Exploration Best Practices Guidelines
8. Sample Security
The security of samples from sample acquisition to analysis is a vital component of the
sampling process. Procedures should include the use of secure core logging,
sampling, storage and preparation facilities, as appropriate, and the prompt, secure
and direct shipping of samples to the laboratories. The QP(s) should endeavour to put
in place the best security procedures practical, given the geographic and topographic
conditions and the logistics created by the site location.
9. Sample Preparation
The selection of sample preparation procedures should be approved by the QP and
should be appropriate to the material being tested, the elements being analyzed and
should be subject to the security measures as stated above. All samples that are
reduced or split should be processed in a manner such that the fraction analyzed or
tested is as representative of the whole sample as possible. Representative fractions
of the material to be analyzed or tested should be retained for an appropriate period of
time, as decided by the QP. Quality control checks should be undertaken as
determined by the QP.
