March 8 - 15, 2015, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Background:
Geochemical analysis forms an integral component for all mineral exploration and mineral resource evaluation programmes. Hence, rapid, high-throughput and reliable geochemical analytical techniques are critically important to generate relevant geochemical data and assist field exploration geologists plan and implement mineral exploration project strategies in an effective and efficient manner.
Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometric (ICP-OES) technique is an important laboratory workhorse for any mineral exploration project. Its offers fast, reliable simultaneous trace analysis of up to 40 elements in a single minute. With this analytical technique, geochemical data can be generated within a short period of time to enable field geologists make quick decisions in the identification and evaluation of potential metal anomalies in a particular survey area.
Fire-assay/Cupellation technique is a standard international method to pre-concentrate and collect traces of gold and other noble metals in exploration geochemical samples. Coupled with atomic absorption spectrometric measurement of gold in the dore bead, the fire-assay/cupellation technique permits the determination of ultra trace concentrations of gold up to 0.001 ppm in geochemical samples, and thus is an effective and essential tool for any gold exploration project.
Objectives :
This four-day training programme on ”Advanced Course in Geochemical Analysis” is aimed to provide and equip participants with:-
- Technical knowledge on the principles of ICP-OES spectrometry and its application for rapid geochemical analysis.
- Hands-on exposure on the operation of an ICP-OES spectrometer.
- Technical knowledge on the principles of fire-assay/cupellation technique for trace gold in geochemical samples.
- Hands-on exposure on Fire-Assay/Cupellation technique for gold analysis in geochemical samples.
Participants:
Participants from CCOP Member Countries involved in mineral exploration programmes and/or geochemical analysis. Participation is by invitation only.
Organisers
The training course organized by Minerals and Geoscience Department Malaysia (JMG) in cooperation with CCOP Technical Secretariat, will be held from 8th to 15th March 2015 at the Geochemical Laboratory, Minerals and Geoscience Department, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
Further information can be obtained from:
Mr. Kamuradin Md Slar, Director (Corporate Affairs) Minerals and Geoscience Department Malaysia 20th Floor, Tabung Haji Building, Jalan Tun Razak, 50658 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603 21611033 Fax: +60321611036 Email: kams@jmg.gov.my
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