Mine detail: Silverton Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

31.77207, -109.80315

Resource(M)

Primary:	Copper, Gold
Ore:	Gold
Orebody form:	IRREGULAR, BLANKET

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:	Bolsa Quartzite;Abrigo Limestone
Host type:	Limestone
Structure:	Overthrust Of Bolsa Quartzite Over Paleozoic Rocks, Thrust Fault

References

MRDS	M241156
DEP	10046270
Reference	{Deposit:: KEITH, S.B., 1973, ARIZONA BUREAU OF MINES BULLETIN 187, P. 84.}{Deposit:: ABM BULL 123, 1927}{Production:: KEITH, 1973, ARIZ. BUR. OF MINES BULL. 187.}
Reporter	Zigler, Jan L., Rodriguez, Ignacio (Gest, Don E.)