Mine detail: Grand Central Mine

Previously called 'Contention-Grand CentralLittle Joe Shaft'

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Location

Lat / long: 31.70263, -110.06288

Resource(M)

Primary: Gold, Lead, Copper, Silver
Secondary: Zinc
Orebody form: BEDS

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Deposit type: Replacement
Production size: Large
Development status: Past Producer

Geology

Host rock:Bisbee Group Limestone
Host type:Limestone
Associated type:Diorite
Structure:Mine Located In Tombstone Basin. Shaft Located In N-S Tranquility Fault, Dipping 67-70se. This Fault Is Cut Withinworkings By The Grand Central Fault, Which Strikes Nw
Alteration processes:Bisbee Group Limestone Is Recrystallized

References

MRDSM050475
DEP10039606
Reference{Deposit:: KEITH, S.B., 1973, ARIZONA BUREAU OF MINES BULLETIN 187, P. 74.}{Deposit:: ABM BULL 143, 1938}{Production:: KEITH, 1973, ARIZ. BUR. OF MINES BULL. 187.}
ReporterJohnson, Maureen G.