Mine detail: Aljustrel Pyrite, Cu, Zn, Pb Mines

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

37.89935, -8.24821

Resource(B)

Primary:	Zinc, Copper, Lead, Sulfur
Gangue:	Chert, Jasper

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Deposit type:	Replacement
Production size:	Medium
Development status:	Producer
First production started:	1864

Geology

Host rock:	Paraiso Siliceous Formation-Slates, Phylites
Host type:	Slate,Phyllite,Tuff
Structure:	Aljustrel Anticlinorium, Aljustrel Thrust, Big Vina Thrust
Tectonic:	Eugeosyncline

References

MRDS	W018939
DEP	10073110
Reference	{Deposit:: SCHERMERHORN, L. J. G., STANTON, W. I., 1969, FOLDED OVERTHRUSTS AT ALJUSTREL (SOUTH PORTUGAL); GEOLOGICAL MAG. V 106, NO 2, P. 130-141}{Deposit:: FREIRE D ANDRADE, R., SCHERMERHORN, L. J. G., 1971, ALJUSTREL E GAVIAO; CONGRESSO HISPANO - LUSO - AMER. GEOL. ECON. 1ST., LIVRO-GUIA DA EXCURSAO NO. 4 P 32 - 59}{Production:: E/MJ INTL. DIRECTORY 1975, P.}{Reserve-Resource:: E/MJ INTL. DIRECTORY 1976, P. 273}
Reporter	Schruben, Paul G.