"We are excited to officially unveil this unique solution, as it supports geoscientists in making timely informed decisions," said James Cleverley, global product manager - Geosciences.
"As a geoscientist running a drilling or sampling programme you can be up and running with your own on-site lab, producing consistent and quality samples, managing the analysis and quality control and having confidence the data you are viewing is accurate and repeatable, all in 20 minutes. The key is the preparation of quality samples - it is not just pointing and shooting at rocks."
Cleverley added that Imdex's In-Field Geoanalysis solution addresses a historical industry challenge, that is, the protracted exploration lifecycle from sample collection to receipt of information to make critical decisions regarding drilling or sampling programs. Depending on the style and stage of the programme, the cycle can take three months or more.
In Cleverley's view, this lifecycle is too long and the risks and associated costs are too high. "Imagine finding an error in the data collection process or drilling in the wrong place because of an incomplete geological model?"
The Imdex In-Field Solution is highly portable
Imdex's latest solution combines: the Reflex Crusher and Reflex Mill- a portable sample preparation system; the Reflex Press - an innovative sample press and die that produces a high quality and consistent sample; and the Reflex XRF - a hardware/ software solution that delivers controlled assay workflows, QA/QC, together with data management. These technologies seamlessly integrate with ImdexHub-IQ - award-winning cloud-based software and Imdex ioGas - exploratory data analytics software.
The In-Field Geoanalysis solution arrives on site in six pelican cases and can be set up in 15 - 20 minutes. Clients then have a full processing system where they need it, which can deliver approximately 100 samples per day.
