Generation of Geochemical Exploration Targets from Regional Stream Sediment Data Using Principal Component and Factor Ana

A regional-scale stream sediment geochemical sampling was carried out with an averagesampling density of one sample per nine square-kilometre in Kiteto District, Manyara Region.A total 358 samples were collected and analysed for major traceelements by X-ray fluorescence (XRF) fire assay atomic absorption spectrometry(AAS) finish methods. In this study, Factor Principal Component Multivariate (FPCM)analyses have been used to the data delineate potential mineralizationzones plotting correlated factors as anomaly maps. Four that accountfor 73.7% variance established.Factor 1: Ni–Ba–Co–Cu–Sr which possibly defines underlying metamorphosed graniticunits some contribution from mafic ultramafic rocks. 2: Cr–Zn–Mn whichdefines crustal forming elements reflecting 3 entails Rb Pbprobably attributed granitic lithology. 4 is arsenic, a chalcophileelement affinity sulfide phases. The FPCM analyses successfully indelineating target areas gold, nickel copper exploration study area.
 Keywords: Stream sediment; principal component; factor analysis; targets;Kibaya-Kiteto, Manyara.