The Mines and Geology Division's Analytical Laboratory currently offers a wide variety services which include Geochemical Analysis, Environmental Services and Trace Metal testing in various sample matrices including petroleum products and biological samples. Bulk sample preparation is also done.
Equipment includes jaw crushers, pulverizers and a geochemical type rock mill.
Drying and screening of samples received in envelopes or in Kraft paper bags or polyethylene. Crushing and splitting. The MGD has well trained staff in all aspects of Geochemical Sampling, for Mineral Exploration or Environmental Studies. Sampling media includes rocks, soils, stream sediments, heavy mineral concentrates, water, and vegetation. The laboratory uses a number of analytical methods, the main ones being Atomic Absorption Analysis and Neutron Activation Analysis.