Mine detail: Alto Mine

Previously called 'ElizabethHamiltonAlto MngMllngAnd Smltng Co.'

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Location

Lat / long:

31.36542, -110.27649

Resource(M)

Primary:	Copper, Lead, Zinc, Silver
Secondary:	Gold
Ore:	Copper, Gold, Lead, Silver
Orebody form:	IRREGULAR

Production

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

Geology

Host type:	Limestone
Associated type:	Volcanic Rock (Aphanitic)
Alteration processes:	Partially Oxidized Ores.

References

MRDS	M241007
DEP	10046174
Reference	{Deposit:: KEITH, B S, 1973, ARIZONA BUREAU OF MINES BULLETIN 187, P 64}{Production:: KEITH, 1973, ARIZ BUR OF MINES BULL 187.}
Reporter	Zigler, Jan L.