Mine detail: Canyon Silver Mine

Previously called 'Silver KeyFormosa MineBlue Wing'

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Location

Lat / long: 47.49547, -115.87992

Resource(M)

Primary: Zinc, Silver, Lead
Ore: Galena
Orebody form: STRINGERS

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Deposit type: Vein
Production size: Small
Development status: Producer

Geology

Host rock:Burke Formation
Host type:Quartzite
Tectonic:Belt Basin

References

MRDSW026655
DEP10078362
Reference{Deposit:: SPOKANE CHRONICLE, JAN. 22 , 1974 ; APRIL 19 , 1974 ; MAY 24 , 1974 ; JAN 5 , 1970 . JAN 23 , 1975 ; MAY 29 , 1974 ; JAN 7 , 1972 ; APRIL 6 , 1971 ; FEB. 17 , 1971 ; NOV. 13 , 1970 ; AP. 24 , 1969}{Deposit:: WESTERN MINING NEWS, NOV 2 , 1973 . AND WESTERN MINING NEWS, 1974 - 75 DIRECTORY OF MINES IN IDAHO (COEUR *LENES) AND WASHINGTON, P. 27}{Deposit:: FRYKLUND, V. C., JR., 1964 , ORE DEPOSITS OF THE COEUR *LENE DISTRICT, SHOSHONE CO., IDAHO: USGS PROF. PAPER 445 , 103 P.}{Deposit:: HANSEN, O. T., 1966 , 66TH ANN. REPT. OF THE MINING INDUSTRY IN IDAHO FOR 1966 , P. 91 .}{Deposit:: 5) WESTERN MINING NEWS, JULY 9 , 1976}{Deposit:: 1964 OTHER V. C. FRYKLUND, PROF. PAPER 445}{Deposit:: DIREXPL SUNSHINE MIN. CO.}{Deposit:: GEOCHEM}{Production:: SPOKANE CHRONICLE, MAY 29 , 1974 ; APRIL 6 , 1971 ; MAR. 25 , 1970 ; FEB. 16 , 1968 { SPOKESMAN REVIEW, OCT. 20 , 1968}
ReporterMiller, Pat J.