Mine detail: Wedge Copper Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

38.57298, -118.10123

Resource(M)

Primary:	Copper
Orebody form:	IRREGULAR

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:	Luning
Host type:	Limestone
Associated rock:	Granitic Rocks
Associated type:	Granite
Alteration processes:	Silicification

References

MRDS	M233231
DEP	10045481
Reference	{Deposit:: ROSS, D. C., 1961, GEOLOGY AND MINERAL DEPOSITS OF MINERAL COUNTY, NEVADA; NBMG BULL. 58}{Deposit:: CLARK, 1922, GEOLOGY AND ORE DEPOSITS OF THE SANTA FE DISTRICT, NEVADA; UNIV. CALIF. DEPT. GEOL. SCI.; VOL. 14, NO. 1}
Reporter	Royse, Sue E.