Mine detail: Argus Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

46.39157, -112.57867

Resource(M)

Primary:	Silver, Lead
Secondary:	Gold, Copper, Zinc
Tertiary:	Nickel, Arsenic
Ore:	Chalcopyrite, Galena, Gold, Millerite, Sphalerite
Gangue:	Calcite, Pyrite, Quartz

Production

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

Geology

Host type:	Basalt
Associated rock:	Elkhorn Mountain Volcanics
Associated type:	Basalt
Structure:	Boulder Batholith
Alteration processes:	Bleaching, Silicification

References

MRDS	DC10909
DEP	10101998
Reference	{Deposit:: MBMG BULL 98, P. 18, 56.}{Deposit:: USGS BULL 842, P. 281-82.}{Deposit:: MBMG MEM 34, P. 16.}{Production:: MBMG BULL 98, P. 56.}
Reporter	Unknown, Wise, Kristine K. (Elliott, James E.)