The Geochemistry Characteristics of Northwest China Lithium and the Prediction of Its Prospecting Potential
In order to delineate the prospecting area for lithium mineralization,1∶200 000 geochemical data in the two main lithium ore belts of West Kunlun Altun and Altay was used.Based on the geochemical spatial distribution and ab-normal characteristics of lithium elements,the prospecting area was delineated to serve the strategic action selection for mineral exploration breakthroughs.Based on the previous 1∶200 000 geochemical database of key lithium deposit zones,the data were reanalyzed for parameters such as element correlation,background,and anomaly characteristics,and com-bined with existing lithium deposits or lithium mineralization points to delineate prospecting prospects.Fifteen geochem-ical anomaly areas for lithium have been delineated in the Kunlun Altai region,and twelve geochemical anomaly areas for lithium have been delineated in the Altai region.The 27 abnormal areas delineated in this study can provide reference basis for the next deployment of lithium ore exploration work.
lithium oreGeochemical anomaliesProspecting predictionMetallogenic prospect areaNorthwest region