Mine detail: Copper King Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

40.50631, -115.38395

Resource(M)

Primary:	Copper
Secondary:	Silver, Gold
Ore:	Chalcopyrite
Gangue:	Quartz, Tremolite
Orebody form:	LENSES/CONTACT
Discovery year:	1949

Production

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

Geology

Host type:	Limestone
Associated type:	Granite
Alteration processes:	Silvertion

References

MRDS	M233443
DEP	10045655
Reference	{Deposit:: SMITH, ROSCOE M., MINERAL RESOURCES OF ELKO COUNTY, NEVADA, USGS OPEN FILE REPORT, 1976-5}{Production:: SMITH, R.M., (1976) P. 148-149}
Reporter	Tingley, J.V.