Abstract
Geochemical analyses of fresh bedrock samples indicate that the Jos—Bukuru biotite granites are characterized by enhanced values of a suite of trace elements, including Sn, Zn, Rb, Li, Nb, Th and F, and depletion in Ba and Sr. The abundance and interrelationships of these elements are most useful as indicators of mineralizing processes and ore-bearing potential. The Sn-bearing rocks are characterized by low K/Rb, Ba/Rb, and Mg/Li and high Li/Zn and ( Li × 1000) K ratios. These results, as applied to the Jos—Bukuru Complex, indicate that Sabon Gida and Ray field have the best ore-bearing potential, while that of Bukuru and N'gell is only limited. The Jos and Kuru phase could be regarded as barren.
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