Mine detail: Inspiration Point

Previously called 'Inspiration Mine'

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Location

Lat / long: 59.59976, -135.16211

Resource(M)

Primary: Lead, Silver
Ore: Galena

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Development status: Prospect

Geology

Alteration processes:Skarn peripheral to a diorite intrusion.

References

MRDSA013112
DEP10002211
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