Training is offered in PIMA™ operations, applications, software and in the basic methodology of Reflectance Spectroscopy.

The training program includes Data Collection Procedures, Core Analysis, SpecWin™, the plot and display program for PIMA™ and other spectrometer data, Mineral Identification techniques using SPECMIN™, Search Match Tables, and the user interactive program FeatureSearch, plus other SII programs.

An understanding of Applied Reflectance Spectroscopy is also taught with theory, applications and detailed case studies in alteration systems of most interest to the client. Choices range through high and low sulfidation gold systems, porphyry copper, kimberlites, Witwatersrand, disseminated gold, greenstone and tropical weathering terraines.

Spectral International has successfully trained the majority of PIMA™ users.

General Introductory Course Outline

First Day
Introduction to Reflectance Spectroscopy
Operation of the PIMA™ spectrometer
Alteration mineralogy from the infrared perspective

Second Day
Sample Analysis - Data Collection Techniques
Case Studies
Hand Lens Quiz

Third Day
Mineral Identification Procedures
Use of SPECMIN

Fourth Day
Search/Match Software, SPECWIN, FeatureSearch
Analysis of Company Rocks

Fifth Day
Application of software to Company alteration suites

The course is tailored to the applications of the company.

Manuals and class handouts are provided in English and Spanish.

Advanced PIMA™ Courses

Advanced PIMA™ courses are also available. These are customized to the clients needs and cover specific applications of the instrument and the software.

Fees

5 Day Introductory Class

Five Company Personnel
US$4000
Plus travel expenses
Each additional person US$500

Classes are taught in Conjunction with PetraScience Consultants of Vancouver.