Scholarlink

<p>This study investigates alteration zones in the Maru Schist Belt, NW Nigeria, by integrating airborne magnetic and radiometric data with fuzzy logic overlay analysis. Aeromagnetic data were processed to identify structural features and porphyry intrusives centers, while radiometric data delineated potassic alteration zones. The analysis reveals dominant NE-SW, NW-SE, and E-W structural trends, with dense fault clusters correlating to known mineral occurrences. A mineral potential map was generated by integrating lineament density, porphyry intrusives, and potassic alteration evidence; this map categorizes the area into low, moderate, and high-potential zones, with high-potential areas showing a spatial coincidence with known gold deposits. Furthermore, 2D magnetic forward modeling of further constrained the mineralization targets, revealing shallow causative bodies (top &lt; 0.5&#xa0;km) with lateral widths of 0.8–1.1&#xa0;km. This integrated approach demonstrates effectiveness in mineral exploration, particularly in regions with limited accessibility. The findings offer recommendations for guiding future mineral prospecting efforts in the Maru Schist Belt and similar geological settings.</p>

错误：搜索内容不能为空，请输入英文关键词
错误：关键词超出字数限制，请精简
高级检索

Prospectivity analysis of the Maru Schist Belt mineralization, NW Nigeria

  • 期刊论文

  • 出版模式：

    开放获取

  • 发表日期：

    2026年4月1日

查看全文
  • A.B. Arogundade,
  • R.S. Oseni,
  • O.D. Ajama,
  • S.C. Falade,
  • C.I. Adenika,
  • A.A. Eluyemi,
  • A.P. Adesope,
  • A.B. Babinisi,
  • M.O. Awoyemi

摘要

This study investigates alteration zones in the Maru Schist Belt, NW Nigeria, by integrating airborne magnetic and radiometric data with fuzzy logic overlay analysis. Aeromagnetic data were processed to identify structural features and porphyry intrusives centers, while radiometric data delineated potassic alteration zones. The analysis reveals dominant NE-SW, NW-SE, and E-W structural trends, with dense fault clusters correlating to known mineral occurrences. A mineral potential map was generated by integrating lineament density, porphyry intrusives, and potassic alteration evidence; this map categorizes the area into low, moderate, and high-potential zones, with high-potential areas showing a spatial coincidence with known gold deposits. Furthermore, 2D magnetic forward modeling of further constrained the mineralization targets, revealing shallow causative bodies (top < 0.5 km) with lateral widths of 0.8–1.1 km. This integrated approach demonstrates effectiveness in mineral exploration, particularly in regions with limited accessibility. The findings offer recommendations for guiding future mineral prospecting efforts in the Maru Schist Belt and similar geological settings.