Mine detail: Big Chief

Previously called 'Mile High Group'

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Location

Lat / long:

38.51276, -109.70237

Resource(M)

Secondary:	Uranium, Vanadium
Ore:	Uraninite
Gangue:	Gypsum, Pyrite
Orebody form:	TABULAR

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Deposit type:	Replacement
Production size:	Small
Development status:	Past Producer

Geology

Host rock:	Chinle Formation Moss Back Member
Host type:	Mudstone,Sandstone
Tectonic:	Stable Platform

References

MRDS	W027733
DEP	10106067
Reference	MC CARTHY, B. M., 1977
Reporter	Mc Carthy, Blair M.