Mine detail: Esmeralda

Previously called 'Don Ruca'

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Location

Lat / long:

-23.74252, -70.43955

Resource(M)

Primary:	Copper
Ore:	Atacamite, Bornite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Covellite, Malachite
Gangue:	Gypsum, Hematite, Limonite, Pyrite

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:	Caleta Coloso
Host type:	Conglomerate
Structure:	Bedding - N80e, 20s

References

MRDS	TC03711
DEP	10057999
Reference	{Deposit:: BORIC, R., DIAZ, F., AND MAKSAEV, V., 1984, COMPLEMENTO MAPA METALOGENICO, II REGION: GERENCIA DE DESAROLLO, SANTIAGO, (12 VOLS.).}{Deposit:: ENAMI, 1941, #22233.}{Deposit:: ENAMI, 1961, #22236.}{Deposit:: ENAMI, 1967, #22312.}{Other Database:: CIMRI}{Production:: ENAMI, 1967.}
Reporter	Williams, William C.