Seminar by: Barry W. Smee , Ph.D.
Many geoscientists do not really understand what happens to samples in the laboratory, or more importantly, what should happen to the samples. Before beginning an exploration program, both the primary and the secondary laboratory should be examined by the geological team.
The regulatory authorities require that the project’s QP or CP sign off on the appropriateness of the methods used and if the methods are acceptable to the Best Practices requirements. In order to comply, the laboratories must be examined by a QP experienced with lab methods.
However, the Codes of Ethics of the regulatory organizations do not permit QP’s to practice outside of their field of expertise. There are few engineers or geologists who are competent to review laboratories. This is the “Catch 22”.
These seminars will provide the necessary information and details to allow the project geologist to assess the laboratory being examined and ask pertinent questions to the laboratory staff.