Mining Industry Challenges
Mining operations depend on analytical accuracy for ore valuation, compliance, and profitability. Every measurement impacts critical decisions.
Our CRMs are engineered to match sample complexity and the precision demands of modern mining analyses.
Browse standards specific to mining or explore resources below.
FREE Featured Resource: Achieving Accuracy in Mining
A Guide to Metals Testing is a practical, lab-focused eBook created for analytical teams working across mining, battery, and energy storage applications. As sample matrices grow more complex and detection limits continue to tighten, this guide helps analysts navigate the real-world challenges of metals testing using ICP-OES and ICP-MS.
40+ Years of ICP Expertise
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Trace Metal & TMI Detection
Strategies for low-level analysis in complex matrices
Sample Preparation Guidance
Practical prep techniques for mining applications
High-TDS Matrix Management
Proven approaches for challenging sample loads
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Past Webinars
Explore recordings from our past webinars, where our team of analytical chemists shares practical insights, troubleshooting tips, and best practices for pharmaceutical elemental and wet chemistry analysis. Revisit these sessions anytime to sharpen your technique and stay current on methods relevant to your lab.
Rocks to Results: ICP Sample Prep & CRM Strategies for Mining
ICP analysis is a cornerstone of mining, but sample prep challenges, high total dissolved solids, and complex matrix effects can compromise result accuracy and consistency. This presentation shares practical tips for improving digestion efficiency and analyte recovery, plus how high TDS levels impact ICP performance. You'll also learn how matrix-matched, custom-designed Certified Reference Materials improve calibration accuracy, instrument performance, and overall data quality.
Advanced Trace Metal Analysis for High TDS Webinar
Precision in trace metal impurity analysis protects margins and avoids costly delays — for mining operations, inaccurate results mean rework, compliance headaches, and lost profits. Watch our webinar to learn how to optimize ICP-OES and ICP-MS methods for high-TDS samples, complex matrices, and stringent purity requirements, backed by a real-world case study. Walk away with practical best practices for sample digestion, interference mitigation, and instrument setup that deliver accurate, reliable results every time.
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What We Provide: CRMs Tailored for Mining Applications
High-purity standards for trace-level detection in complex mining matrices. Stock or custom formulations matched to your specific sample chemistry.
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Manufactured with ultra-pure materials for ppb-level precious metal analysis through complex ore matrix work.
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Popular Mining Standards
Discover the Certified Reference Materials most frequently specified by mining laboratories for ICP-OES, ICP-AAS, and trace metal applications.
Technical Insights & Educational Resources
Access comprehensive training modules, webinars, and technical guides designed for analytical professionals working in mining and environmental testing.
IV Ignite Learning Hub
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Interactive Periodic Table
Element-specific data, analytical considerations, and sample prep recommendations.
Bench Boost Podcast
Real-world analytical challenges, troubleshooting tips, and industry best practices.
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Process water with complex chemistry
Custom Solutions for Complex Mining Samples
Mining samples present some of the most challenging matrices in analytical chemistry. Our chemists work directly with your lab to develop matrix-matched custom CRMs.
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