Abstract:In order to study the prospects in Elashan area of Qinghai province,based on the latest stream sediment survey data with the scale of 1∶50000, and the study on characteristics of element distribution, assemblage and anomaly,it is regarded that major ore forming elements in this area are W, Sn, Mo, Bi, Ag, Cu, Pb, Zn, Au and Sb. It is pointed out that these ore forming elements are usually concentrated in Proterozoic and Paleozoic strata obviously, and major ore forming types are skarn type and hydrothermal vein type. Combining with the already known geological condition of mineralization,4 areas with good ore prospects have been selected. It will provide clear suggestions for the further prospecting work in this area.