Journal of
Geology and Mining Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Geol. Min. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9766
  • DOI: 10.5897/JGMR
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 176

Full Length Research Paper

Geochemical stream reconnaissance survey of the schist belt around Igbo-Ora, Southwestern Nigeria

Mustapha Taiwo Jimoh
  • Mustapha Taiwo Jimoh
  • Department of Earth Sciences Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomosho, Nigeria
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Anthony Temidayo Bolarinwa
  • Anthony Temidayo Bolarinwa
  • Department of Geology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Tesleem Kolawole
  • Tesleem Kolawole
  • Department of Geological Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria
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  •  Received: 06 December 2014
  •  Accepted: 06 July 2015
  •  Published: 24 July 2015

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