Application of Aeromagnetic Data Analysis and Interpretations to Investigate Solid Mineral Potential in Part of Northwest Nigeria

Abstract

Investigation of structures was carryout to identify and delineate potential areas for mineralization within part of northwest Nigeria. Aeromagnetic data covering this area were analyzed and interpreted using different methods for mineralized geologic structures. The total magnetic field data covering this area was reduced to magnetic equator after which several methods and interpretation including, first vertical derivative; horizontal derivative; tilt derivative; analytic signal and center for exploration targeting were applied to the aeromagnetic data.