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Articles | Volume 17, issue 1
Articles | Volume 17, issue 1
https://doi.org/10.5194/se-17-135-2026
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Articles | Volume 17, issue 1
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22 Jan 2026
Research article |  | 22 Jan 2026

2D reflection seismic surveys to delineate manganese mineralisation beneath the thick Kalahari and Karoo cover in the Griqualand West Basin, South Africa

Mpofana Sihoyiya, Musa Siphiwe Doctor Manzi, Ian James, and Michael Westgate

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We used sound waves to look beneath the surface in the Northern Cape of South Africa to search for hidden layers of rock that may contain valuable manganese deposits. Our study revealed nine distinct underground layers, including one likely to host manganese. This method helps locate buried resources without drilling, showing how advanced imaging can support mineral exploration in areas covered by thick sand.
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Seismic imaging from the lithosphere to the near surface