Abstract:BIF type iron deposits are widely distributed in Shandong province, and Cangyi iron belt in southern Shandong province is one of the important BIF type iron belts. The ore-bearing formation occurs in Shancaoyu formation of Neoarchean Taishan group. Based on the analysis of typical deposits in Cangyi iron belt, hidden area in the western section of the iron belt has been studied. It is considered that geological conditions of BIF type iron ore in hidden area are superior, and the high magnetic anomaly is obvious in the area. Through study on the origin and prospecting prediction model, integrating geological characteristics, geophysical anomaly characteristics and iron metallogenic regularity of the area, 6 iron ore prospecting targets have been delineated. Class B prospecting target areas are in the south of Laopo prospecting target area, the west of Matou prospecting target area, the east of Shanwan prospecting target area, the north of Dongfushan prospecting target area and Hubu prospecting target area. Class C prospecting target area is Zhangzhuang prospecting target area. This research work will provide a basis for iron ore exploration in the future in this area.