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A geochemical soil sampling survey undertaken at Tumallpalle uranium mineralized zone Cuddapah district, has confirmed the presence of uranium anomalies in soils. Bulk soil samples were collected at every 20 m along the traverse from approximately 30 cm below the surface and were assayed for uranium by x-ray fluorescence (XRF) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The uranium anomalies detected by the insitu radiometric survey show a correlation with the helium highs. The soil gas helium studies have aided in delineating the subsurface extension of the deposit. This study endeavors for an integration of different techniques in a known area which could probably aid in delineating uranium zones for optimal exploitation in the future exploration programmes.
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Menon, R., Sunder Raju, P.V. & Reddy, G.K. Soil-geochemistry, radiometric and soil gas helium studies in the uranium mineralized zone of Tumallapalle, Cuddapah Basin, Andhra Pradesh. J Geol Soc India 74, 23–26 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12594-009-0099-4
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