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Rocks to Results
The technical excellence, unparalleled global network and unequaled breadth of service that is now SGS Minerals Services coalesced in the early 2000’s from diverse roots. The pedigree of this handbook, Rocks to Results, lies in these roots. Created originally in the 1990’s by the analytical staff of Analabs, this reference manual became a valuable desk top resource to Australian geologist.
In 2007, SGS decided to revisit this reference book as we believed that the new generation of minerals industry professionals would see value in an up-to-date version including new sections detailing the new analytical technologies and test procedures that are now common in the testing industry. This completely revised volume of Rocks to Results was produced by Ms. Kate Jackson with technical input from the global SGS laboratory group including lengthy contributions from Dr. Nick Turner on ICP-OES and ICP-MS, Ms. Pierrette Prince on Sample Preparation, Dr. Hugh de Souza on Mineralogy and Diamond Exploration testing, and Dr. J.M. Richardson on Sampling. In addition, we asked Dr. Wesley Johnson of Quality Analysis Consultants to provide overall editorial management and to contribute specific updates on current laboratory practices for Quality Control and Accreditation.
Geochemical sampling and analysis is the basis for many decisions in exploration. When you need to be sure of procedures, protocols or lab practice, we hope that you will turn to this book. If you would like personal advice, please call: we have over 100 labs globally (listed in www.sgs.com/geochem) and we will be pleased to help, anywhere, anytime.
Russ Calow
Vice President, Global Geochemistry
SGS Mineral Services
Lakefield, February 2008
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In 2007, SGS decided to revisit this reference book as we believed that the new generation of minerals industry professionals would see value in an up-to-date version including new sections detailing the new analytical technologies and test procedures that are now common in the testing industry. This completely revised volume of Rocks to Results was produced by Ms. Kate Jackson with technical input from the global SGS laboratory group including lengthy contributions from Dr. Nick Turner on ICP-OES and ICP-MS, Ms. Pierrette Prince on Sample Preparation, Dr. Hugh de Souza on Mineralogy and Diamond Exploration testing, and Dr. J.M. Richardson on Sampling. In addition, we asked Dr. Wesley Johnson of Quality Analysis Consultants to provide overall editorial management and to contribute specific updates on current laboratory practices for Quality Control and Accreditation.
Geochemical sampling and analysis is the basis for many decisions in exploration. When you need to be sure of procedures, protocols or lab practice, we hope that you will turn to this book. If you would like personal advice, please call: we have over 100 labs globally (listed in www.sgs.com/geochem) and we will be pleased to help, anywhere, anytime.
Russ Calow
Vice President, Global Geochemistry
SGS Mineral Services
Lakefield, February 2008
INFORMATION REQUEST
