Mine detail: Ergani Bakir Isletmesi

Previously called 'ErganiErgani-MadenArghana MadeMuessesesi Muduriugus'

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Location

Lat / long:

37.99864, 40.00146

Resource(M)

Primary:	Copper
Ore:	Chalcopyrite
Discovery year:	0

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Production size:	Small
Development status:	Occurrence
First production started:	1930

Geology

Host rock:	Volcanic And Sedimentary Rocks;Volcanic And Sedimentary Rocks
Host type:	Volcanic Rock (Aphanitic)
Associated rock:	Serpentinized Mafic Intrusive
Associated type:	Diorite,Gabbro
Structure:	N/Nw Dipping Beds, Irregular Mafic Intrusive Body

References

MRDS	W032833
DEP	10081113
Reference	{Deposit:: GRIFFITTS, W.R., FT. AL., 1972, MASSIVE SULFIDE COPPER DEPOSITS OF THE ERGANIMADEN AREA SOUTHEATERN TURKEY: ECON. GEOL., V. 67, P. 701-716.}{Deposit:: MM 1980; E/MJ 1978; WAR MINERALS REPORT 1976-1977.}{Production:: E/MJ 1978; GRIFFITTS, ET. AL. 1965.}
Reporter	Gassaway, Judith S.