Unveiling the mineral resources and structural patterns in the Middle Benue Trough: a comprehensive exploration using airborne magnetic and radiometric data
The Middle Benue Trough (MBT) in Northcentral Nigeria is a geologically significant area with vast mineral resource potential. Employing airborne magnetic and radiometric data, this study utilized the Centre for Exploration Targeting on enhanced total magnetic intensity data to reveal geologic struc...
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| author | Stephen E. Ekwok Anthony M. George Asuquo A. Omori Kamal Abdelrahman Samuel I. Ugar Peter Andráš Morod I. Morphy Anthony E. Akpan Ahmed M. Eldosouky |
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| description | The Middle Benue Trough (MBT) in Northcentral Nigeria is a geologically significant area with vast mineral resource potential. Employing airborne magnetic and radiometric data, this study utilized the Centre for Exploration Targeting on enhanced total magnetic intensity data to reveal geologic structures, lithological units and mineralization zones. Lineaments predominantly trended in NE-SW direction, with noteworthy orientations in NNE-SSW and E-W. Radiometric anomalies correlated with distinct lithological units, pinpointing granitic gneiss, alluvium, shale, siltstone and sandstone. A magnetically concentrated and potassium-rich area indicated potential polymetallic-magnetic mineralization. The 2D model illustrated igneous intrusions influencing prevalent geologic structures, such as sediment baking and doming. Thorough analysis, including source parameter imaging, standard Euler deconvolution and 2D forward modelling, revealed sediment thicknesses below 1500 m. This research enhances understanding of the MBT’s geological features, offering valuable insights for mineral exploration and resource assessment in the region. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-06efdcaf7a8849859d981ccc2831e7992025-08-20T01:59:21ZengTaylor & Francis GroupGeocarto International1010-60491752-07622024-01-0139110.1080/10106049.2024.2339290Unveiling the mineral resources and structural patterns in the Middle Benue Trough: a comprehensive exploration using airborne magnetic and radiometric dataStephen E. Ekwok0Anthony M. George1Asuquo A. Omori2Kamal Abdelrahman3Samuel I. Ugar4Peter Andráš5Morod I. Morphy6Anthony E. Akpan7Ahmed M. Eldosouky8Applied Geophysics Programme, Department of Physics, University of Calabar, Calabar, NigeriaApplied Geophysics Programme, Department of Physics, University of Calabar, Calabar, NigeriaApplied Geophysics Programme, Department of Physics, University of Calabar, Calabar, NigeriaDepartment of Geology & Geophysics, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Geology, University of Calabar, Calabar, NigeriaFaculty of Natural Sciences, Matej Bel University, Banska Bystrica, SlovakiaDepartment of Geology, University of Calabar, Calabar, NigeriaApplied Geophysics Programme, Department of Physics, University of Calabar, Calabar, NigeriaDepartment of Geology, Faculty of Science, Suez University, Suez, EgyptThe Middle Benue Trough (MBT) in Northcentral Nigeria is a geologically significant area with vast mineral resource potential. Employing airborne magnetic and radiometric data, this study utilized the Centre for Exploration Targeting on enhanced total magnetic intensity data to reveal geologic structures, lithological units and mineralization zones. Lineaments predominantly trended in NE-SW direction, with noteworthy orientations in NNE-SSW and E-W. Radiometric anomalies correlated with distinct lithological units, pinpointing granitic gneiss, alluvium, shale, siltstone and sandstone. A magnetically concentrated and potassium-rich area indicated potential polymetallic-magnetic mineralization. The 2D model illustrated igneous intrusions influencing prevalent geologic structures, such as sediment baking and doming. Thorough analysis, including source parameter imaging, standard Euler deconvolution and 2D forward modelling, revealed sediment thicknesses below 1500 m. This research enhances understanding of the MBT’s geological features, offering valuable insights for mineral exploration and resource assessment in the region.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/10106049.2024.2339290Magnetic dataradiometric datageologic structurescentre for exploration targetingMiddle Benue Trough |
| spellingShingle | Stephen E. Ekwok Anthony M. George Asuquo A. Omori Kamal Abdelrahman Samuel I. Ugar Peter Andráš Morod I. Morphy Anthony E. Akpan Ahmed M. Eldosouky Unveiling the mineral resources and structural patterns in the Middle Benue Trough: a comprehensive exploration using airborne magnetic and radiometric data Geocarto International Magnetic data radiometric data geologic structures centre for exploration targeting Middle Benue Trough |
| title | Unveiling the mineral resources and structural patterns in the Middle Benue Trough: a comprehensive exploration using airborne magnetic and radiometric data |
| title_full | Unveiling the mineral resources and structural patterns in the Middle Benue Trough: a comprehensive exploration using airborne magnetic and radiometric data |
| title_fullStr | Unveiling the mineral resources and structural patterns in the Middle Benue Trough: a comprehensive exploration using airborne magnetic and radiometric data |
| title_full_unstemmed | Unveiling the mineral resources and structural patterns in the Middle Benue Trough: a comprehensive exploration using airborne magnetic and radiometric data |
| title_short | Unveiling the mineral resources and structural patterns in the Middle Benue Trough: a comprehensive exploration using airborne magnetic and radiometric data |
| title_sort | unveiling the mineral resources and structural patterns in the middle benue trough a comprehensive exploration using airborne magnetic and radiometric data |
| topic | Magnetic data radiometric data geologic structures centre for exploration targeting Middle Benue Trough |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/10106049.2024.2339290 |
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