Mine detail: Last Chance Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 39.53967, -113.01053

Resource(M)

Primary: Manganese
Secondary: Gold
Ore: Psilomelane, Pyrolusite, Wad
Gangue: Calcite, Hematite, Limonite
Orebody form: LENTICULAR

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small
Development status: Past Producer

Geology

Host rock:Limestone A
Host type:Limestone
Structure:Basin & Range, Faulting
Tectonic:Sevier Orogenic Belt
Alteration processes:Limonite

References

MRDSD006197
DEP10011400
Reference{Deposit:: BAILEY, G.B., 1974, THE OCCURRENCE, ORIGIN & ECONOMIC SIGNIF. OF GOLD BEARING JASPEROIDS IN DRUM MTNS: STANFORD PH.D. DISS}{Deposit:: 1920 RECON BUTLER, B.S., USGS PP 111}{Deposit:: 1961 RECON CRITTENDEN, USGS BULL. 1082-H}{Production:: EVERTS, M.L., 1980, ON SITE INVESTIGATION: UTAH GEOLOGICAL AND MINERAL SURVEY}
ReporterEverts, Michael L.