Abstract: Jin Mountain in Mojiang is located within the mineralization belt of the Ailao Mountains, and it is a significant gold-nickel deposit in Southwest China. To assess the prospecting potential in peripheral Jin Mountain of Mojiang, the authors performed soil geochemical analyses in Guanyin Mountain area, focusing on the distribution characteristics of elements such as arsenic (As), gold (Au), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), antimony (Sb), vanadium (V), tungsten (W), and titanium (Ti) within the soil matrix. Based on the metallogenic geological background in the area, the authors summarized the mineralization patterns of these elements and delineated 6 synthetic anomalies, using cluster analysis, hot and cold spot analysis, and factor analysis. These findings reveal a relative enrichment of Sb, As, Au, Cu, V, and Ni in the area, with particularly high concentrations of Au and Ni, indicating a pronounced degree of enrichment and potential for localized mineralization. Notably, Au exhibits a weaker correlation with other elements, suggesting a complex and multi-stage mineralization process. Conversely, Co and Ni frequently occurred in proximity to the contact zones of rock bodies, and are closely associated with ultramafic rock formations.It is indicated that Guanyin Mountain area has good prospecting potential, and gold mine should be primarily targeted, and arsenic-antimony and cobalt-nickel deposits in the second place. This research could provide the prospecting direction for the new round of strategic action for breakthrough in prospecting in this region.