انجمن ملی ژئوفیزیک ایران مجله ژئوفیزیک ایران 2008-0336 20 3 2026 07 23 Exploration and resource evaluations of mineral using modeling and GPR applications: case study in Morocco Exploration and resource evaluations of mineral using modeling and GPR applications: case study in Morocco 43 63 220783 10.30499/ijg.2025.500189.1666 FA Mohammed Hamdaoui Ph.D., Mathematics and Information Systems Laboratory, Faculty of Polydisciplinary Studies of Nador, Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco Faize Ahmed Ph.D., Mathematics and Information Systems Laboratory, Faculty of Polydisciplinary Studies of Nador, Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco Sara Said Ph.D., Department Research Center, High Studies of Engineering School (EHEI), Oujda, Morocco Journal Article 2025 01 23 <span>This paper presents a contemporary methodology for mineral research and exploration, with a particular focus on iron ores and geophysical mapping in the Nador region of eastern Morocco. The application of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) in the exploration of subsurface objects and minerals has demonstrated significant success and efficacy. GPR technology has emerged as a powerful, non-destructive tool for the exploration and resource assessment of minerals. One of the primary objectives of this study is to utilize geophysical mapping to identify the locations and quantities of mineral deposits for future exploitation and exploration. To interpret the data and results obtained from GPR, we employed modeling techniques to simulate GPR signals for the detection of various minerals using the GprMax2d software. The algorithm underpinning this program has been enhanced to improve its effectiveness and accuracy in detecting targets and determining their physical properties. This study leveraged the simulation and modeling to interpret data and compare the amplitude of reflected signals from the surfaces of different objects and minerals.</span> <span>This paper presents a contemporary methodology for mineral research and exploration, with a particular focus on iron ores and geophysical mapping in the Nador region of eastern Morocco. The application of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) in the exploration of subsurface objects and minerals has demonstrated significant success and efficacy. GPR technology has emerged as a powerful, non-destructive tool for the exploration and resource assessment of minerals. One of the primary objectives of this study is to utilize geophysical mapping to identify the locations and quantities of mineral deposits for future exploitation and exploration. To interpret the data and results obtained from GPR, we employed modeling techniques to simulate GPR signals for the detection of various minerals using the GprMax2d software. The algorithm underpinning this program has been enhanced to improve its effectiveness and accuracy in detecting targets and determining their physical properties. This study leveraged the simulation and modeling to interpret data and compare the amplitude of reflected signals from the surfaces of different objects and minerals.</span> https://www.ijgeophysics.ir/article_220783_9cc0f3fc9a414790ce157d50cc6d7ee3.pdf