Abstract
Rarity of outcrops is a typical feature of considerable parts of the Birimian Supergroup in Ghana as a result of deep weathering which leads to the formation of thick surficial cover and laterization. This hampers the precise mapping of lithological boundaries and mafic dykes. These boundaries are tectonic contacts that may have the potential to host orogenic gold deposits. This study aims to map these subsurface geological features using regional airborne geophysical data. Derivatives of magnetic data such as analytic signal, vertical derivative, horizontal gradient and the ternary map of the radiometric data were employed to interpret subsurface geology. The general correlation of the magnetic and radiometric maps with the existing geological map confirms their suitability as geological mapping tools. Tectonostratigraphic contacts of several geological domains within the Birimian Supergroup were delineated. These zones host world-class gold deposits and are potential corridors to focus exploration activities to ensure efficient fund utilisation and minimisation of exploration risks. Additionally, SSE-NNW, WSW-ENE and WNW-ESE trending dolerite dyke swarms were outlined.
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