Abstract: Xirehada exploration area in Beishan of Inner Mongolia has great potential for gold polymetallic deposit prospecting. In order to identify the distribution characteristics of ore controlling elements such as geological structure framework, faults, and rock masses in the area, and better guide the detailed survey work and delineate the prospecting target area, the authors applied comprehensive electrical (magnetic) methods such as induced polarization middle gradient, induced polarization sounding, and audio magnetotelluric sounding in the study area. The research results show that the anomalous features of the induced polarization gradient reflected the existence of four NWW oriented fault structures F1, F2, F3, and F4, and three related anomaly areas IP1, IP2, and IP3 were delineated. The anomalous features of the audio magnetotelluric sounding reflected the spatial distribution characteristics of the fault structures F1, F2, and F3 dipping to the northeast, and F4 dipping to the southwest. The induced polarization sounding further reflected the occurrence of the fault structure F3 and the burial depth characteristics of the favorable mineralization area. After verification by the trench engineering, a gold vein was identified in IP2 anomaly area, and good prospecting results were achieved. A set of electric (magnetic) exploration methods for thick coverage areas was established, providing references for conducting induced polarization soun-ding in shallow saltpeter layers. The deep distribution characteristics of structures and ore bodies can be roughly inferred by comprehensive application of multiple geophysical methods. Meanwhile, the favorable areas for mineral exploration were also reduced, providing basis for the geological drilling work in the future.