Mine detail: Altata Extension Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

35.40252, -114.1808

Resource(M)

Primary:	Copper, Silver
Secondary:	Gold, Lead
Tertiary:	Molybdenum, Zinc, Arsenic
Ore:	Galena, Molybdenite, Pyrite, Sphalerite
Gangue:	Calcite, Quartz

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Deposit type:	Vein
Production size:	Small
Development status:	Past Producer
Production years:	1901 - 1948

Geology

Host type:	Amphibolite
Associated rock:	Ithaca Peak Granite
Associated type:	Granite
Structure:	Prec Schistosity N30e, Lcret Veins, Fissures, Dikes Nw To Nnw Regionally

References

MRDS	M004174
DEP	10027822
Reference	{Deposit:: DINGS, J.G., 1951 , THE WALLAPAI MINING DISTRICT, CERBAT MOUNTAINS, MOHAVE COUNTY, ARIZONA: U.S.G.S. BULL. 978 - E}{Deposit:: PRELIMINARY RECONNAISSANCE FOR URANIUM IN MOHAVE COUNTY, ARIZONA: U.S. ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION, RME - 158 , JUNE 1970 , P. 4}{Production:: U.S.G.S. BULL. 978 - E}
Reporter	Johnson, Kris H. (Creasey, S.C.)