Mine detail: Republic Mine

Previously called 'Lucky AceSuper Six'

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Location

Lat / long:

32.59371, -112.04961

Resource(M)

Primary:	Copper
Secondary:	Gold, Silver
Ore:	Chalcocite, Chrysocolla, Malachite
Gangue:	Gypsum, Jarosite, Limonite

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Production size:	Small
Development status:	Producer
First production started:	1914
Last production ended:	1917

Geology

Host rock:	Escabrosa Limestone
Host type:	Limestone
Associated type:	Quartz Monzonite,Dacite
Structure:	North East Striking Fault, E-W Striking Faults, Beds Strike Ne Dip 20 To 35 Nw, North East Striking Fault And Dike, Minor Nw Striking Faults
Alteration processes:	Oxidation

References

MRDS	M241175
DEP	10046281
Reference	{Deposit:: ABGMT-USBM FILE DATA}{Deposit:: ADMR FILE DATA}{Deposit:: USGS MF-931}{Deposit:: TENNEY, JAMES B., HISTORY OF MINING IN ARIZONA 1927-1929 P. 337}{Deposit:: TENNEY, J.B., ECONOMIC GEOLOGICAL RECONNAISSANCE OF CASA GRANDE MINING DISTRICT, AZ BUREAU OF MINES, 1934, P 12-13}
Reporter	Roth, Frances A. (Gest, Don E.)