Mining companies have a responsibility to investors, financiers and the board of directors, to ensure that appropriate samples have been collected and that laboratories provide reliable assays. Monitoring laboratory data improves confidence in ore reserves, drill target selection and company management.
QC Review
ASL efficiently manages quality control data to control costs associated with implementation of regulatory requirements. Training and mentoring is available to transfer day-to-day functions to company staff while providing support to resolve issues with non-conformable data as they arise.
Accuracy and precision data are reviewed to optimize sampling, preparation and analytical procedures. Quality control failures are monitored to trigger re-assays where necessary, and in extreme cases, laboratory audits or a change in service providers. In-house short courses and workshops are available on request..
Analytical Solutions Ltd. provides QPs with assistance in designing QC programs so that regulators and third-party auditors are satisfied with the integrity of the assays, while minimizing expense.
QA/QC Program Design
Analytical Solutions Ltd. provides independent consulting services that enable mining companies to comply with security exchange regulations. Quality assurance/ quality control (QA/QC) programs are designed and monitored according to specific project requirements.
The Canadian National Instrument 43-101 only requires disclosure of QC data and specifies that the Qualified Person is responsible for all aspects of project quality assurance. The QP is required to show that the program is appropriate for the style of mineralization, commodity, preparation method and analytical techniques.
Analytical Solutions Ltd. provides QPs with assistance in designing QC programs so that regulators and third-party auditors are satisfied with the integrity of the assays, while minimizing expense.
Laboratory Audits
Analytical Solutions Ltd. provides laboratory audits of commercial or company-owned laboratories. Laboratories have been reviewed worldwide (Australia to Zimbabwe) to provide clients with confidence that sample integrity is maintained and laboratories are carrying out specified protocols.