Geodynamics of the Shu-Ile ore zone: integration of geophysical, geochemical and cosmogeological methods

The article presents the results of a comprehensive study of the Shu-Ile metallogenic zone using modern geophysical, geochemical methods and technologies of remote sensing of the Earth. The purpose of the study was to establish patterns of ore deposits within the zone based on new geodynamic approaches and the integration of multidisciplinary geological data. The relevance of the work is determined by the need to create sound predictive models of mineral deposits, including gold, polymetals and related elements, in conditions of a complicated geological situation and the exhaustion of lightly explored resources. During the research, data from gravimetry, magnetic surveying, electromagnetic sensing and remote sensing data, as well as geochemical characteristics of ore-bearing formations, were analyzed. These data were compared with the results of field observations, stratigraphic and tectonic constructions. A comprehensive analysis made it possible to identify zones of active interaction between the mantle and the earth's crust, manifested in the form of deep faults, subvertical conductive structures and tectonically weakened zones that play a key role in the formation of ore nodes. Based on a set of geophysical and geochemical features, a new approach to forecasting gold-sulfide and polymetallic mineralization is proposed. It involves modeling deep structures and assessing the degree of their influence on the surface manifestations of ore mineralization. The results obtained are of great practical importance: They can be used to optimize exploration activities, increase the efficiency of drilling programs, and minimize financial costs. The proposed methodology can be successfully applied in other metallogenic provinces of Central Asia, which emphasizes the versatility and practical significance of the work performed.