Mine detail: Onion Falls Copper

Previously called 'Hamlin ProspectCoons Copper-Gold Ledge'

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Location

Lat / long: 42.47065, -123.60672

Resource(M)

Primary: Copper
Ore: Bornite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Pyrite
Gangue: Quartz

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:Rogue Volcanics
Host type:Metavolcanic Rock
Alteration processes:Silicification

References

MRDSM013698
DEP10032294
ReferenceRAMP, L. AND PETERSON, N.V., 1979, GEOLOGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES OF JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON; ODGMI BULL. 100, 45
ReporterLee, W, Ferns, Mark L. (Brooks, Howard C.), Gray, Jerry J.