Journal of
Geology and Mining Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Geol. Min. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9766
  • DOI: 10.5897/JGMR
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 176

Full Length Research Paper

Geochemistry of termite mounds in the sediment-hosted Lead-Zinc Mining District of Yolo, Gongola Sub-basin: A guide for lead-zinc exploration in the Upper Benue Trough, Nigeria

Haruna I. V.
  • Haruna I. V.
  • Department of Geology, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola P. M. B. 2076, Yola, Nigeria.
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Ahmed H. A.
  • Ahmed H. A.
  • Department of Geology, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola P. M. B. 2076, Yola, Nigeria.
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Suleiman B. M.
  • Suleiman B. M.
  • Department of Geology, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola P. M. B. 2076, Yola, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 19 February 2020
  •  Accepted: 07 January 2021
  •  Published: 28 February 2021

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