To better understand the subsurface geological composition (relief, fault, fracture, discontinuities, orientation of structures) of the surrounding environment that anticipates infrastructural development in the near future due to population explosion, an Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) survey was conducted in Igarra, Akoko Edo area of Edo state, Nigeria. The depth to bedrock, possible geologic structures (faults, fractures, voids) were some of the properties investigated. To determine the orientation and continuity of the underlying geological features, 2D resistivity surveys were conducted along three parallel traverses (S-N orientation) with a total length of 205m and an inter-traverse spacing of 50m. The ERT results demonstrate that there are constant areas of low resistivity along the three traverses. Stations between 70 m – 90 m and 110 m – 150 m revealed low resistivity values, indicating possible geological structure. As seen in the resistivity pseudo-section, competent beds can be found at around 5 m and about 10 m in some stations (70 – 90 m and 110 – 150 m). It is generally accepted that geological features (fault, fracture) that pose a risk to geotechnical and engineering projects can be found in the regions with low resistivity. According to the research, pervasive underground geological structures are to blame for most road failures. Since electrical resistivity tomography is useful in describing an engineering site, further geophysical investigation for hydrogeological objectives should be undertaken on the identified faulted and fractured zones to establish its hydrologic importance and reserved for such.

The depositional environment of Clastic sediments in Tomboy Field Onshore Niger Delta were delineated using 3D Seismic and lithological logs. Well log suites from 5 wells comprising Spontaneous potential, Gamma ray, Sonic, Resistivity, Density, and Neutron logs were obtained and analyzed. Reverse estimation was done for the Neutron log and Bulk Density log using volumetric method. Gamma-ray log were used to calibrate Log motifs and correlate sand bodies TMB-01, TMB-02, TMB-03, TMB-04, and TMB-06. Prediction of depositional environment was made through the usage of wireline log shapes of facies combined with result from seismic data. Results of correlation across the five wells showed that. there was continuity at depth interval of 4000-5000ft across the wells as well 3 did not have any gamma information to correlate accros it. The seismic section showed two major growth faults and a channel fill on seismic (inline 5940, crossline1660) between 3.3-3.6ms. According to the paleo-reconstruction from the correlated wells within the tomboy field, the reservoir is made up of sands from fluvial and tidal channels, barrier, and barrier bar. These sand bodies are likely to contain hydrocarbons because of the rollover anticline, which is found at the fault’s downthrown block. This study has revealed that the Clastic sediments in Tomboy Field Onshore Niger Delta were deposited within a predominantly deltaic environment (transitional).

This study is aimed at evaluating the influence of compaction (at different energy levels) on the geotechnical properties of stabilized soils. To achieve this, four bulk soil samples (BDL1, BDL2 BDL3 & BDT) consisting of termite reworked soils and residual lateritic soils were collected at New Stadium Road, Awo hall, University of Ibadan, Nigeria at a depth of 2m for strength tests and at depths of 1m, 1.5m & 2m for index tests. Geotechnical analysis (index tests and strength tests) and geochemical analysis (X-ray Diffraction) were carried out on the sampled soils. The study revealed that the mineral constituents of the sampled soils are quartz, kaolinite and hematite; with the termite-reworked soil richer in kaolinite content than the quartz schist derived soil with about 125% increase. The values of index tests for both soils met the required Nigeria specification for good soil with termite reworked soil performing better. The values of specific gravity for both soils are close suggesting similar origin. AASHTO classification put termite-reworked soil within the range of A-2-7 (good rating) while most of the residual soil samples fall within A-7-5 to A-7-6 range (fair to poor rating). The stabilisation of residual lateritic soil using termite-reworked soil as stabiliser brought about increase in the values of maximum dry density, uncured unconfined compressive strength as well as the sun-cured unconfined compressive strength of the studied soil. The influence of stabilisation using termite-reworked soil was strongest at the highest level of compaction ((30%) of termite-reworked soil with the weight of residual soil). There also exist a fairly strong positive correlation between the amount of termite reworked soil and energy of compaction and between the uncured and sun-cured unconfined compressive strength was plotted against the number of blows for BDL1, BDL2 and BDL3 respectively. In sum, these stabilised soils are suitable for foundation and landfills materials.

This study was carried out to map the distribution of porphyry systems within Ilesha Schist belt Southwestern Nigeria for easy accessibility of commercial gold as well as copper and molybdenum deposits to boost exploitation activities within the area. Airborne magnetic and radiometric data of the area were utilized. The acquired total magnetic intensity map of the field was enhanced with reduction to equator, vertical derivative, analytic signal and spectral analysis. Enhanced total magnetic intensity map of the study area revealed magnetic anomalies related to concealed intrusive rock associated with Cu-Au-Mo deposit at depth ranges from 306 – 421 m. Vertical derivative map revealed shallow magnetic bodies in the southern and western parts, which are probable zones for Cu-Au-Mo deposit. Analytical signal map, with magnetic zones of high intensity value between 0.1 nT/M and 1.7 nT/M highlighted faulted basement blocks impregnated with porphyry the Cu-Au-Mo deposit. Airborne radiometry image shows radioelement distributions for different lithologies. High concentration of potassium signatures observed over some parts of the area revealed hydrothermal alteration zones favourable to concentration of Cu-Au-Mo deposits. Computed Th/k ratio and composite potassium maps enhanced the signature of potassium enrichment associated with hydrothermal alteration zones. Validation of airborne results using geochemical analyses confirms the presence of copper-gold-molybdenum elements within the mapped hydrothermal alteration zones. This research has identified other valuable ore deposit, such as copper and molybdenum, to enhance exploitation activities within the area.

Biozonation and Age reconstruction of an offshore Well-X in the Niger Delta was carried out using10composite ditch cutting samples, Palynological studies was carried out on the samples to determine the age of the formation penetrated in the well, generate a range chart for the palynomorphs and generate biozones. The samples were described and prepared using the standard non mineral acid method of preparing Palynological samples. The interval studied was between 1219m (4000ft) -1384m (4540ft) thickness, belonging to the Agbada Formation which is of late Miocene. Lithologically the section penetrated by the well varies from sandstone bed to shaly bed. One biozone of the SPDC scheme P850 has been erected. The P850 zone palynomorphs observed within this interval which coincides with the P860 subzone include abundance of Zonocostitesramonae, rich occurrence of Stereisporitessp, Retibrevitricolporites obodoensis, and Psilatricolporites crassus, scanty Nympheapollislotus, and Multiareolites formosus as well as the presence of Peregrinipollis nigericus. The age of the sediment is of the late Miocene.

Built-up is one of the most significant type of land use-cover linked with urbanization. Computing, classifying, and mapping the built-up areas by Landsat image, is on priority demand for municipal and policymakers to investigate urban extension. Thus, increasing population and conversion of agricultural land into urban is a major topic understanding the bond between both types of land use. In the context of this, this study investigates the relationship between Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Normalized Difference Built-up Index (NDBI) in Khangarh taluka. Therefore, satellite images of Landsat 8 OLI/TIRS 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2021 were downloaded freely from the USGS-GloVIS Earth Explorer website. The images were processed in the ArcGIS 10.3 environment. NDVI was calculated using the Near-Infrared NIR (band 5), Red (band 4) and for NDBI, Middle Infrared Reflectance MIR (band 6) and NIR (band 5) was used following the equation of both indices. The calculated values were then exported in SPSS software for correlation determination and scatter plot development. The results from the case showed that there was a linear and negative correlation between vegetation index and built-up index in all years over the study area. Furthermore, in 2014 the coefficient of correlation explicated R2=0.96; in 2016 R2=0.23, in 2018 R2=0.34, and in 2021 R2=0.22 which indicated that NDBI could be used to illustrate the evaluation of urban construction land. The all-over study recommends that built-up index NDBI not only can be used as a significant indicator for built-up or urban areas estimation but also deliver a consistent source for urban development and planning.

Main purpose of this paper is to determine the mineralogical composition and mechanical properties of the Tarkwaian Supergroup and compare them. This project will help determine whether the rock units of the Tarkwaian Supergroup are competent based on their mineral contents and strength of the rocks to be quarried and used as aggregates for construction and also determine the structural features that were formed in the various rock units due to the deformation that took place. Values obtained from the Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) test were (21.50-77.10) N/mm2 with the Kawere conglomerate having the lowest, and Tarkwa Phyllite having the highest strength. The Huni sandstone, Banket Quartzite and Kawere conglomerate were classified as weak rocks, but the Tarkwa Phyllite was classified as a medium rock, according to Attewell and Farmer’s (1976) classification. The Huni sandstone, Banket Quartzite and Kawere conglomerate are made up of grains of varying degrees of roundness and maturity. The Huni sandstone, Banket Quartzite, and Tarkwa Phyllite exhibit foliation. Micro-folding is also observed in the Kawere conglomerate. Petrographic studies of the rocks classify them as metasedimentary rocks weathering. Based on the weak strengths of the various rock units, they are not suitable to be used as aggregates for construction but can be used for other purposes such as construction sand and dimension stones.

Subsurface protective capacity evaluation is important in groundwater prospecting. With the aid of Dar-Zarrouk parameters which show direct relationship with contaminants infiltration time and transmissivity, joint interpretation of vertical electrical sounding (VES) and 2-D resistivity imaging were employed to evaluate overburden protective capacity and groundwater potentials at Mowe in Obafemi-Owode LGA, southwest Nigeria. Total longitudinal conductance S, total transverse resistance T, longitudinal resistivity ρL and transverse resistivity ρT were computed. Sand/clayey sand was delineated at 70% of the area either as confined aquifers (78%) or unconfined aquifers (22%). S values in 87% of locations has moderate protective rating (0.2071 – 0.5630), one location has good protective rating (0.7736), others have weak protective ratings (0.1053 – 0.1814). The entire area is characterized by low overburden thickness H (7.9 – 25.6 m), which agrees with a correlation coefficient of 0.58 between S and H. T values is in the range 235 – 2046 Ωm2 with high values indicating high transmissivity zones, suggesting high probability of pollutant contamination of aquifer, also agreeing with moderate correlation coefficient of 0.69 between T and H. The study area was grouped into three regions on the cross plot of T versus S: low S and high T – poor protection and high contaminant transmission; moderate/good S and low T – good protection with low contaminants transmission; moderate/low S and low T – weak protective capacity and poor transmissivity. Excellent correlation (0.99) exists between ρL and ρT, with ρT slightly higher than ρL, and low ρL signifying the presence of conductive clayey materials in the overburden.

Underground mining at Obuasi in Ghana has been in operation since 1947. This paper uses geostatistical methods to evaluate gold ore blocks to ensure reliable grades for mining large tonnage and low-grade resources. Historically, the principal ores were low tonnage, high grade and relatively homogeneous quartz stockwork with simple geometry and average bulk grades in the range of 20-30 g/t that were evaluated using conventional polygonal methods and mined by semi-mechanized means. Currently, the ore is a shear-hosted mixed quartz vein and disseminated sulphide type deposit of low grade that is mined using highly mechanized means. The need therefore arises for a re-assessment of the estimation procedures to ensure prolonged and more profitable mining. Both diamond drill (DD) core and stope/cross-cut channel samples were taken from Block 1 at the mine for analyses and re-assessment. A wireframe model was used to constrain the three dimensional (3D) block model of the deposit. Ordinary kriging (OK) and multiple indicator kriging (MIK) geostatistical methods were used to estimate gold grades. Grade distribution is positively skewed with high spatial variability and extreme values while background values are established as <0.6 g/t. The Spatial variability is characterized by fitting models on experimental variograms. The MIK approach mitigates the effects of outliers and establish grades that are consistently lower than the OK and the weighted average method that are widely used at the mine. The MIK method, a non-linear, non-parametric method of local grade estimation are applicable to the deposit architecture. Profoundly, the MIK method is a more reliable approach considering the fact that the MCF based on the estimates at the mine are high despite operational deficiencies on the mine. The results from this study demonstrates usefulness of geostatistics to determine the architecture of Au mineralization at the deposit scale.

The lower Indus basin is leading hydrocarbon carriage sedimentary basin in Pakistan. Evaluation of two sorts out wells namely Sawan-2 and Sawan-3 has been assumed in this work for estimation and dispensation of petro physical framework using well log data. The systematic formation assessment by using petro physical studies and neutron density cross plots reveal that lithofacies mainly composed of sandstone. The hydrocarbon capability of the formation zone have been mark through several isometric maps such as water saturation, picket plots, cross plots, log analysis Phie vs depth and composite log analysis. The estimated petro physical properties shows that reservoir have volume of shale 6.1% and 14.0%, total porosity is observed between 14.6% and 18.2%, effective porosity ranges 12.5-16.5%, water saturation exhibits between 14.05% and 31.58%, hydrocarbon saturation ranges 68.42% -86.9%, The lithology of lower goru formation is dominated by very fine to fine and silty sandstone. The study method can be use within the vicinity of central Indus basin and similar basin elsewhere in the globe to quantify petro physical properties of oil and gas wells and comprehend the reservoir potential.