Mine detail: Index

Previously called 'Black Forest'

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Location

Lat / long:

40.56159, -114.81782

Resource(M)

Primary:	Lead
Secondary:	Silver, Gold, Copper
Gangue:	Hematite, Limonite
Orebody form:	TABULAR

Production

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

Geology

Host type:	Limestone
Associated type:	Granite

References

MRDS	M233947
DEP	10046039
Reference	{Deposit:: WILSON, CLARK L., (1937), THE GEOLOGY OF THE BLACK FOREST MINE AREA, SPRUCE MOUNTAIN, NEVADA, THESIS M.S.U. OF ARIZONA?}{Deposit:: SMITH, ROSCOE M., MINERAL RESOURCES OF ELKO COUNTY, NEVADA, USGS OPEN FILE REPORT, 1976-56}{Production:: WILSON, C.L., (1937)}
Reporter	Tingley, J.V.