Mine detail: Prince of Wales Mine

Previously called 'Klondike'

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Location

Lat / long: 39.92853, -116.1173

Resource(M)

Primary: Silver, Lead, Copper, Gold
Ore: Argentite, Tetrahedrite
Gangue: Pyrite, Quartz, Siderite
Orebody form: STRATABOUND
Discovery year: 0

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small
Development status: Past Producer
First production started: 1914

Geology

Host rock:Hansen Creek Dolomite, Eureka Quartzite;Pogonip Limestone
Host type:Dolomite
Structure:Roberts Mtn Thrust
Alteration processes:Local Areas Of Jasperoid, And Argillie Alteration

References

MRDSM232208
DEP10044658
ReferenceR.J., ETAL., (1967)
ReporterKirkham, Richard A.