Mine detail: Contraband

Previously called 'Ford'

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Location

Lat / long: 38.87518, -120.8138

Resource(B)

Primary: Copper
Secondary: Asbestos
Ore: Copper

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Deposit type: Vein
Production size: Small
Development status: Past Producer
Production years: 1904 - 1906

Geology

Host type:Schist

References

MRDSM007987
DEP10030068
Reference{Deposit:: AUBURY, L. E., 1908 , COPPER RESOURCES IN CALIFORNIA BULL. 50 : CALIF. MIN. BUR., P. 214 - 216}{Deposit:: CLARK, W. B. AND CARLSON, D. W., 1956 : MINES AND MINERAL RESOURCES, EL DORADO COUNTY, CA.: CALIF. JOUR. MINES AND GEOLOGY, VOL. 52 , NO. 4 : DIV. OF MINES, P. 479 .}{Production:: CLARK & CARLSON, 1956}
ReporterGere, W., Fraticelli, L. A. (Albers, J.)