Mine detail: Merle Zone

Previously called 'Blackbird Mine'

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Location

Lat / long: 45.12519, -114.33623

Resource(M)

Primary: Cobalt
Tertiary: Nickel, Copper
Ore: Chalcopyrite, Cobaltite
Gangue: Magnetite, Quartz

Production

Operation type: Underground
Production size: None
Development status: Occurrence

Geology

Host rock:Yellowjacket Formation-Quartzite, Schist
Host type:Quartzite,Schist
Associated rock:Basic Dike
Associated type:Mafic Intrusive Rock

References

MRDSW013530
MAS160590613
DEP10070550
Reference{Deposit:: Bennett, E. H., 1976, Personal Communication}{Deposit:: 1955 Geochem Calera Mines - Geochem Anomal}{Deposit:: Mines And Prospects Of The Elk City Quad., IBMG Mines And Prospects Map Series, V E Mitchell, Et Al.}
ReporterStull, Susan A.; Miller, Pat, Western Field Operations Center (WFOC)