Interim results of geological investigations in the vicinity of the Ergani-Maden massive copper deposits near Maden, Elazig, Turkey
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Abstract
As a result of geologic studies and geochemical reconnaissance by Griffitts, Albers, and brier in 1969 in the Ergani-Maden district of eastern Turkey, seven areas were recommended for more detailed investigation. Two of these, here termed Areas 1 and 2, were mapped geologically and sampled geochemically in June and July 1970 by .4. E. Weissenborn, U. S. Geological Survey, and Omer Oner and Metin Sengun, Mineral Research and Exploration Institute (MTA), an agency of the Turkish Government. This study was part of a mineral exploration and training project conducted by the U. S. Geological Survey in cooperation with MTA under the auspices of the Agency for International Development, U. S. Department of State. Mapping and sampling of four of the other areas was completed in August and September by Oner and Sengun, but this report concerns only Areas 1 and 2.
The geological environment in Areas 1 and 2 appears favorable for additional ore bodies of the Ergani-Maden type, which have been Turkey's most important producer of copper. Weak but distinct anomalies developed by the geochemical sampling in Area 1 adjacent to the Mihrap Dagi deposit suggest that other ore bodies maybe found along the northwesterly trend defined by the Mihrap Dagi, Arpa Meydan, Ana Yatak mines, and the Mizir Tepe prospect. Recommendations are made for 8 drill holes in Area 1 to test this possibility.
Two additional holes are also recommended in Arc.: 1. Two less pronounced anomalies were developed in Area 2.
Two drill holes are suggested to test them.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Interim results of geological investigations in the vicinity of the Ergani-Maden massive copper deposits near Maden, Elazig, Turkey |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 72-446 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr72446 |
| Year Published | 1972 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | Report: ii, 39 p.; 6 Figures: 12.25 x 5.57 inches or smaller |
| Country | Turkey |
| Other Geospatial | Elazig |