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Nickel & Iron Ore Analysis Specialists Intertek Minerals Services

Intertek offers world class service to Nickel Laterite and Iron Ore producers, supporting them through exploration, resource definition, mining and production, to shipment and certification.

Intertek’s leading expertise and state-of-art facilities offer an extensive range of services. Industry experts in XRF and XRD support local and global operations, producing quality reliable data with the reassurance of years of experience and a proven track record. Dedicated teams offer turnaround times to meet grade control requirements and offer a cost effective alternative to producers.

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X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) is the preferred method of analysis for Nickel and Iron Ore samples. Accuracy, long term reproducibility and high throughput means that XRF is unparalleled in the modern geochemical laboratory for the analysis of the major components of Nickel Laterites and Iron Ores.

Pulped samples are mixed with a borate based flux and made into fusion disks using high temperature furnaces. The use of fusion disks eliminates physical effects (such as particle size) which can compromise the accuracy of other methods, such as pressed powder XRF analyses. High quality data is produced using sequential wavelength-dispersive instrumentation. Single point LOI is determined at 1000ºc. McPHAR

Nickel Laterite Ore XRF Packages The oxidised nature of nickel laterite ore and the low sulphur contents make XRF with a single point LOI an ideal technique for the chemical characterisation of these ores. XRF can accurately quantify the nickel and cobalt contents of the ore, important trace elements such as cobalt and zinc, as well as the major oxide components which are used to classify the laterite ore type. Nickel laterite ores can be hygroscopic with high moisture contents, moisture is therefore corrected for routinely and all results are reported on a dry basis (105ºc).

Nickel Laterite Ore XRF Package Element Range % Element Range % Element Range %

Ni 0.005 - 20 Fe2O3 0.01 - 100 P2O5 0.002 - 100

Co 0.005 - 5 K2O 0.01 - 100 SiO2 0.01 - 100

Al2O3 0.01 - 100 MgO 0.01 - 100 SO3 0.002 - 100

CaO 0.01 - 100 MnO 0.01 - 100 TiO2 0.01 - 100

Cr2O3 0.005 - 100 Na2O 0.01 - 100 LOI 1000ºC 0.01 - 100 Ni laterite package Li borate fusion / XRF FB1/XRF40

Nickel Laterite Ore XRF Extended Suite Package

Suitable for exploration and resource modeling as well as quantification of additional accessory and deleterious elements. These elements are less abundant in most iron ores however, they may affect the quality of the ore if present in significant quantities.

Nickel Laterite Extended Suite – Standard Detection Limits XRF Package Element Range % Element Range % Element Range %

Ni 0.005 - 20 Cu 0.005 - 5 SO3 0.001 - 40

Al2O3 0.01 - 100 K2O 0.01 - 100 SiO2 0.01 - 100

As 0.005 - 5 MgO 0.01 - 100 TiO2 0.01 - 100

BaO 0.005 - 5 MnO 0.01 - 100 V2O5 0.005 - 10

CaO 0.01 - 100 Na2O 0.01 - 100 Zn 0.005 - 5

Cl 0.005 - 5 Fe2O3 0.01 - 100 LOI 1000ºC 0.01 - 100

Co 0.005 - 5 P2O5 0.001 - 45

Cr2O3 0.005 - 10 Pb 0.005 - 5 Ni Laterite extended package Li borate fusion / XRF FB1/XRF141 McPHAR

Iron Ore Packages Intertek offers expert chemical (X-Ray Fluorescence) locally and mineralogical (X-Ray Diffraction) analysis from our Perth laboratory tailored to the Iron Ore industry. Intertek’s team of Iron Ore experts are leaders in their fields and are readily available for client consultation and support. Power X-Ray diffraction (XRD) is a complimentary analytical technique primarily employed for the identification of crystalline materials. Each crystalline solid has its unique characteristic X-Ray power pattern which may be used as a “fingerprint” for its identification allowing identification and quantification of the different minerals present such as hematite, goethite, magnetite, quartz. Additional mineralogy services include Davis Tube Recovery (DTR) separations and testing are also available in Perth. Intertek offers two packages for Iron Ore analysis - a Basic Suite and an Extended Suite. All results are reported on a dry weight basis (105ºc).

Basic Iron Ore Package Element Range % Element Range % Element Range %

Fe 0.01 - 75 MgO 0.01 - 100 SiO2 0.01 - 100

Al2O3 0.01 - 100 MnO 0.01 - 100 TiO2 0.01 - 100

CaO 0.01 - 100 Na2O 0.01 - 100 V2O5 0.005 - 10

Cr2O3 0.005 - 10 P2O5 0.001 - 45 LOI 1000ºC 0.01 - 100

K2O 0.01 - 100 SO3 0.001 - 40 Fe ore basic package Li borate fusion / XRF FB1/XRF10

This basic XRF iron ore suite is intended to quantify the essential major and minor oxide components of an iron ore sample. It includes the most important deleterious elements such as S, P and Ti. The V content can be used to infer the mineralogy of the ore. A single LOI value at 1000ºc is determined thermo gravimetrically. Three point LOI and divalent iron (FeO) by titration are optional extra analysis. Data from the basic suite are suitable for exploration and resource modeling purposes.

Extended Suite – Standard Detection Limits Element Range (%) Element Range (%) Element Range (%)

Fe 0.01 - 75 K2O 0.01 - 100 Sn 0.005 - 5

Al2O3 0.01 - 100 MgO 0.01 - 100 Sr 0.005 - 5

As 0.005 - 5 MnO 0.01 - 100 TiO2 0.01 - 100

BaO 0.005 - 5 Na2O 0.01 - 100 V2O5 0.005 - 10 CaO 0.01 - 100 Ni 0.005 - 20 Zn 0.005 - 5

Cl 0.005 - 5 P2O5 0.001 - 45 Zr 0.005 - 5 Co 0.005 - 5 Pb 0.005 - 5 LOI 1000ºC 0.01 - 100 2 3 Cr O 0.005 - 10 SO3 0.001 - 40

Cu 0.005 - 5 SiO2 0.01 - 100 Fe ore extended package Li borate fusion / XRF FB1/XRF11

The extended iron ore suite offers a number of additional trace elements which may also be deleterious, including As, Ba, Cl, Co, Cu, Ni, Pb, Sn, Zn, and Zr. A single LOI value at 1000ºc is determined thermo gravimetrically. Three point LOI and divalent iron (FeO) by titration are optional extra analyses. Data from the extended suite are suitable for exploration and resource modeling as well as quantification of additional accessory and deleterious elements. While such elements are less abundant in most iron ores, they may affect the quality of the ore if present in significant quantities. Lower detection limits option available at additional cost. McPHAR

Robotics and Automated XRD Analysis Minerals Laboratory Systems To complement the XRF (X-Ray Intertek is the leading provider of fully Fluorescence) service available automated iron ore mine-site and port locally, Intertek offers expert solutions with automation specialists mineralogical (X-Ray Diffraction) supporting both client dedicated and analysis from our Perth laboratory. commercial facilities, critical to the Intertek’s team of XRD experts are minerals and mining industries facing leaders in their fields and are readily increasingly complex challenges. available for client consultation and support. Powder X-Ray diffraction Intertek’s automated and robotic sample (XRD) is a complimentary analytical systems are purpose built, ranging technique primarily employed for the from individual cells to fully integrated identification of crystalline materials. systems, providing complete end-to-end Each crystalline solid has its unique sampling to analysis solutions. characteristic X-Ray powder pattern Using advanced robotic technology which may be used as a “fingerprint” for minerals testing has distinct for its identification allowing advantages, including rapid identification and quantification of sample throughput, unparalleled the different minerals present such as consistency, exclusion of human hematite, goethite, magnetite, quartz. error, a comprehensive audit trail, Additional mineralogy services include synchronised process control, reliability Davis Tube Recovery (DTR) separations and fully programmable comminution and testing are also available. parameters. Programmable parameters ensure that ores obtain the requisite treatment consistently.

Minerals Inspection and Surveying Intertek’s extensive global network provides independent inspection, surveying and testing services to protect the quantity and quality of high value commodities for Intertek’s clients. Weighing and inspection for conformity, sampling, sample preparation and commercial testing, are completed to international standards for certification.

Mine Site and Port Minerals Laboratories Intertek designs, commissions and operates dedicated site laboratories in remote locations, key mining regions and ports. Site laboratory services range from basic sample preparation facilities through to full service analytical laboratories and automated robotic facilities. Intertek’s laboratories are run by experienced personnel with support from an extensive global laboratory network offering fast, accurate and independent analysis enabling clients to focus on their core business with the reassurance of a recognised independent service leader.

Philippines Contact Details Becky Torre Minerals Business Development Manager PAO Accredited Testing Laboratory Philcrest 1 Compound, PNS ISO/IEC 17025:2005 KM 23 West Service Road, Cupang, Munitiulupa City Telephone: +63 2 842 3464 Fax: +63 2 842 5745 www.intertek.com Mobile: +63 920 952 7102 Email: [email protected]