Mine detail: Sterling Tunnel

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 39.47576, -115.98951

Resource(M)

Primary: Silver, Gold, Lead
Ore: Anglesite, Galena
Orebody form: IRREGULAR TO TABULAR

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:Hamburg Dolomite
Host type:Dolomite
Structure:Upper Plate Of Diamond Tunnel Thrust

References

MRDSM232338
DEP10044755
Reference{Deposit:: ROBERTS R.J., ET AL (1967) GEOLOGY & MINERAL RESOURCES OF EUREKA CO., NEV., NEV. BUREAU OF MINES BULL 64}{Deposit:: U.S. BUREAU OF MINES (ELY) MILS NO. 112, REFERENCE NO 3201100124}{Deposit:: NOLAN T.B. (1962) THE EUREKA MINING DISTRICT, USGS P.P. 406}{Production:: ROBERTS, R.J. ET AL, 1967.}
ReporterKirkham, Richard A.