Mine detail: Lemhi Valley Bentonite Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 45.13159, -113.81531

Resource(N)

Primary: Bentonite
Ore: Bentonite
Orebody form: TABULAR

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:Carmen
Host type:Shale,Sandstone

References

MRDSW013381
MAS160590179
DEP10070443
Reference{Deposit:: Anderson, A.L., 1956, Geology And Mineral Resources Of The Salmon Quadrangle, Lemhi County, Idaho: Idaho Bureau Of Mines And Geology Pamphlet 106, 102 P.}{Deposit:: Asher, R. R., 1965, Volcanic Construction Materials In Idaho: Idaho Bureau Of Mines And Geology Pamphlet 135, P. 140.}{Production:: Anderson, A. L., 1956, Idaho Bureau Of Mines And Geol. Pamphlet 106, 102 P.}{Reserve-Resource:: Anderson, A. L., 1956, Idaho Bureau Of Mines And Geology Pamphlet 106, 102 P.}
ReporterMiller, Pat J., Loen, Jeffrey S. (Pearson, Robert C.), Western Field Operations Center (WFOC)