Faster data and whole rock geochemistry support earlier decision-making in British Columbia’s exploration programs.
Paragon Advanced Labs has introduced a new laboratory offering in British Columbia, combining Photon Assay with Veracio’s rapid, non-destructive scanning to deliver fast, cost-effective whole rock geochemistry. This approach is helping exploration teams access data earlier and make decisions while drilling programs are still active.
The approach is designed to address a key constraint facing exploration across the province—limited drilling windows and delays in receiving laboratory results during peak periods.
British Columbia’s drill season is shaped by weather and access conditions, leaving companies with a defined window to complete field programs each year. During peak activity, traditional assay workflows can take weeks, limiting the ability to adjust drilling programs in real time.
Paragon’s model is focused on reducing that bottleneck. More information without additional sample preparation.
Samples prepared for Photon Assay are presented to the Veracio scanner in the same sample containers, where high energy scanning enables rapid detection of a broad range of elements, including light elements from sodium (Na) at low detection limits.
The combined process gives geologists access to consistent datasets sooner, supporting earlier interpretation and enabling drilling decisions to be adjusted while programs are still underway.
Peter Shippen, CEO of Paragon Advanced Labs, said the focus is on ensuring data is delivered in a timeframe that can influence decisions in the field.
‘In British Columbia, time is limited each field season. If results come back too late, the opportunity to act on them is gone. Our focus is on getting data back fast enough to influence what happens next.’
Photon Assay provides rapid, non-destructive gold analysis, removing the need for traditional fire assay processes that can slow turnaround during busy periods. The addition of whole rock geochemistry through scanning supports timely decisions while drilling programs are still underway, rather than after the season has finished.
Within Paragon’s increased service offering, the integration of Photon Assay and Veracio’s scanning supports a more efficient path from sample receipt through to result delivery, helping exploration teams make more informed decisions earlier in the drilling process.
Paragon Advanced Labs was established as a technology-enabled laboratory, focused on integrating new analytical methods into practical use that align with how exploration programs operate in the field.
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