Zircon chemistry and new laser ablation U–Pb ages for uraniferous granitoids in SW Cameroon

The Ekomedion two-mica granite, southwestern Cameroon, has potential for uranium and molybdenum mineralization. Here, we present LA-ICP-MS U–Pb ages, Lu–Hf isotope characteristics, trace element concentrations and Ti-geothermometry of zircon from this granite hosting U–Mo mineralization in pegmatitic pods. The majority of zircon are CL-dark though some CL-bright cores were also identified. U–Pb zircon age data range from 121 ± 3 to 743 ± 11 Ma...