Mine detail: Whisky Canyon Prospect

Previously called 'Celestine H3nealTreasure VaultMastodonPurple Mask'

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Location

Lat / long:

40.44101, -116.88788

Resource(M)

Primary:	Gold, Silver
Ore:	Pyrite
Gangue:	Hematite, Limonite

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:	Valmy Formation;Antler Peak Limestone
Host type:	Quartzite,Limestone
Associated rock:	Quarte Monzonite
Associated type:	Quartz Monzonite
Structure:	Roberts Mtns. Thrust, At Depth.
Alteration processes:	Oxidation

References

MRDS	M231414
DEP	10100738
Reference	TINGLEY, J.V., 1969, RECONNAISSANCE REPORT, MENDIVE CLAIMS, WHISKY CANYON AREA, LANDER CO. NEV UNPUBLISHED REPORT ON FILE AT NEV. BUREAU OF MINES AND GEOL
Reporter	La Pointe, D.D.