Mine detail: Little Squaw (Cosine

Previously called 'Idaho-Alaska Corp.)Engineers Exploration SyndicateParabolaBig Squaw QuartzCrystalSine'

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Location

Lat / long: 67.55974, -148.19328

Resource(M)

Primary: Gold
Ore: Arsenopyrite, Galena, Gold, Pyrite, Sphalerite, Scorodite
Gangue: Quartz

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Development status: Past Producer

Geology

Alteration processes:Veins are oxidized generally to about 75 ft depth; the principal oxidation products include scorodite and limonite.

References

MRDSA012556
DEP10001767
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