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Abu Mallam

Publications (10)

Integrated Geotechnical and Geophysical Assessment of Topsoil Competency and Aquifer Vulnerability in Gwarinpa, Abuja

Hadiza El-nur Dongel, Abu Mallam, Naseer Naeem, Amina AB Muhammad & Ugwuanyi Chidalu Christain · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2025

This study presents an integrated geophysical and geotechnical assessment of the subsurface in the Gwarinpa area, aiming to characterize soil competency and aquifer vulnerability to guide sustainable urban development. The investigation, employing vertical electrical sounding (VE...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2025/v8i3222

Topographic and Radiometric Integration for Enhanced Structural Mapping in Gold Exploration: A Case Study of North Central Nigeria

Lawrence Jane Osita, Abu Mallam, Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam & Gajere Jiriko Nzeghi · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2025

Accurate delineation of structurally controlled hydrothermal alteration zones is critical for gold exploration in basement terrains. This study integrates topographic and radiometric data to enhance structural mapping in parts of North-Central Nigeria, a region within the Nigeria...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i11966

Multi-Scale Seismic Tomography in Rift Zones: Implications for Lithospheric Evolution in the Afar Region

Abel Uyimwen Osagie & Abu Mallam · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2025

The Afar Depression, a nascent oceanic basin within the East African Rift system, offers a unique natural laboratory to investigate the interplay between mantle dynamics and continental breakup. This study employs seismic travel-time tomography to elucidate the interplay between...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2025/v8i3206

Integrated Gravity and Magnetic Derivative Modelling for Structural Control of Gold Mineralization in North-Central Nigeria

Lawrence Jane Osita, Abu Mallam, Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam & Gajere Jiriko Nzeghi · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2025

Structural controls play a critical role in the localization of gold mineralization within Precambrian basement terrains. For this study, integrated gravity and magnetic derivative modelling is utilized to assess structural controls on gold mineralization in North-Central Nigeria...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2025/v8i3205

Comparative Assessment of Aquifer Vulnerability Near Major Dumpsites around Karu-Abuja and Keffi in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, Using Integrated Geophysical Methods

Anthony Okeh, Abu Mallam, Abel Uyimwen Osagie & Okwute, Ojonoma Loretta · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

This study investigates aquifer vulnerability to leachate infiltration near major dumpsites in Karu-Abuja and Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria, using integrated geophysical methods – Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES), 2-D Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT), Self-Potential (SP...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i124632

Comparative Assessment of Physicochemical and Bacteriological Parameters in Water Sources Near Major Dumpsites and Control Areas in Karu-Abuja and Parts of Nasarawa State

Anthony Okeh, Abu Mallam, Abel Uyimwen Osagie & Okwute, Ojonoma Loretta · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2024

This study evaluated the physicochemical and bacteriological parameters in water sources near major dumpsites and control areas in Karu-Abuja and Nasarawa State, to determine and compare extent of pollution using multivariate statistical analysis and indexing approach. Nine water...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2024/v7i3182

Assessement of Aquifer Vulnerabilty Near a Major Dumpsite in Goshen City, Nasarawa State, Nigeria Using Integrated Geophysical Methods

Anthony Okeh, Abu Mallam, Abel Uyimwen Osagie & Okwute, Ojonoma Loretta · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2024

This study utilized geophysical methods—including Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES), 2-D Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT), Self-Potential (SP), and Very Low Frequency-Electromagnetic (VLF-EM) to evaluate leachate migration into aquifer systems near a major dumpsite in Gos...

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Integrated Geophysical Investigation for Tin Ore Mineralization in Parts of Kafanchan, Middle Benue trough, Nigeria

Omatola Samson Pascal, Abu Mallam, Abel U. Osagie & Adeeko Tajudeen, O · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2024

By combining the results of the two geophysical techniques in parts of Gidan Waya Kafancha Kaduna State, numerous linear structures, possibly veins harbouring ore mineralisation, were discovered. These veins have varying electrical characteristics, some being conductive and other...

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Application of Transient Electromagnetic Method for Mapping Deep-Seated Sulphide-rich Zones in High-Resistivity Settings: A Case Study in Tsauni, Northcentral Nigeria

Omatola Samson Pascal, Abu Mallam, Abel U. Osagie & Adeeko Tajudeen, O · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2024

The massive form of base metals in diverse geological settings holds greater economic significance than their disseminated counterparts, necessitating the distinction between massive and disseminated kinds. The sulphide mineralization in the area is recognized as hydrothermal vei...

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Integrated Interpretation of Aeromagnetic and Aero-radiometric Data to Delineate Structures and Hydrothermal Alteration Zones Associated with Gold Mineralization in Parts of North-Central Nigeria

Bwamba, Jonah Ayuba & Abu Mallam · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2024

Locating zones of possible gold mineralization potentials in parts of north-central Nigeria has been performed in this work by mapping lithology, structures, and hydrothermal alteration regions from aeromagnetic and aeroradiometric data. Some enhancement techniques such as first...

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