Geological controls and exploration strategies for sandstone-type uranium ores: comparison of Indian deposits with those across the globe
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The rising global energy demand has driven researchers to locate new uranium deposits, with sandstone types contributing nearly 40 per cent of uranium production. The present review provides a comprehensive understanding of the genesis and classification and mentions some global examples of sandstone-type uranium deposits, the focus being on the geological settings of each type. Understanding these factors helps locate similar deposits, especially in North-East India, where research is limited. There, uranium enrichment is controlled by numerous factors such as source rocks, sedimentary structures, permeability barriers, reductants and cap rocks. The present study underscores the need for integrated methods for exploration of sandstone-type deposits where remote sensing can be combined with geophysical and geochemical techniques.
Source: Geologos
Authors: Shreya Sharma, Rishikesh Bharti
Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Language: English
Subfield: Artificial Intelligence
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4414164115