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Introduction to PhotonAssay™

A clear introduction to how PhotonAssay™ works and what it changes in your mining project.

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What this note covers

  • How PhotonAssay™ works: high-energy X-ray analysis of gold, silver and copper in as little as two minutes

  • Key advantages over fire assay: faster turnaround, lower costs, zero hazardous waste and improved OHS outcomes

  • PhotonAssay™ performance data on gold and silver CRMs, including real-world accuracy and precision comparisons

  • Where PhotonAssay™ adds value across the mining value chain, from exploration to product

  • Operating models available for laboratories and miners, including on-site and laboratory-based deployments

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