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An Integrated Machine Learning Model for Optimizing Mineral Exploration Targets and Its Application
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Yu SUN1, 2, Yingran LIU3, *, Jia HE1, 2, Jiantao FENG1, 2, Guangming ZHENG1, 2, Juan LUO1, 2, Qing ZHANG1, 2, Qiongbin PENG1, 2
Northwestern Geology | 2026, 59(4) : 85 - 97
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An Integrated Machine Learning Model for Optimizing Mineral Exploration Targets and Its Application
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Yu SUN1, 2, Yingran LIU3, *, Jia HE1, 2, Jiantao FENG1, 2, Guangming ZHENG1, 2, Juan LUO1, 2, Qing ZHANG1, 2, Qiongbin PENG1, 2
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  • 1The Fourth Geological Exploration Institute of Henan Co., Ltd., Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
  • 2Henan Provinсiаl Engineering аnd Teсhnology Reseаrсh Centre for Smаll Diаmeter Drilling, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, Chinа
  • 3School of Civil Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450044, Henan, China
Published: 2026-08-20 doi: 10.12401/j.nwg.2025185
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To address insufficient multi-source data fusion, strong subjectivity, low quantification, and difficulty in uncertainty quantification in traditional mineral exploration target optimization methods, this study constructs a probabilistic decision-making model integrating Hybrid Improved Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (HI-FAHP), Monte Carlo simulation, and machine learning. The model aims to achieve systematic fusion of multi-source information and probabilistic expression of results, improving the scientific reliability of exploration risk assessment in the early exploration stage. Taking the Zushimiao polymetallic mining area in Luanchuan County, Henan Province, as a case study, a HI-FAHP system is established by combining improved AHP, principal component analysis, and fuzzy evaluation. Weights are objectively determined for geological indicators (ore-bearing strata, fault structures, intrusive rocks, geophysical anomalies) and geochemical indicators (four groups: Ag-Pb-Sb, Au-Mo-As-Bi, Cu-V-Zn, W). Monte Carlo simulation is introduced to randomly perturb membership degrees (perturbation coefficient 0.08, triangular distribution) and grade boundary values (uniform distribution), generating probability distributions and ranking probabilities for comprehensive membership degrees of each target area. Three machine learning models—Decision Tree, Random Forest, and XGBoost—are trained on 5,000 randomly generated score datasets based on HI-FAHP weights. XGBoost is selected via error analysis to invert geological and geochemical weights and calculate the mineralization potential index. Five prospecting target areas (Ⅰ–Ⅴ) are delineated. Monte Carlo simulation yields comprehensive membership rankings: Target Ⅰ (79.55)>Target Ⅳ (76.70)>Target Ⅱ (74.50)>Target Ⅲ (71.30)>Target Ⅴ (67.20). XGBoost shows the best fit (R2=0.90), with inverted weights of 0.25 for geological and 0.75 for geochemical features, and consistent mineralization potential index ranking. Engineering verification confirms that Target I exposes galena ore bodies, Target IV delineates copper ore bodies, while the other targets show weak mineralization, highly consistent with predictions. The HI-FAHP-Monte Carlo-machine learning integrated model achieves objective multi-source data fusion and uncertainty quantification. XGBoost effectively inverts physically meaningful feature weights. Verified by engineering results, the model is reliable and suitable for multi-source data integration and exploration risk assessment in the early exploration stage.

optimization of mineral exploration target areas  /  machine learning  /  Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP)  /  Monte Carlo simulation  /  information fusion  /  mineralization potential index  /  Luanchuan mining area
孙雨, 刘应然, 何佳, 冯建涛, 郑广明, 罗娟, 张清, 彭琼斌. 融合机器学习的找矿靶区优选模型研究与应用. 西北地质, 2026 , 59 (4) : 85 -97 . DOI: 10.12401/j.nwg.2025185
Yu SUN, Yingran LIU, Jia HE, Jiantao FENG, Guangming ZHENG, Juan LUO, Qing ZHANG, Qiongbin PENG. An Integrated Machine Learning Model for Optimizing Mineral Exploration Targets and Its Application[J]. Northwestern Geology, 2026 , 59 (4) : 85 -97 . DOI: 10.12401/j.nwg.2025185
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doi: 10.12401/j.nwg.2025185
  • Receive Date:2026-02-04
  • Online Date:2026-09-16
  • Published:2026-08-20
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  • Received:2026-02-04
  • Revised:2026-03-31
  • Accepted:2026-04-01
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    1The Fourth Geological Exploration Institute of Henan Co., Ltd., Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
    2Henan Provinсiаl Engineering аnd Teсhnology Reseаrсh Centre for Smаll Diаmeter Drilling, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, Chinа
    3School of Civil Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450044, Henan, China
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小菇科 Mycenaceae 2 12 5.74 丝盖伞属 Inocybe 5 2.39
多孔菌科 Polyporaceae 8 14 6.70 蜡蘑属 Laccaria 5 2.39
红菇科 Russulaceae 3 23 11.00 小皮伞属 Marasmius 6 2.87
小菇属 Mycena 11 5.26
光柄菇属 Pluteus 5 2.39
红菇属 Russula 17 8.13
栓菌属 Trametes 5 2.39
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