Mine detail: Iron Gate Mine

Previously called 'SaddleIron GateVelvet Claims'

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Location

Lat / long: 38.50548, -118.09427

Resource(M)

Primary: Iron
Tertiary: Tungsten
Ore: Hematite
Orebody form: LENSES, VEINS

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:Luning
Host type:Dolomite
Associated rock:Granitic Rocks
Associated type:Granite

References

MRDSM233216
DEP10045469
Reference{Deposit:: ROSS, D. C., 1961, GEOLOGY AND MINERAL DEPOSITS OF MINERAL COUNTY, NEVADA; NBMG BULL. 58}{Deposit:: REEVES, SHAWE, KRAL, 1958, IRON ORE DEPOSITS OF WEST-CENTRAL NEVADA; NBMG BULL. 53-B}{Deposit:: JOHNSON, A. C., & BENSON, W. T., 1963, TUNGSTEN RESOURCES OF NEVADA; USBM REPORT}{Production:: ROSS, D. C., 1961, TABLE 6.6}
ReporterRoyse, Sue E.