Mine detail: Neverson Quarry

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 35.76287, -78.07944

Resource(B)

Primary: Granite
Tertiary: Molybdenum, Copper
Ore: Chalcopyrite, Granite, Molybdenite, Pyrite

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Deposit type: Hydrothermal Stockwork
Production size: Yes
Development status: Past Producer

Geology

Host type:Granite
Tectonic:Eastern Carolina Slate Belt
Alteration processes:Potassic

References

MRDSRE00643
DEP10055335
Reference{Deposit:: SCHMIDT, R.G., 1978, THE POTENTIAL FOR PORPHYRY COPPER-MOLYBDENUM DEPOSITS IN THE EASTERN UNITED STATES: USGS PROFESSIONAL PAPER 907-E, P. E-21.}{Deposit:: CARPENTER, P.A., III, 1976, METALLIC MINERAL DEPOSITS IN THE CAROLINA SLATE BELT, NORTH CAROLINA: NORTH CAROLINA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY BULLETIN 84, P. 51.}
ReporterKlein, T.L.