Machine Learning-Based Uranium Prospectivity Mapping and Model Explainability Research

Author:

Kong Weihao123,Chen Jianping12,Zhu Pengfei3

Affiliation:

1. School of Earth Sciences and Resources, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China

2. Beijing Key Laboratory of Land and Resources Information Research and Development, Beijing 100083, China

3. CNNC Key Laboratory of Uranium Resources Exploration and Evaluation Technology, Beijing Research Institute of Uranium Geology, Beijing 100029, China

Abstract

Sandstone-hosted uranium deposits are indeed significant sources of uranium resources globally. They are typically found in sedimentary basins and have been extensively explored and exploited in various countries. They play a significant role in meeting global uranium demand and are considered important resources for nuclear energy production. Erlian Basin, as one of the sedimentary basins in northern China, is known for its uranium mineralization hosted within sandstone formations. In this research, machine learning (ML) methodology was applied to mineral prospectivity mapping (MPM) of the metallogenic zone in the Manite depression of the Erlian Basin. An ML model of 92% accuracy was implemented with the random forest algorithm. Additionally, the confusion matrix and receiver operating characteristic curve were used as model evaluation indicators. Furthermore, the model explainability research with post hoc interpretability algorithms bridged the gap between complex opaque (black-box) models and geological cognition, enabling the effective and responsible use of AI technologies. The MPM results shown in QGIS provided vivid geological insights for ML-based metallogenic prediction. With the favorable prospective targets delineated, geologists can make decisions for further uranium exploration.

Funder

Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China

Publisher

MDPI AG

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