Mine detail: Big Bonanza

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

45.63601, -112.49005

Resource(M)

Primary:	Gold
Gangue:	Galena, Limonite, Pyrite, Quartz

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Production size:	Small
Development status:	Past Producer
Production years:	INTERMITTENT 1870-1930

Geology

Host rock:	Pre Belt
Host type:	Gneiss
Structure:	Rochester Fault Zone
Alteration processes:	Oxidation

References

MRDS	DC12049
DEP	10019955
Reference	{Deposit:: MBMG MEM 19, P. 46-47.}{Deposit:: REYNER, M.L., 1950, DIRECTORY OF MINING PROPERTIES, 1949: MT. BUREAU OF MINES AND GEOL., MEMOIR 31, P. 63}{Deposit:: CONSV. DIV. COMP. DATE, 03-31-1961}{Deposit:: 1950 GEOLMAP MBMG MEM. 1}{Production:: MBMG MEM. 31}
Reporter	Unknown, Loen, Jeffrey S. (Pearson, Robert C.)