Mine detail: Nevada Mine

Previously called 'Sue GroupIvy Wilson Group.'

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Location

Lat / long:

41.73408, -114.83367

Resource(M)

Primary:	Copper
Secondary:	Lead, Iron
Gangue:	Calcite, Chlorite, Garnet, Limonite, Nontronite
Orebody form:	TABULAR, POCKETS

Production

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

Geology

Host type:	Limestone
Associated type:	Diorite
Structure:	Granodiorite Stock With Assoc. Faults, Fractures
Alteration processes:	Silicification

References

MRDS	M233869
DEP	10045968
Reference	{Deposit:: SCHRADER, F.C. (1935) THE CONTACT MINING DISTRICT, NEVADA: USGS BUL. 847-A.}{Deposit:: HOPE, R.A. & COATS, R.R. (1976) PRELIM. GEOLOGIC MAP OF ELKO CO., NEV: USGS OFR 76-779.}{Deposit:: SCHRADER, F.C., (1912)}{Production:: SCHRADER, F.C. (1935) (1912)}
Reporter	Weimer, Becky S.