Our Services

Upgrading resources or assessing the value of a potential investment usually involves a detailed examination of the geological and assay data bases. Smee and Associates can assist an evaluation team by reviewing the integrity of the underlying assay or geochemical data bases upon which the value of the project is based. Potential problem areas can be outlined prior to performing detailed resource modeling.

An analytical laboratory is central to resource delineation, with all economic and design decisions based on its results. External auditors can spot QC issues before poor practices take hold. Canadian exploration companies must now review their labs. With 40 years’ experience and 80+ audits worldwide, Smee and Associates ensures reliable laboratory performance.

A robust quality control (QC) program is essential in modern mineral exploration, required by regulations such as Canada’s NI 43-101. With proper planning, QC detects contamination, sampling errors, and laboratory biases while measuring accuracy and precision to reduce project risk. With over 40 years of experience, Smee & Associates has designed and implemented QC systems that meet the most stringent audit standards on major exploration projects worldwide.

Weak chemical extractions are widely used in exploration to detect mineralization hidden beneath cover. These techniques are applied across diverse terrains, often without considering soil or substrate variations. With over 35 years of experience, Smee & Associates has successfully applied weak extraction methods to locate sulphide mineralization through significant overburden.

Quality control programs must prove that laboratory analyses are accurate, usually by using geological standards. Advanced projects require property-specific standards matched to rock and mineral types. Smee & Associates partners with producers to select materials, oversee preparation, ensure homogeneity, and manage certification for reliable monitoring.

SAC is associated with GMAR Development LLC based in Reno Nevada. Mr. Glenn Marshall, Manager has 25 years of experience in laboratory operation and design. Glenn uses the most modern equipment and technology in the construction and installation of remote sample preparation laboratories, mine laboratories, and smaller scale full geochemical and assay laboratories in an efficient and cost effective manner.