Mine detail: Malta

Previously called 'Quebrada Guatacondo'

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Location

Lat / long: -20.92591, -68.90896

Resource(M)

Primary: Molybdenum, Copper
Ore: Chalcopyrite, Malachite, Molybdenite
Gangue: Gypsum, Limonite, Pyrite

Production

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

Geology

Host type:Diorite
Associated type:Diorite
Alteration processes:Argillic

References

MRDSTC03147
DEP10057565
Reference{Deposit:: FRUTOS, J. AND PINCHEIRA, M., 1986, FICHAS METALOGENICAS DE YACIMIENTOS MINERALES METALICOS CHILENOS, IN FRUTOS, J., OYARZUN, J., AND PINCHEIRA, M., EDS., GEOLOGIA Y RECURSOS MINERALES CHILENOS: UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCION, CONCEPCION, P. 841-888.}{Deposit:: RUIZ, C. Y PEEBLES, F., 1988, YACIMIENTOS METALIFEROS DE CHILE: SANTIAGO, 334 P.}{Deposit:: PACCI, D. Y CACERES, R., 1980, INVENTARIO DE YACIMIENTOS METALICOS Y NO-METALICOS, PRIMERA REGION, TARAPACA: IIG, SANTIAGO.}{Other Database:: CIMRI}
ReporterWilliams, William C.