Mine detail: Carmen Del Macizo Mine

Previously called 'Mina Carmen Del Macizo.'

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Location

Lat / long:

-9.88267, -76.98307

Resource(M)

Primary:	Silver, Copper
Ore:	Tetrahedrite
Gangue:	Pyrite, Quartz
Orebody form:	TABULAR

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:	Machay;Goyllarisquizga
Host type:	Sandstone
Structure:	Complex Folds And Faults Trending N 20-35 W., Small Igneous Intrusives In Area
Tectonic:	Andes

References

MRDS	W031406
DEP	10080292
Reference	BODENLOS, A.J. AND ERICKSEN, G.E., 1955, LEAD ZINC DEPOSITS OF CORDILLERA BLANCA AND NORTHERN CORDILLERA HUAYHUACH, PERU. U.S.G.S. BULL. 1017
Reporter	Rowe, William D. (Ericksen, George E.), Page, Norman J.