation Stability
F None required 28 days
pH Store cool 4C 72 hours
Conductivity Store cool 4C 28 days
Alkalinity Store cool 4C 72 hours
Anions Store cool 4C 48 hours 28 days
Metals Nitric acid to pH<2 6 months metal dependent
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Geochemical
Water Analysis
Water
Group 2B
Water Analysis
Sample minimum 50mL
Group 2B
Anion Analysis
Analysis by ion chromatography
Code Parameter Method Detection Cdn
2B01 F Specic Ion Electrode 20 ppb $10.00
2B02 pH pH Electrode 0.1 unit $6.70
2B03 Conductivity Conductivity Electrode 3 S/cm $6.70
2B04 SO
4
Analysis by ICP 0.1 ppm $16.60
2B05 TDS Total Dissolved Solids by meter 2 ppm $6.70
2B06 Alkalinity Alkalinity by titration 1 ppm $9.70
2B07 Hg Analysis by ICP-MS 0.1 ppb $11.60

Code Anions Cdn
2B08 First 2 anions, each $13.90
2B09 Any 3 6 anions $40.40
Batch Charge +$115.00
Detection
Cl 0.2 ppm
SO
4
0.1 ppm
Br 0.05 ppm
NO
2
0.05 ppm
NO
3
0.05 ppm
PO
4
0.05 ppm
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Geochemical
Water Analysis
Groups 2C & 2D
ICP-MS Analysis of Water
Sample minimum 50mL. Solutions are
analysed as received.
Group 2C
Natural Waters
Surface and groundwater surveys are an ef-
fective means of exploration for remote and
blind ore deposits. ICP Mass Spec provides
the low detection limits needed to dene
background and anomalous levels.
Group 2C
Enhanced ICP-ES/ICP-MS
Cdn
Full Suite (72 elements) $27.50
Group 2D
High TDS Solutions
High TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) solutions
such as brines, leachates, waste waters, etc.
require additional treatment (dilutions)
and analyses (ICP-ES). Package is the same
as Group 2C Enhanced. Solutions submitted
under Group 2C but found to contain > 0.1%
TDS will be charged as Group 2D.
Group 2D
Enhanced ICP-ES/ICP-MS
Cdn
Full Suite (72 elements) $41.80*
Detection Limit Detection Limit
Ag 0.05 ppb Na 50 ppb
Al 1 ppb Nb 0.01 ppb
As 0.5 ppb Nd 0.01 ppb
Au 0.05 ppb Ni 0.2 ppb
B 5 ppb P 20 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 50 ppb Rb 0.01 ppb
Cd 0.05 ppb Re 0.01 ppb
Ce 0.01 ppb Rh 0.01 ppb
Cl 1 ppm Ru 0.05 ppb
Co 0.02 ppb S 1 ppm
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 40 ppb
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 50 ppb 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 50 ppb Yb 0.01 ppb
Mn 0.05 ppb Zn 0.5 ppb
Mo 0.1 ppb Zr 0.02 ppb
Water

* $27.50 + $14.30 surcharge
Plant sampling (biogeochemistry) is an effective method of exploration called the
Biogeochemical Method. Root systems of the plants collect the water which contain
mineral rich nutrients. Depending on the size of the plant and particularly the size
of its root system, this can provide the geologist with a signicant geochemical
signature. Factors to be considered include collecting a single species and sampling
the same part of this species in order to compare apples with apples; also the
same age of plant and same time of year.
Vegetation sampling in some instances can replace soil sampling in areas where
obtaining a proper soil sample is not possible.
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Sample Preparation & Disposal
Groups 1VE-MS & 1AV Geochemical: Ultratrace Aqua
Regia Digestion
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Sample Preparation
& Disposal
Vegetation
No vegetation pulps (excluding those from British Columbia, Yukon
and NWT) can be returned, and must be incinerated upon disposal.
A disposal fee (DISP2) is charged for these samples.
Note: Importation regulations may apply; contact lab prior to
shipment.
Note: Batch charge for sample submissions of less than 20 samples:
CDN$50.00.
Sample
Preparation
Special
Handling
Sample
Disposal Fees
Code Description Cdn
VP100 Dry and pulverize vegetation to 100 mesh (mild steel), per 100g $8.00
VA475 Ashing up to 0.1 kg dry vegetation at 475C $8.00
WWSH Wash plant samples with Type-1 water, dry at 60C, per 100g $2.65
RJSV Saving all or part of reject fraction $2.00
Code Description Cdn
WGHT Weigh sample $0.60
Code Description Cdn
DISP2 Incineration of vegetation samples, per sample $0.45
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Geochemical
Ultratrace Aqua Regia Digestion
Group 1VE-MS
Ultratrace by ICP Mass Spec
ICP Mass Spec analysis of vegetation samples
using a 0.5g split digested in HNO
3
then Aqua
Regia and analysed by ICP-MS for ultralow
detection limits.
Washing with de-mineralized water is recom-
mended if samples are coated with inorganic
material. (See WWSH under Sample
Preparation.)
Acme Labs now offers analysis of Pb isotopes
(Pb
204
, Pb
206
, Pb
207
, Pb
208
) suitable for geo-
chemical exploration of U and other com-
modities where gross differences in natural
to radiogenic Pb ratios, is a benet. Isotope
values can be reported in both concentra-
tions and intensities.
Code Cdn
1VE1 Basic Suite (37 elements) $22.40
1VE2 Full Suite (53 elements) $26.00
+1VE3 Lead Isotope (add on) $12.00
+1VE5
Pt and Pd
(add on to Basic Suite)
$2.00
+1VE6 5g sample option $3.00
Group 1AV
Add on
This group analyses the vegetation ash of
a 15g dry plant sample that has undergone
controlled ignition to minimize volatilization
(see VA475 under Sample Preparation).
Results are normalized to the dry plant
weight giving lower detection limits and
greater precision. Must be requested as an
add on to Group 1VE above.
Code Cdn
+1VE4 18 elements (add on) +$13.65
Group 1VE
Detection
Group 1AV
Detection
Upper
Limits
F
u
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l

S
u
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t
e
B
a
s
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c

S
u
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Au 0.2 ppb 0.05 ppb 100 ppm
Ag 2 ppb 100 ppm
Al* 0.01 % 10 %
As 0.1 ppm 0.02 ppm 10000 ppm
B* 1 ppm 2000 ppm
Ba* 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
Bi 0.02 ppm 0.005 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 0.02 ppm 1000 ppm
Hg 1 ppb 100 ppm
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 0.005 ppm 2000 ppm
Sc* 0.1 ppm 100 ppm
Se 0.1 ppm 0.02 ppm 100 ppm
Sr* 0.5 ppm 10000 ppm
Te 0.02 ppm 0.005 ppm 1000 ppm
Th* 0.01 ppm 0.002 ppm 2000 ppm
Ti* 1 ppm 10 %
Tl 0.02 ppm 0.005 ppm 1000 ppm
U* 0.01 ppm 0.002 ppm 2000 ppm
V* 2 ppm 0.5 ppm 10000 ppm
W* 0.1 ppm 0.02 ppm 100 ppm
Zn 0.1 ppm 10000 ppm
Be* 0.1 ppm 0.02 ppm 1000 ppm
Ce* 0.01 ppm 2000 ppm
Cs* 0.005 ppm 2000 ppm
Ge* 0.01 ppm 0.002 ppm 100 ppm
Hf* 0.001 ppm 1000 ppm
In 0.02 ppm 0.005 ppm 1000 ppm
Li* 0.01 ppm 2000 ppm
Nb* 0.01 ppm 2000 ppm
Rb* 0.1 ppm 2000 ppm
Re 1 ppb 0.2 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
Pt* 1 ppb 0.2 ppb 100 ppm
Pd* 2 ppb 0.5 ppb 100 ppm
Vegetation
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REQUESTING ANALYSIS
Each sample shipment must include an analytical request that species:
Individual or company to be invoiced
Contact person and phone number
Method of analysis (analytical package) wanted
Purchase order number or project name if required for invoicing
Type, number of samples and sample sequence (optional)
Any special instructions
Mode of data transmittal (e-mail, website, diskette); a hard copy is always mailed
Disposition of rejects and pulps (discard, returned or stored) after analysis
A copy of the Acme Requisition for Analytical Work form can be photocopied from this bro-
chure or downloaded from the Acme website at www.acmelab.com and should be included
with each shipment. Please state clearly the desired method of data delivery including a fax
and/or e-mail address.
PACKAGING
Pack the samples securely, ensuring that each sample is clearly labeled with a sample number.
Please identify any high grade samples this helps us to reduce the risk of cross
contamination.
SHIPPING SAMPLES
For expedient and assured delivery, do not mail your samples. Free pick-up service for
samples delivered to the Vancouver airport, bus depot or our US sample depot in Blaine,
WA. Shipping labels are available at no charge. Please prepay all courier and freight charges,
otherwise a surcharge will be added to any collect shipping charges.
Soil samples must be shipped according to Canadian Food Inspection Agency regulations in
a sturdy leak-proof container. Environmentally hazardous material may require special
handling; additional charges may apply.
In South America Acme Labs has existing agreements with local courier rms. Please contact
the local manager in the relevant country for more information on expediting your samples
to our laboratories.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS
Please contact Acme Labs prior to sending the frst shipment.
Acme will provide a CFIA Permit needed to clear soil samples expeditiously through Canada
Customs. Permits are specic for the country of sample shipment origin and valid for one
year. A copy of the permit must accompany each shipment. Shipments cleared through
Canada Customs for no charge.
Use a major international airline or a courier service such as DHL, UPS or Federal Express.
Mark the air waybill: Notify ACME at (604) 253-3158 upon arrival.
Acmes customs broker is Cole International Inc.
Label the shipment as: Geological rock/soil samples for analysis only. No Commercial
Value
SHIPMENTS WITHIN
CANADA
Small packages can be sent by
courier, larger packages by
Greyhound or Pacic Coach Lines.
For large drill programs use a
freight service.
Samples should be addressed to:
Acme Analytical
Laboratories (Vancouver) Ltd.
1020 Cordova St. East
Vancouver, BC
Canada, V6A 4A3
All shipments should be labeled:
GEOLOGICAL ROCK/SOIL SAMPLES
FOR ANALYSIS ONLY
NO COMMERCIAL VALUE
U.S. SHIPMENTS
Ship via courier, air or ground to
our US Sample Depot at:
ACME Labs
c/o Security Freight
880 Grant Ave.
Blaine, WA 98230
Requesting Analysis,
Packaging & Shipping
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Account Payment
& Data Transfer
PAYMENTS
Payments can be made by check, credit card (charges will be in Canadian dollars), bank draft
or wire transfer to our bank. Please contact us for information.
CREDIT ACCOUNT
To establish a credit account with Acme, please call us or send your request by e-mail for a
credit application form.
PAYMENT BY NEW CLIENTS
New clients must include payment with their samples, otherwise payment will be required
before releasing results. Example of calculating costs for Canadian clients:
# of samples* Assay Unit Price Cdn
20 Group 1DX (15g split) $18.25 $365.00
20 Rock sample preparation $6.85 $137.00
GST Taxable (in Canada only) $502.00
5% GST $25.10
Total $527.10
If you have any questions about calculating the charges for analysis or the status of your
account, please call us toll free (within North America) at 1-800 990 2263 or 1-604 253 3158.
DATA TRANSFER
By Internet
Clients with Internet access can receive their data in digital format via e-mail. Call or send
us an e-mail request to use this service. Our address is: [email protected]. Acme also
welcomes your comments on how we can improve our service.
By Website Download
Acme provides a secure extranet site on the Acme Labs website (www.acmelab.com) from
which a client can download their data 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To set up your
account, username and password, contact us by phone or email.
By Portable Storage Media
Upon request, data can be provided in digital format on CD ROM. Data formats supported
include comma delimited ASCII (CSV) and Excel. Storage media and courier services at cost.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Information Bulletins
Information Bulletins are available should you desire additional information on analytical
procedures, quality control methods or precision and accuracy estimates on specic analytical
packages.

*Note batch charge for submissions of less than 20 samples.
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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)
Troy Ounces Per
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
Bags, Tags & Other Things
Description Units Cdn
2-Part and 3-Part Assay tags 50 / book FREE
Shipping sacks (rice bags) per bag $1.20
Plastic Bags 4 mil 7" x 13" per 100 $18.50
Plastic Bags 6 mil 12" X 20" per 100 $31.75
Twist ties per 100 $4.60
Tin-tie Bags per 1000 $196.00
Conversions
& Supplies
Oxides Conversion Factors
Element Conversion
Factor
Oxide
Al 1.889 Al
2
O
3
Ba 1.669 BaSO
4
1.116 BaO
Be 2.775 BeO
C 3.666 CO
2
Ca 1.399 CaO
2.497 CaCO
3
Cr 1.461 Cr
2
O
3
F 2.055 CaF
2
Fe 1.286 FeO
1.430 Fe
2
O
3
K 1.205 K
2
O
Mg 1.658 MgO
3.468 MgCO
3
Mn 1.291 MnO
Na 1.348 Na
2
O
Nb 1.431 Nb
2
O
5
Ni 1.273 NiO
P 2.291 P
2
O
5
Rb 1.094 Rb
2
O
Si 2.139 SiO
2
Sn 1.270 SnO
2
Sr 1.185 SrO
Ta 1.221 Ta
2
O
5
Th 1.138 ThO
2
Ti 1.668 TiO
2
U 1.179 U
3
O
8
V 1.785 V
2
O
5
W 1.261 WO
3
Y 1.270 Y
2
O
3
Zr 1.351 ZrO
2

Note: shipment costs may apply.
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Terms &
Conditions
PRICES
All prices contained herein are for the analysis of routine geological samples (water, plant, soil,
sediment and rock both barren and mineralized) and are net local taxes. Discounts are available
by contract, however a batch charge applies to each analytical package on batches of less than
20 samples. Prices for control assays (heads and tails), concentrates and metallurgical products
are by contract. All prices are subject to change.
PAYMENT
Payment is upon receipt of invoice. All overdue payments are subject to an interest charge of
1.5% per month. New clients must include payment with their samples, otherwise payment will
be required before releasing results. Payments can be made by check, credit card, bank draft or
wire transfer to our bank. Credit card charges by Visa and Mastercard will be in either Canadian
or US dollars. Payment by American Express can only be made in Canadian dollars. Please con-
tact us for information or if you have any questions about calculating the charges for analysis
or the status of your account. Dial toll free in North America at 1-800 990 2263 or dial 1-604 253
3158. To establish a credit account with Acme Labs, please call us or send your request by e-mail
for a credit application form. Acme Labs reserves the right to limit the amount of credit to any
client.
SAMPLE QUALITY
The Client bears the sole responsibility for the quality of samples as received by Acme Analytical
Laboratories Ltd. Acme Labs shall not be responsible for the loss, degradation, contamination
and/or tampering of samples whether intentional or unintentional by the Client, shipping com-
pany or any other third party prior to the arrival of these samples at our laboratories. Acme Labs
is under no obligation to assess and report on the tness of samples for the intended analysis.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Unless otherwise directed by the Client, Acme Labs will discard all rejects from soil, sediment
and vegetation samples immediately after sample preparation. Rock and core rejects are dis-
posed of after 3 months. All pulps are retained for 3 months after which storage charges will
apply unless the Client directs Acme Labs to either return or dispose of the pulps. Return of
pulps will be charged at cost. Disposal or storage of rejects and/or pulps will be charged as speci-
ed in this price brochure. International soil samples cannot be returned and will be charged a
disposal charge for incineration according to CFIA protocol.
STATEMENT OF LIABILITY
Acme Analytical Laboratories Ltd., including its subsidiaries, will undertake to conduct and
report all analyses in accordance with generally accepted analytical laboratory principles and
practices unless deemed necessary in the reasonable judgment of Acme Labs to vary from said
principles and practices due to the nature or composition of the samples or to comply with
regulatory requirements. Acmes total aggregate liability arising from professional acts, errors or
omissions shall not exceed the total fees for the services rendered. There will be no other liabil-
ity, obligation or responsibility of any kind for losses, costs, expenses or other damages (includ-
ing without limitation special indirect, incidental or consequential damages) relating to services
or results provided by Acme. All results are strictly for the use of the Client; Acme Labs is not
responsible for any loss, damage or liability arising from any acts by the Client, its agents, staff
or other consultants employed by the Client. All claims shall be deemed waived unless made in
writing and received by Acme Labs within 2 years following completion of services.
DISCLAIMER
All results are the condential property of the Client. Acme Labs assumes the following liabili-
ties only: Actual cost of the analysis for errors attributable to Acme, and $20.00 per sample for
loss of samples during processing or during storage up to one month after analysis. Clients must
retrieve samples they consider to be of value.
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ACME ACCESS
Acme Access is a secure web interface for our customers to obtain direct access to Acmes laboratory database.
Acme 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, cer-
ticates, 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
Acme uses a sophisticated LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) to track the ow 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 per-
formed on each sample. This includes recording each and every person that has touched each sample and the
work that they performed. This provides Acme 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 Acme 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 ow of the samples through the
laboratory by utilizing bar coding to eliminate time consuming manual steps.
Computer
Services
Requisition
for Analysis
Acme Analytical Laboratories (Vancouver) Ltd.
1020 Cordova St. East, Vancouver, BC
Canada, V6A 4A3
[email protected]
www.acmelab.com
(604) 253 3158 / 1-800 990 2263
# of Parcels: Waybill: Acme Job Number:
Carrier: Date Received:
CLIENT INFO Project: Shipment ID: PO #:
Primary Client Contact (certicate will bear this name) Invoice to: Same as primary contact
Company Company
Address Address
Attn: Attn:
Email: Email:
Phone: Fax: Phone: Fax:
Additional Copies to:
Name Company Email Data format (circle)
CSV XLS PDF
CSV XLS PDF
CSV XLS PDF
ANALYSES
Type of Sample No of Samples Sample Sequence From To Prep Code Analytical Package or Elements Wanted
Rush
(2 x list)

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
STORAGE & DISPOSAL Note: Rejects will be disposed of and pulps will be charged for storage after 3 months unless requested otherwise.
Rejects Pulps Return Address Pulps and Rejects returned at cost
RTRN Return
DISP-RJT Dispose after 3 months
STOR-RJT Store after 3 months
RTRN Return
DISP-PLP Dispose after 3 months
STOR-PLP Store after 3 months
Company
Address
Charges will apply for disposal and / or storage of rejects and pulps Attn: Tel:
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