Developing Current Situation of Metal Resources Exploration Techniques and Some Thought

Developing current situation of geochemical exploration methodology and techniques used for searching for ore deposits can be outlined as the following contents: (1) study on geochemical exploration for concealed mineral deposits in overburden areas; (2) study on both existing status of elements and geochemical properties of elements; (3) comprehensive interpretation of geochemical information; (4) regional geochemical mapping. The following suggestions are given in this paper: (1) the first task of geochemical exploration for mineral resources is to determine suitable sampling medium; (2)the study on elemental anomalous features and elemental anomalous pattern should be strengthen; (3) the study on geochemical mapping techniques under different landscapes should be strengthen to realize the mineral exploration strategy of quickly mastering all situation and delineating ore targets step by step; (4) strength the study on information processing techniques for geochemical , geological, geophysical and remote sensing data to delineate and assess ore targets utilizing integrated information and to reduce the uncertainty of mineral exploration.