Associated Solutions – Expanding Field Precision

Technology: Non-Cyanide Gold Leach and Collector Workflow
Manufacturer: Portable PPB Ltd. 
Integrated Solution Provider: Geospectra

Low-Level Gold Detection, Anywhere

The detectORE™ system revolutionizes gold exploration by enabling safe, rapid, and quantitative gold analysis directly in the field—without the use of cyanide or hazardous reagents.
Developed by Portable PPB Ltd., this innovative workflow extracts and concentrates gold from geological samples using a non-toxic collector solution, with results determined via XRF analysis on any Evident Vanta™ handheld analyzer.

The system delivers parts-per-billion (ppb) level accuracy within hours, drastically reducing laboratory turnaround time and exploration costs while maintaining laboratory-level precision and traceability.

Application:

Rapid, on-site low-ppb gold screening in soils, sediments, and drill samples for exploration vectoring, geochemical mapping, and project evaluation.

Solution Highlights:

• Non-cyanide leach process with safe, environmentally friendly reagents.
• Gold concentration via proprietary collector medium for enhanced detectability.
• Compatible with Vanta™ XRF analyzers for quantitative results.
• Detection limits: as low as 0.5–1 ppb Au, depending on sample type.
• End-to-end workflow: from leach to XRF reading in under 24 hours.
• Includes full QA/QC controls (blanks, duplicates, standards).
• Portable, lightweight field kit for use in remote exploration environments.
• Software-assisted calibration and automated data validation through FieldScan ONE™.

Software & Data Intelligence:

• detectORE™ Workflow Manager guides users step-by-step through leaching, collection, and XRF analysis.
• FieldScan ONE™ integration enables real-time QA/QC validation, calibration tracking, and synchronized reporting.
• Automated gold concentration curve fitting ensures consistency across campaigns.
• Data outputs: Au concentration, QA/QC reports, and GIS-ready datasets for mapping and targeting.

Ideal for:

• Early-stage gold exploration and prospecting
• Soil, laterite, and stream sediment surveys
• Drill program targeting and optimization
• Rapid field-based geochemical screening
• Exploration in remote or logistically challenging areas

Key Benefits:

• Ultra-Low Detection: ppb-level gold quantification on-site.

• Safety: No cyanide or mercury—safe for operators and the environment.

• Speed: Same-day turnaround from sampling to result.

• Cost Efficiency: Minimizes laboratory shipping and assay fees.

• Integration: Works directly with Vanta™ XRF and FieldScan ONE™ for QA/QC traceability.

Technical Overview:

Technology: Colorimetric Cartridge-Based Hydrogeochemical Analyzer
Manufacturer: 3A Water
Integrated Solution Provider: Geospectra 

Rapid, On-Site Metal Detection in Water and Leachates

The 3A Water™ MWAS (Multi-Metal Water Analysis System) is a portable, field-deployable analyzer for the rapid quantification of dissolved metals in water, leachates, and process solutions. Using proprietary colorimetric sensor cartridges and integrated data logging, the MWAS delivers ppb-level detection for multiple elements in under 15 minutes, eliminating the need for laboratory shipments or delays.

Compact, rugged, and fully battery-operated, the MWAS system enables geologists, hydrologists, and environmental teams to perform real-time water quality and contamination assessments directly in the field. Integrated with Geospectra’s FieldScan ONE™, it provides traceable, QA/QC-validated data from mine site to laboratory.

Application:

In-field hydrogeochemical analysis of dissolved metals in mine water, leachates, process effluents, and baseline environmental surveys.

Solution Highlights:

• Multi-metal detection with colorimetric sensor cartridges – measures Fe, Cu, Zn, Ni, Co, Pb, Mn, Cd, and others.
• Detection sensitivity: down to parts-per-billion (ppb) levels.
• Compact and field-deployable: portable, rugged casing with self-contained battery module.
• Rapid analysis: results in under 15 minutes per sample.
• Automated calibration and blank checks for precise, repeatable readings.
• Integrated temperature and conductivity sensors for contextual water parameters.
• Results displayed via onboard touchscreen or mobile app.
• Data logging and transfer through USB, Wi-Fi, or direct integration with FieldScan ONE™ for centralized QA/QC tracking.
• No hazardous reagents: environmentally safe and operator-friendly workflow.

Software & Data Intelligence:

• MWAS Data Suite manages multi-site sampling campaigns, automatically syncing all readings.
• FieldScan ONE™ integration enables cloud-based QA/QC validation and data visualization across instruments (XRF, XRD, SWIR, detectORE™, etc.).
• Real-time trend graphs for metal concentration and contamination mapping.
• Data export formats: CSV, PDF, and GIS-compatible reports.
• Geo-referenced datasets for environmental modeling and compliance documentation.

Ideal for:

• Mine-water monitoring and remediation
• Baseline hydrogeochemical surveys
• Heap leach and tailings management
• Environmental compliance and auditing
• Industrial effluent control

Key Benefits:

• Speed: Multi-metal results within minutes, not days.

• Sensitivity: Laboratory-grade detection down to ppb levels.

• Portability: Compact, battery-powered design for remote deployment.

• Safety: Non-toxic reagents and closed-system design.

• Integration: Compatible with FieldScan ONE™ for live QA/QC and data centralization.

Technical Overview:

Technology: X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)
Manufacturer: Evident

Integrated Solution Provider: Geospectra

Simply Accurate Jewelry Analysis

The Vanta™ GX Precious Metal Analyzer delivers instant, non-destructive precious metal verification with laboratory-level accuracy in a compact countertop format. Designed by Evident, global leader in analytical instrumentation, the GX offers jewelers, refiners, and appraisers a fast and reliable way to identify and price gold, silver, platinum, and other valuable metals—no acids, no guesswork, no damage.

Application:

Rapid and precise determination of precious-metal purity and composition for jewelry, coins, and scrap.

Solution Highlights:

• Proven Evident Axon™ Technology for stable, repeatable XRF results.
• Safe, non-destructive analysis—no acid handling or sample prep.
• Measures gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and other precious metals in seconds.
• Plating-alert function instantly detects fake or gold-plated items.
• Screens for hazardous elements (lead, cadmium) in jewelry.
• Clear touch-screen interface with image capture and intuitive reporting.
• Compact desktop design (10 kg) with plug-and-play power for any showroom or lab.
• Optional connection to FieldScan ONE™ for centralized QA/QC and result archiving.

Ideal for:

Jewelers • Pawn shops • Gold and coin dealers • Museums and archaeological labs • Precious-metal recyclers

Models:

Technical Specifications:

• X-ray source: 2 W tube (35 kV, 50 µA max), W anode

• Detector: Thermoelectrically cooled SDD or Si-PIN

• Display: 800 × 480 px color touchscreen (WVGA)

• Weight: 10 kg / 22 lb

• Power: 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 70 W

• Operating environment: –10 °C to 40 °C, 10–90 % RH

• Camera: Integrated VGA for sample imaging

• Warranty: 3 years standard

Applications Include:

• On-the-spot gold measurement and karat classification
• Gold plating and fake jewelry identification
• Silver and platinum purity testing
• Impurity detection (lead, cadmium)
• Coin authentication and composition checks
• Scrap-metal verification for precious-metal recovery