Ma 2c Eng

Certificate of Analysis
First issued: July 2000 Version: December 2007
MA-2c
Gold Ore
Table l - Certified value for gold and provisional value for silver
Element Ag (µg/g) Au (µg/g)

Mean 0.51 3.02
Within-laboratory standard deviation 0.07 0.14
Between-laboratories standard deviation 0.13 0.13
95% confidence interval ± 0.10 ± 0.06
Status provisional certified
Informational values are in table 2 on page 4
Source
The raw material for MA-2c was donated by Kinross Gold from its operation in
Kirkland Lake, Ontario.
Description
MA-2c is the fourth generation in a series with predecessors, MA-2, MA-2a and
MA-2b, which are no longer available. The deposits of the area are known to
contain electrum in a relatively simple siliceous ore.
Intended Use
MA-2c is suitable for analysis of gold, silver, majors, minors, and trace elements
in gold ores. Examples of intended use are: for quality control in the analysis of
samples of a similar type, method development, arbitration and the calibration of
equipment.
Instructions for Use
The assigned values pertain to the date when issued. CCRMP is not responsible
for changes occurring after receipt by the user. MA-2c should be used “as is”.
The contents of the bottle should be thoroughly mixed before taking samples.
Method of Preparation
The raw material was dried, crushed, ground and sieved to produce a product
with a mesh size of less than 75 µm. After blending, the material was bottled in
400-g units. This is the only size available.
State of Homogeneity
A homogeneity assessment for gold was performed by an independent
laboratory on 30-g samples using instrumental neutron activation analysis. Thirty
gram samples were analysed for silver using fire assay with lead collection and
determination by atomic absorption spectroscopy. A one–way analysis of
variance technique (ANOVA) was used to assess the homogeneity of gold and
silver1. The ratio of the between-bottle to within-bottle mean squares was
compared to the F statistic at the 95% level of probability. No evidence of
inhomogeneity was observed for gold or silver. Use of a smaller sub-sample will
invalidate the use of the certified value and associated parameters. Further
details are available in the certification report.
Method of Certification
Twenty industrial, commercial, and government laboratories participated in the
1998 interlaboratory certification program. Gold and silver were analysed by a
variety methods. A statistical analysis of the data yielded recommended values
for gold, and a provisional value for silver. Informational values were derived from
the mean of five results from up to six laboratories using one or more of
instrumental neutron activation; acid digestion followed by atomic absorption
spectroscopy, inductively coupled plasma - atomic emission spectroscopy, or
inductively coupled plasma – mass spectrometry; fusion with lithium metaborate
followed by x-ray fluorescence; and combustion methods. ANOVA was used to
estimate the consensus value and other statistical parameters1. Full details of all
phases of the work, including statistical analysis, the methods and the names of
the participants are contained in CCRMP Report 2000-2E.
Legal Notice
CCRMP has prepared this reference material and statistically evaluated the
analytical data of the interlaboratory certification program to the best of its ability.
The purchaser, by receipt hereof, releases and indemnifies CANMET-MMSL
from and against all liability and costs arising out of the use of this material and
information.
December 2007 Page 2 of 5

Certification History
MA-2c was originally released in July 2000. This version of the certificate, the
second, was issued due to the expiration of the first version, and contains no
changes in the values.
Period of Validity
These certified values are valid until December 31, 2030. Updates will be made
via the CCRMP web site.
Certifying Officers
______________________ ________________________________
Joseph Salley, Data Processor Maureen E. Leaver, CCRMP Coordinator
For Further Information

The preparation and certification procedures used for MA-2c, including methods
and values obtained by individual laboratories, are given in CCRMP Report 2000-
2E. This report is available free of charge upon request to:
CCRMP
CANMET-MMSL (NRCan)
555 Booth Street
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0G1
Telephone: (613) 995-4738
Facsimile: (613) 943-0573
E-mail: [email protected]
Reference
1. Brownlee, K.A., Statistical Theory and Methodology in Science and
Engineering; John-Wiley and Sons, Inc.; New York; 1960.

Table 2 – Informational values for the mean of up to six sets
using a variety of methods
Analyte Unit Mean SD

Al % 6.70 0.29
As µg/g 9.10 2.32
Ba % 0.22 0.01
Be µg/g 3.74 0.48
Bi µg/g 0.66 0.05
C % 1.78 0.07
Ca % 4.76 0.05
Cd µg/g 0.7 0.1
Ce µg/g 141 2
Co µg/g 25 2
Cr µg/g 216 45
Cs µg/g 9.09 0.73
Cu µg/g 95 5
Dy µg/g 5.16 0.05
Er µg/g 2.26 0.02
Eu µg/g 3.15 0.15
Fe % 5.39 0.51
Ga µg/g 17.62 0.48
Gd µg/g 9.58 0.19
Hf µg/g 5.40 0.14
Ho µg/g 0.92 0.03
K % 3.20 0.06
La µg/g 61.49 8.48
Li µg/g 27.71 1.94
Lu µg/g 0.30 0.01
Mg % 2.91 0.32
Mn % 0.10 0.01
Mo µg/g 14.3 1.4
Na % 2.23 0.08
Nb µg/g 6.52 0.13
Nd µg/g 61.9 1.2
Ni µg/g 64 8
P % 0.24 0.02
Pb µg/g 25 4
Pr µg/g 16.26 0.20
Rb µg/g 147 5
S % 0.23 0.03
Sb µg/g 3.31 0.20
Sc µg/g 17.47 1.13
Si % 24.40 0.20

Table 2 continued…
Analyte Unit Mean SD

Sm µg/g 12.0 0.4
Sr µg/g 1471 16
Ta µg/g 0.56 0.17
Tb µg/g 1.10 0.13
Th µg/g 9.2 2.6
Ti % 0.40 0.02
Tl µg/g 0.92 0.04
Tm µg/g 0.30 0.02
U µg/g 2.69 0.11
V µg/g 155 29
W µg/g 6.02 0.63
Y µg/g 24.5 1.4
Yb µg/g 2.00 0.09
Zn µg/g 93 9
Zr µg/g 211 38
LOI % 7.55 0.04

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Certificate of Analysis

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Element Ag (µg/g) Au (µg/g)

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Analyte Unit Mean SD

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