Application of multi-element relationships in stream sediments to mineral exploration: a case study of Walawe Ganga Basin, Sri Lanka

This study on the application of multi-element relationships in stream sediments to mineral exploration in the Walawe Ganga Basin presents one of the first of its kind in Sri Lanka. In order to determine the nature of these sediments, multi-element analysis of selected grain size (

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Published in:Applied geochemistry 2001-03, Vol.16 (3), p.339-350
Main Authors: Chandrajith, Rohana, Dissanayake, C.B, Tobschall, H.J
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