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Iron ore exploration correlating 3D-FTG airborne gravity gradient and magnetic measurements at Quadrilátero Ferrífero, Minas Gerais State, Brazil

This research shows a geological interpretation with focus on iron ore exploration using 3D-FTG airborne gravity gradiometry and airborne magnetic data acquired at Baú-Gandarela region, Quadrilátero Ferrífero, Minas Gerais State, Brazil. The main idea was to establish priorities for hematite prospection in the region cited above. Towards this study was possible to optimize the core drilling, delimiting the best areas for iron ore mineralization, saving economical resources.

3D-FTG airborne gravity gradiometry; magnetometry; iron ore


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