ISSN:
1573-8981
Keywords:
Numerical method
;
Resource assessment
;
Genetic-geologic model
;
Uranium
;
San Juan Basin
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Geosciences
Notes:
Abstract An integrated data-directed numerical method has been developed to estimate the undiscovered mineral endowment within a given area. The method has been used to estimate the undiscovered uranium endowment in the San Juan Basin, New Mexico, U.S.A. The favorability of uranium concentration was evaluated in each of 2,068 cells defined within the Basin. Favorability was based on the correlated similarity of the geologic characteristics of each cell to the geologic characteristics of five area-related deposit models. Estimates of the undiscovered endowment for each cell were categorized according to deposit type, depth, and cutoff grade. The method can be applied to any mineral or energy commodity provided that the data collected reflect discovered endowment.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02286436
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