Journal of Geology & Geophysics
Open Access
ISSN: 2381-8719
ISSN: 2381-8719
Department of Physics, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
Research Article
Characterization of Iron Ore Deposit using 2D Resistivity Imaging and Induced Polarization Techniques at Diddaye: Potiskum Area, Northeastern Nigeria
Author(s): Aliyu Mohammed Lawan*, Ahmed Usman, Jimoh Raimi and Aminu Lawal Ahmed
2D Electrical resistivity imaging and Induced polarization (IP) techniques were used to characterize Iron Ore deposit at Diddaye-Potiskum area of Yobe State, Northeastern Nigeria. The area lies between latitudes 11046'00'' and 11056' 00'' N, and longitudes 11000'00'' and 11010'00'' E. The survey was targeted at determining resistivity and chargeability values that are associated with the iron ore deposit and determining possible depth, thickness of the deposit. The protocol chosen were the Wenner-Schlumberger array and dipole-dipole for 2D resistivity and induced polarization imaging respectively. Data processing and interpretation were carried out using RES2DINV software. This research characterized the alluvium deposit in the study area into two: the alluvium deposit that is enriched with iron ore and alluvium deposit with disseminated iro.. View More»