CONSOLIDATED GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF URANIUM DEPOSIT ROCKS AND PROSPECTS FOR THEIR UTILIZATION (SHU-SARYSU PROVINCE, KAZAKHSTAN)
Sharapatov A. Assirbek N. Saduov A. Abdyrov M. Zhumabayev B.
November-December 2024National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan
News of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Series of Geology and Technical Sciences
2024#2024-November-DecemberIssue 6210 - 229 pp.
The article addresses a scientific and methodological (physicogeological) problem concerning the selection and application of effective geophysical technologies at all stages of geological and mining-geological operations in uranium provinces and deposits of Kazakhstan. Borehole geophysical methods are vital not only due to uranium’s radioactive nature but also because of the safe and efficient in-situ leaching (ISL) technology widely used for its extraction. The study focuses on creating detailed models of the physical properties of rocks and ores forming the geological sections of uranium deposits. Statistical methods were applied to calculate generalized ranges of physical properties and borehole geophysical fields, using data from geological archives and scientific publications on the Shu-Sarysu uranium province. The authors’ experience with other deposits and geological challenges further supported this analysis. The results revealed insufficiently detailed studies of impermeable (barren) and permeable (ore-bearing and barren) rocks, particularly regarding their electrical properties, density, and seismic wave velocities. Detailed investigations into these characteristics would improve the informativeness of geophysical methods and expand their industrial applications, such as optimizing well-logging and ISL technologies. Integrating advanced geophysical technologies into exploration and development processes enhances workplace safety, reduces operational costs, and increases economic efficiency. These advancements contribute to modernizing geological operations and boosting the long-term sustainability of Kazakhstan’s uranium industry.
geophysical technologies , physical fields and rock properties , Shu-Sarysu province , statistical data processing , uranium deposits
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Department of Geophysics and Seismology, Kazakh National Research Technical University named after K.I. Satbayev, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Institute of the Ionosphere, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Department of Geophysics and Seismology
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