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Does the HALO technology use acids as a leachate or preservative?
No, because this may mask discrete anomalies.

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What is the nature of the solution used in the analytical process?
Essentially aqueous.

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Is analysis process a long drawn out procedure?
Samples are processed in 3-5 business days.
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Is the leachate solution and extraction process exposed to the atmosphere?
No, and therefore there is no risk of contamination.
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Is the leachate process and analysis element specific.
No, the analytical data determined for every sample is multi-elemental and includes the majority of metals present on the periodic table.

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Is the bacterial leach technique reliable?
Yes, surveys have shown consistent results over many years of resampling. Several control measures are also in place for the purposes of data accuracy and precision.

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Does the process have equal application for uranium, kimberlitic, base metal and precious metal deposits.
Yes.

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Is there any need to disclose the mineralisation being investigated.
No.
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Does the success of the application depend on the terrain?
Generally not, although flood plains, river beds, would not normally be surveyed.
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What is the position about undertaking surveys in the northwest and areas effected by
monsoonal conditions, or land which has been inundated by water?
Surveys would not be taken until the land is dry, or at least one month following the inundation.

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What is the maximum depth the application has been successfully applied?
160 metres.
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Is there a minimal number of samples surveyed?
The number of samples is proportional to the study area and surrounding geology. There is no upper limit.
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Who takes the samples?
Vestiga will undertake sampling to ensure the collection of material for analysis is performed in a correct and controlled manner.
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What is the cost?
The cost of the entire service is based on the number samples actually collected, the only variable relates to the size of the survey, there are no extras or hidden costs.
The cost does vary marginally according to the location.