Application of multifractal modeling for separation of sulfidic mineralized zones based on induced polarization and resistivity data in the Ghare-Tappeh Cu deposit, NW Iran

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  • Keyvan Karami1,
  • Peyman Afzal*1,
  1. Department of Mining Engineering, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

Revised: 2016-08-08

Accepted: 2016-08-08

Published 2015-10-01

How to Cite

Karami, K., & Afzal, P. (2015). Application of multifractal modeling for separation of sulfidic mineralized zones based on induced polarization and resistivity data in the Ghare-Tappeh Cu deposit, NW Iran. Iranian Journal of Earth Sciences, 7(1), 134-141. https://oiccpress.com/ijes/article/view/5773

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to identify various sulfidic mineralized zones in the Ghare-Tappeh Cu deposit (NW Iran) based on geo-electrical data including induced polarization (IP) and resistivity (RS) using the concentration-volume (C-V) and number-size (N-S) fractal models. The fractal models were used to separate high and moderate sulfidic zones from low sulfidic zones and barren wall rocks. Both the N-S and C-V fractal models confirm that there is a high sulfidic mineralized zone in the NW part of the studied area. Moreover, the application of multifractal modeling based on the geo-electrical data is considered to be a proper approach for delineation of various mineralized zones at depth for optimization of mineral exploration operations. Finally, the results can be useful for proposing grid drilling in a detailed exploration stage.
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