Services of the Institute of Geological Sciences named after K.I. Satpaev

The Institute of Geological Sciences named after K.I. Satpaev is the largest center in the field of studying ores, rocks, and minerals. The Institute's laboratory base has been providing services for analytical control and supporting geological studies of Kazakhstan's subsoil for over 70 years.
The Institute is equipped with highly qualified specialists in all directions and methods of mineral resource research, along with a modern laboratory-analytical complex that allows for a wide range of studies in regional metallogeny, mineralogy, geochemistry, and the study of solid mineral and hydrocarbon deposits.
When conducting measurements and tests, the methodologies outlined in interstate and national standards applicable in the Republic of Kazakhstan are used, including measurement methods for rhenium and osmium developed at the Institute and approved by the Republic’s metrological services. The laboratory base of the sector of physical and chemical methods of research and the oil and gas department have been accredited by the State Standard bodies, and there are certificates for the right to work related to the production of grinding and ungrounding samples.
Currently, work is underway to accredit the laboratory for the analysis of precious and non-ferrous metals in ores and their processed products.
Services are provided according to annually approved tariffs for types of analytical work performed. Additionally, the following work is carried out on a contractual basis:

Creation of digital thematic maps in regional geology, ore geology, petroleum geology, and natural process monitoring based on ground surveys and remote sensing data.
Creation of digital forecast maps for mineral resources on regional and local scales.
Creation of digital metallogenic and mineralogenic maps for regions of Kazakhstan and nationwide.
Geological object and surface modeling.
Creation of digital 3D models of mineral deposits.
Estimation of reserves/resources in ore deposits.
Statistical and geostatistical data processing.
Development and analysis of digital terrain models (DTMs) and topography.
Processing and interpretation of satellite imagery.
Registration and digitization of topographic and thematic maps.

Main areas of activity:

Study of the chemical composition of rocks and ores and determination of specific groups of elements: noble metals, gold, non-ferrous metals, ferrous metals, rare and rare-earth elements.
Study of the petrographic and mineral composition of rocks and ores.
Lithological and petrophysical studies of reservoir rocks in oil wells.
Paleontological and biostratigraphic studies of sedimentary deposits.
Analysis of the physical and mechanical properties of soils.
Identification of substances and materials, issuance of quality passports and test reports.
Improvement of existing methods and development of measurement techniques for the analysis of osmium and rhenium in rare metal production products.
Creation of standard reference samples of osmium- and rhenium-containing products for analytical control of technological processes for obtaining finished products.
Participation in interlaboratory experiments for certification analysis of the composition of standard substance reference samples.

Research methods:

Optical microscopy
Emission spectroscopy
X-ray diffractometry
Wet chemistry methods (gravimetry, complexometry, titrimetry, etc.)
Electron probe microanalysis
Optical emission spectroscopy with inductively coupled plasma
Atomic absorption spectrophotometry
X-ray fluorescence spectral analysis
Spectrophotometry
Thermogravimetric analysis
Flame photometry
Transmission and scanning electron microscopy
Petrophysical analysis of core and cuttings
Palynological analysis
Microfaunal analysis

Analyzed products and materials:

Ores: polymetallic, rare metal, ferrous, rare earth
Minerals and micromineral inclusions
Concentrates of precious, non-ferrous, ferrous, and rare metals
Technological by-products, tailings, etc.
Rocks
Non-ferrous metals and their alloys, scrap and waste of non-ferrous metals
Steel, cast iron, scrap and waste of ferrous metals
Ferroalloys
Soils
Crushed stone, construction sand
Portland cement, refractory materials and products

Grinding and crushing workshop

Cutting of thin sections (MT 60 cutting machine)

Cutting of bulk samples (MT 500 cutting machine)

Manufacturing of polished and thin sections (LS 2 grinding and polishing machine)

Adhering thin sections to glass (impregnator)

Crushing and grinding of samples (crushing and reduction machine DSA)

Sector of Physical and Chemical Research Methods

Methods of "wet" chemistry

Semi-quantitative spectral analysis (diffractometric spectrograph DFS-3)

Optical emission spectroscopy method (optical emission spectrograph IntrepidII)

Atomic absorption spectrophotometry (atomic absorption spectrophotometer iCE 3500)

Silicate sample analysis (X-ray fluorescence spectrometer X-Supreme 8000)

Spectrophotocolorimetry of rare metals (photoelectrocolorimeter KFK 2m)

Mineralogy sector

Optical microscopy (MIN-5 microscope, polarizing microscope Leica DM 2500)

X-ray phase analysis (X-ray diffractometer DRON 4)

Analysis of the elemental composition of microinclusions (electron probe microanalyzer JCXA 733)

Transmission and scanning electron microscopy (electron microscopes JEM 100X, JCXA 733)

Thermal analysis (derivator Q-1500D)

Department of Oil and Gas

Conducting luminescent-capillary and bitumenological analysis of core extract

Determining the organic matter content in rock using an express analyzer

Soxhlet apparatus for core extraction

Apparatus for determining the gas permeability of core samples

Mesozoic and Cenozoic Geology Group, including the Engineering Geology Group

Study of spore-pollen complexes from various rocks

Isolation of foraminifera from core samples using centrifugation method.

Identification of foraminiferal complexes in thin sections and loose rocks using a binocular microscope.

The group of geological and ore formations of the Department of Regional Geology

Currently, the group consists of 10 employees (five of whom are young specialists, aged 24-40 years), who, alongside their fundamental, contractual, thematic, and grant-based research, are able to perform the following types of geological work:

Conduct geological and mineralogical mapping at any scale, carrying out all necessary field and office work in accordance with geological assignments.
Perform geological re-study (GDP-200; GDP-50) of areas with any geological complexity, preparing geological, structural-tectonic maps, maps of the distribution patterns of mineral resources, metallogenetic maps, and other specialized maps using modern computer technologies.
Process aerial and space-based imagery and create aero-geological maps at any scale.
Conduct metallogenic studies to support scientific research and identify the most optimal directions for future exploration work in specific areas.
Prepare project documentation, including project and cost estimates, for exploration and prospecting work on promising areas.
Perform a full range of field and office work for exploration and evaluation projects of any scale, with the goal of identifying the most promising areas for geological exploration and subsequent mining.
Prepare and process geological samples for various analytical studies in certified laboratories at the Institute of Geological Sciences (IGS), including spectral, X-ray structural, chemical, and other analyses, followed by the interpretation of geochemical data and identifying geochemical factors related to ore potential and metallogenetic specialization of formations.
Conduct petrographic and mineralogical studies, including the description of petrographic thin sections of any rock types and conducting petrochemical analysis.
Provide consultative services on the state of geological and metallogenetic knowledge of Northern, Central, and Southern Kazakhstan.
Organize and conduct field excursions to all geological sites and typical industrial deposits in Northern, Central, and Southern Kazakhstan (the group’s portfolio includes 8 field excursions, held both during the Soviet period—1976, 1985, 1991 for domestic geologists—and in the years of independence—1996, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014 for English and Chinese geologists).

Scientific group of geological and ore formations in 2010.

Fieldwork of the Zhoongar-Balkhash ore-formation unit, 2012.

Fieldwork of the Zhoongar-Balkhash ore-formation unit, 2013.

The GIS Technologies Department - a structural subdivision of the K.I. Satpaev Institute of Geological Services

The institute has established and operates a local computer network consisting of 80 workstations and 2 servers for data storage, processing, and shared use, as well as Internet access.
The local network enables employees of departments, scientific groups, and sectors to process information within a unified information space, including:

Digitization of thematic maps and creation of geographic information systems,
Processing and decoding of satellite images,
Creation of 3D models based on ground survey data and remote sensing data.

The shared use of software systems and printing equipment significantly enhances the capabilities of the institute's scientists when executing projects in fundamental and applied geology.
The GIS Technologies Department operates in three main directions:

Digital cartography,
Decoding of remote sensing data,
3D modeling.

Digital cartography

The institute's employees work with the ArcGIS software system.
Digital metallogenic maps:

Paleozoic

Mesozoic - Cenozoic

Remote Sensing Data Interpretation

ENVI Software Suite
Geology:

Cartography (correction and creation of geological maps)
Interpretation of geological faults
Study of regional geological structures

3D Modeling

The staff of the Institute of Geological Sciences work with the MICROMINE software system.
3D models of deposits:

Rare metals

Gold

The GIS Technology Department is equipped with licensed software and hardware for scanning and full-color printing of all formats.

In addition to the above-mentioned works, the Institute can process the research results and prepare reports that meet current requirements, along with recommendations derived from them. Geological summaries for the areas of study can be carried out, covering issues of stratigraphy, tectonics, geochemistry, analyzing the geological history of the region, and substantiating possible directions for geological exploration work with a forecast assessment of hydrocarbon resources. The summarizing work is based on the results of many years of research conducted by the Institute over sixty-two years in all regions of Kazakhstan.

Types and cost of services for analytical work in laboratories for the year 2021

Our Contacts:

Reception phone: +7 727 291 56 08
Scientific secretary: +7 727 291 43 71
Fax: +7 727 291 56 79
Email: ignkis@mail.ru

050010, Republic of Kazakhstan, Almaty,
Kabanbay Batyr Street, corner of Valikhanov Street, 69/94

Institute of Geological Sciences named after K.I. Satpaev

Основан в 1940 году

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