Mine detail: Peters Mine

Previously called 'Peters VeinSutherland VeinNorth VeinSouth VeinKarns VeinChase Vein'

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Location

Lat / long: 6.25348, -59.35127

Resource(M)

Primary: Gold
Ore: Chalcopyrite, Galena, Gold, Molybdenite, Pyrite
Gangue: Ankerite, Quartz
Discovery year: 1904

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:Mazaruni Group;Cuyuni Formation
Host type:Schist
Associated type:Granite

References

MRDSTC32312
DEP10105161
Reference{Deposit:: ALLDERIDGE, M.G., 1962, PURUNI SE: GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF BRITISH GUIANA, SCALE 1:200000.}{Deposit:: MACDONALD, J.R., 1968, A GUIDE TO MINERAL EXPLORATION IN GUYANA: GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF GUYANA, BULLETIN 38, PP19-24.}{Deposit:: WEISSENBORN, A.E., 1966, AN APPRAISAL OF THE MINERAL POTENTIAL OF THE PETE* MINE AREA, NORTHWEST DISTRICT GUYANA: U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OPEN FILE REPORT 6-2.}{Other Database:: CIMRI}{Production:: MACDONALD (1968); WEISSENBORN (1966)}
ReporterPage, Norman J.