Abstract:Cassiterite mineralization occurs in both the rock and the alluvial system in the Mayo-Darlé area of northern Cameroon. This study focuses on the morphology, mineral inclusions, and composition of alluvial cassiterite derived from Bambol and Mayo Seni localities, where active alluvial mining by artisans constitutes the most important rural economic activity. The cassiterite grains were primarily analyzed by backscattered electron (BSE) images to investigate their morphological characteristics and mineral inclu… Show more
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