Stream Sediment Geochemical Survey around Mildo and Its Environs, Madagali, Northeastern Nigeria

  • H. A. Ahmed Modibbo Adama University of Technology,
  • M. Halilu Modibbo Adama University of Technology,
  • M.B. Saleh Modibbo Adama University of Technology,
  • A. Hassan Modibbo Adama University of Technology,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53555/as.v3i8.1344
Keywords: Mildo, Madagali,, Stream Sediments,, Hawal Massif,, Northeastern Nigeria

Abstract

In an attempt to explore the mineral potentials of Mildo area, geology and stream sediments
geochemical survey around Mildo and its environs, Madagali area, Northeastern Nigeria was
carried out. The area is part of Mandara Mountains. The Mandara Mountains together with the
adjacent Hawal and Adamawa Massif form the northeastern basement complex. Stream
sediments were collected at the confluence points of two or more streams mostly at a depth of 20
– 30cm. The stream sediment samples were analyzed for trace and major elemental concentration
using XRF analytical method. The result of the geochemical analysis was thereafter subjected to
statistical analysis. Elements of high concentrations were identified and they include Ba, Ti, Fe,
Zn, Cu, Hg, Cd, Co, Zr, Sr and Ag. Locations SSP4 and SSP13 have concentrations of these
elements in high values. We speculate that high concentration of Ag can be associated with
mineralization of gold and other Platinum Group Metals in the area. Although, most elements
studied have high concentrations, but they fall short of threshold values to be considered as
anomalous to constitute an economic deposit. However, we recommend further surveys in the
vicinity of areas with highest concentrations for possible location of economic deposits
upstream

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Author Biographies

H. A. Ahmed, Modibbo Adama University of Technology,

Department of Geology,

M. Halilu, Modibbo Adama University of Technology,

Department of Geology,

M.B. Saleh, Modibbo Adama University of Technology,

Department of Geology

A. Hassan, Modibbo Adama University of Technology,

Department of Geology

Published
2017-08-31
How to Cite
Ahmed, H. A., Halilu, M., Saleh, M., & Hassan, A. (2017). Stream Sediment Geochemical Survey around Mildo and Its Environs, Madagali, Northeastern Nigeria. IJRDO-Journal of Applied Science, 3(8), 84-102. https://doi.org/10.53555/as.v3i8.1344
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Vol. 3 No. 8 (2017): IJRDO - Journal of Applied Science
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