Mine detail: Tip Top Mine

Previously called 'AbbotBretzFarmers Mine, New Year, Emma'

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Location

Lat / long:

46.20906, -113.14702

Resource(M)

Primary:	Copper, Lead, Silver
Secondary:	Tungsten
Tertiary:	Antimony
Ore:	Chalcopyrite, Galena, Malachite, Scheelite, Tetrahedrite
Gangue:	Pyrite, Quartz
Orebody form:	LENSES
Discovery year:	1875

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:	Hasmark Formation
Host type:	Limestone
Structure:	Phillipsburg Batholith; Phillipsburg Overthrust, Shear Zone, 2 - 3 M Wide Strikes N 45 W, Dips 55 Ne, Long, Narrow, North - Trending Hoist Of Hasmark Limestone
Tectonic:	Cordilleran Miogeosyncline

References

MRDS	W013384
DEP	10070444
Reference	{Deposit:: MBMG BULL 84, P. 22, 24, 26.}{Deposit:: USBM REP INVES 5612, P. 43-48.}{Deposit:: USGS PP 78, P. 244-45.}{Deposit:: MBMG BULL 14, P. 11.}{Deposit:: USGS-USBM MINERAL YEARBOOKS 1954-1957}{Production:: WALKER, USBM RI 5612; EARLL, MBMG BULL. 84USGS-USBM YEARBOOKS 1954-1957.}
Reporter	Krohn, Douglas H., Wise, Kristine K. (Elliott, James E.)