Mine detail: Cabo Rojo

Previously called 'Vargas'

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Location

Lat / long:

18.05067, -67.13281

Resource(M)

Primary:	Copper, Gold
Ore:	Malachite
Gangue:	Calcite
Orebody form:	LARGE AREA OF INTENSELY ALTERED ROCKS
Discovery year:	1965

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Production size:	None
Development status:	Occurrence

Geology

Alteration processes:

Silicification, Sericite

References

MRDS	GEM1112
DEP	10094911
Reference	{Deposit:: FLINT, D., 1965, FREEPROT EXPLORATION COMPANY PUERTO RICO COPPER EXPLORATION, MAY 29, 1964 THROUGH DEC. 4, 1974, FINAL REPORT: FREEPORT EXPLORATION CO. PRIVATE REPORT ON FILE AT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOUCES, PUERTO RICO}{Deposit:: FREEPORT MAPPING}
Reporter	Mckelvey, G.E.