Mine detail: Branson Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

35.62093, -79.85534

Resource(M)

Primary:	Gold
Gangue:	Biotite, Chlorite, Magnetite, Sericite
Orebody form:	PODS

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Deposit type:	Hydrothermal Vein
Production size:	Yes
Development status:	Past Producer

Geology

Host rock:	Uwharrie Formation
Host type:	Andesite
Structure:	Ne-Trending Metamorphic Foliation, Small Shear Zone
Alteration processes:	Chlorite, Sericite

References

MRDS	K005198
DEP	10098201
Reference	CARPENTER, P. A., III, 1976, METALLIC MINERAL DEPOSITS OF THE CAROLINA SLATE BELT, NORTH CAROLINA: NORTH CAROLINA MINERAL RESOURCES SEC. BULL. 84, 166 P
Reporter	Mcdaniel, Ronald D., Klein, T.L.