Base Metals Prospecting in Kagera Region, Tanzania Using Remote Sensing and Biogeochemistry Analytics

Authors

Thomas A. Woolman, On Target Technologies, Inc.Follow

Author Keywords

biogeochemistry, bio-prospecting, nickel, platinum, cerium, yttrium, lanthanum, manganese, rare earth elements, geostatistics, mathematical geology, economic geology, aeromagnetic, ferromagnetic, paramagnetic, bastnasite

Abstract

This paper explores the use of biogeochemistry as a means for conducting geological prospecting in search of economic grade anomalies of precious metals, base metals and rare earth elements. The use of randomized soil sampling for geostatistical coefficient calculations and aeromagnetic remote sensing systems in conjunction with biogeochemical prospecting for ferromagnetic elements is examined. The paper concludes that the evidence presented indicates that bioprospecting can be an extremely powerful economic geology tool for conducting rapid and cost effective micro-targeting mineral discovery.

Recommended Citation

Woolman, Thomas A. (2013) "Base Metals Prospecting in Kagera Region, Tanzania Using Remote Sensing and Biogeochemistry Analytics," The Compass: Earth Science Journal of Sigma Gamma Epsilon: Vol. 85: Iss. 4, Article 2.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/compass/vol85/iss4/2