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Gold mineralization characteristics and discovery significance of the Archaean Kavirondian Group conglomerate in Tanzania

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  • No.2 Institute of Geological & Mineral Resources Survey of Henan|Henan Provincial Testing Center for Rocks and Minerals|No.2 Institute of Geological & Mineral Resources Survey of Henan|No.2 Institute of Geological & Mineral Resources Survey of Henan|No.2 Institute of Geological & Mineral Resources Survey of Henan|No.2 Institute of Geological & Mineral Resources Survey of Henan|No.2 Institute of Geological & Mineral Resources Survey of Henan
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Abstract:

The Tanzania Archaean Kavirondian Group conglomerates are primarily distributed in the Nzega region of central Tanzania,with a small amount also found in the Lupa region to the southwest.This rock formation,which extends approximately 50 km in length and 0.5-3 km in width in a near EW and NW direction,is characterized by widespread gold mineralization.The main mineralization features include silicification and pyrite mineralization,followed by arsenopyrite mineralization and pyrrhotite mineralization.The study findings are as follows:①Induced polarization anomalies exhibit distinct relatively low resistivity and high polarization characteristics.②Soil geochemical measurements show significant Au anomalies with well-defined concentration centers and zones.③Gold mineralization is strictly controlled by rock layers and is confined to the conglomerate zones.④The gold mineralization is extensive,with mineralized bodies ranging from 5 m to 20 m in width.⑤The gold grades within the mineralized bodies are relatively low,ranging from 0.2 g/t to 1.0 g/t,but local enrichment zones can reach 2 g/t to 3 g/t.

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Tanzania;Nzega;Kavirondian Group;conglomerates;gold mineralization;Archaean