Abstract Geochemical anomalies of gold and tungsten in Ningdun area are dominated by the element association of
AuAsWBi. These anomalies are well coincident with the structural rifting belt. They are characterized by
high intensity, extensiveness, and remarkable zoning, and are evidently controlled by NEtrending faults. Both
secondary and primary anomalies exist in the area, as revealed by highintensity sampling in stream sediments,
soil and rock profile survey and geological investigation across the profile. The inspection method has been proved
to be effective. Anomalies occur in places of numerous folds and rifts, where there exist granodiorite porphyries
with such highbackground elements as Au and W, abundant material sources and heat as well as excellent geological
settings for mineralization. There are four mineralized bodies of gold, but they are not consistent with the
anomalies there in intensity and dimension. In addition, oreforming elements of Au, W and Mo are as high as
associated elements of As and Bi in content in mineralized altered rocks of the rifting belt. All these features
suggest good prospects in search for Au, W and Mo in the area.
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