Journal of Geology & Geophysics
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Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

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• Original Research Article   
  Delineation of Gold Mineral Potential Zone Using High Resolution Aeromagnetic Data Over Part of Kano State, Nigeria
  Author(s): Eshimiakhe Daniel*, Raimi Jimoh and Kola Lawal
  
  The study of the geometry and kinematics of deep geological structures, bearing mineralization has advanced greatly by the aggressive progress of geophysical techniques over the last decades. The mineralization zones located in the Shanono local government area of Kano state Nigeria has its genesis controlled by shear zones. This research was aimed at delineating and characterizing subsurface geologic structures around the study area. Both qualitative and quantitative analysis of aeromagnetic data has provided defined distinct pattern of the magnetic signatures. Euler solution of the aeromagnetic data with structural index one, revealed the presence of the major tectonic trends of anomalies in the NE-SW and NW-SE directions. The trends of few of these structures are observed to be similar to fracture orientations in the Nigerian basement complex. These structures control the emplaceme.. View More»
  

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