Cooperative Exploration Model of Coal–Gallium Deposit: A Case Study of the Heidaigou Coal–Gallium Deposit in the Jungar Coalfield, Inner Mongolia, China
Gallium (Ga) is a typical scattered trace element that is irreplaceable in strategic sectors such as national defense, wireless communications, new materials, renewable energy, and healthcare. The coal–Ga deposit is an important complement to traditional Ga resources and has become a significant foc...
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| description | Gallium (Ga) is a typical scattered trace element that is irreplaceable in strategic sectors such as national defense, wireless communications, new materials, renewable energy, and healthcare. The coal–Ga deposit is an important complement to traditional Ga resources and has become a significant focus for Ga mineral resource exploration. Therefore, there is an urgent need to research the coal–Ga cooperative exploration model from both technical and economic perspectives. Taking the Heidaigou coal–Ga deposit as an example, the enrichment zone of coal–Ga is predominantly situated in the northern part of the exploration area, adjacent to the fault zone. The Ga concentration demonstrates a gradual decline from the north–central region towards the northeast and southeast. Similar vertical Ga distribution patterns are observed in adjacent drillings, with notably higher concentrations in the roof, floor, and parting layers. The cooperative exploration model for coal–Ga deposits is proposed based on the above features. The model employs a comprehensive set of cooperative technical methods, such as remote sensing, geological mapping, seismic exploration, drilling, petrogeochemistry, and well logging. The layout of exploration engineering and the concentration of Ga provide the basis for the estimation of Ga resources. Additionally, the model provides an important scientific basis for the improvement of the strategic coordination ability of Ga mineral resources. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-59f8c2f21243416bb0511997ccc8567b2024-02-23T15:28:36ZengMDPI AGMinerals2075-163X2024-01-0114215610.3390/min14020156Cooperative Exploration Model of Coal–Gallium Deposit: A Case Study of the Heidaigou Coal–Gallium Deposit in the Jungar Coalfield, Inner Mongolia, ChinaYun Zhang0Yingchun Wei1Daiyong Cao2Xin Li3Jinhao Wei4Laixin Xu5Bo Dong6Tengyue Xu7College of Geoscience and Surveying Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing 100083, ChinaCollege of Geoscience and Surveying Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing 100083, ChinaCollege of Geoscience and Surveying Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing 100083, ChinaCollege of Geoscience and Surveying Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing 100083, ChinaCollege of Geoscience and Surveying Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing 100083, ChinaCollege of Geoscience and Surveying Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing 100083, ChinaCollege of Geoscience and Surveying Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing 100083, ChinaCollege of Geoscience and Surveying Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing 100083, ChinaGallium (Ga) is a typical scattered trace element that is irreplaceable in strategic sectors such as national defense, wireless communications, new materials, renewable energy, and healthcare. The coal–Ga deposit is an important complement to traditional Ga resources and has become a significant focus for Ga mineral resource exploration. Therefore, there is an urgent need to research the coal–Ga cooperative exploration model from both technical and economic perspectives. Taking the Heidaigou coal–Ga deposit as an example, the enrichment zone of coal–Ga is predominantly situated in the northern part of the exploration area, adjacent to the fault zone. The Ga concentration demonstrates a gradual decline from the north–central region towards the northeast and southeast. Similar vertical Ga distribution patterns are observed in adjacent drillings, with notably higher concentrations in the roof, floor, and parting layers. The cooperative exploration model for coal–Ga deposits is proposed based on the above features. The model employs a comprehensive set of cooperative technical methods, such as remote sensing, geological mapping, seismic exploration, drilling, petrogeochemistry, and well logging. The layout of exploration engineering and the concentration of Ga provide the basis for the estimation of Ga resources. Additionally, the model provides an important scientific basis for the improvement of the strategic coordination ability of Ga mineral resources.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/14/2/156coal–Ga depositdistribution characteristicsexploration technicalexploration engineering layoutcooperative exploration model |
| spellingShingle | Yun Zhang Yingchun Wei Daiyong Cao Xin Li Jinhao Wei Laixin Xu Bo Dong Tengyue Xu Cooperative Exploration Model of Coal–Gallium Deposit: A Case Study of the Heidaigou Coal–Gallium Deposit in the Jungar Coalfield, Inner Mongolia, China Minerals coal–Ga deposit distribution characteristics exploration technical exploration engineering layout cooperative exploration model |
| title | Cooperative Exploration Model of Coal–Gallium Deposit: A Case Study of the Heidaigou Coal–Gallium Deposit in the Jungar Coalfield, Inner Mongolia, China |
| title_full | Cooperative Exploration Model of Coal–Gallium Deposit: A Case Study of the Heidaigou Coal–Gallium Deposit in the Jungar Coalfield, Inner Mongolia, China |
| title_fullStr | Cooperative Exploration Model of Coal–Gallium Deposit: A Case Study of the Heidaigou Coal–Gallium Deposit in the Jungar Coalfield, Inner Mongolia, China |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cooperative Exploration Model of Coal–Gallium Deposit: A Case Study of the Heidaigou Coal–Gallium Deposit in the Jungar Coalfield, Inner Mongolia, China |
| title_short | Cooperative Exploration Model of Coal–Gallium Deposit: A Case Study of the Heidaigou Coal–Gallium Deposit in the Jungar Coalfield, Inner Mongolia, China |
| title_sort | cooperative exploration model of coal gallium deposit a case study of the heidaigou coal gallium deposit in the jungar coalfield inner mongolia china |
| topic | coal–Ga deposit distribution characteristics exploration technical exploration engineering layout cooperative exploration model |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/14/2/156 |
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