Ion beam analysis in mineral exploration and processing

Applications of accelerator based analytical methods in the minerals industry are becoming more visible and their impact is beginning to be realised. To date, the most used technique is micro-PIXE with wide ranging applications in both mineral exploration and mineral processing, resolving long standing problems as well as providing novel methodology. Wide acceptance of ion beam analysis by the industry is contingent upon increased reliability, decreasing complexity in use, reduction in cost and more general availability. A number of case histories are presented as illustration