Mine Mapping with the Thermo Scientific Niton XRF Analyzer
You're facing the challenge of starting a new mine. Visual identification of ore boundaries is sometimes difficult. Quickly obtaining accurate mine assay data to guide your exploration programs is one of your biggest obstacles to high productivity. Needless to say, the swift acquisition of this data for rapid delineation of ore boundaries and the in-depth, quantitative geochemical analysis of metal concentrations for mine mapping and grade control is critically important for greenfield and near-mine exploration efficiency.
Purpose-built Thermo Scientific Niton x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers greatly simplify the task of mine mapping saving time, saving effort.
- Rapid delineation of ore/waste boundaries
- Direct analysis of drill core and cuttings to dynamically drive mining XRF programs
- Fast, simple GPS integration for real-time mapping
- Quick and easy download and import into external mine mapping software
- Automatic storage of location coordinates with portable assay data
- Light element analysis which directly quantifies Al, S, and Mg levels to perform effective alteration mineral mapping
Knowing Your Boundaries with XRF Mining Analyzers - Portable GIS/GPS Applications
Correlating in-situ mine analysis data with exact location during exploration or development is a vital component of predicting ore deposits to drive your mining operation. So when it comes to field mapping applications, you can choose whatever works for you - an out-of-the-box solution from us or the peace of mind from knowing that our analyzers will work with the mapping package that you already have and trust. We offer a complete exploration package seamlessly integrated with mobile GIS software on a field computer with embedded GPS.
- Plot geochemical data on maps in real time
- Reach infill and step-out decisions instantly
- Make more informed decisions while saving significant time and labor costs
For the most complete data analysis, our analyzers excel at storing results that are matched to GPS coordinates. Then you can simply download those results to your existing GIS and data analysis packages. You get rapid laboratory-grade data quality without the wait or costs associated with using an outside lab or off-site instrumentation.
It's Elemental with XRF and GOLDD Technology
Many of the worlds largest mining operations have chosen handheld Thermo Scientific Niton XRF analyzers, available with our groundbreaking Thermo Scientific GOLDD technology. With a standard analytical range from S through U, and optional lower detection limits achievable with GOLDD™ technology, plus light element analysis (Mg, Al, Si, P, S) without helium or vacuum purging you can identify element concentrations at unprecedented low levels. This means you get results even at or below the averages naturally found in the earth's crust, detecting even the most subtle geochemical anomalies. Choose from the new, high-performance Niton® XL2 GOLDD or the ultimate in features and performance, the enhanced Niton XL3t GOLDD+.
Key to the Map in the Palm of Your Hand
What's more, our value-leading Niton XL2 Series XRF analyzers provide you with mine assay data within seconds, allowing for immediate ore flagging, avoidance of lab turnaround delays, and rapid delineation of ore boundaries.
You get real-time elemental analysis from a variety of sample forms:
Directly on the mine face
- Bagged samples from survey or drilling operations
- Drill cores and cuttings
- Prepared samples
Know Your Boundaries with Thermo Scientific Niton XRF Analyzers
Find out why all of our portable XRF mining analyzers have long-represented the state-of-the-art in in-field analysis for mining applications. Contact us today for a demonstration and discover how these versatile instruments can help you.
