Orogenic gold in the Egyptian Eastern Desert: Widespread gold mineralization in the late stages of Neoproterozoic orogeny
BA Zoheir, PR Johnson, RJ Goldfarb, DD Klemm - Gondwana Research, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract The Arabian-Nubian Shield (ANS) is a rapidly emerging world-class province for
gold resources mainly in structurally-controlled quartz±carbonate veins that are best …
gold resources mainly in structurally-controlled quartz±carbonate veins that are best …
Transpressional imbricate thrust zones controlling gold mineralization in the Central Eastern Desert of Egypt
MA Abd El-Wahed, H Harraz, MH El-Behairy - Ore Geology Reviews, 2016 - Elsevier
Strongly deformed volcaniclastic metasediments and ophiolitic slices hosting the Sukari gold
mineralization display evidence of a complex structural evolution involving three main …
mineralization display evidence of a complex structural evolution involving three main …
Tectonics of the Eastern Desert of Egypt: key to understanding the neoproterozoic evolution of the Arabian–Nubian Shield (East African Orogen)
The tectonic evolution of the Arabian–Nubian Shield (ANS), the northern continuation of the
East African Orogen (EAO), is enigmatic and a matter of controversy. The EAO is observed …
East African Orogen (EAO), is enigmatic and a matter of controversy. The EAO is observed …
Structural and tectonic framework of Neoproterozoic basement of Egypt: from gneiss domes to transpression belts
The Neoproterozoic tectonic evolution of the Egyptian Eastern Desert (EED) basement is
documented, principally through its history of structural events, and to a lesser degree …
documented, principally through its history of structural events, and to a lesser degree …
Genesis of the gneissic core complexes in the Arabian-Nubian Shield and its tectonic implications: A regional overview
M Abd El-Wahed, M Attia - Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, 2022 - Elsevier
Metamorphic core complexes (MCCs) are a domed structures cored by high grade gneiss
overlain by low grade supracrustal rocks. They are characterized by some common features …
overlain by low grade supracrustal rocks. They are characterized by some common features …
Structural and tectonic evolution of suture‐related belts and post‐accretionary systems in the Arabian‐Nubian Shield
M Abd El‐Wahed, M Attia - Geological Journal, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Deforming belts in the Arabian‐Nubian Shield (ANS) are classified into (1) suture‐related
belts, including arc–arc and arc‐continental, and (2) post‐accretionary systems, including N …
belts, including arc–arc and arc‐continental, and (2) post‐accretionary systems, including N …
Late Neoproterozoic basement rocks of Kadabora-Suwayqat area, Central Eastern Desert, Egypt: geochemical and remote sensing characterization
MF Sadek, MW Ali-Bik, SM Hassan - Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2015 - Springer
Kadabora-Suwayqat area, in the Central Eastern Desert of Egypt, is built up by a wide
variety of non-consanguineous, basement rock units, which represent a tectono-stratigraphic …
variety of non-consanguineous, basement rock units, which represent a tectono-stratigraphic …
Suture (s) and major shear zones in the Neoproterozoic basement of Egypt
Z Hamimi, MA Abd El-Wahed - The Geology of Egypt, 2020 - Springer
Abstract The Arabian-Nubian Shield (ANS), the northern extension of the East African
Orogen (EAO), consists of a number of amalgamated island-arc tectonic terranes, separated …
Orogen (EAO), consists of a number of amalgamated island-arc tectonic terranes, separated …
Transpressive structures in the Ghadir Shear Belt, Eastern Desert, Egypt: evidence for partitioning of oblique convergence in the Arabian‐Nubian Shield during …
M ABD EL‐WAHED, S Kamh… - Acta Geologica Sinica …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Transpressional deformation has played an important role in the late Neoproterozoic
evolution of the Arabian‐Nubian Shield including the Central Eastern Desert of Egypt. The …
evolution of the Arabian‐Nubian Shield including the Central Eastern Desert of Egypt. The …
Re-Os geochronology of gold mineralization in the Fawakhir area, Eastern Desert, Egypt
We report the first Re-Os data on gold-associated arsenopyrite from mesothermal gold-
quartz veins in the ancient Egyptian Fawakhir–El Sid gold mining district in the central …
quartz veins in the ancient Egyptian Fawakhir–El Sid gold mining district in the central …