MSALABS: Fire Assay vs. PhotonAssay™—What the Mining Industry Needs to Know #374
Timely and reliable assay results are essential to modern mining and mineral exploration, where delays in analytical data can affect project schedules, resource evaluation, and operational decision-making. As exploration programs become more data-intensive, the demand for faster turnaround times and greater confidence in assay results continues to grow.
In this Mining NOW episode recorded live at PDAC, host Jerrod Downey speaks with Cindy Collins from Capital Limited and George Siasios of MSALABS about advances in assay technology and their impact on exploration and mining.
The discussion explores how PhotonAssay is being adopted alongside established analytical methods, examining where it offers advantages and where traditional fire assay techniques continue to play an important role. Topics include large-sample analysis, coarse gold challenges, quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC), laboratory automation, and improving confidence in analytical data.
A central theme is how faster, higher-quality assay information can support better decisions throughout the mining value chain—from early-stage exploration and resource definition to grade control and operational planning. The conversation also highlights the role of technology adoption in helping mining companies improve efficiency and reduce uncertainty.
For professionals working in mineral exploration, laboratory services, geology, and mining operations, this episode offers insight into how next-generation analytical technologies are helping modernize geochemical analysis and accelerate project development. Follow Mining NOW for more discussions on the innovations shaping the future of mining.
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