Soil geochemical anomalies characteristics and prospecting prediction of the Huheqiaolong Area in Central Province, Mongolia

Mongolia is rich in mineral resources, but the level of geological exploration remains relatively low. Huheqiaolong is located in central Mongolia, in the northern section of the iron-copper-molybdenum polymetallic metallogenic belt in the southwestern part of the fluorite metallogenic belt of the Eastern Mongolia Metallogenic Province. To explore the mineral potential of the Huheqiaolong Area, a 1∶10 000 soil geochemical survey is conducted in the region. Based on the survey results, from a statistical perspective, the elements with significant mineralization potential in the soil of the working area are Mo, Au, and W. These elements exhibit large variation coefficients, reflecting medium- to low-temperature hydrothermal mineralization processes. Based on the anomalies and the geological characteristics of the study area, a class A1 comprehensive anomaly zone has been delineated, providing a solid foundation for the next steps in mineral exploration.