Mine detail: Candle Creek

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 65.90939, -161.92339

Resource(M)

Primary: Gold, Silver
Ore: Gold, Silver

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Development status: Producer

Geology

Host type:Gravel

References

MRDSA010726
DEP10000529
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ReporterAnita Williams