Sedimentological Characteristics, Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction, and Metallurgical Characterisation of Beach Sand Deposits in the Ankilimitraha–Analapetsa–Belay Area, Anosy Region, Southeastern Madagascar
Ashokaditya P. Dhurandhar, Imirin Gilbert Zafindravita, Aiana Randranirina & Toany Paul · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026
Heavy-mineral sand (HMS) deposits along the southeastern coast of Madagascar, particularly within the Anosy Region, represent globally significant titanium, zirconium, and rare-earth-element (REE) placers. This study integrates multi-parameter sedimentology, Quaternary stratigrap...
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10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3306