International Journal of Mining and Geo-Engineering

International Journal of Mining and Geo-Engineering

Gold prospectivity mapping through generation and integration of geophysical, geochemical, remote sensing and geological evidence layers in Saqez area, NW Iran

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
Farzaneh Mami khalifani 1
Samaneh Barak 2
Maysam Abedi 2
Saeed Yousefi 3
1 Department of Earth Science, University of New Brunswick, Canada.
2 School of Mining Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Iran.
3 Department of Mining Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran
10.22059/ijmge.2023.358626.595062
Abstract
This study serves to demonstrate the application of geophysical data interpretation in order to recognize the structural features related to the mineralization. The aforementioned structures generate the evidence layers, which undergo augmentation and enhancement processes. This results in the production of evidence layers that, when integrated with other geo-exploration evidence layers, contribute to the delineation of mineral exploration targets with increased reliability. In this study, the utilization of aeromagnetic and radiometric data is illustrated for the recognition of structural features and host rocks associated with orogenic gold mineral systems. Furthermore, the integration of geophysical data interpretation, specifically the identification of mineralization-related features, with alterations and the geochemical signature of mineralization is demonstrated. This integration facilitates the delimitation of exploration targets with improved dependability.
Keywords
Orogenic gold deposit
Airborne geophysics
Geological data
Saqez property
Mineral prospectivity Mapping
Subjects
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International Journal of Mining and Geo-Engineering
Volume 57, Issue 4
Autumn 2023
Pages 351-363