Forecast of blind ore body in Zhangcaigou area around Wulaga gold deposit

By the study of metallogenetic conditions and ore-controlling factors, the metallogenetic indicators in geology, geochemistry and geophysics about Wulaga gold deposit have been obtained. Using the indicators the blind ore bodies have been forecasted in Zhangcaigou area. By drilling check, a gold-bearing ore body with 3 m thickness in an average tenor of 20.4×10-6 at the depth of 70 m has been found in the forecast area. It shows that the forecast method should be effective.