We acknowledge the logistic and financial support provided by the Department of Geology and the National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar. Susan Turner (Brisbane) gave assistance with English language.
Analysis of the anomalous magnetic mineral intensities and geochemistry for placer gold deposits are presented for those of the Attock area at the confluence of the Indus and Kabul rivers in northwestern Pakistan. Two grids covering an area of 10x18 m2 and 8x10 m2 were analyzed using a G-858 Cesium Vapor Magnetometer. The anomalous zones obtained were plotted on contour maps, 2D and 3D magnetic intensity maps. Based on the magnetic anomalies, grid-1 of the study area was sampled at three different anomalous zones for geochemical analysis. These zones contain gold concentrations, ranging from 2.11 ppm to 6.109 ppm with an average of 4.01 ppm. Increase in gold concentration in the subsurface within the anomalous zones indicates that magnetometer survey followed by a geochemical analysis can potentially narrow down the gold-bearing anomalous zones.
Asghar ALI, Khaista REHMAN, Owais TAYYAB, Tahir ZAMAN, Mahad JAMEEL, Azeem KHAN, Rafique AHMAD, Muhammad IRFAN.2020. Exploring Placer Gold Deposits through Integrated Geophysical and Geochemical Techniques at the Confluence of the Indus and Kabul Rivers, NW Pakistan[J]. ACTA GEOLOGICA SINICA(English edition),94(5):1440~1450
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