Mine detail: Buena Esperanza

Previously called 'Escalera'

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Location

Lat / long: -22.44755, -70.14955

Resource(M)

Primary: Copper
Ore: Chalcanthite, Chrysocolla
Gangue: Tremolite

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

MRDSTC03477
DEP10057817
Reference{Deposit:: FRUTOS, J. AND PINCHEIRA, M., 1987, 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:: BORIC, R., DIAZ, F., Y MAKSAEV, V., 1984, COMPLEMENTO MAPA METALOGENICO, II REGION: GERENCIA DE DESAROLLO, SANTIAGO (12 VOLS.).}{Deposit:: ENAMI, 1966, #2053.}{Other Database:: CIMRI}
ReporterWilliams, William C.