Structural, geochronological, geochemical and mineralization patterns in the Nigeria–
Borborema province of western Africa and NE Brazil reflect a complex Proterozoic evolution …

Mining projects especially relating to limestone deposits require an accurate knowledge of
tonnage and grade, for both short and long-term planning. This is often difficult to establish …

Abstract Amphibolites of Itagunmodi and Igun, within the Ilesa Area were studied in order to
determine their petrochemical affinities, tectonic setting and conditions of formation; …

Aderan area, southwestern Nigeria is underlain by metaigneous and metasedimentary rocks
which have been intruded by granitic rocks of probable Pan-African (ca. 600 Ma) age. Four …

Structural mapping and petrographic study carried out on the exposed Basement rocks of
Igarra area, Southwestern Nigeria, have been used to infer the metamorphism, evolution …

Studies were carried out on the geochemistry of 18 representative samples of the granite
gneiss host rock, common Pb dates on six granite gneiss whole rock samples, six feldspar …

Abstract The Idofin-Osi-Eruku area occurs in the south-eastern margin of the southwestern
sector of the Nigerian Basement Complex. Granitic rocks and early gneiss samples were …

3 (2.55 g/cm), compressive strength (13.84 Mpa), hardness (3.0), specific gravity (2.71),
water absorption capacity (0.49%), apparent porosity (0.64%), colour brightness (83) and pH …

Soil geochemical surveys are widely used in the early stages of gold exploration, especially
in areas with poor outcrops and thick overburden. Fifty-one (51) soil samples were collected …

Abstract The rocks around River Iwa forest reserve area were studied by using
geochemistry, lithological characteristic and radiometric dating techniques. Geological field …