Abstract
The Geological Survey of Pakistan conducted an extensive geophysical investigation as part of its research and development program in 2023-24. This study investigates the copper prospects within the Bela ophiolite belt of the Uthal area through a comprehensive ground magnetic and Induced Polarization (IP) survey. This research aims to delineate potential copper prospects within these regions. The survey methodology involved a systematic grid layout for magnetic survey with dimensions of 25*50 meters to ensure thorough coverage of each block. Ground magnetic data were collected and analyzed to identify anomalies indicative of subsurface mineralization. The low magnetic zones were further delineated by integrated resistivity/IP methods, including Dipole, Wenner, and Schlumberger arrays. By integrating geological knowledge with advanced magnetic and IP survey techniques, this study seeks to provide valuable insights into the distribution and characteristics of copper prospects within the studied blocks. The findings of this research have significant implications for mineral exploration and resource assessment in the Uthal area, offering valuable guidance for future prospecting endeavors in similar geological settings. While this paper primarily discusses the magnetic and IP survey and its findings, it also connects them to the physical geological mapping of exposed outcrops and magnetic survey data. A comprehensive study of the project area’s completeness will be achieved after referencing additional data from assay results obtained during the trial milling of ore extracted from the suggested exploration wells.
Keywords:
Magnetic, Induced Polarization, Sulfides, Copper, Volcano Massive Sulfide Deposit, Ophiolites.
