Mine detail: Barroscota Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: -16.99212, -67.36616

Resource(M)

Primary: Tin
Tertiary: Zinc
Ore: Cassiterite, Sphalerite
Gangue: Pyrite, Quartz
Orebody form: TABULAR (ORE SHOOTS)

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:Vila-Vila, Catavi;Pampa;Llallagua;Cancaniri (Zapla)
Host type:Shale,Sandstone
Associated rock:Tres Cruces Batholith
Associated type:Granite
Structure:Sedimentary Rock Folded Into Syncline
Tectonic:Nw-Trending Eastern Cordillera - Tres Cruces Batholith

References

MRDSW031643
DEP10080450
ReferenceAHLFELD, F. AND SCHNEIDER-SCHERBINA, A., 1964, LOS YACIMIENTOS MINERALES Y DE HIDROCARBUROS DE BOLIVIA: DEPARTAMENTO NACIONAL DE BOLIVIA, BOL. 5
ReporterUrquidi-Barrau, Fernando