Mine detail: Patria Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

-9.87351, -77.13169

Resource(M)

Primary:	Lead, Silver
Secondary:	Zinc
Ore:	Chalcopyrite, Galena, Pyrite, Sphalerite
Gangue:	Calcite, Quartz, Siderite
Orebody form:	IRREGULAR

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:	Machay;
Host type:	Limestone
Associated type:	Diorite
Structure:	Area Consists Of 2 Anticline Separated By A Syncline
Tectonic:	Andes
Alteration processes:	Silicification

References

MRDS	W031421
DEP	10080307
Reference	{Deposit:: BODENLOS, A.J. AND ERICKSEN, G.E., 1955, LEAD ZINC DEPOSITS OF CORDILLERA BLANCA AND NORTHERN CORDILLERA HUAYUASH, PERU, U.S.G.S., BULL., 1017, 166 P}{Other Database:: CIMRI}{Production:: BODENLOS AND ERICKSEN (1955).}
Reporter	Bordine, Donald L. (Ericksen, G.E.), Page, Norman J.