Modeling of Induced Polarization and Resistivity Data for Prospecting and Exploration of Polymetallic Deposit in Kaboudan Area, East of Iran

Jamali, F.; Arab Amiri, A.R.; Kamkar Rouhani, A.; Bahrami, A.

doi:10.22044/jme.2021.10353.1985

Document Type : Original Research Paper

Authors

Faculty of Mining, Petroleum and Geophysics Engineering, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2021.10353.1985

Abstract

In any geophysical exploration, the final goal is to achieve an accurate image of the relevant underground property. In order to achieve this, the geophysical operation using the electrical resistivity and induced polarization (IP) methods is conducted to explore the sub-surface sulfide mineralization. Considering the mineralization evidence in the Kaboudan area near the Bardeskan city, first, geophysical surveying of the polymetallic deposit is carried out using the electrical resistivity and IP methods by employing the rectangle array in order to detect the electrical anomalies in the area. Then for delineation of the identified anomalies and investigation of the mineralization in the area, the 2D resistivity and chargeability cross-sections are prepared and interpreted with the help of the geological information. This geophysical survey in the area has led to the identification of several potential areas for mineralization. Then in order to obtain a detailed picture of the sub-surface mineralization and an overview of the in-depth mineralization distribution, a 3D modeling of the acquired data is made, and the results of this modeling are shown in 3D forms. The mineralization zones are identified in the studied area from their high chargeability values as well as the low to medium electrical resistivity amounts. This can be attributed to the metal mineralization and the presence of sulfide minerals in the mineralization zones. Mineralization in many places of the studied area is determined with an approximate east-west trend as well as somewhat varying the intensities of the electrical resistivity and chargeability amounts. The geological and drilling information obtained from the area confirm the interpretations.

Keywords

20.1001.1.22518592.2021.12.3.7.6

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Journal of Mining and Environment

Modeling of Induced Polarization and Resistivity Data for Prospecting and Exploration of Polymetallic Deposit in Kaboudan Area, East of Iran

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Volume 12, Issue 3
July 2021
Pages 693-710

Modeling of Induced Polarization and Resistivity Data for Prospecting and Exploration of Polymetallic Deposit in Kaboudan Area, East of Iran

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References

Volume 12, Issue 3July 2021Pages 693-710

Volume 12, Issue 3
July 2021
Pages 693-710