The introduction of the Chrysos Photon Assay system in 2018 has brought in a disruptive new technology using gamma activation for gold determination in geological materials. The purpose of this lab tour is review this new technology at Paragon Labs and compare it to existing gold assay methods at Activation Laboratories Ltd. in the Hamilton area.
10.00 am. Arrive at Burlington GO station (09.10 train from Union Station), 2101 Fairview St, Burlington, ON L7R 0E6 pick up by Canada Tours Coach at pick up point TBD. Parking available at Burlington GO for those driving there.
10.45 am -12 15 pm. Paragon Labs, 72 Ditton Dr, Hamilton, ON L8W 2E5
Review of Photon Assay Technology (see details at https://paragongeochem.com). If you have any coarse rejects Paragon will analyze one sample during the visit to show how fast the assay process is.
12.30 – 1.45 pm. Lunch at the Coach & Lantern 384 Wilson St E, Ancaster, ON L9G 2C2
2.00-3.30 pm. Activation Labs, 41 Bittern St, Ancaster, ON L9G 4V5
Review of classic gold assay methods (see https://actlabs.com for details):
4.00 pm. Drop off at Burlington GO Station (16.13 to Union St.)
The coach is kindly sponsored by Chrysos Corporation.
COST: $ 75.00/person, includes lunch.
Please note that TGDG members who are employees of competing assay labs will not be able to sign up for this tour.
We are unable to process refunds, but you may designate someone to replace you in case of cancellation.
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