Mine detail: El Oro Mine 188*

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 32.98205, -107.51727

Resource(M)

Primary: Gold, Silver, Copper
Ore: Chalcopyrite, Gold, Malachite
Gangue: Calcite, Quartz
Orebody form: PINCH AND SWELL
Discovery year: 1885

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small
Development status: Producer
First production started: 1885
Last production ended: 1951

Geology

Host type:Andesite
Associated type:Monzonite
Structure:Monzonite Porphyry Southwest Of Mine. Shear Zone Strikes N 50 E.
Alteration processes:Propylitized Andesite Near Latite Dikes.

References

MRDSD006801
DEP10107961
Reference{Deposit:: HARLEY, G.T., 1934 NMBMMR BULL 10, P. 125-142, P. 160-163}{Deposit:: HEDLUND, D.C., 1977 USGS MAP MF-900-B}{Deposit:: NMBMMR GENERAL FILE DATA}{Production:: G.T. HARLEY, 1934 P. 141}
ReporterMenzie, David