Mine detail: American Group Mine

Previously called 'Escapule'

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Location

Lat / long: 31.90124, -109.9801

Resource(M)

Primary: Copper, Lead, Zinc, Silver
Secondary: Gold
Orebody form: PARTIALLY OXIDIZED

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:Abrigo Limestone
Host type:Limestone
Structure:District Mineralization Is Associated With Stronghold Granite Intrusive Event, Oligocene, Along Thrust Fault. Many Thrusts Are In Area Separating Paleozoic Limestones From Prec Pinal Schist

References

MRDSM241055
DEP10046207
Reference{Deposit:: KEITH, S B, 1973, ARIZONA BUREAU OF MINES BULLETIN 187, P 68.}{Deposit:: GILLULY, 1956, USGS PP 281}{Production:: KEITH, 1973, ARIZ BUR OF MINES BULL 187.}
ReporterZigler, Jan L., Gest, Don E.