Mine detail: Tanapaca Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: -16.93101, -67.5995

Resource(M)

Primary: Tin
Ore: Cassiterite
Gangue: Pyrite, Pyrrhotite, Quartz
Orebody form: TABULAR

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Yes
Development status: Producer

Geology

Host type:Sandstone
Associated rock:Tres Cruces Batholith
Associated type:Granite
Tectonic:Nw Trending Eastern Cordillera

References

MRDSW031635
DEP10080443
ReferenceAHLFELD, F. AND SCHNEIDER-SCHERBINA, A., 1964, LOS YACIMIENTOS MINERALES Y DE LOS HIDROCARBUROS DE BOLIVIA: DEPARTAMENTO NACIONAL DE BOLIVIA, BOL.
ReporterUrquidi-Barrau, Fernando