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Hi, my name is Todd Houlahan.

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I’m the Director of Olympus’
International Mining Group.

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This video is the first in a series

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designed to support your plan

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and implement a portable XRF program.

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for testing all the types of samples

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we might encounter

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for geochemical and environmental
applications.

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We intend to cover
everything you need to know

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to be successful
with your portable XRF.

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Portable XRF analyzers

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start to display the
chemistry of a sample

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on the screen of the instrument

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within 2 seconds
of the start of a test.

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Typical test times range from

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between 20 seconds to 2 minutes.

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The data can then be downloaded

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into spreadsheets, databases

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or as pdf reports quickly
and seamlessly.

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The analyzers themselves
are very easy to use.

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And most people get up and running

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within half a day of training.

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But there are some aspects
of using portable XRF’s

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for geochemical applications

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that can compromise the value

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of the data produced.

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It’s these aspects that
we want to cover

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in this video series.

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The goal is to ensure
everyone using an analyzer

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knows at least
some basic concepts

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to help them be able
to generate data

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from a portable XRF

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that could be considered
fit for purpose.

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So what are we going to cover?

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Well, these are things
we feel are worthy

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of individual video tutorials
in their own right.

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Setting goals and objectives
for the portable XRF

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This task is rarely undertaken

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but is one of the most important.

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This tutorial will clearly communicate

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how a few hours spent
by senior management

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at the beginning

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can ensure the success
of a portable XRF project.

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Portable XRF orientation

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As part of the portable XRF
orientation

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section of the video series,

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we will explain how carrying out

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an orientation survey

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before commencement of the program

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will allow you to:

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assess the performance

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of the instrument's
factory calibration

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on your samples

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fine tune this factory calibration

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if necessary

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to optimize performance
on your project.

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We’ll also explain the reasons

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why this might be necessary.

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Optimize test times.

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You don’t want to test every sample

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for 60 seconds if you can
achieve your data quality

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objectives doing 30 second tests.

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Select the appropriate
sample containers.

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Will you use XRF sample cups

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clip lock sandwich bags,

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Will you test through the lab

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pulp paper saches?

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Or direct on the sample?

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These decisions have cost,

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time and accuracy implications

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so its important you
know what they are.

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And understand what sample
preparation is needed,

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if any, to provide you
the data quality you need

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to make decisions.

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Sample preparation

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and the effects of moisture

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are some of the most
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we get from users.

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Quality assurance and quality control

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Portable XRF’s can blur the lines

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between geology and the laboratory

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so any good program needs
good QA/QC.

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We’ll make some suggestions

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and show some
examples in this video

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Implementing the portable XRF Program.

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This video will provide some tips

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for successful implementation

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of your portable XRF progam.

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What works, what doesn’t,

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where things can fall down.

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We’ll use our experiences

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and the experiences of our customers

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to ensure you can do
everything possible

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to make the best use
of your portable XRF

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on your project.

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So that’s what we
have in store for you.

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We're really excited
to undertake this project.

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and we hope you will be too.

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Stay tuned for the next edition,

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where we will be
discussing the importance

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of setting goals and objectives.

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It doesn’t sound too exciting
but rest assured,

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you'll be on the edge of your seat

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I have no doubt.

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It may or may not be me
talking to you next time,

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we will try and
draft in some other

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members of the
International Mining Group

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to share their wisdom.

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Speaking of which...
Aaron, where’s Marcus?