Mine detail: La Huerta No. 3, Cantera

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Location: Ica, Peru, South America
Lat / long: -14.88943, -75.16636
dep_id: 10024224
mrds_id: ICA0031
Commodity type: nonmetallic
Major mineral: Bentonite
Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Production occurred
Development status: Past Producer
orebody_fm: PLANO (ESTRATIFICADO)
Reporter: Figueroa Cardich, Alvaro
hrock_type: Bentonite,Shale
Structure: Fallamiento En Bloques
dy_ba: <
disc_yr: 1967
References:
  • MARCONA MINING COMPANY, BENTONITE EXPLORATION, MINE PLANNING AND GEOLOGY DEPARTAMENT; PP. 52-53, 196
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