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Nevada
Elko
Previously called 'KanauSloepoke'
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Location
Lat / long:
40.52658, -115.44368
Resource(M)
Primary:
Lead
Secondary:
Zinc, Copper, Gold, Silver
Ore:
Chalcopyrite, Galena, Sphalerite
Gangue:
Calcite, Quartz
Orebody form:
TABULAR
Discovery year:
1869
Production
Operation type:
Unknown
Deposit type:
Vein
Production size:
Small
Development status:
Past Producer
First production started:
1871
Geology
Host type:
Limestone
Associated type:
Granite
References
MRDS
M233330
DEP
10045563
Reference
{Deposit:: SMITH, ROSCOE M., (1976) MINERAL RESOURCES OF ELKO CP, NEV., USGS OPEN FILE REPORT 1976-5}{Production:: SMITH, R.M., (1976)}
Reporter
Tingley, J.V.