Jeoloji Münendisliği Dergisi

ÖZ: In the area of study, Paleozoic, Mesozoio, and Tertiary fonnations are present in the form of exotic blocks. Magmatic activity is widespread throughout the area and represented by volcanic rocks of tertiary age. Balya ore deposits are placed in the contact zone of dacite and limestone blocks and they can also be observed in the joints of the limestone formation. In the research of the ore deposits which are closely related to tectonic activity, 40 to 80 m spaced drill holes are necessary in works associated with drilling. Tectonic and field studies give the impression that ore potential of Balya area & quite high,